Media Advisory: The 2015 Waterford Tugboat Roundup Kick-off

For Immediate Release: 09/10/15

The 16th annual Waterford Tugboat Roundup begins on Friday, September 11 with the Albany to Waterford Tugboat Parade led by the Canal Corporation's flagship Tug URGER, Grand Erie, and Tender 3 – three premier vessels of the New York State Fleet.

Friday, September 11
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Waterford Harbor Visitors Center
1 Tugboat Alley
Waterford, NY 12188

The annual Waterford Tugboat Roundup is a family-friendly festival celebrating the heritage of the Erie Canal in Waterford and is filled with tugboat viewing and tours, music, food, children's activities, vendors, boat rides and fireworks. There is no charge for admission. For more information and the entire schedule of events, please visit www.tugboatroundup.com.

The Erie Canal Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program invites artists to explore the past, present, and future of this iconic waterway through their unique artistic lenses. A partnership between the New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canal Museum, the AIR program is a celebration of creativity, history, and stewardship.

The program supports the revitalization of the Erie Canal by blending art with storytelling to illuminate its cultural, environmental, and historical significance. Through exhibitions, events, and public programs, the AIR program brings new perspectives to the Canal's lasting impact on New York State and the nation.

We are thrilled to welcome the 2025 Artists-in-Residence, Kari Varner and Sarah Cameron Sunde, who will begin their year-long exploration of the Erie Canal. Stay tuned for updates on their journey!

Contact

Shane Mahar
shane.mahar@thruway.ny.gov
Office of Media Relations and Communications
(518) 471-5300