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2013 Schedule of Events

Friday, June 28th
3:00 Watch for the arrival of Maine Maritime Training Vessel State of Maine.
Tours and a ship's store open on Saturday, June 29th. No backpacks. Cameras welcome.
Saturday, June 29th
10:00 Fireman's Muster. Water Street.
Cheer on your favorite team - US Coast Guard, Maine Maritime or our own Local Firefighters.
Sunday, June 30th
3:00 Talk by artist,Greg Charlton about the Camera Obscura Installation, Vorti-Scope.
July 1st through 5th (each day)
10:00-4:00 Exhibition, "The Unknown Coast, 1920s-1930s" at Tides Institute and Museum of Art.
Location, North side of The Commons Building.
10:00-4:00 Camera Obscura, "Vorti-Scope", installation. North side of The Commons building.
Monday, July 1st  - Canada Day
Deer Island Deer Island events are Atlantic Time (one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time)
12:00 noon BBQ, Cake Walk, and White Elephant Tables
12:00 noon 8th Annual Motorcycle Show n' Shine. Registration 12-1:00. Awards 2:00pm
DUSK Fireworks at Deer Island Point Park.
Eastport
10:00 Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.
1:00 7th Annual Canada Day Race. Sailboat race off breakwater to St. Andrews Yacht Club.
1:30 Frisbee Contest. Library Park. Frisbees provided and yours to keep!
2:00 Limbo Competition.
3:00 Bike Races. Boat School to Fire House. Trike and ages 2-4 in parking lot.
5:00-7:00 6th Annual Country Rib Barbeque. 110 Water St. At the Head of Breakwater.
Sponsored by Cobscook Bay Resource Center.
Tuesday, July 2nd - Welcome Home Day
8:00-7:00 Scenic Airplane Rides. Penobscot Island Air. Eastport Municipal Airport.
9:00-4:00 G-Force Laser Tag. Library Park. Plus try the Gyroscope and Wrecking Ball!
10:00 Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors
10:00 Kids Cupkcake Decorating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes
11:00 Watermelon Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.
11:00-3:00 Caricatures, Face Painting & Henna Tattoos. Library Park.
12:00 Balloon Show with audience participation presented by Maine-ly Balloons. Overlook Park. Prizes.
1:00 Little Mr. & Miss 4th of July (ages 2-4). Overlook Park.
2:00 Magic Show featuring Conjuring Carroll! Overlook Park.
4:00 Pet Show. Sponsored by Eastport Pets. Prizes.  Overlook Park.
5:00 Talent Show. Adult competition to follow youth competition. Prizes. Shead High School.
6:00 Live Music by New Relm. Dynamic, high energy modern country and bluegrass. Overlook Park.
7:30 6th Annual Big Wheel Races. Must be 16 or older.  Cummings Garage to Overlook Park.
Wednesday, July 3d - Armed Services Day
8:00-7:00 Scenic Airplane Rides. Penobscot Island Air. Eastport Municipal Airport.
9:00 Dale C. Lincoln Kids' One-Mile Fun Run. Ages 13 and Boat School to Dead River, Key Street.
9:00-11:30am Quoddy Maritime Museum Auction. On sidewalk in front of museum. Water Street.
9:30 Tiny Tots Fair. Library Park. Children's games for ages 5 and under.
10:00 Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.
11:30 Community Portrait at Sutherland Ampitheater with photographer, Thaddeus Holownia.
12:00 noon Miss 4th of July Contest. Overlook Park. Little Miss 5-8, Junior Miss 9-13, Miss 14-18.
1:00 Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Peavey Memorial Library.
2:00 Live Music by Glory Bound. Gospel. Library Park.
3:30

Annual Codfish Relay Race. Water Street. 16 & Under or 16 & Over. 4 members/team.

4:00 Moose Island Follies. Variety show. Eastport Arts Center.
4:00-10:00 Reunion. Class of 2003. Seaview Campground.
5:00 Softball Game. US Coast Guard challenges Eastport Port Authority & FMT. Eastport Elementary.
6:00 Reunion. Class of 1983. Eastport Chowder House.
6:00 Class of 1963 Get-together at Rossport Farm to decorate a float. 50 years!
7:00 Live Music by Fishwhistle.  Overlook Park.
7:30 Moose Island Follies. Variety show. Eastport Arts Center.
DUSK Torchlight Parade.  Post Office to Motel East.
Thursday, July 4th - Independence Day
Sunrise 53rd Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater.
All Day Inkas Wasi. Traditional Peruvian Flutes. Quoddy Tides Park.
8:00-5:00

Shuttle Bus. Free transportation between Airport, Schools and Downtown.  Sponsored by Roosevelt Campobello International Park.

7:00-11:00 Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Eastport Municipal Airport.
8:00-7:00 Scenic Airplane Rides. Penobscot Island Air. Eastport Municipal Airport.
8:30 Calithumpian Parade.
9:00 Land Sprots. Races for girls & boys. Prizes.  Water Street.  Penny Scramble to follow directly after land sports.
10:00 Water Sports. Breakwater.  Try for the flag at the end of the greasy pole!
10:00 35 Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Breakwater.
10:00 Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.
11:00 Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. Prizes. Overlook Park.
11:00 Public Crabmeat and Assorted Sandwich Luncheon. Eastport Seniors Center.
11:00 Fish Chowder. Sponsored by Christ Church Women's Guild. Key Street.
12:00 Doll Carriage, Wagon, Bike and Trike Parade. Sponsored by Eastport Youth Association. Prizes. Post Office to Bank Square. 
12:15 Live Music by Elvis Pressley featuring Mike Bravener. Overlook Park.
1:00 Parade Bands in Concert. Library Park.
2:00 Grand Independence Day Parade. Theme: to be announced.  Floats line up on Staniels Road by Youth Center. Judging at 1:15pm.  First $500, Second $300, Third $200.
4:00 Live Music the Atlantic Clarion Steel Band. Overlook Park.
6:30 Barbara's School of Dance. Overlook Park.
DUSK Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront.
Friday, July 5th
5:00 Eastport Area Alumni All-Star Basketball Game. Shead High School.
7:00 Eastport Arts Center Concert Series presents Saeverud/Biss, violin and piano.
Saturday, July 6th
7:30-8:30 Registration for Charles E. Davis 7.0 mile race. Shead High School.
9:00 43rd Annual Charles E. Davis 7.0 mile race begins. Perry Corner to Bank Square. Walk Race begins at Carlow Island.
1:00-3:00 Mask Making Workshop at Eastport Arts Center. Get ready for the Masquerade Ball!
2:00-4:00 Tea with the President - John Quincy Adams. Episcopal Church.
7:00-10:00 Masquerade Contra Dance featuring Keltic Schmeltic, and caller Albie Briggs. Eastport Arts Center.