Eastport 4th of July

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2018 Schedule of Events


Each Day
11:00-4:00	Exhibition: Missing Voices: Photography by Vivian Taylor. Eastport Art Center.
11:00-4:00	Exhibition: From the Collections: Art for All Ages. Tides Institute & Museum of Art.
Saturday, June 30th
All Day	200th Anniversary of the British Departure from Eastport. Water Street Historical re-enactment, music, horseshoe tournament, outdoor cooking, kids' games and more.
11:00-1:00	Sunrise County Farmers' Market. Gravel lot next to U.S. Post Office.
2:00-4:00	The Quoddy Tides 50th Anniversary Celebration. Eastport Arts Center. Washington St.
Sunday, 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	13th Annual Motorcycle Show n' Shine. Registration 12-1:00. Awards 2:00pm
DUSK	Fireworks at Deer Island Point Park.
Eastport
7:30-8:30	Registration for Charles E. Davis 7.0 mile race. Shead High School.
9:00	48th Annual Charles E. Davis 7.0 mile race begins. Perry Corner to Bank Square. Walk Race begins at Carlow Island.
10:00	12th Annual Canada Day Race. Sailboat race off breakwater to St. Andrews Yacht Club. Boats should muster one hour prior to race start.
1:00	Frisbee Contest - Library Park. Frisbees provided and yours to keep!
1:30	Limbo Competition - Library Park.
3:00	Bike Races. Boat School to Fire House. Trike and ages 2-4 in parking lot.
5:00-7:00	11th Annual Country Rib Barbeque. 110 Water St. At the Head of Breakwater. Sponsored by Cobscook Bay Resource Center.
6:00-9:00	Highlighter Dance. Eastport Elementary School. Kids should bring a white t-shirt to decorate with highlighters then glow in the dark as they dance in the black lights. 6pm-7pm ages 5-9. 7pm-9pm ages 10-14. Music is age appropriate. Admission of $3 includes one highlighter. Additional highlighters available for sale. Sponsored by Quoddy Properties.

Monday, July 2nd - Welcome Home Day
***Watch for the arrival of the U.S.S. McFaul, DDG-74***

9:00-4:00

G-Force Laser Tag. Library Park. And play a round or two of Gaga Ball!

9:00-4:00

Caricatures, Face Painting & Henna Tattoos. Library Park.

10:00

Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors

10:00

Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes

11:00

Watermelon Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.

1:00

Little Mr. & Miss 4th of July (ages 2-4). Overlook Park.

4:00

Pet Show. Cutest, Most Patriotic, Best Tricks, Most Unusual, Best of Show. Prizes. Overlook Park.

4:00

Class of 1968 Reunion. The Lobster Crate, Perry.

6:00-7:30

Live Music by "Lost Cat and the River City Rats". Jazz, blues, pop and classic rock. Overlook Park.

6:00

Class of 1958 Reunion. The Chowder House, Eastport.

7:30

11th Annual Big Wheel Races. Must be 16 or older. Cummings Garage to Overlook Park.

Tuesday, July 3rd - Armed Services Day

9:00	Dale C. Lincoln Kids' One-Mile Fun Run. Ages 13 and under. 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.
11:00	Public Reception for the Officers and Crew of the U.S.S. McFaul. Come out and give a warm Downeast welcome to the brave men and women of our U.S. Armed Services. Eastport Port Authority Welcome Center at the Breakwater.
11:30	Artist in the Streets-Community Portrait with Thaddeus Holownia. Sutherland Ampitheater.
12:00 noon	Miss 4th of July Contest. Overlook Park. Little Miss 5-8, Junior Miss 9-13, Miss 14-18. Registration for all age categories ends at noon.
1:00	Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Peavey Memorial Library.
1:00	Live Music by Glory Bound. Gospel. Library Park.
1:00	Book Signing by local author Sarah Graves "Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake". New series based in Easport, Maine. In front of S. L. Wadsworth Store.
1:00	Class of 1993 Reunion. At the Barnes' residence, Boyden Lake, Perry.
2:00-4:00	Self-Guided Open House Tour of TIMA Buildings: Tides Institute 43 Water Street, Studio Works 48 Water Street, Veterans Memorial Hall 6 Green Street, Seaman's Church 26 Middle Street, and North Church 82 High Street.
2:00	Fireman's Muster. Water Street.
3:30	Annual Codfish Relay Race. Water Street. 16 & Under or 16 & Over. 4 members/team.
4:00	Moose Island Follies featuring Tim Sample. Eastport Arts Center, Washington Street. VIP seats $30, Reserved $20, General $15, Under 18 $5.
6:30-8:30	Live Music by "Stillwaters Band". New country and rock n' roll. Overlook Park.
7:30	Moose Island Follies featuring Tim Sample. Eastport Arts Center, Washington Street. VIP seats $30, Reserved $20, General $15, Under 18 $5.
DUSK	Torchlight Parade. Post Office to Motel East.
Wednesday, July 4th - Independence Day
Sunrise	58th Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater.
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.
8:30	Calithumpian Parade.
9:00	Land Sports. Races for girls & boys. Prizes. Water Street. Penny Scramble in memory of Reid F. Craig Sr. to follow directly after land sports.
10:00	Water Sports. Fish Pier. Try for the flag at the end of the greasy pole!
10:00	Rubber Ducky Race. Ducks cost $5 and are available in advance at The First Bank or during select events at Overlook Park. Ducks will race between the Fish Pier and the Waco Diner. Prizes 1st $300, 2nd $150 and 3rd $50.
10:00	41st Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Bank Square.
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 Senior 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 Presley featuring Mike Bravener. Overlook Park.
1:00	Parade Bands in Concert. Library Park.
2:00	Grand Independence Day Parade. Theme: Vintage Fun - Eastport on the 4th. Floats line up on Staniels Road by Youth Center. Judging at 1:15pm. First $500, Second $300, Third $200. Best decorated 4-wheeler $75.
6:30	Barbara's School of Dance. Overlook Park.
DUSK	Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront.
Thursday July 5th
6:30	Ozzie's All-Stars vs. U.S.S. McFaul Navy Team. Shead High Auditorium, High Street.
Friday July 6th
7:00	Concert Series presents: Gregory Biss, piano. Tickets $10, 17 & under admitted free. Eastport Arts Center.
8:15	Moonlight Movie: Isle of Dogs. Animation · Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. Outdoor showing at Sutherland Amphitheater. Sponsored by Sweeties Dogorama.