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Each Day July 1st-4th
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Scavenger Hunt. Find one of our 4th of July rocks and turn it in at Sweeties Downeast to receive a $10 gift card! Sponsored by Sweeties Downeast. |
| 10:00-4:00 |
Tides Institute & Museum of Art Exhibition. George Pearse Ennis: Working on the Water. TIMA Main Building, 43 Water Street. Reception June 27th from 5:00-7:00pm. |
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Be sure to visit all the local shops and restaurants to see all the fun events they have planned! |
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Tuesday, July 1st
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| 10:00 |
Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors |
| 1:00 |
Frisbee Contest. Library Lawn. |
| 1:30 |
Limbo Contest. Library Lawn. |
| 3:00 |
Bike Races. Starts half-way down Deep Cove Road and end at the Fire Station. Trike and ages 2-4 in parking lot. |
| 5:00 |
Steel Drum Concert "Pan Storm". Overlook Park. |
| 7:00-8:30 |
Street Dance. Family friendly music to kick off our celebration! Overlook Park. |
| Wednesday, July 2nd |
| *** Watch for the Arrival of the U.S.S. Gravely DDG 107*** |
| 10:00 |
Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors |
| 10:00-2:00 |
Laser Tag with "Play 207". Library Park. |
| 10:00-3:00 |
Caricatures. At the Amphitheater behind Overlook Park. |
| 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. |
| 2:00-4:00 |
Restored Civil War Murals on display for viewing at GAR Veterans Hall, 6 Green Street. |
| 4:00 |
Pet Show. Cutest, Most Patriotic, Best Tricks, Most Unusual, Best of Show. Overlook Park. Prizes.
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| 5:00 |
Talent Show. Overlook Park. All talent welcome. Age Categories: 0-9, 10-17, 18+. Bring your music and connect to our sound system. Lip sync acts limited to one minute.
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| 6:30 |
Live Music by Doubleshot. Reuniting for one-time only! Overlook Park. |
Thursday, July 3rd
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| 9:00 |
Dale Lincoln Kids' Fun Run. Ages 13 and under. Boat School to former Dead River Company on Key Street. |
| 9:00-Noon |
Auction to Benefit Border Historical Society. To be held at the Eastport Port Authority Welcome Center at the downtown Breakwater.
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| 9:30 |
Tiny Tots Fair and face painting. Library Lawn. Children's games for ages 5 and under. |
| 10:00 |
Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors |
| 12:00 |
Miss 4th of July Contest. Overlook Park. Little Miss 5-8, Junior Miss 9-13, and Miss 14-18. Contestants for all age categories must register before 12 noon. |
| 1:00 |
Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Sponsored by Peavey Memorial Library Board. Library Park. |
| 2:00 |
Moose Island Follies. Eastport Arts Center. Washington Street. Admission $20. |
| 2:00 |
Fireman's Muster. Water Street. |
| 3:30 |
Annual Codfish Relay Race. Water Street. 16 and under or 16 and over. Must have four members for a team. |
| 4:00-6:00 |
Class of 2005 Reunion. Horn Run Brewing, Water Street. |
| 5:00 |
Public Reception for the Officers and Crew of the U.S.S. Gravely DDG 107. Eastport Port Authority Welcome Center. Come out and give a warm Downeast Welcome to our brave service members. |
| 5:00 |
Moose Island Follies. Eastport Arts Center. Washington Street. Admission $20. |
| 6:00 |
Class of 1980 Reunion. At the Dunbar, Water Street. |
| 6:00-8:00 |
Live Music. Sanchez and Friends Band. Overlook Park. |
| DUSK |
Torchlight Parade. Post Office to Motel East. |
| Friday, July 4th - Independence Day |
| Sunrise |
65th Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater. |
| 7:00-11:00 |
40th Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Eastport Municipal Airport. |
| 9:00 |
Land Sports. Kids Races and Prizes. Water Street.
Penny Scramble in memory of Reid F. Craig to follow directly after land sports. |
| 9:00 |
48th Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Cars welcome to arrive at 8am. Judging begins at 10am. Bank Square.
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| 10:00 |
Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors. |
| 10:00 |
Capture the Flag. Breakwater. |
| Exact time depends on Tides |
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.
Exact race start time will depend upon tides. |
| 11:00 |
Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes. |
| 11:00-2:00 |
Crab Roll and Bake Sale. Overlook Park. |
| 12:00 |
Doll Carriage, Wagon, Bike and Trike Parade. Sponsored by Eastport Youth Association. Prizes. Post Office to Bank Square. |
| 2:00 |
Grand Independence Day Parade. Theme: "Remember the Good Times." Floats line up on Staniels Road by Youth Center. Judging at 1:15pm. First $500, Second $300, Third $200. Best decorated 4-wheeler $75. |
| 4:00-6:00 |
Class of 2000 Reunion. Old Sow, Water Street. |
| 6:00-8:30 |
Live Music. Skye's Hope. Overlook Park. |
| DUSK |
Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront. |
| Saturday, July 5th |
| 2:00 |
Community Softball Game. Field behind Eastport Elementary School. |
| 5:00 |
Basketball Game. U.S. Navy team vs. Shead High Alumni Team. Shead High School. |
| 7:00 |
The Concert Series with Cellest Dan Allcott and Pianist Gregory Biss. Admission $15 for adults, under age 17 is free. Eastport Arts Center. Washington Street. Admission $20. |
| Sunday, July 6th |
| 7:30-8:30 |
Registration for the Charles E. Davis Independence Run and Walk. 7-mile run. 4-mile walk. Register in Person at Shead High School, 89 High Street or sign up in advance with Online registration and information: runsignup.com/Race/ME/Eastport/CharlesEDavisIndependenceRun |
