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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. Generations of Tradition: Recent Acquisitions of Work by Women Artists. TIMA Main Building, 43 Water Street. Reception June 26th 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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Wednesday, 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 |
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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| Thursday, July 2nd |
| *** Arrival of U.S. Naval Vessel (schedule permitting-stay tuned)*** |
| 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 and restored 1839 cannon 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 |
Public Reception for the Officers and Crew U.S. Navy Ship (tentatively). Eastport Port Authority Welcome Center. Come out and give a warm Downeast Welcome to our brave service members. |
| 6:30 |
Live Music by Ellis Sanchez and Friends Band. Overlook Park. |
Friday, July 3rd
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| 9:00 |
Dale Lincoln Kids' Fun Run. Ages 13 and under. Former Dead River Building, now Raye's Mustard Business office. 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 |
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. |
| 6:00-8:00 |
Class of 1996 Reunion. Horn Run Brewing, Water Street. |
| 6:00-9:00 |
Class of 1976 Reunion. Horn Run Brewing-Longacre, Old Eastport Rd, Perry. |
| 6:00-8:00 |
Live Music. Sanchez and Friends Band. Overlook Park. |
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Torchlight Parade. Post Office to Motel East. |
Saturday, July 4th - Independence Day |
| Sunrise |
66th Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater. |
| 7:00-11:00 |
41st Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Eastport Municipal Airport. |
| 9:00 |
Davis Family Land Sports. Kids Races and Prizes. Water Street.
Penny Scramble in memory of Reid F. Craig to follow directly after land sports. |
| 9:00 |
49th 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. |
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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. |
| 11:00-1:00 |
Drop-in Art Activities. Studio Works, 48 Water Street. |
| 11:00-2:00 |
Crab Roll and Bake Sale. Overlook Park. |
| 12:00 |
Doll Carriage, Wagon, Bike and Trike Parade. Theme: Under the Sea Adventure (optional). Sponsored by Eastport Youth Association. Prizes. Post Office to Bank Square. |
| 2:00 |
Grand Independence Day Parade. Theme: "America 250" Floats line up on Staniels Road by Senior Center. Judging at 1:15pm. First $500, Second $300, Third $200. Best decorated 4-wheeler $75. |
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Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront. |
| Sunday, July 5th |
| 7:15-8:30am |
57th Annual Charles E. Davis 7-mile run and 4-mile walk. Registration in Person and Bib pick-up - Shead High School. 89 High /street Eastport. On-line Registration https://runsignup.com/eastport7miler |
