Eastport 4th of July Festival

Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025 at 10:00am

Various Location

Eastport, Maine is home to the largest 4th of July Festival in the state of Maine. Come celebrate the beauty of this land in this historic port city on the Atlantic Ocean.

Schedule of Events:

10:00-4:00pm

-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.
-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.
-Be sure to visit all the local shops and restaurants to see all the fun events they have planned!

*** Watch for the Arrival of the U.S.S. Gravely DDG 107***

10:00am: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors

10:00-2:00pm: Laser Tag with "Play 207". Library Park.

10:00-3:00pm: Caricatures. At the Amphitheater behind Overlook Park.

10:00am: Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes

11:00am: Watermelon Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.

1:00pm: Little Mr. & Miss 4th of July (ages 2-4). Overlook Park.

2:00-4:00pm: Restored Civil War Murals on display for viewing at GAR Veterans Hall, 6 Green Street.

4:00pm: Pet Show.  Cutest, Most Patriotic, Best Tricks, Most Unusual, Best of Show. Overlook Park. Prizes.

5:00pm: 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.

6:30pm: Live Music by Doubleshot. Reuniting for one-time only! Overlook Park.


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