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!
Sunrise 65th Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater.
7:00-11:00am: 40th Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Eastport Municipal Airport.
9:00am: Land Sports. Kids Races and Prizes. Water Street.
Penny Scramble in memory of Reid F. Craig to follow directly after land sports.
9:00am: 48th Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Cars welcome to arrive at 8am. Judging begins at 10am. Bank Square.
10:00am: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.
10:00am: 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.
11:00am: Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.
11:00-2:00pm: Crab Roll and Bake Sale. Overlook Park.
12:00pm: Doll Carriage, Wagon, Bike and Trike Parade. Sponsored by Eastport Youth Association. Prizes. Post Office to Bank Square.
2:00pm: 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.
4:00-6:00pm: Class of 2000 Reunion. Old Sow, Water Street.
6:00-8:30pm: Live Music. Skye's Hope. Overlook Park.
DUSK Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront.
