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!
9:00am: 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.
9:30am: Tiny Tots Fair and face painting. Library Lawn. Children's games for ages 5 and under.
10:00am: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors
12:00pm: 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.
1:00pm: Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Sponsored by Peavey Memorial Library Board. Library Park.
2:00pm: Moose Island Follies. Eastport Arts Center. Washington Street. Admission $20.
2:00pm: Fireman's Muster. Water Street.
3:30pm: Annual Codfish Relay Race. Water Street. 16 and under or 16 and over. Must have four members for a team.
4:00-6:00pm: Class of 2005 Reunion. Horn Run Brewing, Water Street.
5:00pm: 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.
5:00pm: Moose Island Follies. Eastport Arts Center. Washington Street. Admission $20.
6:00pm: Class of 1980 Reunion. At the Dunbar, Water Street.
6:00-8:00pm: Live Music. Sanchez and Friends Band. Overlook Park.
DUSK Torchlight Parade. Post Office to Motel East.
