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:
Each Day
Scavenger Hunt. Find one of our 4th of July rocks and turn it in at Sweeties Downeast to receive a $10 gift card!
10:00-4:00: Tides Institute & Museum of Art Exhibition: Rotating Views.
TIMA at 20, Changing exhibitions and activities, 43 Water Street, Studio Works, 48 Water Street: look for activities on an ad hoc basis!

Friday, July 1, 2022
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.
7:30-10pm: Street Dance. Family friendly music to kick off our celebration. Overlook Park.

Saturday, July 2, 2022
10:00: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors
10:00: Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes
10-3:00: Laser Tag. Library Lawn.
10-3:00: Caricatures. Library Lawn.
11:00: Watermelon Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.
1:00 noon: Little Mr. & Miss 4th of July (ages 2-4). Overlook Park.
2:00: Shead High School Shop Dedication. Dedication to Dale Lincoln and Richard S. Pottle. Shead High School.
4:00: Pet Show. Cutest, Most Patriotic, Best Tricks, Most Unusual, Best of Show. Overlook Park. Prizes.
4:00: Class of 1972 Reunion. At the home of Jim Underwood, Perry.
4:00-6:00: Class of 1967 Reunion. The Lobster Crate. Perry.
5:30: Hypnotist Frank Santos. Shead High School. $5.00 per person.
6:30: ATV "Scavenger Run" followed by Bonfire behind Elementary School. More details will be posted on the website.
6:30-8:30: Live Music by "Against the Grain". Overlook Park.
6:00-8:00: Class of 1982 Reunion. Horn Run Brewery.
6:00-8:00: Class of 1992 Reunion. Ole Hookers Bar.

Sunday, July 3, 2022
7:30-8:30: Registration for the Charles E. Davis 7.0 mile race. Shead High School.
8:00-10:30: Shead Athletic Boosters Public Breakfast. Eastport Elementary School. $8 Adult. $5 Child.
9:00: 50th Annual Charles E. Davis 7.0 mile race begins. Perry Corner to Bank Square. Walk race begins at Carlow Island.
9:00: Dale Lincoln Kids' Fun Run. Ages 13 and under. Boat School to Dead River Company on Key Street.
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.
1:00-3:00: Open viewing of Civil War mural undergoing restoration. Tides Institute GAR Hall, 6 Green Street, 2nd Floor.
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.
5:00: Shead Alumni Pickup Softball Game. Behind Elementary School.
6:00-8:00: Live Music by Stillwaters Band. Classic Rock and Country Rock. Overlook Park.
6:00-8:00: Class of 1982 Reunion. The Old Sow Grill.
DUSK: Torchlight Parade. Post Office to Motel East.

Monday, July 4, 2022
Independence Day
Sunrise: 62nd Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater.
7:00-11:00: 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: 45th Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Cars welcome to arrive at 8am. Judging begins at 10am. Bank Square.
10:00: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.
10:00: 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 on tides.
10:00: Water Sports. Fish Pier. Try for the flag at the end of the greasy pole.
11:00: Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.
11:00: Crab Roll and Bake Sale at Eastport Senior Citizen Center.
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: "Freedom and Fireworks". Floats line up on Staniels Road by Youth Center. Judging at 1:15pm. First $500, Second $300, Third $200. Best decorated 4-wheeler $75.
6:30: Barbara's School of Dance. Overlook Park.
DUSK: Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront.

Date: July 1 - 4, 2022

Location: Various Venue in Eastport, ME

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