THURSDAY, JULY 28th
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bucksport Historical Society Open
FRIDAY, JULY 29th
Welcome the US Navy Frigate .. “John L. Hall” .. app. 10:45am
Tours on the US Navy Frigate “ John L. Hall “ 2pm –5pm . Not handicapped accessible
Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes…no sandals. Adults must show ID. Must be 12 years of age.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bucksport Historical Society Open
4:30 pm – Registration starts for the Karaoke Contest at the Gazebo , participation may be limited
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Harbor Tours on the 72’ Replica Steamboat “ MV Patience “ from the Town Dock
6:00 pm Bucksport Karaoke Contest at the Gazebo , open to all ages !!
Cash Prizes will be awarded : 1st Place $125 , 2nd $75 , 3rd $50.
Participation and admission is free !!
Registration starts 4:30pm at the Gazebo and is limited to app. 15 contestants
Participants must supply their own “ background “music only CD ”. CD’s cannot be “burned”.
Inclement weather site will be indoors at The Alamo Theatre
8:00 pm – 9:30pm Live music at the Gazebo by local band “ Exit 4 “
9:00 pm Free Parking Lot Movie behind The Alamo Theatre
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” Sponsored by Northeast Historic Film
Bring your chair! Inclement weather will move the movie inside the Alamo Theater
SATURDAY, JULY 30th
Tours on the US Navy Frigate “ John L. Hall “ 10:30am – 4pm. Not handicapped accessible
Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes…no sandals. Adults must show ID. Must be 12 years of age.
7:00 am Register for 5K Family Fun Run (VERSO/SEABOARD FCU area)
$9 Pre-register at the Chamber of Commerce, $10 day of race
The first 125 to register will get a free 5K Fun Run T-shirt !!
8:00 am 5K Family Fun Run Race starts
8:00 am Blueberry Pancake Breakfast starts near Flag Pole Point run by Boys High School Soccer Team
8:00 am Vendors, Artisans, Crafters, & Food Booths set up along the Bucksport Waterfront Walkway
Civil War Encampment at Fort Knox co-hosted by 20th Maine Company B
Catch our free Festival Shuttle Bus to get there !
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Henry Mattson Memorial Book Sale at the Franklin St. United Methodist Church
8:30 am Parade line-up at the Verso Mill parking area
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Free tours of the US Coast Guard Cutter “ Tackle “ at the Town Dock
9:30 am Parade Starts ( New Time ) ! (VERSO down Franklin St. , down Mill St., back up Main St.
returning to the VERSO parking lot)
10:00 am Vendors, Artisans, Crafters, Food Booths open all along the Waterfront Walkway
2011 Healthy Community Expo , by Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities at Flag Pole Point
10:00 am - 2:30 pm Various Demonstrations and Programs under the Wellness Expo Tent at Flag Point
10:00 am Antique & Classic Car Show opens at the Elm St. Congregational Church Parking Lot
Concessions by the Elm St. Congregational Men’s Group
10:30 am - 5:00 pm The Kid’s Center will be open in the parking area behind Chamber Office
Tickets are $5 for “ The Works “
Small Animal Petting Area sponsored by the 4H Hoof and Paws Club
Interactive Puppet Show sponsored by the Dove Song Church of God
(2) Bounce Houses and The King Lion Maze
Putt-putt Golf plus other games and activities
Shoot Basketballs , Pitch Baseballs ( radar clocked ) and Toss Footballs…
at the Army National Guard Sports Area
Try your Karaoke skills at the Big “K” Entertainment Booth
Face Painting by The Heart Gallery
Child Safety / ID Program sponsored by Felicity / Masonic Lodge #19
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bucksport Historical Society open in the old Railroad Station
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Harbor Tours offered on the 72’ Replica Steamboat “ MV Patience “ from the Town Dock
11:00 am Hancock County United Bikers of Maine Motorcycle Show
at the Bangor Saving Bank Parking Lot on Main St.
11:00 am Campbell’s ATA Black Belt Academy Karate Demo at Flag Pole Point
11:00 am - until 9:00 pm - Live Music at the Gazebo Stage
11:00 - 12:30pm The Dixieland Jazz Band
12:45 - 2:15 pm The National Guard Jazz Band
2:30 - 3:45 pm Matt Drinnenberg
4:00 - 5:30 pm Money Down
5:45 - 7:15 pm The Willy Kelly Band
7:30 - 9:00 pm Steel Rail Express
12:30 pm Bring your Pies to the Pie Tent at Flag Pole Point. Pick up entry forms at the Chamber of Commerce
Prizes to be awarded for 1st , 2nd and 3rd places in each category. Dessert pies only !!
1:00 pm Bangor Savings / Hannaford Pie-Bake-Off at Flag Pole Point – Slices for sale after the competition!
Prizes for 1st , 2nd & 3rd place in fruit , cream & “other” Dessert Pie categories.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dana Moos book signing of her cookbook “ The Art of Breakfast “ at Bookstacks Booth
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Jim Sharp book signing of his book “ Reckless Abandon “ at Bookstacks Booth
5:30 pm Campbell’s ATA Black Belt Academy Karate Demo at the Kid’s Center Area
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Steel Appeal .. Steel Drum Band under the Big Tent at the Kid’s Center
9:15 pm Fireworks Over the Penobscot Launched from the Verona Island Boat Landing
ALL DAY - Check out the many Main Street Shops and Stores with Festival Specials !!
SUNDAY, JULY 31st
Tours on the US Navy Frigate “ John L. Hall “ 9am – 4pm. Not handicapped accessible
Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes…no sandals. Adults must show ID. Must be 12 years of age.
1:00 pm Softball / Navy Crew from “John L. Hall” vs. Bucksport / Reggie Ginn Field / Spofford Ave.
4:00 pm Basketball / Navy Crew from “John L. Hall” vs. Bucksport / Miles Lane School
Civil War Encampment at Fort Knox until 3 pm
Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory open from 9 am - 6 pm
MONDAY, AUGUST 1st
Departure of the US Navy Frigate “John L. Hall” early morning. Time TBA
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