2007 Events of Interest
APRIL
April 5
Richie Havens Concert
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 8 pm 633-6855
www.boothbayoperahouse.org
April 27 - 29
34th Annual Fishermen’s Festival
A wonderful celebration of our local fishermen. Fishermen’s
Festival is when the locals play. Enjoy the Cod Fish Relay Race between the
high school classes, where they race around town carrying smelly cod fish,
dressed in foul weather gear; watch the kids (young and old) race across the
water on lobster crates; lobster trap pulling contest; blessing of the fleet;
the crowning of Miss Shrimp Princess; craft fair and other activities
celebrating the life around the sea.
MAY
May 12 – 13
Native Plant Symposium with Noted Speakers and
Plant Sale of Fine Native Plants
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay 633-4333
May 26
Opening Night of the 2007 Summer Theater Season
The Boothbay Playhouse with the Y-Arts Chorus
Boothbay 633-3379
May 26 - -29
Boothbay Railway Village open weekends until June 2
(Open Daily June 2 – October 7)
9:30 am – 5 pm. 633-4727 www.railwayvillage.org
JUNE
June 9-11
Boothbay in Bloom
Special events around gardens here in the Boothbay Region. 633-2353
June 17
Father’s Day at the Boothbay Railway Village
Fathers admitted free when accompanied by their child.
Includes train ride.
633-4727 www.railwayvillage.org
June 23 – August 5
Bowdoin International Music Festival
Internationally renowned chamber music festival with
concerts.
www.bowdoinfestival.org
June 26 & 27
45th Annual Windjammer Days
Windjammers sail into the Harbor under full sail. Two days of
family fun, pancake breakfasts, waterfront concerts, fireworks over the Harbor,
Hometown street parade, antique boat parade and more! Boothbay Harbor
June 27
Chicken Barbeque
Congregational Church, Boothbay Harbor
6 pm Take out available. 633-4757
June 29 – July 1
35th Annual Bath Heritage Days
Festival featuring entertainment, carnival attractions,
parade, arts and crafts show, triathlon and fireworks all celebrating the
region’s maritime heritage. www.visitbath.com
442-7291
JULY
July 4 & 5
Annual 4th of July Arts and Crafts Fair and Old
Fashion Fourth of July Celebration with parade, music, chicken barbeque and
more
Boothbay Common. 10am-5pm
Rain Date July 7 – 8
Fireworks
Boothbay Harbor about 9 p.m.
July 7
4th Annual Orne’s Candy Store International Rock Skipping Center
Footbridge Parking Lot. Boothbay Harbor. 633-2695 www.ornescandystore.com
July 13
10th “Hidden Treasures of the Boothbay Peninsu la” House & Garden Tour
With plant sale and boutique, refreshments and more.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Boothbay 633-4333 www.mainegardens.org
July 13 – 14
2nd Annual State of Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament
Fishing will take place on the Androscoggin, New meadows,
Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers.
www.MaineKayakFishing.com
July 14
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts – Salad Days
Buy a salad and keep the bowl.
882-6075
July 21 & 22
Annual Antique Auto Days
Over 250 restored and running antique autos from all over
the country.
Demostrations and awards. Sunday parade through Boothbay Harbor, 1 pm.
Boothbay Railway Village
FMI www.railwayvillage.org
July 20 - 22
Jazz Weekend
July 28
Boat Builders Festival
Tours of shipyards, sail loft, kids’ activities,
Art show, music all day, food – chowders, lobster rolls,
homemade desserts.
Boothbay Region Land Trust. Email: brlt@bbrlt.org 633-4818
AUGUST
August 2
“Down The Garden Path” – A Savoury Celebration
Fine Foods and Beverages, auction and tours.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Boothbay 633-4333
www.mainegardens.org
August 12
Southport Rowgatta
Row around the island – anything that floats is eligible for
this fun event.
YMCA 8am 633-2855
August 18
29th Annual Maine Highland Games
Bagpip bands, Highland and Scottish dancing, folk singers,
fiddling, arts and crafts, Border Collie herding, and more. Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick. www.mainehighlandgames.org
August 19
Southport Fireman’s Auction
Join the fun and bid on some treasures
August 20
Children’s Day
Boothbay Railway Village
Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by adult.
Take a ride on the steam train, visit the exhibits and antique autos. 633-4727
August 26
Nor’Easters Barbershop Annual Concert
Boothbay Harbor Opera House 7pm 633-6855
SEPTEMBER
September 7, 8 & 9
The Shipyard Cup
September 8 – 9
13th Annual Mini Golf Tournament
National champions play in this local tournament.
Dolphin Mini Golf Boothbay. 633-4828
September 15 & 16
Great State of Maine Air Show
Featuring the Blue Angels. Open to the public. Free
admission and parking
At the Brunswick Naval Air Station.
OCTOBER
October 6 & 7
34th Annual Fall Foliage Festival
Crafts, food, hot cider, entertainment and steam train
rides.
Boothbay Railway Village. 10am – 4 pm 633-4727
October 13
Scarecrow Party
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. 633-4333 www.mainegardens.org
NOVEMBER
November 17
Early Bird Sale & PJ Party
Early bird gets the best deals, even better in your PJ’s.
Enjoy the colorful passersby. Boothbay Harbor
DECEMBER
December 1
23rd Annual Harbor Lights Festival and Festival
of Trees
Boothbay Harbor
Get in the spirit of the Holidays! Santa arrives with his
helpers by boat, craft fair, special programs at the Library and Opera House,
horse drawn carriage rides around town. Take part in the caroling around the
Christmas Tree at the library and enjoy the procession to other side of the
Harbor for a Community Service and Song. Night time lighted boat parade.
Prizes to the best decorated boat. |
