Annual Windjammer Days

Windjammer Days marks the kick off to summer in the Boothbay region and is a time to reconnect with family, friends and neighbors after the long winter, an opportunity to support local businesses and welcome visitors. It is a time to honor our maritime history and celebrate the vital role it plays in the lives of all who live here.

Schedule of Evnets

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast
Whale Park

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friends of Windjammer Days Tent Open in Whale Park Raffle tickets with prizes every hour with grand prize drawing at 8 pm

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Maine State Aquarium - McKown Point Road
It's the 2024 preview opening! New tanks, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. The popular touch tank and a preview of what the final redesigned aquarium will be. Also a great place to watch the Windjammer fleet sailing outside the harbor before the Gathering of the Fleet!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pirates of the Dark Rose Tortuga Open
Pirate bazaar with games and activities in Whale Park

10:30 AM
Crudbeard's Cannon Lessons
Whale Park

12:00 PM
The Battle for Boothbay Harbor
Live cannon fire and the clash of swords
High Noon Whale Park

12:30 PM
Lobster Eating Contest
Whale Park - Open to all!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gathering of the Fleet

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pirates of the Dark Rose Tortuga Open
Pirate bazaar with games and activities in Whale Park

2:00 PM
Cod Fish Races
Whale Park - Open to all!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pirates of the Dark Rose Ship's Rail Open
Whale Park Public Landing

4:00 PM
Street Parade
Begins at the high school and proceeds downtown

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
American Ghost Walks
Expand your knowledge of the supernatural with local accounts  (by reservation only)

9:00 PM
Fireworks Spectacular over the Harbor