Eastport 4th of July Festival

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 am: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors
10:00 am: Kids Cupcake Decorating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes
10-3:00 pm: Caricatures. Amphitheater behind Overlook Park.
11:00 am: Watermelon Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.
12:00-2:00 pm: Class of 1964 Reunion. The Lobster Crate, Perry.
1:00 pm: Little Mr. & Miss 4th of July (ages 2-4). Overlook Park.
2:00-4:00 pm: Restored Civil War Murals on display for viewing at GAR Veterans Hall, 6 Green Street.
4:00 pm: Pet Show. Cutest, Most Patriotic, Best Tricks, Most Unusual, Best of Show. Overlook Park. Prizes.
6:00 pm: Class of 1974 Reunion. Horn Run Brewing. Water Street.

10:00-4:00 pm:
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: Pauline Inman: Downeast Wood Engravings. TIMA main building, 43 Water Street. During 4th schedule, look for opportunities for tintype portraits by photographer, Karen Stentaford, Studioworks, 48 Water Street. Be sure to visit all the local shops and restaurants to see all the fun events they have planned!