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

9:00 am: Dale Lincoln Kids' Fun Run. Ages 13 and under. Boat School to former Dead River Company on Key Street.
9:00 - 12pm: Auction to Benefit Border Historical Society. To be held at the Eastport Port Authority Welcome Center on KEY Street. This is the former Dead River office and the current Raye's Mustard business office.
9:30 am: Tiny Tots Fair and face painting. Library Lawn. Children's games for ages 5 and under.
10:00 am: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors
11:00 am: Community Portrait by Photographer Thaddeus Holownia, Sutherland Amphitheater.
12:00 pm: 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 pm: Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Sponsored by Peavey Memorial Library Board. Library Park.
2:00 pm: Fireman's Muster. Water Street.
3:30 pm: Annual Codfish Relay Race. Water Street. 16 and under or 16 and over. Must have four members for a team.
5:30 pm: Comedy Show featuring Brian Giles and friends! PG-13. Shead High School Auditorium.
6:00-8:30 pm: Live Music by Stillwaters Band. Overlook Park.
Dusk: Torchlight Parade. Post Office to Motel East.

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!