Eastport 4th of July Festival
Thursday, July 04, 2024
Eastport 4th of July Festival
Various Venues in Eastport, ME
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
Sunrise: 64th Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater.
7:00-11:00 am: Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Eastport Municipal Airport.
9:00 am: Land Sports. Kids Races and Prizes. Water Street. Penny Scramble in memory of Reid F. Craig to follow directly after land sports.
9:00 am: 47th Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Cars welcome to arrive at 8am. Judging begins at 10am. Bank Square.
10:00 am: Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.
10:00 am: Capture the Flag. Breakwater.
Exact time depends on Tides: Rubber Ducky Race. Ducks cost $5 and are available in advance at The First Bank or during select events at Overlook Park. Ducks will race between the Fish Pier and the Waco Diner. Prizes 1st $300, 2nd $150 and 3rd $50.
Exact race start time will depend upon tides.
11:00 am: Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.
11:00 am: Crab Roll and Bake Sale at Eastport Senior Citizen Center.
12:00 pm: Doll Carriage, Wagon, Bike and Trike Parade. Sponsored by Eastport Youth Association. Prizes. Post Office to Bank Square.
2:00 pm: Grand Independence Day Parade. Theme: "Star Spangled Banner." Floats line up on Staniels Road by Youth Center. Judging at 1:15pm. First $500, Second $300, Third $200. Best decorated 4-wheeler $75.
Dusk: Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront.
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!
