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:
Sunrise - 63rd Annual Flag Raising at Breakwater.

7:00-11:00 Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Eastport Municipal Airport.

9:00 Land Sports. Kids Races and Prizes. Water Street.
Penny Scramble in memory of Reid F. Craig to follow directly after land sports.

9:00 46th Annual Buddy Allen Car, Truck & Bike Show. Cars welcome to arrive at 8am. Judging begins at 10am. Location will either be at Bank Square or the Breakwater (to be determined).

10:00 Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors.

10:00 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 Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. Overlook Park. Prizes.

11:00 Crab Roll and Bake Sale at Eastport Senior Citizen Center.

12:00 Doll Carriage, Wagon, Bike and Trike Parade. Sponsored by Eastport Youth Association. Prizes. Post Office to Bank Square.

2:00 Grand Independence Day Parade. Theme: "Land that I Love."  Floats line up on Staniels Road by Youth Center. Judging at 1:15pm. First $500, Second $300, Third $200. Best decorated 4-wheeler $75.

4:30-6:00 Barbara's School of Dance. Overlook Park.

6:00-8:30 Live Music by Stillwaters Band. Overlook Park.

DUSK Grand Presentation of Eastport's Fantastic Fireworks Display. Waterfront.