Boothbay Harbor, ME – The first annual
Harbor Fest will take place on Saturday, September 29th from 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
in Boothbay Harbor. The event is
presented by Marketing Cents 4u in conjunction with several area businesses and
a silent auction will benefit Rebuilding Together Lincoln County.
Festivities
kick off at 9:00am with a fun filled day at the downtown Waterfront Whale
Park. Admission is free on behalf of
Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa. A
variety of local artists and local fundraiser ‘Pick Up a Paintbrush’, a
collection of donated art work to raise awareness for Lyme Disease and help
local artist Pamela Creamer fight her battle, will be featured from
9:00am-3:00pm. Also beginning at 9:00a.m. is a pie sale with the local Pie legends
of Boothbay Methodist Church. Be sure
to arrive early because they sell out fast.
Proceeds of the sale will be donated to event beneficiaries Rebuilding
Together Lincoln County. A free Treasure
Hunt begins at 10:00a.m. and goes until 2:00p.m. Successful hunters will be entered to win a
grand prize of $250 in local treasures.
The winner will be announced live on 92 moose radio at 2:30p.m. in the
Whale Park. From 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Captain Bruce White will offer free harbor
cruises on the Amy Gale’s Friendliest Catch.
Yoga Firm Studio will offer free yoga demos; including a Thai yoga
massage from 11:00a.m. to noon. 92 Moose
arrives at noon with a live DJ broadcast and great music for The Gimbel Country
Store 40th birthday party, offering games, prizes and even birthday cake! The event is rain or shine and promises to
be a fun filled day for all ages.
‘This
event began as nothing more than an idea between two people in search of a
fresh new draw to the Region and has metamorphosed into the participation and
support of hundreds of community members and more than 65 area
businesses’. Says Marketing Cents 4u
partners, Heather O’Brien and Lori Pecor; ‘It is a true testament to the place
we live and the people who live here’.
At
4:00p.m. guests can stroll over to the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard for the Return
of the Dory Fish Chowder Contest. The
popular local tradition was once part of Fisherman’s Festival and has been
reborn with Harbor Fest. The contest now
also includes chili and currently has 26 contestants. The people’s choice winners in each category
will take home the infamous Dory trophy; hand carved by event sponsor and
talented Ship Carver, Gregory L Rollins. Beer and wine experts from Boothbay
Craft Brewery, Gritty McDuff’s and Barefoot Wines will offer pairings to
cleanse the tasting palette, while guests enjoy live bluegrass music by The
Peterson Project, against an incredible fall backdrop of the harbor at
sunset. A silent auction of incredible
items donated by local businesses will benefit Rebuilding Together Lincoln
County. The YMCA will also feature hand
painted Adirondack chairs for purchase to benefit the YMCA and the Rebuilding
Together Lincoln County. To top off the
excitement, one of the world’s most famous tall ships, the HMS Bounty, arrived
at the shipyard last week and fest goers will enjoy the rare opportunity for an
up close and personal look from within the shipyard. Captain Robin Wallbridge and his crew plan to
make an appearance at the event and may even share a few words about the great
ship. The event ends at 7:00p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and include all
aforementioned. Tickets must be purchased
in advance and cannot be purchased at the door.
Ticket purchase locations include:
Andrew’s Harborside Restaurant, Calypso Clothes, Harbor General Store,
Under Currach Tavern, the Whale Park from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. on Saturday or
online at www.boothbayharborevents.com. In addition, Hawke Motors is offering a free
Harbor Fest ticket to anyone who brings their car in for service anytime before
the event. Call 633-4600 for
details. This portion of the event is
21+ and ids will be required to get in.
For more event information visit www.boothbayharborevents.com or
call 207-671-7676.
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