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41st Annual Fisherman's Festival

April 25-27, 2014

Schedule of Events 

FRIDAY

All weekend: Geary's Draft Beer specials at all events at Mine Oyster, and dinner and drinks at McSeagull's. Come on over and enjoy the food. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to the Fishermen's Memorial Fund.

Mr. C's Food & Spirits will have a pre-pageant menu for $13.95 per person in addition to its regular menu all weekend. A percentage of the proceeds for the entire weekend will be donated back to Fishermen's Festival Memorial.

7 p.m. Shrimp Princess Pageant at Boothbay Region High School. Young ladies between the ages of 9 and 12 participate and show us their fine talents. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 children under 12. Tickets on sale at the door. 

Entertainment

8:30-11:30 p.m. at McSeagull's: Jehovah Stover and the Holy Mackerels

9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Mine Oyster: In Too Deep

SATURDAY

6 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Boothbay Region Lions Club Hall, Lakeview Road, West Boothbay Harbor. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries. Tickets sold at the door.

7:30 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts for sale at the waterfront (by Project Graduation).

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Events for the children in Fisherman's Wharf parking lot. 

8 a.m. Cod Fish Relay Race: Four person teams of the Boothbay Region High School run a course beginning at the public parking lot (adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf Inn) dressed in foul weather gear, including hip boots, while carrying slippery fish.

Small Fry Cod Fish Relay Race featuring Boothbay Region Elementary School students grades 5 through 8.

8:45 a.m. NEW THIS YEAR: Greasy Pole! For those 14 years old or over. Limit 15. Contestants will try to make their way out on the greasy pole and capture the flag over the water.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and Crafts Show at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Department, 11 Howard Street. More than 50 crafters participate in this fabulous craft show.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Blood pressure clinic courtesy of the Boothbay Region Ambulance at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Department, 11 Howard Street.

9:30 a.m. Lobster Crate Running: Participants will demonstrate their agility in running along the tops of the lobster crates strung out between the two town docks.

10:15 a.m. Trap Hauling Competition: Race begins at the town dock, where competing lobster boats tie up. Captain and sternman race down the ramp, untie their boats and speed toward the string of traps in the inner harbor to haul, bait and reset their traps, return to the dock, and race up the ramp.

Lobster Picking and Eating Contest: $20 entry fee per person. Contestants will get two lobsters. Sign up will be at the pot buoy tent at the Whale Park that morning.

50/50 Raffle will be drawn between the Lobster Picking and Tug of War.

11 a.m. Tug of War competition at the waterfront. Ten teams (men, women or co-ed) vie for championships. Co-ed teams must consist of five men and five women. 

Small Fry Tug of War competition (third and fourth graders) takes place right after adult Tug of War.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fish Fry on Pier One by Mine Oyster. All proceeds to benefit Fishermen's Memorial Fund. Fish sandwiches served inside until they are gone.

1-3 p.m. Oyster Shucking contest at Mine Oyster (different categories for competition and everyone who enters gets a prize). Three oysters paired with three wines for $10.

12-3 p.m. Mine Oyster's Raw Bar: Three oysters paired with tastes of great wines.

5 p.m. Church Supper: Congregational Church, Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.  

Two seatings: 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fabulous home cooking with great desserts.

Entertainment

8:30-11:30 p.m. McSeagull's: The Boneheads

9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Mine Oyster: Krewe de Groove with special guest Douglas Gimbel

SUNDAY

BLOODY MARY SUNDAY: On the new deck at McSeagull's if not at Mine Oyster. Try drink specials, including lobster martinis and Geary's Beer all day. Opens at 9 a.m.

12 p.m. Burnt Island Lighthouse Tour. Space limited to 75, tickets must be purchased in advance. Advance tickets available Monday through Friday at The First NA, Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, the Shrimp Princess Pageant on Friday night and on the waterfront on Saturday. Adults $10, children (under 6) $5. No refunds. Remaining tickets available at 11:30 a.m. on Pier 8, first come/first served basis. 

1:30 p.m. Memorial Service: Outdoor at the Fishermen's Memorial on Atlantic Avenue (east side of the Harbor across from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church) in honor of area fishermen lost at sea.

2:15 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet: Fishing boats circle the inner harbor and pass the Fishermen's Memorial to receive the blessing for a safe and profitable year. The Miss Shrimp Princess and area clergy are in attendance.

Elizabeth Palmer is a New Hampshire and Maine artist specializing in still life and landscape watercolors. Recently Palmer began painting birds and flowers. She uses vivid colors, intricate detail, and play of light against dark, in her attempt to make even the most ordinary subject appear extraordinary. Palmer's most recent award was an Honorable Mention in the "Best in Maine 2013," juried show at the Art Foundation. For information about hours, call 207.633.5149.

Robert Clark Wood Block Prints 

April 4-May 3, 2014, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor

Gleason Fine Art is pleased to announce that the gallery has added color woodblock printer Robert Clark to its roster of artists. Well-known around Mount Desert Island as a builder of fine custom homes, Clark has developed his own unique approach to color woodblock print making. Clark's tools include the computer, digital camera, and laser engraver. Using artist's oil paint instead of printer's ink, Clark builds his images by inking and hand burnishing each block multiple times. This yields vibrant prints that have both depth and texture. For further information, call the gallery at 207.633.6849 or e-mail at info@gleasonfinart.com.

Medication Collection Day

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Town Office

Help protect your family, community, and the environment by returning unused or unwanted medications. The collection program is able to accept vitamins, medication for pets, medication samples, prescription medications, liquid medication in glass or leak-proof containers, medicated ointments/lotions, over-the-counter medications, and narcotics (controlled substances). This event is free and open to the public. 

Marine Engines of Maine

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum   

Join Penobscot Marine Museum Curator, Ben Fuller, as he chronicles the transition from sail and human powered vessels to internal combustion.  Maine was home not only to mariners but also the innovators and builders that drove the maritime industries. For further information about the Winter Education Series please contact Public Relations Director Jenna Lookner at 207.594.4418 or by email at jl@ohtm.org.

CLICK's Chalk Art on House Hill, Dedicated to Jim Taliana

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., House Hill in Boothbay Harbor  

Express your creative side by taking a moment to draw on the tar of House Hill in Boothbay Harbor.  CLICK's Chalk Art is part of the region's three-day 41st Annual Fishermen's Festival. This program is sponsored by CLICK: Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids, a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Library and the Opera House.  

The Wonderful World of Woodcocks

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Zak Preserve

Prepare to be dazzled and amazed by the seldom seen Woodcock, a bird that puts on an amazing mating display each spring. Learn all about the life of a Woodcock while we attempt to witness the elaborate courtship in the fields of Zak Preserve. For more information or to register, contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or call the BRLT office at 207.633.4818.  

Fish Tales at the Boothbay Region Historical Society

Thursday, May 1, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Boothbay Region Historical Society

Bet Finocchiaro, owner of Bet's Famous Fish Fry, will tell some fish tales at the Boothbay Region Historical Society. She'll tell Boothbay stories, cover her years on the water, her recent visit to the Elizabeth in its new location, her popular Fish Fry stand, and actually, anything she wants! Her talks are always memorable with lots of laughter, no matter where she ranges. Finocchiaro welcomes questions from the audience, so bring some if you like - fishing, cooking, all topics are welcome. The talk is free and open to the public, but because seating is limited, those wishing to attend should call the museum at 207.633.0820 to reserve seats. If leaving a message, please include name, how many, and a phone number. Reserved seats will be held until 15 minutes before the talk. Debbie Carbone, who lives just past the museum, very kindly will allow parking in her lot for this event.

Boothbay: The Postcard View

Saturday, May 3, 2014, 1:30-3:00 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village

In partnership with the Boothbay Region Historical Society, the Boothbay Railway Village will host Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine for an illustrated talk entitled Boothbay: The Postcard View; Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company.  The slide show and talk will consist of the story of the postcard company as well as the historical views of the Boothbay and surrounding towns. Guests may even have the opportunity to share new information with Johnson who is always looking for opportunities to gather details about the people and places captured in the collection. The talk will take place inside the Town Hall at the Boothbay Railway Village. Admission is free, donations to the Penobscot Marine Museum are appreciated. The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay, Maine.

Vernal Pool Ecology at Ocean Point Preserve

Saturday, May 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Ocean Point Preserve

After a long winter frozen under the snow and ice, frogs and salamanders are emerging from under the leaves and mud of the forest. These amphibians quickly move into vernal pools; natural shallow depressions on the forest floor. What comes next is a frenzy of mating and growth before the vernal pool begins to dry up in the hot days of summer. Discover the wonder of the vernal pool and the variety of wildlife that depends on its existence during this one mile hike at Ocean Point Preserve. Group will meet at the Ocean Point Preserve parking lot and kiosk on Van Horn Road in East Boothbay. Trail is uneven and rocky in sections but has little elevation gain. Wear shoes that can get muddy! For more information or to register, please contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or call the BRLT office at 207.633.4818.  

Spring Tea

Saturday, May 17, 2014, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace, 82 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor

Come and enjoy assorted tea sandwiches, scones, muffins, and pastries, sweet and savory treats, and of course, tea! Tickets are $12.00 and are sold in advance. They are available at the church office MWF from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and on Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. For more info, call 207.633.6354 or 207.633.1116. 

This week at the Harbor Theatre:

"Grand Budapest Hotel" - Friday, April 25  and Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Matinee: Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m.

The historic Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta has something for everyone: current feature films for the movie buff, sporting events on the big screen for the sports fan, live broadcasts from the MET in HD for the opera aficionado, live broadcasts from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company for the theater-goer, concerts for the music lover, and so much more!

Friday 25th Jehovah Stover and the Mackerels  

Saturday 26th The Boneheads  

Sunday 27th Dave and Chris Gagne Brunch 11-3

May

Friday 2nd Karaoke

Saturday 3rd Dave and Chris Gagne

Friday 9th Karaoke

Saturday 10th Poke Chop  

At the Opera House:     

Call the Box Office at 207.633.5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com   

52nd Annual Windjammer Days Week

June 22-28, 2014 

Come to downtown Boothbay Harbor for a fun festival that celebrates the region's seafaring heritage and the majestic Windjammers that have sailed these waters for centuries. There are fun activities for all ages, including the ever-popular Parade of Sail, Antique Boat Parade, Street Parade, and more! The Windjammer fleet will be in town on June 24-25, 2014. 

34th Annual Rocky Coast Road Race

Saturday, June 28, 2014, Registration: 6:30-7:30 a.m., race starts at 8:00 a.m.

Race starts and finishes at the Boothbay Region YMCA

Take part in this scenic race through Boothbay Harbor.  

5K and 10K run registration fee is $25

5K Walk registration fee is $20

1M Kids' Run registration fee is $10

Click here for more information and a map of the race course.  

PFBF CPAs 5th Annual Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Camp Sunshine

Sunday, June 29, 2014, 8:00 a.m., 46 First Park Drive, Oakland, ME

Join us and come support the children and families of Camp Sunshine on Sunday, June 29th! The PFBF Half Marathon and 5K Race has raised over $34,000 for local Maine charities in the last four years with the help and support of our generous community.  It is quickly becoming one of the largest and most successful races in Central Maine! To help raise money for Camp Sunshine, individuals and teams may start their own fundraising page.  To wave your entry fee, just raise a minimum of $100! Join us a runner, walker, volunteer or an enthusiastic spectator! For more information, call 207.873.603.

Salad Days

July 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts

20th Annual picnic fundraiser celebrating local food and hand crafted ceramics. Buffet lunch, handmade plates by Jessica Brandl, pottery sale, live music, clay demos, and tours. For more info visit www.watershedceramics.org or call 207.882.6075. 

The Sea Around Us Home and Garden Tour Featuring Homes with a History

Friday, July 25, 2014, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Boothbay Region Garden Club has been busy orchestrating this popular event that will feature seven homes and gardens this year, each with its own unique history and story to tell. Tickets will go on sale May 15th and will be $25 in advance and $30 the day of the tour.