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| File Photo: King Neptune and his court along with 2013 Sea Goddess arriving at the 67th Maine Lobster Festival in 2014. |
There will be things for everyone to enjoy such as Coronation, crowning of a new Sea Goddess on Wednesday, opening night, music from top local and national performers, parade on Saturday down Rockland's main street, food from several vendors, rides for all ages provided by Smokey's Greater Shows, watching lobsters being cooked at the large lobster cooker, activities for all ages and more.
Schedule for this year's festival:
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
All Day ART SHOW AT MAIN STREET BRANCH OF CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK
Art Show at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank.
All Day
FESTIVAL OPENS
Festival Opens
Wednesday, July 29 - 11AM
Thursday, July 30 through Sun Aug 2 - 9AM
9:00 a.m.
4-DAY PASSES AND ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS
Entertainment
Four Day passes and Entertainment tickets on sale at the Main gate.
1:00 p.m.
ALL'S TENTS OPEN
Children’s Tent, Fine Arts & Crafts Tent, Marine Tent, Maine Made Tent, ongoing demonstrations, all vendors.
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
MAINE'S FASTEST KNITTERS
Entertainment
North Entertainment Tent
Maine Fastest Knitters Yes… fast knitters!
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SIDEWAYS HIGHWAYS
Entertainment
North Entertainment Tent
Sideways Highways hard-rocking young Festival favorites return!
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| File Photo: Abby Hersom, 2014 Sea Goddess with King Neptune |
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
THE 68TH MAINE SEA GODDESS CORONATION
Entertainment
Main Stage
Come see the coronation of the 68th Maine Lobster Festival Sea Goddess be crowned! Festivities start at 8pm with music and the introduction of the Sea Princesses.
The winner receives a cash prize and the title of The Maine Lobster Festival Sea Goddess with a very lovely crown. She reigns at many events throughout the year culminating with the start of the 2016 Lobster Festival. Also crowned is the Crown Princess and Miss Congeniality.
Thursday, July 30th, 2015
All Day US COAST GUARD TOURS
Tours of the Rockland Station on Tillson Ave are only scheduled for these days and times:
Thursday July 30, Friday July 31, and Sunday August 2
10AM, 1PM and 3PM
At this time any vessel tours included in these times are TBA. Thank you for your understanding!
Please note sensible footwear required, this is a walking tour with stairways and gangplanks. Your photo ID may be required.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Food
Pancake Breakfast in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk.
Sponsored by Gosline Insurance
9:00 a.m.
4-DAY PASSES AND ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS
Entertainment
Four Day passes and Entertainment tickets on sale at the Main gate.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ACADIA ACES
Entertainment
Main Stage
Acadia Aces Acadian music of high spirit.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MICHAEL TRAUTMAN
Entertainment
Michael Trautman – “King Pong” presents dazzling and mirthful strolling and special comedy-variety shows on the grounds.
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS
Food
Lobster serving begins in the Food Tent. All food vendors also open as well as the popular Lobster Cafe Lobster Rolls, Lobster Wraps and Lobster Caesar Salad.
Come in for one, two or three lobster dinners includes a buttery roll and fresh local corn on the cob. The menu includes lobster dinners, but also steamed clams, Fisherman's platter, crab cakes, Shore dinner, fried shrimp, fried haddock, and fried calamari.
SUNDAY - Lobster serving ends at 5PM, so get your dinner early!
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NATIONAL GUARD BAND
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| File Photo: The Veayo Twins performing during the 2014 Maine Lobster Festival |
195th U.S. Army National Guard Band - 30 pieces strong, Maine’s premiere military band performs in concert on the Main Stage
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MR. PC JAZZ TRIO
Entertainment
North Entertainment Tent for the Steins & Vines Event
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
STEINS & VINES TASTING EVENT
Entertainment
Please join them at their 2nd annual tasting event with local beers and wines made right here in Maine.
TICKETS Online
Location: North Entertainment tent
When: July 3oth, Thursday at 4:00PM - 7:00PM
How much: $25 online and at the gate the night of the event.
Participants:
Rock Harbor
Sebago Brewing
Andrews Brewery – Lincolnville
Allagash
Peak Organic Brewing
Breakwater Vineyards
Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery
Cellar Door Winery
6:00 p.m.
AL HAWKES
Entertainment
Al Hawkes Trio – A true Maine legend, Al brings his signature sound of bluegrass and traditional music to the Festival.
7:30 p.m.
SCHOONER FARE
Entertainment
Schooner Fare – Favorite sons of Maine, Schooner Fare has decades of great music and warm Maine humor to share.
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
FIFTH FREEDOM
Entertainment
Fifth Freedom – This band rocks the harbor in their first festival appearance.
9:00 p.m.
DON CAMPBELL BAND
Entertainment
Don Campbell Band – Heartfelt sounds from this versatile and compelling artist and his band touch country, rock, and impeccable renditions of songs by the late Dan Fogelberg.
Friday, July 31st, 2015
All Day ART SHOW AT MAIN STREET BRANCH OF CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK
Art Show at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank.
All Day
FESTIVAL OPENS
Other
Festival Opens
Wednesday, July 29 - 11AM
Thursday, July 30 through Sun Aug 2 - 9AM
All Day
US COAST GUARD TOURS
Other
Tours of the Rockland Station on Tillson Ave are only scheduled for these days and times:
Thursday July 30, Friday July 31, and Sunday August 2
10AM, 1PM and 3PM
At this time any vessel tours included in these times are TBA. Thank you for your understanding!
Please note sensible footwear required, this is a walking tour with stairways and gangplanks. Your photo ID may be required.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Food
Pancake Breakfast in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk.
Sponsored by Gosline Insurance
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| Ferris Wheel waiting to be set up for the 68th annual Maine Lobster Festival. |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL SEAFOOD COOKING CONTEST
Food
North Entertainment Tent
Amateur chefs are invited to sign up for the annual Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest. The contest is part of the 68th annual festival, which will be held July 29 through Aug. 2, 2015 at Harbor Park along the city’s waterfront.
Amateur chefs age 18 and older are welcome to compete for more than $500 in prize money during this popular event. A panel will pick five contestants and their recipes to participate in the contest. Selection is based on creativity, suitability of the seafood to the recipe and simplicity. The recipes can be any dish and must contain seafood found in Maine waters.
The contest will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, July 31, in the North Entertainment Tent on the festival grounds. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m., with prizes announced and awarded around 12:30 p.m. First prize is $200, second prize is $175, and third prize is $150.
The contest audience will have the opportunity to sample the prepared recipes in the cooking area and pick up the contestants’ recipes after the awards are presented.
For additional contest details contact Celia Knight by e-mail at celia@knightmarineservice.com or call 207-542-1192.
Applications will be considered until July 13. Selected contestants will be notified by July 20.
Sponsored by Fiore Artisan Oils and Vinegars
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MICHAEL TRAUTMAN
Entertainment
Michael Trautman – “King Pong” presents dazzling and mirthful strolling and special comedy-variety shows on the grounds.
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS
Food
Lobster serving begins in the Food Tent. All food vendors also open as well as the popular Lobster Cafe Lobster Rolls, Lobster Wraps and Lobster Caesar Salad.
Come in for one, two or three lobster dinners includes a buttery roll and fresh local corn on the cob. The menu includes lobster dinners, but also steamed clams, Fisherman's platter, crab cakes, Shore dinner, fried shrimp, fried haddock, and fried calamari.
SUNDAY - Lobster serving ends at 5PM, so get your dinner early!
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SMOKEY'S GREATEST SHOWS CARNIVAL 2015
Entertainment
1:30 p.m.
BERT & I CO
Entertainment
Bert & I “Crack up the Lobster Festival” – The return of Downeast humor to the Festival!
1:30 p.m.
LILY & LANIE
Entertainment
Main Stage
Lily & Lanie a youthful Maine duo direct from “America’s Got Talent”
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| Craft and Marine Tents are up in the background for the 68th annual Maine Lobster Festival. |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
MINER'S CREEK
Entertainment
North Entertainment tent
Miner’s Creek – local bluegrass fun!
7:30 p.m.
COMEDIENNE KAREN MORGAN
Entertainment
Karen Morgan – “Maine’s Funniest Mom” regales with laughter and non-stop comedy.
8:30 p.m.
TOWER OF POWER
Entertainment
Tower of Power – This legendary soul/funk revue is not to be missed! http://www.towerofpower.com/topmedia/bio/index.html
Saturday, August 1st, 2015
All Day ART SHOW AT MAIN STREET BRANCH OF CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK
Art Show at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank.
All Day
FESTIVAL OPENS
Other
Festival Opens
Wednesday, July 29 - 11AM
Thursday, July 30 through Sun Aug 2 - 9AM
All Day
US COAST GUARD TOURS
Other
Tours of the Rockland Station on Tillson Ave are only scheduled for these days and times:
Thursday July 30, Friday July 31, and Sunday August 2
10AM, 1PM and 3PM
At this time any vessel tours included in these times are TBA. Thank you for your understanding!
Please note sensible footwear required, this is a walking tour with stairways and gangplanks. Your photo ID may be required.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Food
Pancake Breakfast in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk.
Sponsored by Gosline Insurance
10:00 a.m.
THE BIG PARADE SATURDAY
Entertainment
Parade: Jen Chapman - 1-800-LOB-CLAW
parade@mainelobsterfestival.com
Parade Application Form(PDF)
10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MEET YOUR LOCAL FISHERMAN
Entertainment
Come down to the pier to meet your local fisherman, see the boat and all his gear. Hear him talk about his day and what the limitations are for them. There is a certain size of lobster they can haul, where they can fish and how many days and which days.
Ask your questions and get your answers!
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS
Food
Lobster serving begins in the Food Tent. All food vendors also open as well as the popular Lobster Cafe Lobster Rolls, Lobster Wraps and Lobster Caesar Salad.
Come in for one, two or three lobster dinners includes a buttery roll and fresh local corn on the cob. The menu includes lobster dinners, but also steamed clams, Fisherman's platter, crab cakes, Shore dinner, fried shrimp, fried haddock, and fried calamari.
SUNDAY - Lobster serving ends at 5PM, so get your dinner early!
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SMOKEY'S GREATEST SHOWS CARNIVAL 2015
Entertainment
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
THE MARCHING BAND
Entertainment
The Band Marching Unit – A wonderful marching from the City of Baltimore, MD is always a highlight of our parade. This year, see them light up the Festival grounds!
3:00 p.m.
UKES ROCK
Entertainment
Ukes Rock – These local folks take the ukulele to unexpected places.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RACE PRE-REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
Last chance to pre-register for the 10K Road Race and 5K Walk. If you've already registered online, you can pick up your packet at this time so you can head straight to the start line in the morning. Come to the tent at the bottom of the hill inside the Main Gate.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
STEELIN THUNDER 2015
Entertainment
Steelin’ Thunder – Watch these Festival favorites play a wide variety of music on steel drums.
7:30 p.m.
AMY ALLEN BAND
Entertainment
Amy & The Engine - Amy Allen leads this talented trio.
8:30 p.m.
DON MCLEAN
Entertainment
Don McLean - “American Pie” “Vincent” “Castles in the air” are just the beginning of this fine writer and gifted singer’s repertoire. http://www.don-mclean.com/
Sunday, August 2nd, 2015
All Day ART SHOW AT MAIN STREET BRANCH OF CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK
Art Show at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank.
All Day
FESTIVAL OPENS
Other
Festival Opens
Wednesday, July 29 - 11AM
Thursday, July 30 through Sun Aug 2 - 9AM
All Day
US COAST GUARD TOURS
Other
Tours of the Rockland Station on Tillson Ave are only scheduled for these days and times:
Thursday July 30, Friday July 31, and Sunday August 2
10AM, 1PM and 3PM
At this time any vessel tours included in these times are TBA. Thank you for your understanding!
Please note sensible footwear required, this is a walking tour with stairways and gangplanks. Your photo ID may be required.
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| File Photo: Contestants waiting for their turn running the crates during the 2014 International Great Crate Race. |
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 10K, 5K, KIDS' FUN RUN
On the Main Stage. Register for the Kids' Fun Run, 5K Walk, or 10K Road Race. If you preregistered for the 10K, pick-up your packet anytime before the race.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Food
Pancake Breakfast in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk.
Sponsored by Gosline Insurance
8:00 a.m.
KIDS' FUN RUN
Children
Not to be outdone, the kids have all the glory before the adult race with their own 1-mile fun run down Rockland Main Street. The Fun Run begins outside the Main Gate of the Festival grounds. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on the Main Stage the morning of the race. The Kids' Fun Run is sponsored by Lyman Morse.
8:30 a.m.
5K WALK
Start your Sunday morning with a 5k (3.2 mile) walk around the beautiful town of Rockland. Begin and end the walk at Harbor Park, the site of the festival, and enjoy the views of the waterfront. The walk will NOT be timed.
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
10K ROAD RACE
Entertainment
Start your Sunday morning of the Festival with a bang ... the bang of the gun starting the race! More than 300 runners compete in the 10K road race through the streets of Rockland and Owls Head. Online registration is available through August 2nd at noontime. The 10K Road Race is sponsored by Allen Insurance & Financial.
10:00 a.m.
CHILDREN'S PARADE
Children
Sign up at the Information Booth at 9am.
Rick Adam – Professor Paddywhack returns to lead the kids parade and does a special show as well.
Theme of children's parade: "When I Grow Up I Want To Be??"
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS
Food
Lobster serving begins in the Food Tent. All food vendors also open as well as the popular Lobster Cafe Lobster Rolls, Lobster Wraps and Lobster Caesar Salad.
Come in for one, two or three lobster dinners includes a buttery roll and fresh local corn on the cob. The menu includes lobster dinners, but also steamed clams, Fisherman's platter, crab cakes, Shore dinner, fried shrimp, fried haddock, and fried calamari.
SUNDAY - Lobster serving ends at 5PM, so get your dinner early!
11:30 a.m.
CHILDREN'S COD FISH CARRY
Children
Registration is at the Information Booth
12:00 p.m.
CHILDREN'S LOBSTER EATING CONTEST
Children
Registration is at the Information Booth
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SMOKEY'S GREATEST SHOWS CARNIVAL 2015
Entertainment
12:30 p.m.
LITTLE LOBSTER DIAPER DERBY
Children
Registration is at the Information Booth
1:00 p.m.
RICK ADAM
Children
North Entertainment tent
2:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL GREAT CRATE RACE
Entertainment
Registration starts at 7AM at the Information Booth. The race is at the Waterfront.
2:00 p.m.
SANTA CROCE
Entertainment
Santa Croce – A dynamic family of young musicians in their Festival premiere. www.santacroceband.com
2:30 p.m.
HARBORSIDE HARMONY
Entertainment
Harborside Harmony – Perennial favorite women’s chorus.
5:00 p.m.
WREATH CEREMONY
Entertainment
Wreath Ceremony for fishermen lost at sea at the Public Pier.
6:00 p.m.
68TH MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL CLOSES
Other
Gates close to end the 68th Maine Lobster Festival.
Come on down to this year's Maine Lobster Festival July 29th through August 2nd, 2015 celebrating it's 68th year. This festival takes 1,500 volunteers to make it successful for visitors and locals to enjoy.
Learn more about the Maine Lobster Festival by clicking here.
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