All events in Boothbay Harbor unless otherwise noted

 ** 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 and Wednesday, June 28 – Friends of Windjammer Days Information Tent: Maps, T-shirts, blankets, and raffle tickets with prizes every hour! Grand prize drawing Wednesday at 8 p.m. Got tickets? **

 SUNDAY, JUNE 25 

10:30 a.m. - noon: Stories from the Sea and Sea Shanties with musical guest Castlebay. Merry Barn, 417 River Road, Edgecomb. 

1 p.m. - Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Fun Sail: All boats up to 30 feet can join in! Race start: 1 p.m. Use VHF channel 72 for all communication. Start at the Coast Guard Buoy east of the BHYC mooring field, sail to Tumbler Island Buoy, then to the inner harbor green buoy and back to CG buoy, three times.

1:30 p.m. - Blessing of the Fishing Fleet: Best viewing – Fishermen’s Memorial Park, Atlantic Edge Lobster, and anywhere around the inner harbor. 

6 p.m. - Boothbay’s Got Talent: Local youth compete for one of three titles by demonstrating their special talent – singing, dancing ... RELOCATED TO YMCA, 261 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, due to weather.

7-8:30 p.m. - American Ghost Walks (AGW): Take a guided walk on the supernatural side of Boothbay Harbor. By reservation only. Visit AGW website: https://bit.ly/3UJqR4w

8:30-10 p.m. - Harbor Aglow and Lighted Boat Parade: Boat captains light up their boats while docked then line up for a boat parade at 9 p.m. 
 

MONDAY, JUNE 26 
 
1-3 p.m. - 5th annual Crab Cake Cook-off: Chefs compete to make the ultra-yummy crab cake. Judges make the call. Also a People’s Choice Award! Boothbay Harbor Inn, 31 Atlantic Ave. $50 tickets (limited seating) at https://bit.ly/3UQJbZt 

3:30-5 p.m. - Meet and Greet with the Boothbay Maritime Explorers! Hear about the adventures of this adventuresome group of locals; visit https://bit.ly/3UWt7W3 to learn about them ahead of time. Oceanside Resort, 35 Atlantic Ave. 

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 

7-9 a.m. - Breakfast in Whale Park: Hash browns, eggs, pancakes, bacon, blueberry muffin, coffee, juice. Just $10! 

10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Kids Alley! Crafts and games under the tent. Boothbay House Hill across from Two Salty Dogs 

10-10:30 a.m. - Pirates of the Dark Rose Puppet Show: Whale Park 

10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Windjammers for Wee Mateys! Stories, games and crafts for kids at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St. 

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Pirate Tortuga: A pirate bazaar with games and activities in Whale Park. 

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Tours of the Must Roos: See on deck and the depths below of the pirate ship. Public Landing, Whale Park. 

11:30 a.m. - Crudbeard’s Cannon Lessons: Cannon firing 101. Whale Park. 

2 p.m. - Pirates Weapon Show: Learn all about using a cutlass, flintlock pistol and more. Whale Park. 

3 p.m. - Recruitment of Young Pirates: Sign up in Whale Park for beginner’s lessons. 

4 p.m. - Cannon Lessons with Crudbeard – Whale Park.   
 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 

7-9 a.m. - Breakfast in Whale Park: Hash browns, eggs, pancakes, bacon, blueberry muffin, coffee, juice. Just $10! 

10-11 a.m. - Pirate Tortuga: A pirate bazaar with games and activities in Whale Park. 

10-11 a.m. - Must Roos ship’s rail open! Whale Park, Public Landing. 
 
10:30 a.m. - Pirate Crudbeard’s Cannon Lessons: In Whale Park.

High Noon – The Battle for Boothbay Harbor: Boothbay Harbor fights against the pirates with live cannon fire and swordplay.  

12:30 p.m. - Lobster Eating Contest – Sign up at the WJD Info Tent at noon. Only 10 contestants – so don’t delay! $15 entry fee. Whale Park stage. $100 cash prize. 

1-3 p.m. - Gathering of the Fleet! - View the Windjammers from the east and west sides of the harbor. Best viewing on the water – time for a boat trip!

2 p.m. - Cod Fish Races: Only 10 teams of four will compete. Sign up at the Information Tent in Whale Park. 

2-3 p.m. - Pirates Tortuga and Must Roos Ship’s Rail Open – Whale Park and Public Landing.

4 p.m. - Street Parade! The line up begins at the high school and travels to Commercial Street. 

6 p.m. - New England Wooden Boat Preservation Dock Party: Boat tours and floating oyster bar aboard schooner Isaac H. Evans.

7-8:30 p.m. - American Ghost Walks tour – Hear ghost stories and learn paranormal happenings in Boothbay Harbor. By reservation only. For tickets and more information:  https://bit.ly/3mO65UP

9 p.m. - Fireworks Spectacular! Best viewing: on the water, anywhere along the inner harbor.  
 

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Artists’ Alley: In Whale Park – live painting demos by local artists both days. Work by artists, artisans for sale.

10:30 a.m. - Tug of War Across the Harbor: Best viewing from the Footbridge parking lot and Footbridge (if completed).  

11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Boat Bar Party: Chowder House, 22 Granary Way.  Eat, drink, and be merry watching the Tug and Rock Skipping events!

Noon - 18th Orne’s Candy Store International Rock Skipping Contest: Registration 10-11:45 a.m. on site, parking lot near the Footbridge.

7-8:30 p.m. - American Ghost Walks Tour - Hear ghost stories and learn paranormal happenings in Boothbay Harbor. By reservation only. For tickets and more information:  https://bit.ly/3mO65UP
 
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Artists Alley: Whale Park. live painting demos by local artists both days. Work by artists, artisans for sale.
 
4 p.m. - Annual Vintage Boat Parade – Watch the antique boats parade around the inner harbor.  

4:30-7 p.m. - Pier Party at Bristol Marine, 120 Commercial St. $65 per person – music, food, beverages – where all those vintage beauties will be docked. 

7:30 p.m. - Oshima Brothers - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Tickets/FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

SATURDAY, JULY 1

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Fundraiser Carnival! - On the Library lawn, 4 Oak St. AND the tent at Boothbay House Hill Road. Bounce house, lawn games, face painting, cotton candy, more!

1 p.m. - Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Classic Sailboat Race - Best viewing from the water and the Maine State Aquarium/DMR, McKown Point Road, W. Boothbay Harbor.