Organizers of this weekend’s Olde Bristol Days Parade are pleased to announce this year’s grand marshal. Allison Keeton, author of “Blaze Orange, Book One,” in the Midcoast Maine Mystery series. “Book Two” will be released in February 2026. Besides writing mysteries, she’s the author of “The Largest Ball of Twine” and human resources articles. She lives in Bristol with her muse, Tom Aylesbury, and their two dogs, Kelton and Roger. She can be reached at akeetonbooks.com

The 12th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show advises that drive-ins are welcome on Saturday morning. “We’re really happy with the diverse registrations for the show,” said Vintage Show organizers. “Since the event is back at the school this year, their large, nicely paved lot leaves room for those who decide to join the festivities at the last minute. Even morning-of.”

For vehicle owners who want to officially register, please send an email to jftv1@verizon.net or call 973-715-1235. Registrations and drive-in entries are free for all. 

Vintage Show staff members are extremely happy to announce there will be a food truck at the event this year for the first time. “Truckin Good Food,” normally located in Damariscotta’s Louie Doe lot, will be at the show with their diverse and quality fare. “The addition of this needed amenity is big for both participants and guests,” commented show organizers.

The traditional Olde Bristol Days Parade stages at 9:30 at the former Harbor Room lot on Bristol Road.  The parade rolls promptly at 10. The Vintage Car Show will be just down Bristol Road at the Bristol Consolidated School from 10:30 to 1:30. It’s family-friendly fun, and part of the greater weekend of Olde Bristol Days events.  All are invited, so come-on-down the peninsula for the entire weekend of activities.