Schedule:

Friday, August 18, 2023

5:30 pm An Evening By the Bay at the United Farmers Market 18 Spring Street.  Silent and live auctions of Arts, Crafts, and Experiences.  Live music by Jonesville, catered Hors d’Oeuvres. Cash Bar.  Proceeds benefit Kids Clothing Closet.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Vendors are located throughout the park.  Kids activities next to the Boat House and in Heritage Park. [All Day]

After the races, Come Boating! will be offering free Harbor Rows to any member of the public.  Harbor Rows will also be available on Sunday from 10 to 4.  Anyone interested should come to the ComeBoating! tent near the Boat House to sign up.  Minors must have a written waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

7:30 – 10:30 am Pancake Breakfast at the Boat House

8:30 am 5K Bug Run/Walk.  

10:00 am Touch-A-Truck in front of French and Webb Builders

10:00-11:30 am Live music at the Gazebo: Anni and the Rainmakers

11:00 am National Boat Building Challenge

11:00 am Front Street Shipyard Tour 101 Front Street

11:00 am Boat Gear Swap at the Boat House

11:00 am Marshall Wharf Beer Garden (behind the Boat House until 5:00 pm)

11:45 am Waldo County Pinewood Derby Race in the Boat House

12:00 pm Front Street Shipyard Tour 101 Front Street

12:00 pm Come Boating! Regatta 4-mile race in Belfast Bay

12:00-1:30 pm Live music at the Gazebo: Jonesville

2:15-3:45 pm Live music at the Gazebo: The Loft Boys

3:00 pm National Boat Building Challenge Judging

4:00 pm Puppet Show “Everbody Loves Pirates” in the Boat House

4:00 pm National Boat Building Challenge Relay Race at Steamboat Landing Beach (off of Boat House parking lot)

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Vendors are located throughout the park.

10:00 am to 4:00 pm Come Boating! offers free Harbor Rows.  Sign up at the Boat House.

Cardboard Boat Challenge (at the Boat House)

10:00 am Boats arrive, register, and sign a liability waiver

10:30 am Public display and voting for People’s Choice Award  Boat Judging.

10:45 am Boaters and crew meet with officials to go over the rules followed by a parade.

11:00 am Races begin by category.  Awards Ceremony follows the final heat of the races.

12 noon: Habitat for Humanity Lobster Gala.  Live music from Anni and the RainmakersTBD

Date: August 18 - 20, 2023

Location: Steamboat Landing and Heritage Park -  Front Street between Main and Commercial Street (34 Commercial Street) Belfast, ME 04915

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