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Eastham Windmill Weekend 2024

Arts and Entertainment

August 27, 2024

From: Eastham Windmill Weekend

For 47 years on the Windmill Green (and other locations around town!), Easthammers have gathered together to celebrate the conclusion of the summer season and to welcome back a slower pace of life. We hope you can join us for this beloved multi-day tradition designed for every member of our community to enjoy.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 6, 2024

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Chicken & Fish Fry

Dinner before the show! All are welcome at the Elk’s Friday night Fish Fry. We strongly recommend ordering ahead.

7:30 - 9:00 pm: Talent Show

The kick-off event! Perform, dance, show off a unique skill; all are welcome to participate.

Location: Elks Lodge

Saturday, September 7, 2024

9:00 am - 11:00 am: Sand Art Contest

Join the sand art contest or come see how participants bring this year’s theme, “Back to the Farm”, to life on the beach.

8:30 am Registration.

Location: First Encounter Beach

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Vehicle Show

One of the best vehicle shows on the Cape for over 25 years! Come see over 70 participating vehicles.

Location: Elks Lodge

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Historical Bike Ride

Join the Rec. & Beach Department for a 5.5 mile bike ride. All ages welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required!

Location: Starts at First Encounter Beach. Ends at Nauset Light.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Touch a Truck

Kids and kids at heart will love this. Join the Recs Department behind Town Hall to touch, explore and play!

Location: Behind Town Hall

On The Green:

Join us for Yoga with Ken Fishman at 9:15 - 10:00 am.
Support a local artisan at the Craft Show from 10:00 - 4:00.
Pony Races start at 3:00.  
Bring your cards/envelopes to receive a USPS Commemorative Windmill Weekend stamp from 10:00 - 2:00.

On the Windmill Green:

Live Music 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Food Vendors 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beer & Wine Garden 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Performance:
10:00 - 11:00 Rock Harbor 3
11:30 - 12:30 Sarah Burrill Band
1:00 - 2:00 Monica Rizzio
2:30 - 4:00 Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys

Sunday, September 8, 2024

8:00 - 9:30 am: Road Race

A 5k run/walk starting at First Encounter Beach.

All ages welcome.

Location: First Encounter Beach

10:00 - 11:00 am: Parade

A town tradition and one that we are proud to continue. Bands, floats, trucks, cars and lots of candy! This year’s theme is “Back to the Farm”.

Location: Old Orchard to Town Hall on Rte 6

On The Green:

Play Family Games with the Recs Department from 11:00 - 3:00.
Ride in the Tricycle Race from 11:30 - 12:00.
Face painting by Cape Cod Masquerade from 11:30 - 2:30.
Get your crew together and compete in Tug of War at 12:30.
NEW this year! Don’t miss Line Dancing from 1:00 - 3:00.

On the Windmill Green:

Live Music 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Food Vendors 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Beer & Wine Garden 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Performance:
11:15 - 12:20 Trevor the Juggler
12:20 - 1:20 Natalia Bonfini Band
1:30 - 3:00 The Dirty Water Dance Band

Fest Date: September 6 - 8, 2024

Locations:
Windmill Green, 2405 State Hwy, Eastham Massachusetts
The Elk’s Lodge, 10 McKoy Rd, Eastham Massachusetts
First Encounter Beach, 1699 Samoset Rd, Eastham Massachusetts

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