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The Castine Merchants Association, in cooperation with other town organizations, presents a weekend festival for the town of Castine to be held Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 12th. The purpose of "Celebrate Castine" is to thank the community for supporting our businesses.
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| Friday, July 10 | ||
| 8 am - 3:30 pm | "The Seasons" - Castine Arts Association Art Exhibit: This annual exhibit features an interesting variety of work by area artists. www.castinearts.org Location:Emerson Hall, Court Street |
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| 8 am-4:30 pm |
Castine Post Office History Display: Come view the history of the longest continuously operating post office in the United States of America. |
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| all day (play anytime) |
Blind Bogey Golf Tournament: entry fee for guests $20 (includes a $5 tournament entry fee); members fee is $5 for tournament entry fee. Format for Blind Bogey: Three holes are selected at random. Players are handicapped based on the number over par for those three holes. The total over par multiplied by (3) produces the nine hole handicap. Location: Castine Golf Course |
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| 9 am - 11:30 am |
"Picturing Castine": a family art program for adults and children. Join local artist Louise Bourne and sketch, paint or draw Castine as well as hear readings from Miriam Bourne's children's books about Castine. Location:Witherle Memorial Library, on the town common |
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| 10 am – 4 pm | “Castine's Art from the Past”: On display will be oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, line drawings, pastels, lithographs, sculptures, carvings, metal work and folk art by deceased artists who had connections to Castine or the Bagaduce River area. Free and open to the public. www.castinehistoricalsociety.org Location: Castine Historical Society on the town common |
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| 10 am - 3 pm | State of Maine ship tours: free tours of the Maine Maritime Academy's training vessel at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Tours are limited and offered first come, first served. Vessel is not barrier free. All bags are subject to search. Required: valid government issued photo ID and practical closed-toed footwear. Location: Town Dock |
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| 2 pm - 5 pm | Blacksmith on duty: exhibits for all ages & interests (www.wilsonmuseum.org) Location: Wilson Museum Campus, 120 Perkins Street |
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| 3 pm - 6 pm | "Art in Bloom": Wine reception & art exhibit. Meet the artists and join the unveiling... browsers welcomed. www.leiladayantiques.com Location: Leila Day’s Antiques & Gallery, 53 Main Street, next to the post office |
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| 3 pm - 6 pm | "Apres Sea" Happy Hours on the deck: featuring tapas and beverages Location: Bah's Bakehouse |
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| 5 pm - 7 pm | "Celebrate Castine" Happy Hours: specials at area inns and restaurants. The participating locations are: Castine Inn (www.castineinn.com) Dennett's Wharf Manor Inn (www.manor-inn.com) Pentagoet Inn (www.pentagoet.com) The Reef Stellas (www.bahsworld.com) |
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| 6 pm | Golf Tournament Awards Location: Manor Inn |
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| 8:30 pm -10:30 pm |
Moonrise & Bio-luminescent Paddle with Castine Kayak Adventures. Experience an unforgettable evening paddle in the Castine Harbor under a blanket of stars and in the midst of the bio-luminescent organisms in the water that swirl and light up with every stroke of the paddle. We'll be treated to a spectacular moonrise before returning. Professional instruction and lights provided! (Preregister 207.866.3506) www.castinekayak.com Location: Eaton's Boat Yard |
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| Saturday, July 11 | ||
| 8 am – 12 pm | Castine Post Office History Display: Come view the history of the longest continuously operating post office in the United States of America. Location: Main Street Post Office |
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| 9 am – 11am |
Blessing of the Fleet: by local clergymen. Small craft will be starting from the town landing. 1st up kayaks, 2nd rowboats, 3rd dingies, 4th sailboats and 5th motorboats. All boats will be in the parade and be blessed in front of the town dock. |
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| 10 am – 4 pm | “Castine's Art from the Past”: On display will be oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, line drawings, pastels, lithographs, sculptures, carvings, metal work and folk art by deceased artists who had connections to Castine or the Bagaduce River area. Free and open to the public. www.castinehistoricalsociety.org Location: Castine Historical Society on the town common |
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| 10 am - 2 pm | "The Seasons" - Castine Arts Association Art Exhibit: This annual exhibit features an interesting variety of work by area artists. www.castinearts.org Location:Emerson Hall, Court Street |
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| 10 am - 2 pm |
Lower Main Street - Street Fair sponsored by Castine Merchants Association, in cooperation with the Castine Arts Association, featuring the best of Castine: merchant displays, fine crafts sale, live music, craft demonstrations, food vending and samplings, raffles and more
(Rain location: Emerson Hall) Participating merchants, groups and music to include: Bagaduce Ambulance Corps Participating craft persons to include:(two locations-see below) Sylvia Arey: Main Street |
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| 10 am - 3 pm | State of Maine ship tours: free tours of the Maine Maritime Academy's training vessel at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Tours are limited and offered first come, first served. Vessel is not barrier free. All bags are subject to search. Required: valid government issued photo ID and practical closed-toed footwear. Location: Town Dock |
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| 1 pm – 3 pm | Free Wine Tasting with Sheilah McGovern Reynolds of Vineyard Brands: Location: Bah's Bakehouse |
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| 2 pm start | Castine Class Race Location: Castine Yacht Club |
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| 2 pm - 5 pm | Blacksmith on duty, fireside cooking: exhibits for all ages & interests (www.wilsonmuseum.org) Location: Wilson Museum Campus, 120 Perkins Street |
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| 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Circumnavigation of the Cape of Castine: with Castine Kayak Adventures. We will meet at the Backshore Beach and depart on the high tide at Hatch Cove, paddle our kayaks past town to the confluence of the Bagaduce and Penobscot Rivers, past Dice Head lighthouse, experience the clifts and history of Blockhouse Point and return north to the Backshore Beach. $55 per person. (10% discount with your own pre-approved gear) (Preregister 207.866.3506) www.castinekayak.com Location:Eaton's Boat Yard |
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| 3 pm - 6 pm |
"Apres Sea" Happy Hours on the deck: featuring tapas and beverages
Location: Bah's Bakehouse |
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| 5 pm to 7 pm | Art and Wine Reception at Adam Gallery www.adamgalleryonline.com/ Location: Adam Gallery, 140 Battle Avenue 207-326-7123 |
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| 5 pm to 7 pm | Live jazz with Bjorn and Jay Peterson: Location: Stella's patio, Water Street |
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| 6 pm - 8:30 pm | Local Harvest Supper: Come honor our local food producers at a festive dinner celebration at the Pentagöet Inn. Castine and the surrounding Blue Hill peninsula have a wealth of small artisanal food producers and organic farms. From farmers to vintners to chocolatiers, cheese, sausage, pasta, bread and jam makers, we have some amazing neighbors. Join us and the local producers for this special dinner showcasing their products. For reservations and more information: 207-326-8616 www.pentagoet.com Location: Pentagöet Inn, 26 Main Street |
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| 8 pm - 9:30 pm | "Sentimental Journey": 16-piece big band featuring vocals by Alice French. Listen and dance. Location: Castine Town Dock Rain Location: Delano Auditorium on MMA Campus |
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| Sunday, July 12 | ||
| 5 am – 7:30 am |
Sunrise Paddle with Castine Kayak Adventures. $45 per person. Preregister at 207.866.3506 www.castinekayak.com Location: Eaton's Boat Yard |
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| 9 am - 12 pm | Holbrook Island Paddle and Hike: Kayak to Holbrook Island Sanctuary, the previous home of Anita Harris that she preserved in the hope that future generations would enjoy it as she did. Join us in exploring its beautiful shoreline by kayak and interior carriage path, ruins, and cemetery. $55 per person. (10% discount with your own pre-approved gear) (Preregister 207.866.3506) www.castinekayak.com Location:Eaton's Boat Yard |
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| 10 am - 3 pm | State of Maine ship tours: free tours of the Maine Maritime Academy's training vessel at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Tours are limited and offered first come, first served. Vessel is not barrier free. All bags are subject to search. Required: valid government issued photo ID and practical closed-toed footwear. Location: Town Dock |
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| 1 pm - 4 pm | “Castine's Art from the Past”: On display will be oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, line drawings, pastels, lithographs, sculptures, carvings, metal work and folk art by deceased artists who had connections to Castine or the Bagaduce River area. Free and open to the public. www.castinehistoricalsociety.org Location: Castine Historical Society on the town common |
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| 1 pm – 3 pm | Castine Canine Capers: sponsored by Castine Woman’s Club and The Breeze. Join us for an afternoon of activity centered around our fabulous, furry, funny, and lovable, canine companions. Last year's show brought out 41 dogs so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Registration forms will be available at The Breeze, on the town dock, beginning July 1, or by calling Jeanmarie Reed at 326-4493. Registration on the day of the event will begin at 12:30. Owners will be required to provide name, weight and descriptions of their canine companions, as well as sign a release to participate in the event. The show will begin with a parade of dogs around the Commons. Dogs will be individually introduced and asked to demonstrate any special tricks or talents. Awards will be given for Best Costume, Best Tail, Best Ears, Best Haircut, Looks Most Like Owner, Most Unique, Most Talented. Registration Fee - $5.00 Locaton: Castine town common |
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| 2 pm - 5 pm | Blacksmith on duty: exhibits for all ages & interests (www.wilsonmuseum.org) Location: Wilson Museum Campus, 120 Perkins Street |
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| 3 pm - 4 pm | Walking Tour of Castine: Mike Coughlin will lead a walking tour focused on Castine's history, architecture and personalities. Meet at 3 pm at the Castine Historical Society's Abbott School on the Castine town green. No charge and all are welcome. Location: Castine town common |
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| 4 pm – 7 pm | Croquet Tournament: Come and play or come and watch! Croquet is a fun game for family and friends. We play "9 Wicket Croquet" with timed matches until 2 teams are left for the final. Prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be available. Find a partner and register via email: info@manor-inn.com or call 207-326-4861.(www.manor-inn.com) Location: Manor Inn, Battle Avenue |
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| Monday, July 13 | ||
| 4 pm - 6 pm | Wine and Cheese: Bangor Savings Bank thanks the merchants and their guests, by invitation only. (www.bangor.com/) Location: Bangor Savings Bank, Battle Avenue |
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