TODAY
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tours of U.S. Coast Guard station and vessel, off grounds
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The Puffin Project, children’s tent
Noon: Festival opens
Noon to 5 p.m.: Sugar Angel the Clown facing painting and balloon booth, children’s tent
Noon to 5 p.m.: “The Maine Plate” by Holly Sherburne book signing, marine tent
Noon to 2 p.m.: 2010 poster signing by artist Carol Inouye, art tent
1 p.m.: Sea Goddess Coronation Rehearsal, main stage
3 p.m.: Bay Winds, main stage
4 to 5 p.m.: Tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard, main stage
5 to 8 p.m.: Taste Like Chicken, north entertainment tent
8 p.m.: Sea Goddess coronation, main stage
9 to 10 p.m.: Chaos Sauce, north entertainment tent
THURSDAY
7 to 10:30 a.m.: Pancake breakfast, festival grounds
9 a.m.: Gates open
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Learn how to fold paper lotus flowers, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sugar Angel the Clown, children’s tent
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Professor Paddywhack, festival grounds
10 a.m.: Festival opens
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tours of Navy Ship USS Gunston Hall, waterfront
11 a.m.: Lobster serving begins, main eating tent
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The Puffin Project, children’s tent
Noon to 4 p.m.: Evolution of Lobster, marine tent
1 to 4 p.m.: Castle Bay, north entertainment tent
1 to 6 p.m.: “North Haven Summers” and “Mechanic Street” by Eleanor Motley, book signing, marine tent
5:30 p.m.: Adam and the Waxmen, main stage
6 to 9 p.m.: Nat Hussey Band, north entertainment tent
8 p.m.: Motor Booty Affair, main stage
FRIDAY
7 to 10:30 a.m.: Pancake breakfast, main eating tent
9 a.m.: Registration for children’s parade, main eating tent
9 a.m.: Festival opens
9 a.m.: Maine Seafood Cooking Contest, north entertainment tent
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Learn how to fold paper lotus flowers, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Art on the Sport face and body art, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sugar Angel the Clown, children’s tent
10 a.m.: Carnival opens
10 a.m.: Children’s parade, festival grounds
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Professor Paddywhack, festival grounds
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tours of Navy Ship USS Gunston Hall, waterfront
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: “Well Out to Sea” by Eva Murray book signing, marine tent
10:30 a.m.: Children’s parade awards, main eating tent
11 a.m.: Lobster eating begins, main eating tent
11:30 a.m.: Maine Seafood Cooking Contest judging, north entertainment tent
Noon to 2 p.m.: 2010 poster signing by artist Carol Inouye, art tent
12:30 p.m.: Maine Seafood Cooking Contest awards, north entertainment tent
1:15 to 3:30 p.m.: Mustard’s Retreat, north entertainment tent
1:30 p.m.: Awards for opened juried art show
2 to 6 p.m.: The Retro Rockerz, north entertainment tent
2 to 6 p.m.: “Always This Falling” by Carolyn Locke book signing, marine tent
4 to 5 p.m.: Harborside Harmony, north entertainment tent
7:30 p.m.: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, main stage (Jessica Prouty Band opens)
SATURDAY
7 to 10:30 a.m.: Pancake breakfast, main eating tent
8:30 a.m.: Parade lineup, off grounds
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tour U.S. Coast Guard station and vessel, Coast Guard station
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Learn how to fold paper lotus flowers, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Art on the Spot, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sugar Angel the Clown, children’s tent
10 a.m.: Carnival opens, festival grounds
10 a.m.: Big Parade, off grounds
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tours of Navy Ship USS Gunston Hall, waterfront
10 a.m.: Display of handmade lobster shell men, marine tent
11 a.m.: Lobster serving begins, main eating tent
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The Puffin Project
Noon to 5 p.m.: Lowe’s Craft Time, children’s tent
Noon to 4 p.m.: “Dr. Beagle” by Capt. Neal Parker book signing, marine tent
12:30 p.m.: Steelin’ Thunder, main stage
1 to 3 p.m.: 2010 poster signing by artist Carol Inouye, art tent
1:30 p.m.: Blindfold Rowboat Race, waterfront
1:40 p.m.: Mustard’s Retreat, north entertainment tent
2 to 6 p.m.: “The Maine Plate” by Holly Sherburne book signing, marine tent
3 p.m.: Parade award announcements, main stage
4:15 p.m.: Mallett Brothers Band, north entertainment tent
6 to 8 p.m.: 10K road race registration and packet pickup, King Neptune nook
8 p.m.: Clint Black, main stage (Kelly Parker Band opens)
SUNDAY
7 to 10:30 a.m.: Pancake breakfast
7 a.m.: Registration for 10K road race and Children’s One Mile Fun Run, main stage
7 a.m.: Registration for the Great International William Atwood Crate Race, information booth
7:30 a.m.: Children’s One Mile Fun Run, Main Street
8:30 a.m.: 10K road race, Main Street
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tour of U.S. Coast Guard station and vessel, Coast Guard station
9 a.m.: Gates open
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Learn how to fold paper lotus flowers, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art on the Spot, children’s tent
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Sugar Angel the Clown, children’s tent
9:30 a.m.: Registration for Children’s Cod Fish Carry, information booth
10 a.m.: Road race awards ceremony, main stage
10 a.m.: Carnival opens, festival grounds
10 a.m.: Registration for children’s lobster eating contest, information booth
10 a.m. to noon: “Sully the Seal” and “Dolly the Dolphin” by Fran Hodgkins book signing, marine tent
10:30 a.m.: Registration begins for Little Lobster Diaper Derby, information booth
11 a.m.: Lobster serving begins, main eating tent
11:30 a.m.: Children’s Cod Fish Carry, main stage
Noon: Children’s lobster eating contest, main stage
Noon: Real Maine Man Contest, north entertainment tent
Noon to 2 p.m.: 2010 poster signing by artist Carol Inouye, art tent
12:30 p.m.: Little Lobster Diaper Derby, main stage
1 p.m.: Wicked Good Band, main stage
2 p.m.: The Great International William Atwood Lobster Crate Race, waterfront
2:30 p.m.: Windjammer Chorus, main stage
3:30 p.m.: Robby Coffin Combo, main stage
4:30 p.m.: Crate Race Awards presented, festival grounds
5 p.m.: Wreath ceremony, waterfront
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