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Harbor Fest 2016
So what’s Harbor Fest you ask?
How does a 10-day festival celebrating the Boothbay Harbor region with music, artists painting plein air at a variety of locations, a fashion show, film festival, food tasings, music, races, wellness events, and more sound?
Check out the events schedule below. For details, visit www.boothbayharborfest.com.
All events in Boothbay Harbor unless otherwise specified. Details subject to change, see website for updates.
For “Passports”: www.boothbayharborfest.com/#!tickets/c161y
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2
2-7 p.m. ~ First Friday Art Reception: featuring Rick Dickinson, Boothbay Harbor Framers Gallery, Townsend Ave.
4- 7 p.m. ~ Kick Off Party with Dani Tribesman (Reggae), Rocktide Inn, Atlantic Ave.
4-7 p.m. ~ Chef Ronaldo LInares and Yankee Chef book signings, Rocktide Inn
4- 7 p.m. ~ Jim Lavalle : Whales Tale @ Carousel Marina, Atlantic Ave.
5-8 p.m. ~ Art Reception: Ae Ceramics, 93 Townsend Ave., featuring Alyce Paul
6-9 p.m. ~ Rick Turcotte: Mine Oyster Restaurant, Pier 1
6-9 p.m. ~ Bishop Avenue: Boothbay Lobster Wharf, Atlantic Ave.
6-8 p.m. ~ Taste of Local Flavor: Boothbay Lobster Wharf
7-10 p.m. ~ Downeast Soul Coalition: Rocktide Inn, Atlantic Ave.
7:30 p.m. - Piano Men: Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ~ Dave Gagne Open Mic: McSeagull's Restaurant, Pier 1
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ~ Motor Booty Affair: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
6-8 a.m. ~ Sunrise Lighthouse Photography Cruise
10 a.m. - Noon ~ Chef Ronaldo LInares Book Signing: Sheman’s Book Store, Commercial St.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show: House of Logan
Noon -2 p.m. ~ Yankee Chef Book Signing: Fishermans Wharf Inn, Commercial St.
Noon - 9 p.m. ~ Taste of Local Flavor: Passports required. See web link at top of schedule
Noon – 2 p.m. ~ Mystery Guest: Fisherman's Wharf Inn, Commercial St.
Noon – 2 p.m. ~ Tim Gurshin: Flagship Inn, Townsend Ave.
1-3 p.m. ~ Dave & Chris Gagne: McSeagull's, Pier 1
1-5 p.m. ~ Nikki Hunt Band: Rocktide Inn, Atlantic Ave.
2-4 p.m. ~ Gabe Tonon: Caper's Deli, Oak St.
2-4 p.m. ~ Double Entendré: Tugboat Inn, Commercial St.
3-5 p.m. ~ Paul Mellyn & Friends: Harborside Tavern, Adams Pond Rd., Boothbay
4-6 p.m. ~ The Torpedos: Boothbay Harbor Inn, Atlantic Ave.
6-9 p.m. ~ Murky Water Band: Boothbay Lobster Wharf, Atlantic Ave.
6-9 p.m. ~ The Boneheads: McSeagull's, Pier 1
6-9 p.m. ~ The Crown Vics: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
6:30-9 p.m. ~ Boogie 2 Shooz: Whale's Tale @ Carousel Marina, Atlantic Ave.
8-10 p.m. ~ Red Cloak Haunted History Tour: Call 380-3806 for tickets and meeting location
10 p.m. - 1 a.m. ~ WCLZ Dance Party w/Tickle: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4
8 a.m. - Noon ~ 5k Trail Run & Half Marathon
8 a.m. - Noon ~ Be Vibrant Wellness Fair: Sherman Field, Townsend Ave. next to Boothbay Region High School
8 a.m. - Noon ~ Chef Ronaldo LInares and Yankee Chef book signings: At the Wellness Fair
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show: House of Logan, Townsend Ave.
Noon – 8 p.m. ~ Taste of Local Flavor: Passports required. See web link at top of schedule
Noon- 2 p.m. ~ Leon & Bob: Kaler's Restaurant, Commercial St.
Noon- 3 p.m. ~ Christine Poulson & Rog Sampson: McSeagull's, Pier 1
Noon – 3 p.m. ~ Rick & The Rickoshays: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
Noon-3 p.m. ~ Paul & Amber: Whale's Tale @ Carousel Marina, Atlantic Ave.
1-5 p.m. ~ Downeast Soul Coalition: Rocktide Inn, Atlantic Ave.
3-5 p.m. ~ Double Entendre': Cod's Head Fishhouse & BBQ, Atlantic Ave.
4-6 p.m. ~ The Torpedos: Boothbay Harbor Inn, Atlantic Ave.
6-9 p.m. ~ Murky Water Band: Boothbay Lobster Wharf, Atlantic Ave.
7:30 p.m. ~ Steep Canyon Rangers: Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.
9 p.m.- 1 a.m. ~ Primate Fiasco: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
MONDAY, SEPT. 5
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show – House of Logan, Townsend Ave.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sidewalk Sale – downtown Boothbay Harbor
2-4p.m. ~ Harbor Fest Jeopardy – Boothbay Harbor Framers, Townsend Ave., Meadow Mall
4-6 p.m. ~ Stroke of Art Welcome Reception: Harborfield's Waterfront Cottages, McKown Point Rd., W. Boothbay Harbor.
5:45-6:45 p.m. ~ Crow Point Yoga: Hot Power Vinyasa Class, West St.
6-8:30 p.m. ~ Sunset Photography Workshop & Dinner – Brown's Wharf, Atlantic Ave.
6:30-8:30 p.m. ~ Tipsy Trivia: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
8:30-11:30 p.m. ~ Open Mic with Scott Rittall & Friends - Mine Oyster, Pier 1
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6
8-9 a.m. ~ A Matter of Balance – Community Health Center, Meadow Mall
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ~ Made in Maine Show – Anita Roeltz (Circle Stone Designs) & Angelrox Trunk Show from 2-6 p.m., at Calypso, 50 Commercial St.
10-11 a.m. ~ Guided Walk with BRLT at Pine Tree Preserve, visit www.brlt.org for details.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ~ Artist Paint on Location – Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27, Boothbay
2-4 p.m. ~ Harbor Fest Jeopardy – Boothbay Harbor Framers Gallery, Meadow Mall, Townsend Ave.
4-6 p.m. ~ Meet & Greet: Finest Kind, 12 Wharf St.
4-6 p.m. ~ Lincoln Health: Movement Disorder Specialist: St. Andrews, 16 Andrews Ln.
5-6:30 p.m. ~ Stroke of Art Sale & Reception: Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27, Boothbay
6-9 p.m. ~ Traditional Lobster Bake – Boothbay Harbor Inn, Atlantic Ave.
7-11:30 p.m. ~ Dave & Chris Gagne – Mine Oyster, Pier 1
8-10 p.m. ~ Red Cloak Haunted History Tour – Call 380-3806 for tickets and information.
WEDNESDAY Sept. 7
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Stroke of Art: Oil Painters of America – Ocean Point/Grimes Cove, East Boothbay area
9-11:30 a.m. ~ SUP (Stand Up Paddleboad) Yoga: Knickerbocker Lake, Barters Island Rd., Boothbay
10 -11:30 a.m. ~ Plants in our Past: Boothbay Region Land Trust at Porter Preserve. Call 633-4818 for details.
2-4 p.m. ~ Harbor Fest Jeopardy – Boothbay Harbor Framers Gallery, Meadow Mall
2-4 p.m. ~ Wine Tasting : Caper's, Oak Street (across from post office)
3-5 p.m. ~ Open House: Slick's Boutique, Townsend Ave.
5-7 p.m. ~ Stroke Of Art Reception & Sale – Fisherman's Wharf, Commercial St.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ~ Merry Auld Tea Company Tea Tasting, Wanser’s Natural Market, Route 27, Boothbay
10-11:30 a.m. ~ Chakra Workshop: Crow Point Yoga, Oak St.
11 a.m. - Noon ~ Stroke Of Art Quick Draw at Boothbay Farmer's Market, Boothbay Common, Rte.27
Noon-2 p.m. ~ Stroke of Art Sale & Picnic: Boothbay Common - sale in the gazebo
2-3 p.m. ~ Parkinson’s Support Group/Treatment Approaches: St. Andrews, 16 Andrews Ave.
2-4 p.m. ~ Harbor Fest Jeopardy – Boothbay Harbor Framers Gallery, Townsend Ave., Meadow Mall
6-9 p.m. ~ BRCTV Film Festival – featuring a film by Ryan Leighton – Harbor Theatre & Camden Ntional Bank, Meadow Mall
6-9:30 p.m. ~ Steve Jones Duo: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
8-10 p.m. ~ Red Cloak Haunted History Tour - Call 380-3806 for tickets and information.
9-11:30 p.m. ~ Comedy Night: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ~ Monhegan Island Yoga Retreat , Monhegan Island,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Seabags Maine Event: Sweet Bay Shop, 9 Townsend Ave.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Drift On Island Trunk Show: Finest Kind, 12 Wharf St.
2-4 p.m. ~ Harbor Fest Jeopardy: Boothbay Harbor Framers, Townsend Ave., Meadow Mall
4-7 p.m. ~ Stroke of Art Sale & Reception: Harborfield's, McKown Point Rd., W. Boothbay Harbor
5-7 p.m. ~ Meet the Fishin' For Fashion Designers: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
6 p.m. ~ Oyster Fest Begins at ... Mine Oyster, Pier 1
9 p.m. - Midnight: Karaoke with Dave Gagne: McSeagull's, Pier 1
9 p.m. - Midnight: Trisha Mason Band: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. ~ Boat Trip To Damariscove Island Preserve: Tickets $40, required call 633-4818.
1-4 p.m. ~ Dave & Chris Gagne: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
2-4 p.m. ~ Fishin’ For Fashion Show: Rocktide Inn, Atlantic Ave.
2-4 p.m. ~ SOA Artist Paint on Location: Rocktide Inn, Atlantic Ave.
4-6 p.m. ~ Singer/Songwriter Brad Byrd: Rocktide Inn
5-8 p.m. ~ Oyster Shucking Contest, Mine Oyster, Pier 1
6-9 p.m. ~ Holy Mackerels: McSeagull's, Pier 1
8-10 p.m. ~ Red Cloak Haunted History Tours: Call 380-3806 for tickets and information.
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ~ Golden Oak Band: Mine Oyster
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ~ Harbor Fest Art Sale & Awards Ceremony: Chowder House, Granary Way
Noon- 3 p.m. ~ Steve Vellani: McSeagull's, Pier 1
1-3 p.m. ~ Singer/Songwriter Brad Byrd: Chowder House, Granary Way
3-6 p.m. ~ Oyster Fest Buck-a-Shuck: Mine Oyster, Pier 1
Harbor Fest raises funds for organizations
Harbor Fest organizer Lori Reynolds has announced the final fundraising numbers for various events held during the Sept. 2-11 festival.
The Harbor Fest 5k & Half Marathon raised $5,000 to benefit the Diabetes Prevention program, offered through a partnership with the Boothbay Region YMCA, the Central Lincoln County YMCA and LincolnHealth. This DPP program will serve all of Lincoln County and is planned to…
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Fishin’ for Fashion just keeps gettin’ better!
The third annual Fishin' for Fashion Show was a huge success.
On Sept. 10, models, 37 in all, made their way up the ramp at Rocktide Inn after being dropped off from boats. They were decked out in fashions fit for a New York City runway.
The models represented 11 local merchants and 11 local designers. The fashion sense displayed in their outfits was nothing short of brilliant in its originality…
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A New Community Production
‘Walking Home’: Ryan Leighton’s world premiere documentary hits Harbor Theatre
Something occurred at the Meadow Mall last week that should make members of this close-knit community proud.
An event that began at 6 p.m. under a tent outside Camden National Bank and ended at around 8:45 in the Harbor Theatre was a one-of-a-kind happening for Boothbay Harbor, and should be the start of putting the town on the map of film-making in Maine.
Sept. 8 marked the world premiere of the film, “Walking Home, Part 1,” by Boothbay Harbor native Ryan Leighton, with a lot of…
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Fifth annual Harbor Fest closes with art and awards
The fifth annual Harbor Fest came to a close with plenty of art, awards and acoustic music Sept. 11 at the Chowder House on Granary Way. The brainchild of Boothbay Harbor’s Lori Reynolds, the 10-day, sprawling event is designed to celebrate the region with music, art and entertainment. This year featured a fashion show, film festival, food tastings, music, a 5k half marathon, and wellness events.
“It was incredible,” said Reynolds. “I’ve heard amazing reviews from…
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Painters take to the beach for Stroke of Art
Artists who regularly take their paint boxes, brushes and easels outdoors gathered at Grimes Cove at Ocean Point on Wednesday, September 7 to take part in Stroke of Art, one of Harbor Fest’s activities.
The artists are participating in the 12th Annual Great American Paint Out sponsored by the Oil Painters of America. Painters from across the country joined in the one-day event, according to Manchester artist En Buonvecchio.
Harbor Fest organizer pleased with event’s start
Good weather, good food and good times have all been in abundance during the 2016 Harbor Fest’s first five days, according to the event’s producer. Harbor Fest began in 2011 through the efforts of local business One Event Productions.
Lori Reynolds’ business began the festival to showcase the region’s music, food, art and natural beauty. The organizer’s goal is to provide local businesses with a boost heading into the fall season.
So far, attendance appears to be ahead of last…
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Harbor Fest 2016
Art with a side of trivia at Boothbay Harbor Framers
Boothbay Harbor Framers is celebrating Harbor Fest with a lineup of talented artists of the region, all with works on display at the shop. From 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, painter and author Cheryl Blaydon; on Wednesday the “brilliantly talented,” as owner Susan Brackett says, Allan Walton will be there, followed by Tony van Hasselt on Thursday with a demonstration of his art.
In addition to these talented artists, customers can try their hand at answering some trivia questions about the shop…
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Harbor Fest 2016 kicks off with party at Rocktide Inn
Music, cocktails, an ice cream-tasting and book signings tipped off Harbor Fest 2016 at a party held at the Rocktide Inn in Boothbay Harbor on Friday, Sept. 2. Additional tastings were held at Whale’s Tale and Fisherman’s Wharf.
“We are super excited,” said event coordinator Lori Reynolds.
The fifth year of Harbor Fest has new events added to the 10-day schedule of bands performances, food tastings, sidewalk sales, art exhibits and road races.
Added are an oyster festival…
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‘Walking Home,’ A Ryan Leighton film premiere
On Thursday, Sept. 8, as part of Harbor Fest 2016, Ryan Leighton and BRCTV will host a happening outside in the parking lot of Camden National Bank in Boothbay Harbor. Beginning at 6 p.m., the event will culminate at the Harbor Theater with the premiere of the documentary film Leighton has been working on for a year and a half, “Walking Home.”
The film stars father and son Steve and Karl Berger, who hiked the Appalachian Trail in…
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Here’s just a taste of what’s new and enhanced for Harbor Fest 2016
Check out what’s new for this year’s 10-day festival!
A Festival Kick-Off Party on Friday, Sept. 2 from 4-7 p.m. on the Rocktide Inn Sea Deck with 92 Moose DJ Matt and the Dani Tribesman band.
A WCLZ Party on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Mine Oyster with 207 Radio host, Aimsel Ponti and The Crown Vics.
Meet our official Tasting Judges: Chef Ronaldo Linares, known for his appearances on the Food Network Series, “Chopped,” and his #1 selling, newly released…
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Harbor Fest photography events
As a part of Harbor Fest (Sept. 2-Sept. 11), local professional photographer Michael Leonard is holding two events — a sunrise 6 a.m. photography cruise aboard the Balmy Days on Saturday, Sept. 3 to see the local lighthouses, and a photography talk Monday, Sept. 5 at sunset at Brown's Wharf.
For the sunrise event, Leonard is looking for anyone who owns a camera to join in to make their best shots of the local lights under the low angle of the rising sunlight. Book the trip by…
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Merry Auld Tea Company presents Harbor Fest Blend Tea
Boothbay Harbor Fest is approaching quickly! Wanser’s Natural Market, home of the Merry Auld Tea Company, is gearing up. They have created a wonderful organic tea to celebrate the 10-day event composed of gunpowder green tea, hibiscus and calendula petals and rosehips.
Like other green teas, the gunpowder variety is associated with a number of important health benefits. Gunpowder tea leaves are rolled into small pellets that expand when steeped, releasing the flavor and nutrients. Some…
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