Fresh Lobster served in many local restaurants.
Farnsworth Museum- works by N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Many Cruises & Charters available
Ferry Services to the islands of Monhegan, North Haven, Islesboro, Matinicus, and Vinalhaven
2009 Events & Attractions
2009 Selected events follow, for more events and activities please visit the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce at www.camdenme.org and the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at www.therealmaine.com
Plus nearby you will find golf, tennis, swimming, hiking,
sea kayaking and more! For Monthly Area Events please click on the month below
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July 8—The Mansions of Islesboro Full Moon Cruise aboard Schooner Appledore. 5:15 - approx 8:45. Join the crew for an extended cruise on this world class windjammer as we sail to this magnificent island. We will cruise up Gilkey Harbor past the vast mansions of the famous community of Dark Harbor. Food will be included and a full bar is available. Enjoy sunset behind the mountains and moonlight sparkling on the water as we return to our home port. Space will be limited. For reservations and information call 207-236-8353. July 8—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Carnival! 8:00 p.m. Strand Theatre, Rockland. Bottesini’s Andante & Variations; Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25; St. Saens’ Carnival of the Animals with Paul Stewart and Gloria Chien, pianos; TBA, flute; James Campbell, clarinet; Irina Muresanu, and Gilda Joffe, violins; Jesse Holstein, viola; Marc Johnson, cello; Thomas Van Dyle, bass; Glenn Jenks, narrator; and TBA, xylophone. Part of the BCC 2009 Summer Music Festival. $25 - $35 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under. Discounts available for subscribers. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 9—Bay Chamber Concerts presents The End of Time. 8:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello & Piano, Op. 5, No. 2; Bartok’s Contrasts; Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time with James Campbell, clarinet; Irina Muresanu, violin; Marc Johnson, cello; and Paul Stewart, piano. Part of the BCC 2009 Summer Music Festival. $25 - $35 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under. Discounts available for subscribers. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 10—Friday Open House-Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. 1-5pm. Windjammer Parade of Sails: about 12 area traditional schooners and other sailboats “parade” around the Rockland Breakwater lighthouse in full sail – a rare sight to remember and reminiscent of days gone by. Bring your camera. www.rocklandlighthouse.com July 10—Sunset Music Sail aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Traditional roots music, sea chanties and Maine folk songs. These fun trips sell out fast – reservations recommended! Departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 10—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Young Stars of Maine. 7:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. The annual Young Stars of Maine concert features performances by the winners of Bay Chamber Concerts’ annual prize program, representing the best and brightest young musicians from around the state. This Family Event is free and open to the public, no ticket necessary. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 11—Strawberry Festival at Lincolnville Center. Parade 10 am; Band concert 11 am. Strawberry shortcake and pies. Hotdogs and hamburgers. Flea market, good used books. Lincolnville Community Building, next to the United Christian Church, Route 173. FMI www.ucclincolnville.org or 207-763-4526. July 11-12—North Atlantic Blues Festival. The acclaimed Blues Music Festival attracts world-famous blues musicians for a two-day event. This year’s musicians include: Bobby Rush, Saffire The Uppity Blues Women, Kenny Neal Family Reunion, Jimmy Thackery, and more. Held at Harbor Park overlooking picturesque Rockland Harbor. Festival admission includes a popular club crawl Saturday evening. 207-596-6055; www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com; bluesman@midcoast.com July 12—18th Annual “Gardens in the Watershed” Garden Tour. 10 am-5 pm. Rain or shine. Sponsored by and to benefit the Georges River Land Trust. Seven gardens on the St. George peninsula in the villages of Spruce Head, Tenants Harbor, Martinsville and Port Clyde will be featured. Gourmet bag lunch available by pre-order. Tickets: $20 by advance purchase and $22 day of the tour. Tickets and brochures for the self-guided tour are available at selected local stores and from the Georges River Land Trust, 8 North Main Street, Suite 200, Rockland, ME 04841, (207) 594-5166, www.grlt.org. July 13—Windjammer watching aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 10:00 am – noon. Sail in company with Rockland’s fleet of Windjammers as they depart for their week-long excursions. We will be serving locally roasted coffee and old-fashioned donuts. Reservations recommended, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 15—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Brass from Baroque to Broadway. 8:00 p.m. Strand Theatre, Rockland. While many brass quintets focus on either mainstream repertoire or a more scholarly approach, Empire Brass has found the middle-ground. The ensemble is equally at home in the works of Prokofiev and Dvořák, or the show-stopping tunes of Gershwin and Ellington. Hear them all in one jam-packed concert! Performers: Empire Brass Quintet – Rolf Smedvig and Marc Reese, trumpets; Gregory Miller, French horn; Alexei Doohovskoy, trombone; and Kenneth Amis, tuba. Part of the BCC 2009 Summer Music Festival. $25 - $35 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under. Discounts available for subscribers. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 16—62nd Annual House & Garden Tour. Enjoy a day visiting lovely homes and/or gardens on one of Maine's oldest and most famous summer tours. 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rain or shine. Sponsored by the Camden Garden Club. FMI: www.camdengardenclub.com or call 207 236-8946. July 16—Sunset Music Sail aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Traditional roots music, sea chanties and Maine folk songs. These fun trips sell out fast – reservations recommended! Departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 16—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Classical Brass. 8:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Empire Brass highlights their classical training with a wide ranging selection of classical brass tunes. You’ll hear Stravinsky, Berio, Vivaldi, Strauss and more, all surrounded by the dynamic acoustics of the Rockport Opera House. Performers: Empire Brass Quintet - Rolf Smedvig and Marc Reese, trumpets; Gregory Miller, French horn; Alexei Doohovskoy, trombone; and Kenneth Amis, tuba. Part of the BCC 2009 Summer Music Festival. $25 - $35 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under. Discounts available for subscribers. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 17-19—Wag It Training Center Presents APDT Rally Obedience Trials. Dog and Handler teams will navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as Sit-Down-Sit, Straight Figure 8, Send Over Jump Recall Over Jump. Pre registration required to enter. Spectators welcome. At Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville. www.wagitinc.com 207-789-5126 July 17—Windjammer Parade aboard the Schooner Olad. 12:00-5:00pm. The Schooner Olad will join the tall ships of the Camden and Rockland Windjammer Fleets in a parade of sail around the historic Rockland Breakwater. Lunch and beverages will be provided. B.Y.O.B. $75.00. 207-236-2323. www.maineschooners.com July 17—Maine Windjammer Parade. Rockland Breakwater. 2-4 pm. The entire windjammer fleet participates in an afternoon Parade of Sail past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater, providing spectators with stunning, close-up views of the Maine‘s fleet of tall ships. www.sailmainecoast.com July 3, 10 &17—Lighthouse Parade of Sail aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 2-4 pm. Sail in company with the Historic Windjammer fleet around the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. This is a fantastic photo opportunity! Reservations encouraged, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 18-19— Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Crafts Show. Over 100 artists and craftspeople display and sell their work in scenic Camden for this 32nd annual show. Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207) 236-4404. www.camdenharborarts.com July 18-19—Annual Antiques Show and Sale at Camden Hills Regional High School. Sponsored by the Camden-Rockport Historical Society. July 18-19—Trucks, Tractors , Commercial Vehicles & Antique Aeroplane Show. More than 250 antique pick-ups, delivery vans, tractor trailers, military vehicles and more. Also enjoy guided tours, demonstrations, biplane rides, free Model-T rides, children’s activities and more. Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St, Owls Head; 207-594-4418; www.owlshead.org July 21—Merryspring Nature Center Summer Lecture Series-- Noon. Bring a brown bag and learn about “Gardening for the Birds.” Talks are free for members; $5.00 non-members. Merryspring Nature Center, 236-2239. 30 Conway Road, Camden. www.merryspring.org July 21—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. Noon at Camden Harbor Park Amphitheatre; rain location is the Rockport Opera House. Classic rags, symphonic parodies, novelty numbers and Tin Pan Alley tunes are all stitched together by Rick Benjamin’s historical & witty introductions, making for a unique and varied event. Be on the lookout for a Maine ragtime composer! This Family Event is free and open to the public, no ticket necessary. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 21—Sunset Dessert Sail aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 6:15-8:15pm. Join us for dessert and tea, a gentle sail and the sun setting over the coastal hills. Reservations encouraged, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 22—Half Day Sail and Lobster Bake aboard the Schooner Olad. 2:30-8:45pm. Enjoy an afternoon sail with us through the archipelago of Islesboro to Warren Island State Park. Enjoy a hike around the island while we prepare a traditional Maine Lobster Bake for you. 7/23 Rain date. $110.00. 207-236-2323. www.maineschooners.com July 22—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Clown Princes. 8:00 p.m. Strand Theatre, Rockland. Back once again, by popular demand! Come hear the 12 member Paragon Ragtime Orchestra perform the original scores to three classic silent films, while watching the film: the way movies were meant to be seen. This year they’ll perform shorts by the three Clown Princes of the silent era – Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd. Part of the BCC 2009 Summer Music Festival. $25 - $35 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under. Discounts available for subscribers. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 23—Sunset Music Sail aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Traditional roots music, sea chanties and Maine folk songs. These fun trips sell out fast – reservations recommended! Departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 23—Bay Chamber Concerts presents Curtis on Tour. 8:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Boccherini’s Two Viola Quintet in A major, Op. 60, No. 3; Dohnanyi’s Quintet for Piano & Strings in C minor, Op. 1, No. 1; Brahms’ Two Viola Quintet in G major, Op. 111. Performers: Joseph Silverstein and Brittany Sklar, violins; Roberto Diaz and Rachel Kuipers, violas; Hiro Matuso, cello; and Andrew Tyson, piano. Part of the BCC 2009 Summer Music Festival. $25 - $35 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under. Discounts available for subscribers. www.baychamberconcerts.org; (207) 236-2823. July 25—Hope Jazz Festival. Starting at Noon. The Hope Jazz Festival showcases talented jazz performers at an exciting, daylong family festival set in the heart of Hope Village, surrounded by the Camden Hills. This is an open air event on the grass so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and kids. Children under 12 are free with parents. For more information please call (207)763-2816 or visit our web site at www.hopejazzfestival.com. Hope Jazz Festival Headliner event at Camden Opera House. FMI: www.camdenoperahouse.com July 27—Windjammer watching aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman. 10:00 am – noon. Sail in company with Rockland’s fleet of Windjammers as they depart for their week-long excursions. We will be serving locally roasted coffee and old-fashioned donuts. Reservations recommended, departing from Atlantic Challenge, 643 Main St., Rockland, 207-542-3695. www.sailmainebugeye.com July 28—Merryspring Nature Center Summer Lecture Series-- Noon. Bring a brown bag and learn about “Seed Saving.” Talks are free for members; $5.00 non-members. Merryspring Nature Center, 236-2239. 30 Conway Road, Camden. www.merryspring.org July 29—Sunset Wine Tasting aboard the Schooner Olad. 7:00-9:00pm. A two hour sunset sail including a wine tasting from a local vineyard and food while you enjoying beautiful vistas of Maine’s rocky shoreline, lighthouses, and wildlife. 7/30 Rain date. $60.00. 207-236-2323. www.maineschooners.com |
