Maine Lobster Festival

2009 schedule

July 29th | July 30th |
July 31 | August 1st | August 2nd

Monday, July 27th

Time	Event
10:00am - 03:00pm	Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show Registration Camden National Bank, Main Street, Rockland . Professionals and Adults will pay a $10.00 fee for up to two works and Children/Students under 18 will pay a $2.00 fee. Venue: Main Street, Rockland

Time

Event

10:00am - 03:00pm

Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show Registration

Camden National Bank, Main Street, Rockland .

Professionals and Adults will pay a $10.00 fee for up to two works and Children/Students under 18 will pay a $2.00 fee.

Venue: Main Street, Rockland

Tuesday, July 28th

Time	Event
:	MLF Open Juried Art Show Judging for Awards Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show Judging for Awards by a panel of three artists will take place. Venue: Main Street, Rockland

Wednesday, July 29th

Time	Event
9:00am	MLF Open Juried Art Show Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show - Art displayed in windows of Camden National Bank on Main Street in Rockland throughout the festival. Venue: Main Street, Rockland
9:00am - 04:00pm	Tours of U.S. Coast Guard Station Tours of U.S. Coast Guard Station Rockland on Tillson Ave. Visit the headquarters at historic Bird Block, then tour the USCG vessels the Tackle and the Abbie Burgess at the lower end of Tillison Ave. Venue: Coast Guard Station
10:00am - 11:00pm	FREE Shuttle Service FREE Shuttle Service between your *free* parking space at Rockland District High School (400 Broadway, US Rt 1A), MacDougal School or Rockland District Middle School and the Festival Grounds! Venue: Off Grounds
12:00pm	Festival officially opens!! Free admission all day! Welcome to the 62nd Annual Maine Lobster Festival !! The Gates officially open with all exhibition tents, booths,and vendors. Carnival rides and games open. Free Admission on Wednesday for our "Home Town Day" - no matter where you are from! Venue: Festival Grounds
12:00pm	King Neptune Arrives/Flag Ceremony at the City Float King Neptune and his Court, along with the 2008 Sea Goddess, Bryson Cowan, arrive from the briny deep to raise the flag and officially open the 2009 Maine Lobster Festival. Opening ceremonies will take place next to the flag pole in front of the Harbor Masters building. Venue: Waterfront
12:00pm	Carnival opens Carnival rides and games open. Venue: Festival Grounds
12:00pm - 02:00pm	Story readings Story readings for the children Venue: Childrens Tent
12:00pm	Lobster serving begins Lobster serving begins. Sponsored by Cabot Cheese Venue: Main Eating Tent
12:00pm - 02:00pm	Bill Ronalds designer of the 2007- 2009 MLF Posters Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007-2009 Maine Lobster Festival posters, will sign posters in the Fine Art Tent from 12pm to 2pm. Posters are available for sale at the Information Booth. Art Tent is spnsored by The Samoset Venue: Art Tent
1:00pm	Sea Goddess Coronation Rehearsal Stage rehearsal for the Sea Princesses. Venue: Main Stage
1:00pm	Kids Craft Time Fun crafts for the kids to make tent sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis Venue: Childrens Tent
4:00pm	Tribute to USCG Tribute to United States Coast Guard Venue: Main Stage
5:00pm - 08:00pm	Phil Clement Trio Tent sponsored by Cabot Cheese Venue: Main Eating Tent
7:00pm - 10:00pm	Adam & The Waxmen The sounds of this band is The Doobie Brothers meets Stevie Wonder, as conducted by Dave Matthews...Young energentic and versatile. This Portland based band is making waves across the country. Tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
8:00pm	Coronation Coronation of the 2009 Maine Sea Goddess. Stage Cover sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Venue: Main Stage
10:00pm	Festival Closes Festival closes for the night. Venue: Festival Grounds

Thursday, July 30th

Time	Event
7:00am - 10:30am	Pancake Breakfast Blueberry pancakes, juice, coffee, milk - ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT!! Adults=$6.00 and Children=$3.00 Sponsored by Five County Credit Union, Pease Insurance Agency & Gosline Insurance Group Venue: Main Eating Tent
9:00am	MLF Open Juried Art Show Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show - Art displayed in the windows of Camden National Bank on Main street in Rockland throughout the festival. Venue: Main Street, Rockland
9:00am	Gates Open Gates Open along with exhibition tents, booths and vendors. 4-day passes, entertainment reserved seat tickets on sale at Main Gate Venue: Festival Grounds
9:00am - 04:00pm	Tours of US Coast Guard Station Tours of US Coast Guard Station Rockland on Tillson Avenue. Visit the Headquarters at the historic Bird Block, then tour the USCG vessels the Tackle and the Abbie Burgess at lower end of Tillson Ave. Venue: Coast Guard Station
9:00am - 11:00pm	FREE Shuttle Service *FREE* Shuttle Service between your *free* parking space at Rockland District High School (400 Broadway, US RT. 1A), MacDougal School or Rockland District Middle School and the Festival Grounds! Venue: Off Grounds
10:00am - 02:00pm	Story readings Story readings for the children Venue: Childrens Tent
11:00am	Lobster serving begins Lobster serving begins. Venue: Main Eating Tent
11:00am - 03:00pm	Professor Paddywhack Stiltwalking in crazy costumes showing his consummate juggling skills. The one man band returns! Venue: Festival Grounds
12:00pm - 02:00pm	Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007- 2009 MLF posters Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007-2009 Maine LobsterFestival posters, will sign posters in the Fine Art Tent. Posters are available for sale at the Information Booth. The Art Tent is sponsored by The Samoset. Venue: Art Tent
1:00pm	Kids Craft Time Fun crafts for the kids to make tent sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis Venue: Childrens Tent
1:00pm	Sage for Someone Young, local and truly a fresh breath of air! Tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
2:00pm	Con Fullam Group Best know in the State of Maine as a composer of the 'Maine Christmas song' which has now sold over 100,000 copies since release in 1988. Con's long career has included Ribert and Robert's Wonder World and the Wompkees. The hippest band anyone who was around in the 70's can remember. tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
5:00pm - 08:00pm	Stan Catell Combo Perennial favorites, this local combo has become a Festival institution for traditional jazz and swing. Venue: Main Eating Tent
6:00pm	Toughcats This high-energy trio from North Haven makes their Festival debut. tent sponsord by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
7:30pm	Don Cambell Band Don Campbell Band-Maine's all-time favorite coutry-folk singer-songwriter and his talented band are Fesitval favorites. Venue: Main Stage
8:30pm	Eric Church We can pick them, can't we? This rising Country Star is racing up the charts with "Love your Love the most" and taking the country by storm. seating directly in front of the stage is $23 includes Festival Admission Venue: Main Stage
10:30pm	Fesitval closes Festival closes for the night Venue: Festival Grounds

Friday, July 31st

Time	Event
7:00am - 10:30am	Pancake Breakfast Plain and Blueberry pancakes, juice, coffee, milk - ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT!! Adults=$6.00 and Children=$3.00 Sponsored by Five County Credit Union, Pease Insurance Agency & Gosline Insurance Group Venue: Main Eating Tent
9:00am	Gates Open Gates open along with exhibition tents, booths, and vendors. Entertainment reserved seat tickets on sale at Main gate. Venue: Festival Grounds
9:00am	Registration for Children's Parade Registration for Children's Parade south end of the main eating tent ages 0-6 and 6-12 no charge The theme is "Honoring Generations of Lobstering" Venue: Main Eating Tent
9:00am	Maine Seafood Cooking Contest Maine Seafood Cooking Contest and demonstrations. Contest is sponsored by KeyBank and The Herald/Villagesoup Tent is sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
9:00am	MLF Open Juried Art Show Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show - Art displayed in the windows of Camden National Bank on Main Street in Rockland throughout the Festival. Venue: Main Street, Rockland
9:00am - 11:00pm	FREE Shuttle Service FREE Shuttle Service between your free parking space at Rockland District High School (400 Broadway, US Rt. 1A), MacDougal School or Rockland District Middle School and the Festival Grounds! Venue: Off Grounds
9:00am - 04:00pm	Tours of U.S. Coast Guard Station Tours of U.S. Coast Guard Station Rockland on Tillson Ave. Visit the Headquarters at the historic Bird Block, then tour the USCG vessels the Tackle and the Abbie Burgess at the lower end of Tillson Ave. Venue: Coast Guard Station
10:00am	Children's Parade Children's Parade all around the grounds Venue: Festival Grounds
10:00am - 03:00pm	Professor Paddywhack Stiltwalking in crazy costumes showing his consummate juggling skills. The one man band returns! Venue: Festival Grounds
10:00am - 02:00pm	Story Readings Story readings for the children Venue: Childrens Tent
10:30am	Children's Parade Awards & Photo opportunity Children's Parade Awards & Photo Opportunity Venue: Main Stage
11:00am	Lobster Serving Begins Lobster Serving Begins. Venue: Main Eating Tent
11:00am	Carnival opens Carnival rides and games open. Venue: Festival Grounds
11:00am	Kids Craft Time Fun crafts for the kids to make. tent sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis Venue: Childrens Tent
11:30am	Maine Seafood Cooking Contest -Judging Maine Seafood Cooking Contest-judging Contest sponsored by KeyBank & The Herald Gazette/Villagesoup Tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
12:00pm - 02:00pm	Bill Ronalds, designer of 2007-2009 MLF posters Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007-2009 Maine Lobster Festival posters, will sign posters in the Fine Art Tent . Posters are available for sale at the Information Booth. The Art Tent is sponsored by The Samoset. Venue: Art Tent
12:30pm	Maine Seafood Cooking Contest -Award announcements Maine Seafood Cooking Contest- Award announcements Contest sponsored by KeyBank & The Herald/Villagesoup Tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
1:00pm	King Pirogi King Pirogi - Polkas and more Venue: Main Stage
1:15pm	Jeff Lewis Trio led by a talented area young mandolinist and his vetern bassist Dad. This group will delight bluegrass and traditional music fans. tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
1:30pm	Awards for Open Juried Art show Winners Awards for Open Juried Art Show Winners Venue: Main Stage
2:30pm	Dave Rowe Trio Dave Rowe Trio - folk music tent is sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
5:00pm - 08:00pm	Leila Percy & Friends Traditional jazz with all the fixin's, a Festival favorite! Venue: Main Eating Tent
6:00pm - 09:00pm	The Martinis versatile Maine rockers, with a dash of swing! tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
7:30pm	Enter the Haggis Enter the Haggis - Celtic Rock music - back by popular demand, this enchanting band thrilled festival audiences last year with their high energy and wild mix of musical styles. Venue: Main Stage
8:40pm	Natalie Macmaster This Fiddler extraordinaire has gone from a local favorite in her native Cape Breton to critical acclaim around the globe. She has shared the stage with such greats as Santana, Paul Simon, Faith Hill and Luciano Pavarotti. We're very proud to have her at the festival. Don't miss a great artist and her talented band! Seating directly in front of the stage $23 includes festival admission Venue: Main Stage
11:00pm	Festival Closes for the night Festival closes for the night Venue: Festival Grounds

Saturday, August 1st

Time	Event
7:00am - 10:30am	Pancake Breakfast Plain and Blueberry pancakes, juice, coffee, milk - ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT!! Adults=$6.00 and Children=$3.00 sponsored by Five County Credit Union, Pease Insurance Agency & Gosline Insurance Group Venue: Main Eating Tent
8:30am	Line-up for Parade Line-up for Parade begins at Rockland District High School, 400 Broadway (US Rt. 1A) Venue: Off Grounds
9:00am	Gates open Gates open along with all exhibition tents, booths, and vendors. Entertainment reserved seat tickets on sale at Main Gate Venue: Festival Grounds
9:00am	MLF Open Juried Art Show Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show - Art displayed in the windows of Camden National Bank on Main Street in Rockland throughout the Festival. Venue: Main Street, Rockland
9:00am - 04:00pm	Tours of US Coast Guard Station Tours of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Rockland on Tillson Ave. Visit the Headquarters at the historic Bird Block, then tour the USCG vessels the Tackle and the Abbie Burgess at the lower end of Tillson Ave. Venue: Coast Guard Station
10:00am	Big Parade Begins Big Parade down Rockland's Main Street. Parade features the Grand Marshall , the newly crowned 2009 Sea Goddess, the Sea Princess and their military escorts, plus King Neptune and his Court, along with a huge variety of bands, marching units, colorful floats, drill teams, vehicles, and much more! Venue: Miscellaneous
10:00am - 02:00pm	Story readings Story readings for the children Venue: Childrens Tent
11:00am	Lobster Serving Begins Lobster Serving Begins. Venue: Main Eating Tent
11:00am	Carnival opens Carnival rides and games open Venue: Festival Grounds
12:00pm - 11:00pm	FREE Shuttle Service *FREE* Shuttle Service between your free parking space at Rockland District High School (400 Broadway, US Rt 1A), MacDougal or South School and the Festival grounds! Venue: Off Grounds
12:00pm - 02:00pm	Bill Ronalds, designer of 2007 -2009 MLF posters Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007-2009 Maine Lobster Festival posters, will sign posters. He will be in the Fine Art Tent . Posters will be available for sale at the Information Booth. The Art Tent is spnsored by The Samoset. Venue: Art Tent
1:00pm	Harborside Harmony An all women chorus. tent sponsored by Boston Financial. Venue: North Entertainment Tent
1:30pm	Blindfold Rowboat Race Blindfold Rowboat Race - register at Information Booth before 1 pm. On the waterfront under the bridge. (Adult and Youth divisions) Venue: Waterfront
1:30pm	Tom Dean & Rob Coffin 2 fine musicians join forces in a rare performance. tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
2:00pm	Bay Winds A newly formed wind ensemble nearly 30 pieces strong, with musicians of all ages, based here in Rockland. reertoire includes a variety of show tunes, novelty selections, marches and a few surprises! Stage cover sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Venue: Main Stage
3:00pm	Parade Awards Parade Awards - (a complete list will be posted at Information Booth) Venue: Main Stage
3:00pm	Kids Craft Time Fun crafts for the kids to make. tent sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis Venue: Childrens Tent
3:15pm	Flying Lewinskys Maine's finest and funniest original musicians hold court on the main stage! tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
3:15pm	Bay Winds A newly formed wind ensemble nearly 30 pieces strong, with musicians of all ages based in Rockland. Repertoire includes a variety of show tunesm novelty selections, marches and a few surprises! Stage cover sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Venue: Main Stage
5:00pm	Steelin' Thunder Steelin' Thunder - A festival favorite, a local steel drum band, a Rockland tradition. tent sponsored by Boston Financial. Venue: North Entertainment Tent
5:00pm - 08:00pm	Primo Cubano Traditional Cuban Son Dance band music while you feast on lobster. tent sponsored by Cabot Cheese Venue: Main Eating Tent
6:00pm - 08:00pm	10K Road race registration and packet pick up 10K road race registration and packet pickup. Venue: King Neptune nook
8:15pm	Rob Caudill-A tribute to Rod Stewart He looks like him, he rocks like him. Don't miss the fun show with all Rod's great hits and more! Seating directly in front of the main stage is $20.00 includes Festival admission Venue: Main Stage
9:15pm	Satisfaction: International Stones Experience Is that Mick and Keith? Maybe, maybe not, but you'll love the wild show! stage tent sponsord by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Venue: Main Stage
11:00pm	Festival closes for the night Festival closes for the night Venue: Festival Grounds

Sunday, August 2nd

Time	Event
7:00am - 10:30am	Pancake Breakfast Plain and Blueberry Pancakes, juice, coffee, milk - ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT!! Adults=$6.00 and Children=$3.00 Sponsored by Five County Credit Union, Pease Insurance Agency & Gosline Insurance Group Venue: Main Eating Tent
7:00am	Registration for Lobster Crate Race Registration for Lobster Crate Race. Limited entrants. Fee - age 12 and older $10, age 6-11 $5, age 5 and under $3. Includes Gate Admission. Sign up at the information booth. Venue: Information Booth
7:00am	Registration for Children's Fun Run and 10K Road Race Registration for Children's Fun Run and 10K Road Race. Fee includes Gate Admission. 10K road race fee -pre-register $15 -register the day of the race $18 The race is sponsored by the "Allen Agency" Venue: Main Stage
7:30am	Children's One-Mile Fun Run Children's One-Mile Fun Run: Start and Finish near Main Gate entrance to the Festival Grounds. Venue: Main Street, Rockland
8:30am	10K Road Race 10K Road Race: Start and finish near Main Gate entrance to Festival Grounds. sponsored by the "Allen Agency" Venue: Main Street, Rockland
9:00am - 04:00am	Tours of US Coast Guard Station Tours of the US Coast Guard Station, Rockland on Tillson Avenue. Visit the Headquarters at the historic Bird Block, then tour the USCGC vessels the Tackle and the Abbie Burgess at the lower end of Tillson Ave. Venue: Coast Guard Station
9:00am - 06:00pm	FREE Shuttle Service *FREE* Shuttle Service between your *free* parking space at Rockland District High School (400 Broadway, US Rt. 1A), MacDougal School or Rockland District Middle School and the Festival Grounds! Venue: Off Grounds
9:30am	Registration for the Children's Cod Fish Carry Registration for Children's Cod Fish Carry - Children entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade are eligible Venue: Information Booth
9:30am	Sign up for the Sign up begins for the "Real Maine Man Pageant". Contest sponsored by Key Bank Tent sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
10:00am	Registration for the Children's Lobster Eating Contest Registration for Children's Lobster Eating Contest - Fee $1, Children age 8 - 11 are eligible Sign up at the information booth. Venue: Information Booth
10:00am - 02:00pm	Story readings Story readings for the children Venue: Childrens Tent
10:30am	Registration for the Little Lobster Diaper Derby Registration for the Little Lobster Diaper Derby - Crawlers only Venue: Information Booth
11:00am	Lobster Serving begins Lobster Serving begins. Venue: Main Eating Tent
11:00am	Carnival opens Carnival rides and games open Venue: Festival Grounds
11:30am	Cod Fish Carry Cod Fish Carry - children entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th grades are eligible. Contest sponsored by Jess's Market Venue: Main Stage
12:00pm	Children's Lobster Eating Contest Children's Lobster Eating Contest - children age 8 -11 are eligible. Constest sponsored by Marine Parts Express Venue: Main Stage
12:00pm	"The Real Maine Man Pageant" The real Maine men should come and join the fun! Contest is sponsored by Key Bank The Tent is Sponsored by Boston Financial Venue: North Entertainment Tent
12:00pm - 02:00pm	Bill Ronalds, designer of 2007-2009 MLF posters Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007-2009 Maine LobsterFestival posters, will sign posters. He will be in the Fine Art Tent. Posters will be available for sale at the Information Booth. The Art Tent is sponsored by The Samoset. Venue: Art Tent
12:30pm	Little Lobster Diaper Derby Little Lobster Diaper Derby - crawlers only Venue: Main Stage
1:00pm	Mamadou High energy West African world fusion music. Great for dancing or just listening. stage cover sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Venue: Main Stage
1:30pm	Kids Craft Time Fun crafts for the kids to make. tent sponsored by Rockland Kiwanis Venue: Childrens Tent
2:00pm	The Great International William Atwood Lobster Crate Race *The Great International William Atwood* Lobster Crate Race! Venue:** Waterfront
3:30pm	Windjammer Chorus Local Barbershop chorus and Festival favorites move to the big stage this year! Venue: Main Stage
4:30pm	Lobster Crate Race Awards Lobster Crate Race Awards Presentation-on the Waterfront Venue: Waterfront
5:00pm	Wreath Ceremony Wreath Ceremony commemorating fishermen lost at sea. King Neptune & His Court return to the Briny Deep - On the Waterfront Venue: Waterfront
6:00pm	Festival closes for the year The 2009 Maine Lobster Festival Closes for the year. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ! August 4- August 8, 2010 - 63rd Annual Maine Lobster Festival! Venue: Festival Grounds

2009 schedule

Monday, July 27th

Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show Registration

Tuesday, July 28th

MLF Open Juried Art Show Judging for Awards

Wednesday, July 29th

MLF Open Juried Art Show

Tours of U.S. Coast Guard Station

FREE Shuttle Service

Festival officially opens!! Free admission all day!

King Neptune Arrives/Flag Ceremony at the City Float

Carnival opens

Story readings

Lobster serving begins

Bill Ronalds designer of the 2007- 2009 MLF Posters

Sea Goddess Coronation Rehearsal

Kids Craft Time

Tribute to USCG

Phil Clement Trio

Adam & The Waxmen

Coronation

Festival Closes

Thursday, July 30th

Pancake Breakfast

MLF Open Juried Art Show

Gates Open

Tours of US Coast Guard Station

FREE Shuttle Service

Story readings

Lobster serving begins

Professor Paddywhack

Bill Ronalds, designer of the 2007- 2009 MLF posters

Kids Craft Time

Sage for Someone

Con Fullam Group

Stan Catell Combo

Toughcats

Don Cambell Band

Eric Church

Fesitval closes

Friday, July 31st

Pancake Breakfast

Gates Open

Registration for Children's Parade

Maine Seafood Cooking Contest

MLF Open Juried Art Show

FREE Shuttle Service

Tours of U.S. Coast Guard Station

Children's Parade

Professor Paddywhack

Story Readings

Children's Parade Awards & Photo opportunity

Lobster Serving Begins

Carnival opens

Kids Craft Time

Maine Seafood Cooking Contest -Judging

Bill Ronalds, designer of 2007-2009 MLF posters

Maine Seafood Cooking Contest -Award announcements

King Pirogi

Jeff Lewis Trio

Awards for Open Juried Art show Winners

Dave Rowe Trio

Leila Percy & Friends

The Martinis

Enter the Haggis

Natalie Macmaster

Festival Closes for the night

Saturday, August 1st

Pancake Breakfast

Line-up for Parade

Gates open

MLF Open Juried Art Show

Tours of US Coast Guard Station

Big Parade Begins

Story readings

Lobster Serving Begins

Carnival opens

FREE Shuttle Service

Bill Ronalds, designer of 2007 -2009 MLF posters