25th Anniversary Of Greenport Maritime Festival: The Full Schedule

This year, the Greenport Maritime Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary during a three day extravaganza from Friday September, 19 through Sunday, September 21, 2014. Here's a list of all the North Fork happenings:

Friday September, 19th:

6 to 9 p.m. A Land and Sea Greenport Gala hosted at Claudio's waterfront at the foot of Bootleg Alley

Saturday September, 20th:

10 a.m. Blessing of the oyster fleet at Railroad dock, foot of Third Street

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Opening Day Parade and Blessing of the Waters at Mitchell Park Marina and Main and Front Streets

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisan Vendors, Craft Demos, Tastings, and entertainment line the street of the walking village and waterfront

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Captain Kidd's Craft Alley at Mitchell Park

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Taste of the East End Food Court at Main Street and Central Avenue

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Altour Travel Show with dozens of tour companies and hourly raffle drawings at Claudio's dock

12 p.m. "Little Merfolk" Contest at Mitchell Park

12 to 4 p.m. Camera Obscura at Mitchell Park

12 to 5 p.m. Live Music Events throughout the Village

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oyster Shucking Demonstration and Exhibit at Front Street, Mitchell Park

12:30 to 1 p.m. Dr. Mike Slade demonstrates model ship building at Seaport Museum (3rd Street)

12:30 p.m. Flyboard LI Demo at the Waterfront

2 p.m. Flyboard LI Demo at the Waterfront

2 to 3 p.m. Dr. Mike Slade demonstrates model ship building at Seaport Museum (3rd Street)

3 p.m. Kayak Derby & Demos at the Waterfront

4 to 5 p.m. Dr. Mike Slade demonstrates model ship building at Seaport Museum (3rd Street)

4 to 6 p.m. "Bug Light" Cruise from the Seaport Museum and Railroad Dock

7:30 to 9 p.m. Film Screening at Greenport Cinema (211 Front Street)

All day open events include classic, ice and small boats displayed in Mitchell Park and Village Marina, watercraft viewing, tours and sailaways, Maritime Museum, Railroad Museum, Blacksmith Shop, carousel, Old Greenport Jail, Stirling Historical Society, and Fireboat Museum Tours.

Sunday September, 21th:

8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Paul Drum's Breakfast Fundraiser: A Mermaid and Pirate Experience for children of all ages at Front Street Station

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisan Vendors, Craft Demos, Tasting, and entertainment line the street of the walking village and waterfront

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Captain Kidd's Craft Alley at Mitchell Park

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Taste of the East End Food Court along Main Street and Central Avenue

11:30 a.m. Oyster Shucking Contest at Little Creek Oyster Market (37 Front Street)

12 to 4 p.m. Camera Obscura at Mitchell Park

12 to 5 p.m. Live Music Events throughout the Village

12 to 6 p.m. Oyster Shucking Demonstration and Exhibit at Front Street, in front of Mitchell Park

1 to 2 p.m. Snapper Fishing Contest for ages 8 and under at Railroad Dock

2 to 3 p.m. Snapper Fishing Contest for ages 9 to 16 at Railroad Dock

3 p.m. Festival Raffle Drawings at Mitchell Park

4 to 6 p.m. "Bug Light" Cruise at Seaport Museum (3rd Street)

4:30 p.m. Eastern Long Island Hospital Raffle Drawing at Mitchell Park

5 p.m. Festival Closing

All day open events include classic, ice and small Boats displayed in Mitchell Park and Village Marina, watercraft viewing, tours and sailaways, Maritime Museum, Railroad Museum, Blacksmith Shop, carousel, Old Greenport Jail, Stirling Historical Society, Village of Greenport Shops and Restaurants, amd Fireboat Museum Tours.

For more information, email maritimefestival2014@gmail.com or visit events.com.

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