Watch all the action from the 2018 Union Fair Demolition Derby ( part 1 from Saturday) and be tantalized by interesting confections created for the Maine Wild Blueberry Dessert Contest in this program on the 2018 Union Fair.
The Draken, a 115 foot long traditional Viking ship, made a visit to Rockland , Maine in July 2018, on its East Coast tour. Come with us on a tour of the ship, featuring interviews with crew members and a fascinating look at this marvelous ship.
Watch the complete evening’s program, including the introductions of the 2018 Sea Princesses , musical interludes, speeches by the retiring Sea Goddess and the retiring Chair of the Coronation Committee – Sharon Lombardo, and concluding with the coronation of the 2018 Maine Sea Goddess. The Sea Princesses were escorted by members of the Coast Guard stationed in Rockland , Maine, and by crew members from the naval vessel Hue City, visiting in Rockland for the Festival. Taking part in the event were King Neptune and his court and Blackbeard the Pirate.
Do you enjoy watching cooking programs? Join us at the 2018 Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest in Rockland , Maine, as we follow the contestants as they prepare their dishes from start to finish, ending with the final presentation to the judges . Contestants are judged not only on taste and texture of the final product, but also on the ease of preparation of the recipe and the appearance of the table and the food. Recipes are available on Maine Maine Seafood Festival website.
Watch our complete coverage of the Big Parade from Saturday 2018 at the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, ME. This year’s parade features the US Coast Guard as Grand Marshalls, the crew of the US Navy ship Hue City, the New England Patriot Cheerleaders, and a new monster truck made in Maine “Fresh Catch”, as well as all-time favorites bagpipers, community bands, floats, mini cars, Kora Funsters, Neptune and the Maine Sea Goddess, Sea Princesses, and much, much more.
The 118 year-old Friendship Sloop “Blackjack” was extensively refitted over 3 years and then launched in the old tradition from the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum in Rockland, Maine on July 7, 2018. The Blackjack returns to Penobscot Bay to become the oldest working fishing/lobster boat still in use in Maine. Members of the public can take tours on the sloop to observe and participate in lobster fishing as it was 100 years ago. The launch festivities included a team of oxen hauling the sloop to launch on rollers, fiddlers, a bagpiper, and a large crowd of admiring onlookers and helpers.
Watch this edition of “Going Places” to see the complete July 4th parade in Thomaston, Maine. This is the biggest July 4th parade in the Midcoast area, featuring bands, vintage automobiles, commercial floats, re-enactors, politicians, floats featuring local history, the Maine Sea Goddess with “Rocky” the giant lobster, the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen and her court, and other local personalities.
Watch this program for the highlights of Waldoboro Day, June 16, 2018, featuring the parade, a petting zoo, dunk tank, interview with the King Lion, food and games and much, much more.
Watch these exciting and educational highlights from the Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ Fine Art & Antiques Auction held in June 2018, featuring fine arts, antiques, estate jewelry, and 20th century decorative arts. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries in Thomaston, Maine, has a world-wide reputation for offering at auction fine and rare items, researched and handled by a knowledgeable and reputable staff. This video program combines actual auction footage with additional educational details personally provided by auctioneer Kaja Veilleux , as he shares in-depth background information on key items being offered at auction in Thomaston , Maine.
Every year, The Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport, Maine, holds a boat auction to raise money for the Y Summer Camp Programs. Local people donate boats, from paddle boards and kayaks to large sail & power boats, as well as many nautical-related items. This auction benefits the community in two ways – the auction attendees can get some excellent bargains, and the children of the community benefit from the money that provides funds for the Summer Camp Programs. Don’t miss this event, held each year on the second Saturday in June.