Friday, July 31

7 AM – 11 PM

The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.

  • South Elementary School: 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME
  • Oceanside High School: 400 Broadway, Rockland, ME

Check days for detailed schedule:

  • Wednesday: 11 am – 10 pm

  • Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am – 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am – 9 am & 12 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm

Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade. *Shuttle will not be running approximately 9 am – noon Saturday, Aug. 1.

All Day

Art Show at Fine Art & Craft Tent

“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” (at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier)

Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.

Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier

7 to 10 am

Pancake Breakfast, Food Tent

All-The-Pancakes-You-Can-Eat! Featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk.

*all you can eat refers to pancakes only

Amateur Seafood Cooking Contest, Entertainment Tent

10 am to 2pm

Pre-registration for the 10K Road Race and 5K Run/Walk, Information Booth

Last chance to pre-register for the 10K Road Race and 5K Run/Walk. If you’ve already registered online, you can pick up your packet at this time so you can head straight to the starting line the day of the race, Sunday, Aug. 2.

10 am to 11:30am

The Mermaids, Main Stage

This enchanting trio from Midcoast Maine specializes in dreamy three-part harmonies, blending traditional sea shanties with modern folk-pop.

10 am to 2 pm

Pirate Tavern, Buoy Park

Meet and greet with our visiting pirates as well as kids activities and skits.

Noon to 6 pm

Paddy Mills, Food Tent

An award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.

Noon to 1:30 pm

Resonauts, Main Stage

A Nashville-based acoustic quartet, the Resonauts deliver a sophisticated blend of bluegrass and jazz fusion with heartfelt vocals and instrumental virtuosity.

Noon to 8 pm

The food tent and Lobster Cafe open to serve fresh Maine lobsters and other seafood. Menu

King Neptune & his Court, 2026 Maine Lobster Festival Delegate, and Black Beard visit the festival.

1 pm

Chef T Cooking Demonstration, Eating Tent

Chef T of Top Floor Cuisines will be giving a live cooking demonstration using local ingredients. Chef T is a southern-bred chef with vast training in American, French, Creole, and Greek cuisine that will amaze and entice you. His love and passion for cooking are derived from the joy people get from his meals.

2 to 3:30 pm

Dog Show, Main Stage

The festivities kick off with a delightful Dog Parade winding through the festival grounds. From there, prepare for the main event featuring three tail-wagging categories: Best Costume, Best Hair, and Best Trick.

2:30 to 4 pm

Steins & Vines, Entertainment Tent

Celebrate our annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.

3 to 4 pm

Piracy 101, Buoy Park

Everything one needs to know to be a pirate!

4 to 5 pm

Pirate Weapons Demonstration, Buoy Park

A demonstration of the piratical arts.

4 to 5:30 pm

Maia Sharp, Main Stage

Singer/songwriter. A prolific songwriter for stars like Bonnie Raitt, Cher, Art Garfunkel, The Chicks, Ken Mo and Taj Mahal. Maia is an acclaimed artist in her own right, known for her sharp wit and melodic sophistication.

4:30 to 6 pm

Steins & Vines, Entertainment Tent

Celebrate our annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.

5 pm

Cannon fire, Buoy Park

The pirates will be firing cannons.

6 to 7:30 pm

Tyler Healy, Main Stage

A powerhouse in the Maine country scene, Tyler Healy is known for his deep, rich voice and a setlist that bridges classic country and Americana rock.

8 to 9:30 pm

Rigometrics, Main Stage

Based in Portland, the Rigometrics are a high-octane rock and roll band beloved for their explosive live energy and original, “riggy” sound.