Saturday

All Day

Free Shuttle Bus

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, Friday, and Saturday*: 8:30 am – 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 not be available from 9 am – noon due to the parade.

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 (in the Food Tent)

9am to 6 pm

U.S.S Delbert D. Black Tours

The U.S.S Delbert D. Black is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, which was launched in 2017. It weighs approximately 9,200 long tons, is 510 feet long, and houses 280 officers and enlisted. The ship is named for the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Delbert D. Black.

Free tours will depart from the Festival grounds at the pier next to the Harbor Master’s building. Tours last approximately 30-40 minutes aboard the ship, with an additional 45 minutes for travel to and from the ship. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets, water bottles or backpacks are allowed. No open toed shoes or flip flops. ID required.

10 am to 7 pm

USCGC Eagle Tours, 54 Tillson Ave.

UPDATE – TOURS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD

The USCGC Eagle is a 295-foot, three-masted barque used as a training vessel for future officers of the United States Coast Guard. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or backpacks are allowed. No backless shoes or flip flops. Tours are free and depart from the Coast Guard pier at 54 Tillson Ave. in Rockland.

10 am – UPDATE: POSTPONED TO 11 AM

The Big Parade, Rockland Main Street

This year’s theme is “Through The Years.” The Big Parade features a Grand Marshal, Color Guard, bands, floats, and so much more! Parking lot shuttle will not be running from approximately 9 am – noon.

11 am to 5 pm

Maine Authors Publishing Book Signing North Entertainment Tent

Maine Authors Publishing will be hosting 12 authors for author signings and book sales. Maine Authors Publishing has been a trusted source for books by Maine authors since 2009! As a cooperative-style publisher, Maine Authors Publishing’s goal is to support local, independent authors throughout the publishing process.

10 am

The Big Parade, Rockland Main Street

This year’s theme is “Through The Years.” The Big Parade features a Grand Marshal, Color Guard, bands, floats, and so much more! Parking lot shuttle will not be running from approximately 9 am – noon.

Noon to 8 pm

The food tent opens to serve fresh Maine lobsters and other seafood. Menu

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.

Midday

King Neptune & his Court, 2024 Maine Lobster Festival Delegate, and Black Beard visit the festival.

12:30 to 1:15 pm

Jim Gibson Band, Main Stage

An entertaining blend of blues, rock, gospel and country music.

1:30 pm

Presentation of Parade Awards, Main Stage

Awards will be presented to participants in The Big Parade in the categories of People’s Choice, Antique Vehicle, Commercial, Non-Profit, Marching, Band, Director’s Choice, and Theme.

2:15 to 3:30 pm

Boondock Sinners, Main Stage

A fun mix of acoustic pop, rock, oldies and country.

3 to 4 pm

Piracy 101, Buoy Park

Everything one needs to know to be a pirate!

3:30 to 4 pm

Jim Gibson Band, Beer Tent

An entertaining blend of blues, rock, gospel and country music.

4 to 5 pm

Pirate Weapon Demonstration, Buoy Park

A demonstration of the piratical arts.

4 to 5:15 pm

Charlie and The Hustle, Main Stage

A fun mix of covers and originals that keep you smiling and dancing.

4 to 6 pm

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 in the morning. Come to the tent at the bottom of the hill inside the Main Gate.

5 pm

Cannon fire, Buoy Park

The pirates will be firing cannons.

5:15 to 5:30 pm

Jim Gibson, Beer Tent

An entertaining blend of blues, rock, gospel and country music.

5:30 to 7 pm

Stephanie Ryann, Main Stage

Former volunteer firefighter turned fashion model turned country artist, Stephanie Ryann is a woman who’s got something to say from her storyteller lyrics to the way she empowers women through her songs.

7 to 7:30 pm

Jim Gibson, Beer Tent

An entertaining blend of blues, rock, gospel and country music.

7:45 to 9:30 pm

Spencer and the Walrus

Spencer Albee and friends provide a Beatles experience that Rolling Stone Magazine calls “Mind Blowing.”