Events

2011 PUMPKINFEST EVENTS:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

“HOW TO BUILD A PUMPKINBOAT” – TUTORIAL
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Maine Maritime Museum Boat Shop
243 Washington Street, Bath
Sponsored by The Maine Maritime Museum

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

“VOLUNTEER-GROWERS” WEIGH-OFF
7:00 a.m. drop-off for 10:00 a.m. event
Pinkham’s Plantation – 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

“HOW TO BUILD A DERBY-PUMPKIN” – TUTORIAL
10:00 a.m. Pumpkin Derby Pit Crew Tent
Pinkham’s Plantation – 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta
Co-Sponsored by The First Bancorp & Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

GREAT PUMPKIN COMMONWEALTH
OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED GPC WEIGH-OFF
7:00 a.m. drop-off for 10:00 a.m. event
Pinkham’s Plantation – 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

SEED COLLECTION/SORTING
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

SEED COLLECTION/SORTING
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

PUMPKINBOAT BUILDING
All Day Long
Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

SEED COLLECTION/SORTING
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

GIANT PUMPKIN DEPLOYMENT
After 4:00 p.m.
Main Street, Damariscotta & Newcastle

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

PUMPKINBOAT BUILDING
All Day Long
Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

GIANT PUMPKIN CARVING/PAINTING
All Day Long
Main Street, Damariscotta & Newcastle

PUMPKIN DERBY “PIT CREW”
AXLE INSTALLATION
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The First Bancorp, 223 Main Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by The First Bancorp & Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep

THE DOWNEAST HARVEST REVIEW
CASTLEBAY, THE POLYWOGS, & VAN REID
7:00 p.m ($12 adults,/$5 children, general admission)
Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta

THE PETERSON PROJECT
ACOUSTIC BLUES BAND
9:00 p.m.
Schooner Landing, Main Street by the Bridge, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Schooner Landing Restaurant & Marina

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

YMCA – FUN RUN/OBSTACLE COURSE
8:00 a.m.
YMCA, 525 Main Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by The Central Lincoln YMCA

PUMPKINBOAT BUILDING
All Day Long
Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road, Damariscotta

GIANT PUMPKIN CARVING/PAINTING
All Day Long
Main Street, Damariscotta & Newcastle

PUMPKIN DERBY “PIT CREW”
AXLE INSTALLATION
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The First Bancorp, 223 Main Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by The First Bancorp & Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep

PUMPKIN “SPLASH DOWN” (DISTANCE) – COMPETITIVE HURL-OFF
2009 WORLD CHAMPIONS v.s. NEW HAMPSHIRE CHALLENGERS
9:00 a.m. – noon
Great Salt Bay, Nobleboro
(On Bayview Rd. between Belvedere &
Borland Hill Rd.)
Sponsored by Renys – A Maine Adventure

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR & CRAFTS
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Skidompha Library, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta

CHILDREN’S GAMES & ACTIVITIES
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Water Street, Damariscotta

PUMPKIN DESSERT CONTEST
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Drop Off Entrants for Judging
1:30 pm Results Announced/Tastings Sold
Skidompha Library, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta

UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (per tides)
Damariscotta Harbor
***This event can also be seen via live streaming at The Lincoln Theater

GIANT PUMPKIN PARADE
2:15 p.m.
Main Street, Damariscotta/Newcastle
Sponsored by Hannaford Grocery & Cabot Creamery Cooperative

PUMPKIN PIE EATING CONTESTS
(SEPARATE “UNDER 12” AND “12 & OVER” CONTESTS)
4:00 p.m.
Gallagher & Stein Lot, 181 Main Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Hannaford Grocery

THE NEW RANGERS
ECLECTIC COUNTRY BAND
7:00 p.m. ($12 adults/$5children, general admission)
Lincoln Theater, 2 Main Street Damariscotta

BROADWAY IN BRISTOL: AN EVENING WITH NANCY DURGIN,
JOHN MULCAHY & ANDREW FENNIMAN
7:30 p.m. ($12)
Reservations: 207-563-3763 or 207-563-6843
Congregational Church of Bristol, Rte 130, Bristol Mills

THE JOHNSON BOYS
ALTERNATIVE, ROCK & ROOTS BAND
9:00 p.m.
Schooner Landing, Maine Street by the Bridge, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Schooner Landing Restaurant & Marina

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

PUMPKIN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
American Legion Hall – Post 42, 527 Maine Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by The Wells Hussey American Legion Ladies Auxiliary

FIRST ANNUAL “PUMPKIN DERBY”
PRELIMINARY RACES
8:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Elm Street Plaza- Weatherbird Hill, Damariscotta
Co-Sponsored by The First Bancorp & Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep

PUMPKINBOAT REGATTA
9:30 a.m. (per tides)
Damariscotta Harbor
***This event can also be seen via live streaming at The Lincoln Theater
In Appreciation to Down East Magazine

CHILDREN’S GAMES & ACTIVITIES
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Water Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Colby & Gale, Inc.

PUMPKIN CATAPULT & “HURL” (TARGET)
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
On Bayview Rd. between
Belvedere & Borland Hill Rd.
Great Salt Bay, Nobleboro
Sponsored by Renys – A Maine Adventure

FIRST ANNUAL “PUMPKIN DERBY”
SEMI-FINAL & FINAL RACES
1:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Elm Street Plaza – Weatherbird Hill, Damariscotta
Co-Sponsored by The First Bancorp & Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep

THE HORSESHOE CRABS
COUNTRY & ROCK BAND
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Schooner Landing Restaurant, Main Street by the Bridge, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Schooner Landing Restaurant & Marina

MOOSE MOUNTAIN JAZZ CLUB BAND
DIXIELAND BAND
7:00 p.m. ($15 adults/$5 children, general admission)
Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

KID’S PUMPKIN “HUNT”
9:00 a.m.
Damariscotta River Association’s Round Top Farm,
510 Main Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Tidewater Telecom

200’ PUMPKIN DROP
10:00 a.m.
Damariscotta River Association’s Round Top Farm,
510 Main Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by Tidewater Telecom

FREE KID’S MATINEES
“CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS” 
1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. (Free)
Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta
Sponsored by The Lincoln Theater