Welcome to the 67th
Olde Bristol Days 2019!
Located at the Old Fort Grounds at Colonial Pemaquid. Fireworks are held on Saturday, August 11th at dusk at the Pemaquid Beach Park. Please see below for a full event listing.
EVENTS
Wednesday, August 7th
Down Memory Lane: New Selections
JOIN THE OLD BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
as they present a slide show of old images of Bristol
7pm at the McKinley School
Thursday, August 8th
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!
CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER
by Bristol Parks and Recreation, at Pemaquid Beach Park – 5 pm
$18 per person – first come, first served
PETE COLLINS JAZZ BAND
5-8 PM
Friday, August 9th
HORSESHOE CRABS BAND
playing at The Contented Sole – 6 to 9 pm, no cover charge
Saturday, August 10th
OLDE BRISTOL DAYS PARADE
line up at the Harbor Room – 10 am start!
PEMAQUID LIGHTHOUSE
open for climbing, courtesy of Friends of Pemaquid Lighthouse – all day
($3 Park Admission Applies)
CRAFT FAIR AND AMAZING FOOD!
at Colonial Pemaquid State Park – all day
ANNUAL VINTAGE CAR SHOW
The Harbor Room Restaurant – 11 am to 3 pm featuring Live Music with Bristol Rocks
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Pemaquid Beach Park 10:30-12: 30 pm and 1:30-4:30 pm ~ Educational Presentations: At regular intervals during the exhibit time frame, the lead Educator will conduct an educational talk for those in close proximity regarding the animals that are present. Don't miss out on learning interesting facts about these animals!
KID ZONE
featuring Bounce Houses, Games & Treats at Pemaquid Beach Park 10:00am – 5:00pm
CRICKETT ALLEN TRIO
playing at Fort William Henry (Colonial Pemaquid) – 9:30 to 11:30 pm
KATAHDIN VALLEY BOYS
playing at Fort William Henry – 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
DOWNEAST BRASS BAND
11:00-1:00pm Pemaquid Beach Park
CHRIS HIGHT & ANNETTE RUNDALL
playing at Fort William Henry – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PARTY PALOOGA
Face-painting at Fort William Henry – all day
BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT WATER SLIDE
11 am to 3 pm
Saturday evening
Free admission to Pemaquid Beach Park
BOOGIE MOB BAND
Starts at 7pm
FIREWORKS!!
9 pm with more music after the fireworks!
SS MINNOW SNACK SHACK PEMAQUID BEACH
serving Fish Tacos, Hot Dogs, Burgers, French Fries, and More from 6pm till 9!
Sunday, August 11th
ALVIN SPROUL 10K ROAD RACES
Race starts at the Bristol Consolidated School!
T-shirts will be available to those who are pre-registered.
Custom Race Bibs.
Proceeds Bristol Fire & Rescue.
Registration and more info available here
The course: The start is across from the Bristol Consolidated School, on Foster Road. Head east on the Foster Road, then turn right onto Route 32 south, until the end. Turn right onto Route 130 north, heading back to the school.
Registration Open at 7am
Start Times:
8 AM 10K Race
7:30 AM Walkers
9:30 AM Fun Run
MERRITT BRACKETT LOBSTER BOAT RACES!
10:30 am - 1pm – watch from Fort William Henry
PETE COLLINS JAZZ BAND
playing at Fort William Henry – 1 pm to 3 pm
CRAFT FAIR AND AMAZING FOOD!
at Colonial Pemaquid State Park – all day
PARTY PALOOGA
Face-painting at Fort William Henry – 10 am - 3 pm
BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT WATER SLIDE
11 am to 3 pm