2017 EVENTS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH
Bristol Parks Barbecue Dinner
5 p.m. at Pemaquid Beach
First come, first serve and it sells out quickly! $18.00 a plate for this annual favorite. Guests will enjoy music by Pete Collins Jazz Band.
Pete Collins Jazz Band
5 p.m. at Pemaquid Beach
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH
STREAM REGGAE BAND AT THE CONTENTED SOLE
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
'Looking for a Hero' - Bristol Man to Screen Documentary on Rescue 7:00 pm at the Learning Center Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
A hero was born when Russell A. Lane saved the lives of five young people from a sinking sailboat in Penobscot Bay. At least, that's what the headlines would have read today. But back in 1958, Lane's heroism went largely unnoticed - until now.
http://lincolncountynewsonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=75&ArticleID=68335
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH
Olde Bristol Day's Craft Show and Fair
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Dozens of crafters will be "under the tents" all day Saturday and Sunday. See the "Crafter's Corner" for more information.
The Misadventures Band
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Bristol Days Photo Booth
11a.m. - 3 p.m
Capture your Bristol Days moments in our Photo Booth!!!
Bristol Rocks Band
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Olde Bristol Days Food Fare
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Enjoy all of the delicious local fare including lobster rolls, fried foods, and ice cream!
See Crafter's and Food Corner for more details.
Olde Bristol Days Parade
10 a.m. in New Harbor
The annual parade starts at The Harbor Room (f/k/a Samoset) and heads south to New Harbor Hill, along Snowball Hill Road and ends at Colonial Pemaquid entrance.
Line up starts at 9:30a.m. at the Harbor Room.
3rd Annual Vintage Car Show
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
The second annual Olde Bristol Days Vintage Car Show moves on-site to the Colonial Pemaquid. Entering a vehicle is free. The Vintage Car Show is open to all classes of cars and trucks. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Entries will be limited to about thirty vehicles so reserve your place in the show.Contact organizer Jeff Friedman at jftv1@verizon.net or 207-677-3707.
Children's Games at Colonial Pemaquid
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Home crafted, nautical themed childrens' games being offered for a Fundraiser for the 8th Grade Class from Bristol Consolidated School.
Waterslide sponsored by Bristol Fire Department
12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Children's favorite water slide to return to Colonial Pemaquid
Dyer Neck Band -- Performing after the Parade
Silhouettes by Artful Heirlooms Artist Ruth Monsell
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Pemaquid Beach Park - Artful Heirlooms - Maine's only full time professional silhouettist will create profiles of children, adults and pets from live 5 minute sittings or profile photos. Visit Artful Heirlooms Website
Wind Over Wings
Programs from 1 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Wind Over Wings is a non-profit education service featuring magnificent birds who are unable to survive in their natural environment and who have overcome extraordinary obstacles in their lives. Each bird is an idividual and each has a story.
Facepainting and Balloon Art by Party Palooga
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Party Palooga is Maine’s Party Entertainment Team! Specializing in awesome balloon twisting, elaborate face painting, exquisite glitter tattoos and more, Party Palooga is a great for birthday parties, school events, community fairs and festivals, store openings and fundraisers.
Rock 'N' Roll Racing
Pony X-Press Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Pemaquid Beach
Pony X-Press is a family-owned and operated traveling
petting zoo and pony rides business, in Maine, delivering
memories since 1991.
Pemaquid Beach Concert & Fireworks Featuring Bristol Rocks
7 p.m. at Pemaquid Beach, Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Beach Concert & Fireworks at Pemaquid Beach feature the Bristol Rocks Band 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
Bristol Rocks Band resumes after the fireworks.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH
Olde Bristol Days Food Fare
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Enjoy all of the delicious local fare including lobster rolls, fried foods, and ice cream!
See Crafter's and Food Corner for more details.
Olde Bristol Day's Craft Show and Fair
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Dozens of crafters will be "under the tents" all day Saturday and Sunday. See Crafter's Corner for more information.
Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races
10:30 a.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Lobster boat races take place in John's Bay and can be viewed on shore at Colonial Pemaquid. Racing continues through early afternoon. Registration at Colonial Pemaquid at 8 a.m.
Children's Games at Colonial Pemaquid
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Nautical themed children's games being offered for a Fundraiser for the 8th Grade Class from Bristol Consolidated School.
Waterslide sponsored by Bristol Fire Department
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Children's favorite water slide to return to Colonial Pemaquid!
Facepainting by Party Palooga
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Party Palooga is Maine’s Party Entertainment Team! Specializing in awesome balloon twisting, elaborate face painting, exquisite glitter tattoos and more, Party Palooga is a great for birthday parties, school events, community fairs and festivals, store openings and fundraisers.
Pony X-Press Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Pemaquid Beach
Pony X-Press is a family-owned and operated traveling
petting zoo and pony rides business, in Maine, delivering
memories since 1991.
Delta Knights
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Colonial Pemaquid
Since 1996,The Delta Knights Band, based in Portland, Maine, has specialized in the best of R&B, blues, classic rock and swing.