2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, April 16, 2010

9:00am-5:00pm: LIBRARY BOOK SALE (at the Ogunquit Memorial Library) Used book sale, with proceeds to fund the Ogunquit Memorial Library.

7:15pm-7:45pm: RE-ENACTMENT OF SONS OF LIBERTY MEETING (downstairs at the Ogunquit Baptist Church) Did you see the red-and-white striped Liberty Flag hanging in Veteran’s Park? Then you know to come, watch and even join in as the Sons of Liberty gather to air their grievances about the monarchy. "Taxation without representation is tyranny!" There’s rebellion in the air … see what our rabble-rousing ancestors are planning for Ogunquit … you may want to get in on the action!

8:00pm: FIFE AND DRUM CONCERT (upstairs at the Ogunquit Baptist Church) Learn about our colonial heritage of song as the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo play traditional songs and teach us about the instruments themselves and the signals revolutionary fifers and drummers gave to the soldiers in the heat of battle. At the end of the concert, our audience will be led down the road to meet with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow outside our rendition of the Old North Church. Sponsored by Ogunquit Rental Properties.

9:00pm: READING OF HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW’S “PAUL REVERE’S RIDE” (at Revelations, 59 Shore Road - rain location: Baptist Church) “Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere” Sponsored by Revelations Gift Shop.

9:00pm: RE-ENACTMENT OF PAUL REVERE’S RIDE (Exact route TBD, but he will pass in front of Revelations where his signal candle or candles will be lit. “One if by land, and two if by sea …”) Sponsored by The Milestone. Weather permitting.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

9:00am – 5:00pm: CRAFT BAZAAR (at the tent on the Ogunquit Playhouse grounds) Over 50 vendors will sell their wares under the tent! You may find yourself shopping beside or from one of our historical personages! Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank.

9:00-2:00pm: YARD SALE (concurrently at Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the Barn Gallery)

9:00am-5:00pm: OGUNQUIT MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE (at the Ogunquit Memorial Library)

9:00am-3:30pm: HISTORICAL FIGURE TREASURE HUNT Collect signatures of all of our historic characters. Return your book for inspection to the Chamber table at the Craft Bazaar to be entered to win a great prize! See below for a list of available figures. They may be seen throughout town, but will also be available in specific locations at specific times. Rain location: under the craft tent at the Ogunquit Playhouse.) Treasure Hunt sponsored by Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort. Historical characters courtesy of Ogunquit’s unparalleled residents.

10:00am – 11:30am: OGUNQUIT STOCKS (Perkins Cove) Don’t worry, the stocks don’t lock, but they will be available all weekend for photo opportunities, and will be manned by Capt. Paul Breen during these hours. Sponsored by Swamp John's Fine Art Jewelry. Another fun photo opportunity available at Ogunquit Main Beach, where you can take a photo of yourself dressed in old-time bathing suits!

10:00am – 3:00pm: HAY RIDES (at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Weather permitting.)

10:00am – 5:00pm: KIDSTOWN AMUSEMENTS (on the Ogunquit Playhouse grounds)

Noon – 2:00pm: “TASTE OF THE TOWN” (at the Dunaway Center, 23 School Street) Several area restaurants will serve up their special dishes for you to try out! $10 admission.

2:00pm—3:30pm: “MILITIA” ENLISTMENT (at Veteran’s Park) The British are coming, so General Cogswell Lewis will be mustering the troops of the Continental Army to prepare for battle! Every participant (young and old) will receive a certificate when they “pass muster”. Weather permitting. Sponsored by Clay Hill Farm.

5:00pm and 7:00pm: DINE WITH THE PATRIOTS (at Clay Hill Farm)Seatings at 5pm and 7pm. Join some of our historical personages for a traditional three-course18^th century meal. $25 per person, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Call 207-361-2272 for reservations. Space limited; please reserve before 3pm.

8:00pm – Midnight: CASINO NIGHT (at the warm Dunaway Center, 23 School Street) Did you know that the 1765 Stamp Tax was levied on playing cards and dice? Our patriots paid the tax, so let’s make sure the cards get used by playing blackjack and roulette in an adults-only environment. Cash bar available. All house profits go to the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by Gorges Grant Hotel & Raspberris and Juniper Hill Inn.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

9:00am – 3:00pm: CRAFT BAZAAR (at the tent on the Ogunquit Playhouse grounds)

9:00-2:00pm: YARD SALE (concurrently at Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the Barn Gallery)

10:00am – 3:00pm: HAY RIDES (at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Weather permitting.)

10:00am – 4:00pm: KIDSTOWN AMUSEMENTS (on the Ogunquit Playhouse grounds)

11:00am – 3:00pm: FIREMEN'S COOKOUT (on the grounds of the Playhouse)

3:30pm: OGUNQUIT TEA PARTY (at the Beach Street Bridge) Watch our Ogunquit rendition of the Boston Tea Party, as some of our residents re-enact the iconic Boston Tea Party that our Sons of Liberty planned at the “secret” meeting. (see description of the meeting on Friday night above)

4:00pm: DUCK RACE (at the Beach Street Bridge) Proceeds fund Wells/Ogunquit Cub Scout Pack #356

Our historical personages:

21^st Annual: April 15-17, 2011

22^nd Annual: April 13-15, 2012

23^rd Annual: April 12-14, 2013

24^th Annual: April 11-13, 2014*