Maine Lobster Festival 2019

OFFICIAL program

Illustration Copyright @2019 – Megan Rogers

72nd Maine Lobster Festival

2 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 3

4 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Admission & Ticket Information GENERAL ADMISSION Wednesday, July 31 (Opening Day) Adults, $1; Children 12 and under are free.

Thursday, Aug. 1 Dress like a pirate for free admission!

Friday, Aug. 2 Saturday, Aug. 3 Adults, $8; Children 6-12 years old, $2.

Children 5 and under are free.

Sunday, Aug. 4 Hometown and Family Fun Day. Admission is free.

Active Military personnel who show ID will be given free admission. Thank you for your service.

STEINS & VINES BEER AND WINE TASTING EVENT TICKETS The 6th Annual Steins and Vines tasting event featuring Maine brewers and vintners will be held Thursday, August 1, in front of

the “Maine� stage. There will be two sessions, 3:30 - 5 p.m. and 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, which includes festival admission. This event is limited to adults 21 or older. Photo ID is required for admittance and no one under age 21 is permitted in the venue. Advanced tickets strongly suggested. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the Main and Park Street gates. If you prepurchased tickets, Steins & Vines bracelets can be picked up throughout the day.

KAVANAUGH AMUSEMENTS Bracelet price: $20 Bracelet days: Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Sunday, August 4 *Subject to changes from vendor

Parking & Shuttles The Maine Lobster Festival runs continuous free shuttles from the parking lot of South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School) to the festival gate all day Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shuttles arrive at each location approximately every 20 minutes.

Limited shuttles will be available during the parade.

The Maine Lobster Festival does not have any designated parking spaces for our guests.

The City of Rockland has several public lots throughout town, and several organizations offer paid parking opportunities. Organizers do their best to assist handicapped visitors with several handicap spaces, but cannot guarantee that any spaces will be available.

In addition, assistance will be provided with loading and unloading handicapped passengers at the front gate, and volunteers will see them safely onto the grounds while the driver parks the car. Golf cart transportation is also available to the grounds for those who desire assistance.

While the nature of Rockland (an historic New England town) doesn't lend itself to easy parking, volunteers are ready to help in any way they can.

Handicap parking is located on the northbound lane of South Main Street (approximately eight spaces). This is directly adjacent to the festival grounds and Main Gate.

There is also handicapped parking on the north side of Myrtle Street (approximately 14 spaces directly across the street from the Main Gate).

The best time to get these parking spaces is early in the day when the festival first opens, as this is when gate traffic is the lightest.

Table of Contents

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 5

ADMISSIONS INFO............................................................. 4 PARKING & SHUTTLE INFO.................................................4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS.......................................................6 PRESIDENT’S LETTER........................................................7 GROUND RULES..................................................................8 WIFI CONNECTION..............................................................9 RECYCLING.......................................................................10 LOBSTER FESTIVAL GEAR................................................11 EVENT SCHEDULE....................................................... 12-18 GUIDE TO TENTS......................................................... 20-21 MAP OF THE GROUNDS....................................................22 CHILDREN’S TENT............................................................23 CHILDREN’S EVENTS........................................................23 FINE ARTS AND CRAFT TENT..................................... 24-27 MARINE EXPERIENCE TENT....................................... 28-29 BOOK SIGNINGS...............................................................29 THE MARKETPLACE..........................................................30 VENDORS..........................................................................31 MENU................................................................................34 LOBSTER COOKER............................................................35 HOW TO EAT A LOBSTER..................................................36 OPEN JURIED ART SHOW.................................................37 VOLUNTEERING................................................................37 COAST GUARD STATION TOURS.......................................38 PIRATE SHIP TOURS.........................................................38 SEA GODDESS PAGEANT..................................................39 SEA PRINCESS NOMINEES......................................... 41-43 STEINS & VINES TASTING EVENT............................... 44-45 COOKING CONTEST..........................................................46 2018 WINNING LOBSTER RECIPE.....................................47 THE BIG PARADE........................................................ 48-49 RACE REGISTRATION FORM....................................... 50-51 CRATE RACE............................................................... 52-53 OUR HISTORY............................................................. 54-57 COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ...................................................58 FESTIVAL SPONSORS................................................. 60-61 THANK YOU.......................................................................62

Local Business Discount

Welcome To Our Beautiful Area & Enjoy The Festival!

THE CITY OF ROCKLAND OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF SHOPS, MUSEUMS AND RESTAURANTS TO EXPLORE.

Rockland · Waldoboro · 207-594-8465

AS YOU’RE VISITING THESE DOWNTOWN ESTABLISHMENTS, SHOW YOUR FESTIVAL WRISTBAND AT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!

www.rocklandsavingsbank.com

6 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Board of Directors President: Celia Knight Vice President: Peter Beal Treasurer: Dan Flaherty Secretary: Barbara Toler EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Celia Knight; Vice President Peter Beal; Treasurer - Dan Flaherty; Secretary - Barbara Toler; Elected Directors - Buddy Carleton, Jim Brickel, Brian Messing, and Michalle Hannan.

DIRECTORS Charlie Bagnall; Bob Bird; Jen Chapman; John Ferraiolo; Nancy Jeffers; Susan Johnson; Shannon Kinney; Alice Knight; Sharon Lombardo; Bob Oxton; Brandy Perkins; Laurie Smith; Peter Smith; John Fochtman; Vern Mossman; Kelly Leidenroth.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1939

The Official Maine Lobster Festival Program Editorial Content

Maine Lobster Festival

Program Coordination Kaye Nisbet, Dream Local

Poster/Cover Design Megan Rogers

Creative Services Manager Coralie Cross, Bangor Daily News

Layout

Amy Allen, Bangor Daily News

Advertising Sales Bangor Daily News

Director of Sales

Todd Johnston, Bangor Daily News Official Propane Fuel Supplier To The

Maine Lobster Festival.

1-800-333-4489 M a r i t i m e E n e r g y. c o m

advertising@bangordailynews.com

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 7

2019 President’s Letter Greetings and welcome to the 72nd Annual Maine Lobster Festival.

We hope you have a wonderful time!

Since 1947 to the present five-day celebration we know today, one thing has never changed—the delicious bounty of fresh Maine lobster right from the waters of Penobscot Bay. We continue our commitment to promote and support our hard-working lobstering community by serving lobster locally sourced from right here in Knox County. Last year we served nearly 20,000 pounds of lobster during the Festival, and with your help we hope to exceed that amount this year.

This year our Festival theme is “Community...at the heart of it all.” We truly mean this as a volunteer-run nonprofit organization. It is our mission to give back to our local communities in ways large and small. In the last decade the Maine Lobster Festival has been fortunate to be able to donate over $800,000 in support to many area charitable organizations such as senior and student groups, local food pantries and shelters, youth sports groups, animal rescue, and other groups in need. We assist in purchasing equipment and vehicles for area first responders and provide annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors. You may have noticed the Donation Stations located on the grounds. Each day they are dedicated to a different focus of need: youth, food banks, animal shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and morale funds for the USCG and first responders. The Maine Lobster Festival pledges up to $500 per day in matching funds.

There is so much to see and do. Watch fresh steamed lobster being prepared at the World’s Largest Lobster Cooker. Head over to the Food Tent for a delicious Lobster or Shore dinner. Visit our Arts & Crafts and Marketplace tents to find beautiful hand-crafted items. In the Marine Tent, learn how lobster traps are made and see marine creatures up close in our touch tank. The North Tent offers our Seafood Cooking Contest, cooking demonstrations and other events. Over on the Maine Stage, watch live performances by talented musicians from all over Maine.

There is something for everyone here!

On behalf of the Maine Lobster Festival family, our Directors, Members and our more than 1,300 amazing Volunteers, we’re so glad you’re here with us, and we hope you have a wonderful time!

Enjoy!

Celia Knight President

8 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Ground Rules Bikes, skateboards, shoe skates, coolers, and chairs are not permitted entry to the grounds.

Pets: Well-behaved pets on short leashes will be

allowed entry to the grounds at the discretion of the festival director supervising the gates. If you prefer to leave your pet with a professional while you visit the festival, contact the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-5622529 for a list of resources.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 9

The Maine Lobster Festival is Connected The Maine Lobster Festival provides free Wi-Fi hotspots on the grounds during all five days of the festival. Wi-Fi-enabled equipment will connect to the festival network at no cost to users.

Festival sponsor LCI Fiber Optic Network will provide this service to all festival-goers.

Check in to the Maine Lobster Festival on Facebook, Instagram, Foursquare, or Snapchat with friends on your mobile device and show them around the grounds. When first connecting to the network, users will see the festival splash screen. Click on that, and it will let users into the network. This is provided as part of the festival admission.

We encourage you to like us on Facebook, facebook.com/mainelobsterfestival, and follow us on Twitter: @MELobsterFest and Instagram: @mainelobsterfest. Share your experience with us by using the hashtag, #MaineLobsterFestival.

Learn about LCI Fiber Optic Network by visiting lcifiber.net.

10 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Festival Works To Be Environmentally Friendly The Maine Lobster Festival is continuing its recycling efforts in its ongoing commitment to be a greenfriendly festival.

For years, the festival has recycled cans and bottles and donated the money collected from returnables to youth groups, such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

While many bottles and cans make it into recycle bins, many also end up in the trash.

This year on the festival grounds, visitors again will notice recycling signs and containers for returnables.

Visitors are asked to turn in bottles and cans for recycling and not place them in the trash.

In future years, the Maine Lobster Festival hopes to expand its recycling efforts to include biodegradable eating utensils, and also hopes to have the Food Tent’s trash and lobster shells separated for composting.

Festival-goers are invited to help organizers in their efforts to be a greener festival. Share recycling ideas or suggestions with us by emailing info@mainelobsterfestival.com.

Visitors are asked to turn in bottles and cans for recycling and not place them in the trash.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 11

Maine Lobster Festival Gear We have a wide variety of official merchandise available at the Information and Souvenir Tent on the festival grounds. You’ll find a variety of T-shirts, hats, jackets, current and past posters, stuffed lobsters, and accessories. Stop by to pick up a souvenir, there are over 5,000 items in store!

Visit our online store for even more! mainelobsterfestival.com

Maine Lobster Festival Jacket

Maine Lobster Festival ShortSleeved Tee

Khaki or Royal Cap

Official Maine Lobster Festival Posters

Maine Lobster Festival Ballcap

2019 Maine Lobster Festival Poster

12 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Schedule of Events EACH DAY, ALL DAY:

Art show at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank (300 Main St.)

Visit our website at mainelobsterfestival.com/schedule for even more fun events!

FREE SHUTTLE BUS

The festival provides free shuttle service to and from the festival grounds from the following location. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes.

South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School) Check days for detailed schedule: • Wednesday, July 31: Bus starts at noon and ends at 10 p.m.

• Thursday, Aug. 1 and Friday, Aug. 2: Bus starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

• Saturday, Aug. 3: Limited service 9 a.m. to noon. Full service starts after parade (noon) and ends at 11 p.m.

• Sunday, Aug. 4: Bus starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes.

Opening Day: Wednesday, July 31 DONATION

STATIONS are located at the Main and Park Street Gates and Information/Souvenir Tent. Donations received on Wednesday will be given to area youth programs.

ALL DAY ART SHOW at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank (300 Main St.)

9 A.M. GATES OPEN.

NOON 72ND ANNUAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL OPENS

Festival officially opens, along with exhibition tents, booths, vendors, carnival rides and games.

King Neptune and his court, along with Erin Nicole Dugan, the 2018 Maine Sea Goddess, arrive on the main dock from the briny deep courtesy of the USCG to raise the flag and officially open the 2019 Maine Lobster Festival.

Flag raising ceremony will take place next to the flagpole by the Harbor Master’s building.

LOBSTER SERVING Begins at the Food Tent (Noon-8 p.m.)

VISIT OUR FOOD TENT for our famous

steamed lobster dinners, shore dinners, lobster bisque, lobster mac-n-cheese and fried seafood offerings and our Lobster Café for lobster rolls, lobster wraps and lobster Caesar salad.

NOON - 2 P.M. PADDY MILLS AT THE EATING TENT

An award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 13

6:30 - 8:30 P.M. THE 72ND MAINE SEA GODDESS CORONATION AT THE MAINE STAGE

2:15 - 4:15 P.M. TOM ALBURY AT THE EATING TENT Tom has been entertaining audiences in Midcoast Maine for over 30 years with songs from soul and folk.

4:30 - 6 P.M. RICK JOHNSON AT THE EATING TENT

Soaring vocal melodies, guitar, and ukulele with deep roots in nature.

Come see the coronation of the 72nd Maine Sea Goddess! Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with music and the introduction of the Sea Princesses.

The winner receives a cash prize and the title of The Maine Sea Goddess with a lovely crown. She reigns at many events throughout the year, culminating with the start of the 2020 Lobster Festival. Also crowned is the Crown Princess and Miss Congeniality.

8:30 - 9:00 P.M. MIDCOAST MUSIC ACADEMY MAINE STAGE

Immediately after the Maine Sea Goddess Coronation the students and staff of MCMA will be performing in various ensembles.

Day 2: Thursday, Aug. 1 DONATION

STATIONS are located at the Main and Park Street Gates and Information/Souvenir Tent. Donations received on Thursday will be given to local animal shelters.

and milk. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children; offered through Sunday.

DRESS UP AS A PIRATE TODAY TO GET FREE ADMISSION!

for purchase at Main and Park Street gates (21 years or older - ID required)

ALL DAY ART SHOW at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank (300 Main St.)

KAVANAUGH AMUSEMENTS BRACELET DAY Bracelets are $20

7-10 A.M. ALL-THE-PANCAKES-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee

9 A.M. GATES OPEN. Steins & Vines tickets available

10 A.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

10 A.M. - NOON PIRATE SHIP TOURS AT MIDDLE PIER Take a tour of The Mustroos!

14 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Day 2: Thursday, Aug. 1, cont.

11 A.M. - 9 P.M. LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS

Visit our Food Tent for our famous steamed lobster dinners, shore dinners, lobster bisque, lobster mac-n-cheese and fried seafood offerings and our Lobster Café for lobster rolls, lobster wraps and lobster Caesar salad.

ALL FOOD VENDORS open at 11 a.m.

NOON - 1:30 P.M. COWBOY BILLY WITH MALINDA LIBERTY MAINE STAGE

This duo is bringing classic country and rock to the Maine Lobster Festival.

1 P.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/ luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

1 - 7 P.M. PIRATE SHIP TOURS AT MIDDLE PIER Take a tour of The Mustroos!

1:45 - 3 P.M. DON ROY TRIO ON THE MAINE STAGE

Specializing in traditional dance music from their Franco-American heritage, and led

by Rockland native Don, the trio has been together over 30 years with appearances that include the Kennedy Center and The Library of Congress.

3 P.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/ luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

3 - 3:45 P.M. PIRACY 101 NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT

Everything a pirate needs to know.

3 - 5 P.M. PADDY MILLS AT THE EATING TENT

An award-winning folk singer/songwriter whose songs are as salty as the Maine coast he calls home.

3:30 - 5 P.M. & 5:30 - 7 P.M. STEINS & VINES AT THE MAINE STAGE

Celebrate our 6th Annual event showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. If you pre-purchased tickets, get your Steins & Vines bracelet throughout the day.

4:30 - 6:30 P.M. NEW SHADES OF BLUE ON THE MAINE STAGE

Bringing an eclectic mix, from old time jazz favorite to originals, some blues and even reggae based originals to the Festival.

5 - 5:45 P.M. PIRATE WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION & CANNON FIRE ON THE GRASS KNOLL Start off with a cannon lesson and a bang!

Continue with a demonstration of the piratical arts.

7:30 - 9 P.M. HELLO NEWMAN ON THE MAINE STAGE

Maine’s premier alternative rock band is here to give the audience a great show — and that means lots of dancing!

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 15

Day 3: Friday, August 2 10 A.M. - NOON PIRATE SHIP TOURS AT MIDDLE PIER Take a tour of The Mustroos!

11 A.M. LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS

DONATION STATIONS are located at the Main

and Park Street Gates and Information/ Souvenir Tent. Donations received on Friday will be given to local area food banks.

ALL DAY ART SHOW at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank (300 Main St.)

KAVANAUGH AMUSEMENTS BRACELET DAY

Visit our Food Tent for our famous steamed lobster dinners, shore dinners, lobster bisque, lobster mac-n-cheese and fried seafood offerings and our Lobster Café for lobster rolls, lobster wraps and lobster Caesar salad.

ALL FOOD VENDORS open at 11 a.m.

NOON - 1:30 P.M. SARA GREY ON THE MAINE STAGE Americana and Folk.

1 P.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

7-10 A.M.

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

A L L - T H E - PA N CA K E S - YO U - CA N - E AT BREAKFAST in the Food Tent featuring

1 - 7 P.M.

Bracelets are $20

blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children; offered through Sunday.

9 A.M. GATES OPEN.

PIRATE SHIP TOURS AT MIDDLE PIER Take a tour of The Mustroos!

1:45 - 3 P.M. JASON SPOONER ON THE MAINE STAGE A unique mix of roots, folk, blues and rock.

AMATEUR SEAFOOD COOKING CONTEST NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT

Amateur chefs will compete in this fan favorite annual Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest.

10 A.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

3 P.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

3 - 3:45 P.M. PIRACY 101 NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT

Everything a pirate needs to know.

16 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Day 3: Friday, August 2, cont.

3:15 - 5 P.M. CHRIS FYFE ON THE MAINE STAGE

A Merle Haggard Tribute Show celebrating this country legend.

5 - 5:45 P.M. PIRATE WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION & CANNON FIRE ON THE GRASS KNOLL

Start off with a cannon lesson and a bang!

Continue with a demonstration of the piratical arts.

6 - 7:30 P.M. CREATURES OF HABIT ON THE MAINE STAGE

Bringing Classic Rock to the Maine Lobster Festival.

7:45 - 9:30 P.M. RUNNIN’ DOWN ON A DREAM ON THE MAINE STAGE

This Tom Petty Tribute Band is celebrating a legend with all your favorites.

Day 4: Saturday, Aug. 3 DONATION STATIONS are located at the Main

and Park Street Gates and Information/ Souvenir Tent. Donations received on Saturday will be given to USCG and local First Responders’ morale funds.

ALL DAY ART SHOW at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank (300 Main St.)

7-10 A.M. ALL-THE-PANCAKES-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children; offered through Sunday.

9 A.M. GATES OPEN. Buy your admission early before the parade!

10 A.M. THE BIG PARADE, ROCKLAND MAIN STREET “Community...At The Heart of It All”

11 A.M. LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS

Visit our Food Tent for our famous steamed lobster dinners, shore dinners, lobster bisque, lobster mac-n-cheese and fried seafood offerings and our Lobster Café for lobster rolls, lobster wraps and lobster Caesar salad.

ALL FOOD VENDORS open at 11 a.m.

1 - 2 P.M. HISTORY OF FEMALE PIRATES MAINE STAGE

Swordplay and a modified history of where and how the female pirates arose.

2 - 7:00 P.M. PIRATE SHIP TOURS MIDDLE PIER

Take a tour of The Mustroos.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 17

2:30 - 3:45 P.M. MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ ORCHESTRA MAINE STAGE

A big band for our big stage playing a mix of latin, jazz, funk and blues.

3 - 3:45 P.M. PIRACY 101, NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT Everything a pirate needs to know.

4 - 5:15 P.M. UKES ROCK ON THE MAINE STAGE

Midcoast Maine’s most popular ukulele group.

4 - 6 P.M. PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE 10K ROAD RACE AND 5K RUN/WALK

5 - 5:45 P.M. PIRATE WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION & CANNON FIRE ON THE GRASS KNOLL

Start off with a cannon lesson and a bang!

Continue with a demonstration of the piratical arts.

6 - 7:30 P.M. STEELIN’ THUNDER ON THE MAINE STAGE Maine’s own steel drum band.

8 - 9:30 P.M. PAT COLWELL AND THE SOUL SENSATIONS MAINE STAGE

A powerful mix of Motown and Memphis soul guaranteed to bring down the house.

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.

Day 5: Sunday, Aug. 4 - Family Fun Day! FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL Happy 229th Birthday To The U.S. Coast Guard!

Thank you for your service to our city and our country.

DONATION STATIONS are located at the Main

and Park Street Gates and Information/ Souvenir Tent. Donations received on Sunday will be given to Habitat For Humanity.

ALL DAY ART SHOW at Main Street branch of Camden National Bank (300 Main St.)

KAVANAUGH AMUSEMENTS BRACELET DAY Bracelets are $20

5 - 7 A.M. REGISTRATION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL GREAT CRATE RACE

Registration officially begins at 7 a.m. but because of this event’s popularity, spots fill up in minutes. We recommend getting in line two hours early.

7 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ALL KIDS’ EVENTS!

Registration officially opens for International Great Crate Race, Kids’ Fun Run, Children’s Lobster Eating Contest, and Little Lobster Diaper Derby.

18 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Day 5: Sunday, Aug. 4, cont.

7 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS for the 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Fun Run.

7 - 10 A.M. ALL-THE-PANCAKES-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST in the Food Tent featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children; offered through Sunday.

8 A.M. 10K ROAD RACE & 5K RUN/WALK BEGINS Near the Main Gate.

8:30 A.M. 1 MILE KIDS’ FUN RUN near the Main Gate.

9:30 A.M. PRESENTATION OF 10K, 5K, KIDS’ FUN RUN AWARDS

Near the Maine Stage. Awards are presented to overall race winners and top male and female finishers in multiple age categories for our Fun Run, 10K and 5K races.

10 A.M. CHILDREN’S PARADE

Sign up at the far end of the Eating Tent at 9 a.m.

COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/ luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

11 A.M. LOBSTER SERVING BEGINS

Visit our Food Tent for our famous steamed lobster dinners, shore dinners, lobster bisque, lobster mac-n-cheese and fried seafood offerings and our Lobster Café for lobster rolls, lobster wraps and lobster Caesar salad.

ALL FOOD VENDORS open at 11 a.m.

11:30 A.M. COD FISH CARRY ON THE MAINE STAGE

NOON LOBSTER EATING CONTEST, MAINE STAGE

12:30 P.M. LITTLE LOBSTER DIAPER DERBY MAINE STAGE

1 P.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/ luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

2 P.M. INTERNATIONAL GREAT LOBSTER CRATE RACE begins at Rockland Harbor

2 - 4 P.M. NIKKI HUNT BAND ON THE MAINE STAGE

This Maine based pop/rock band covers artists like Joan Jett, Bruce Springsteen, No Doubt, AC/DC and more!

3 P.M. COAST GUARD STATION TOUR

The Coast Guard Base is located at 54 Tillson Ave. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian, please. NO pets or backpacks/ luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

5 P.M. WREATH CEREMONY

King Neptune and the 2019 Sea Goddess will lead a wreath ceremony for fishermen lost at sea, held at the public pier.

6 P.M. MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL CLOSES

See you at the 73rd annual Maine Lobster Festival, July 29-August 2, 2020!

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 19

20 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Guide to Tents, Booths & Displays INFORMATION BOOTH

In addition to getting general information about the Maine Lobster Festival, this is where visitors will find contest applications and registration information and official Maine Lobster Festival T-shirts, hats, aprons, tote bags, mugs, posters, assorted souvenirs, and other items. This booth also handles lost-and-found items, including lost parents looking for their children. Plan to meet others in your group at the back of the booth, which is located at the north side of the oval near the Main Gate entrance.

MAINE FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS TENT

Displays, demonstrations and sales of Maine crafts including pottery, jewelry, gemstones, food treats, country paintings, sea glass, and handmade fabric articles. The tent is located at the north end of the grounds.

THE MARKETPLACE

Festival visitors will find a wide variety of displays, demonstrations and items for sale in this tent, located next to the Food Tent. Commercial exhibitors, craft vendors and displays by volunteer and nonprofit organizations add to the interest and excitement of the festival. Visitors also will find Maine-made products in the Marketplace, from delicious maple syrup to unique alpaca products.

MARINE EXPERIENCE TENT

This tent includes a “Touch Tank,” dynamic fish display, knot-tying demonstrations, book signings and more. Visitors never know what they will find in the Marine Experience Tent, located on the pier at the north side of the grounds.

NORTH ENTERTAINMENT TENT

The North Entertainment Tent is one of the primary locations for events and demonstrations throughout the five days of the festival, and is located at the north end of the grounds. The other fixed entertainment location is the Maine Stage (Fishermen’s Memorial).

FOOD TENT

The Food Tent is the center of the festival’s dining delights. This is where delicious lobster dinners are served. In this tent, festival-goers can start the day with a blueberry pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Volunteers begin serving succulent Maine lobster and the fixings, as well as other seafood and beverages, at noon on Wednesday and 11 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. The tent is located next to the sea wall.

HERITAGE TENT

Take a step back in time and explore the history of the Maine Lobster Festival. From its start back in 1947, find out how things have changed over the past 72 years. Located across from the Marine Tent.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 21

WORLD’S GREATEST LOBSTER COOKER

This steamer, located at the entrance to the north end of the festival grounds, was built in 2008 and is capable of cooking 1,600 pounds of lobster at a time.

Engraved bricks cover the base of the cooker. Fresh Maine lobsters, just out of the cold Maine waters, are cooked here for feasting in the Food Tent.

CHILDREN’S TENT

This tent is a rest and play area for children and their parents, and also has baby changing stations. This area is not a daycare facility, and parents are to remain with their children at all times. Parents and children will find a daily craft, a CedarWorks playset, coloring pages, a sand table, a train table, and more. The tent is located at the bottom of the hill off the Park Street gate.

FESTIVAL KIOSK

As a major financial contributor to the Gateway Center renovation project at One Park Drive

in Rockland, the Maine Lobster Festival was given a space to display memorabilia related to the festival. The center houses the Maine Lighthouse Museum, Visitor’s Center, Penobscot Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and displays and office space.

The custom-built kiosk is designed in the shape of a compass rose, which represents the many directions from which festival visitors travel. Posters, photos, awards, and an ongoing video presentation provide visitors with the flavor of the festivities. The red and white awning canopy is a festive reminder of the tents that spring up on site during the festival.

22 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Maine Lobster Festival Grounds Map E G A IT T N E E H T

EN

ip

Sh

Pi ra te

C

H

IL

BOAT RIDES

D

RE

N

’S

TE

To u

E E IN NC AR IE M ER P EX

M A NE INE AR CR TS AF TE TS NT & &

TOILETS

FI

TE N R OR T TE AI TH N NM T E N T

rs

R

N

PIER GR

S

D

T

O

OR

N

R

S

EA T

VE

ND

VE

Entrance Gate OR

ND VE S

VE

LOBSTER COOKER N

D

O

V

R

S

Se

aw

S

R

O

D

N

E

RS

V

S

R

O

D

N

E

VENDORS

VENDO

Park Drive

MAINE LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM Storage Volunteer Office

ROCKLAND HARBOR

THE T PEARL RESTAURANT RE

CR

AT E

RA

CE

all

FO C O D M OM TE A M IN N E T E R H C ER IA IT L T AG E N E T TE & N T

INFORMATION FORMATION

Bo

Harbor Master

ar

dw

alk

O S TOILETS

MAIN STAGE

TIME OUT PUB So. Ma

in St.

Entrance Gate

SPONSORS

CARNIVAL KIDDIE RIDES CARNIVAL

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 23

Children’s Tent SPONSORED BY ROCKLAND KIWANIS CLUB This tent is a rest and play area for children and their parents and also has baby-changing stations sponsored by the Rockland Kiwanis Club. It’s a must-visit area and resource for young families. This area is not a daycare facility, and parents are to remain with their children at all times. Parents and children will find a daily craft, face painting, a CedarWorks playset, coloring pages, a sand table, a train table, and much more.

Children’s Events — Sunday, Aug. 4 CHILDREN’S PARADE, 10 A.M. (Registration is at 9 a.m. at the far end of the Eating Tent) At 10 a.m. on Family Fun Day, children are welcome to dress up according to this year’s festival theme, “Community … at the heart of it all” and parade through the festival grounds for a chance to win awesome prizes. Professor Paddywhack is here again to lead the parade!

COD FISH CARRY, 11:30 A.M. AT THE MAINE STAGE One of the smellier, but still fun, events on Family Fun Day, the Cod Fish Carry is a contest of speed. Participants run across the Maine Stage to a skiff, where they must put on fisherman’s foul-weather gear, including a Sou’wester (yellow fisherman’s hat), big rain jacket, and rubber boots as quickly as possible.

After they are dressed, they must run over to a net containing a slippery, 12-pound cod, pick it up, and carry it back to the skiff. The person who does all of these things the quickest wins!

LOBSTER EATING CONTEST, NOON AT THE MAINE STAGE Lots of adults wish that they could participate in the Lobster Eating Contest. Sadly, this is a kids-only event. The rules are simple — the first person to finish eating a 1 1/4 lb. steamed lobster wins. Participants must finish two claws, two knuckles, and the tail to be considered done.

LITTLE LOBSTER DIAPER DERBY, 12:30 P.M. AT THE MAINE STAGE Possibly the cutest event on Family Fun Day, the Little Lobster Diaper Derby is a crawling race for our youngest festival-goers.

Parent coaches sit on each side of the Maine Stage, cheering them on, coaxing them toward the finish line using a range of creative methods, and ensuring that they stay on course. The first Little Lobster to finish wins!

24 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Fine Arts and Craft Tent The Fine Arts Tent and the Maine Craft Tent join forces in one large tent at the north end of the festival grounds. See all of the beautiful works of art in one area, and enjoy talking with our local artists and craftspeople. There are ongoing demonstrations throughout the day. It is one of the must-sees at the Maine Lobster Festival. Many artists and craftspeople will be selling their wares, so take home some Maine memories.

PAULA CARTER of

Belfast, Maine, returns with her caricatures and cartoon portraits drawn with speed and humor.

She began drawing caricatures professionally in 1985. What keeps her drawing caricatures is two things: her art and her customers. She loves to keep trying new things in art, and her customers keep amazing her with their warmth, laughter and appreciation. Paula Carter demonstrates her caricature drawing daily in the Arts and Craft Tent.

home and studio on Lake Avenue in Rockland.

Susan exhibits her watercolor and oil paintings inspired by the Maine coast as well as a series of live and cooked lobster works.

JOHN KENDALL

created “Morning in Maine off Rockland Breakwater Light” as a sepia pen & ink wash drawing from a series of research photos he took on location in Rockland Harbor back in 2003 thanks to Captain Bob Pratt, Captain of his 55’ coastal ketch, “Morning in Maine." On numerous occasions, Captain Bob, who is a Marine biologist and Master Maine Guide, has taken him out to take countless research photos to work from as he creates him new Nautical Series called, “Maine Windjammers & Lighthouses."

KAREN TALBOT is a Rockland-based SUSAN AND RICHARD JOHNSON scientific illustrator and artist best known from Camden Pottery and Johnson Gallery in Rockland, Maine, exhibit their works in the Fine Arts and Craft Tent. Richard and Susan, both retired Oceanside High School art teachers, have been involved with the Maine Lobster Festival for over 39 years.

Richard demonstrates his sculpture and pottery wheel work in the tent. The 72nd Maine Lobster Festival will bring the sculpting of the 14th life-sized clay mermaid. The group of mermaids is located at their

for her work with fish. Her work has won numerous awards and can be found hanging in natural history museums, art galleries and client's homes. The tagline of her business is "Conservation through Appreciation," and she gives back to organizations that support the species she illustrates and the ecosystems in which they live. She has worked with Trout Unlimited, the Natural Resources Council of Maine, The Nature Conservancy, Maine Sea Grant, and numerous other organizations focused on the restoration of Maine's aquatic ecosystems and especially its sea-run fish like the Atlantic salmon.

In 2015, she created the Angler's Pint, a 21.5-ounce pint glass that is perfect for tall tales after a day on the water!

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 25

WENDY WAUGAMAN

is a Maine-based jewelry maker who crafts oneof-a-kind pieces for the discerning jewelry lover under the name WLW Designs. With a primary focus on mixing precious metals with hand-picked stones, Waugaman offers a fantastic collection of beautiful showpieces ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Each piece reflects Waugaman’s signature elegance, featuring delicate metalworking and prominently set semi-precious gemstones that are treated with care.

JANET MORRILL WASHBURN, born

and raised in Maine, is a true Maine artist.

Knowing the state as she does, she has the capabilities of painting “en plein aire” year round in places off the beaten path. Her work reflects the local environment of Maine consisting of coastal, inland and island-scapes.

Janet grew up and lives inland in the western mountains. At her parent’s lakefront camp as a young adult, she learned to paint from Martha’s Vineyard artist F.M. Austin. Much of Janet’s inspiration came from her brother Bob’s place at Spruce Head.

She now spends her free time doing what she loves most, traveling and painting. Whether it is oil, acrylic or watercolor, she is most often found with a brush in her hand.

LISA HOLT creates work is inspired by

nature and formed from materials that Lisa gathers. Sea glass and beach stones are hand selected from local beaches. Stop by to view Lisa’s mixed media wall art made from rocks, wood, and sea glass.

ED CROY of Oakfield, Maine, has items

made from shed moose horns for an authentic North Woods gift. When you visit his display, you may hear a story or two.

LYNN AND WILLIS LAMB of Maine

Honey Bee have been keeping bees for seven years. Centrally located in Western Maine, they have three apiaries. In New Sharon on their family organic tree farm the honeybees forage on isolated forests, fields and flowers. Here the bees pollinate the Lamb’s orchards, berry patches and gardens.

In West Farmington, the bees forage gardens and the alluvial region. Sweet Pea Apiary on Mt. Desert Island is where the bees thrive and pollinate an organic farm’s fruits, vegetables and flowers along Northeast Creek in Acadia National Park. The Lambs operate 12 to 20 colonies per season.

JAMES

AND

DORIS

CUSHMAN

of Caribou, Maine, own and operate Gemsations. For almost 20 years they have collected rocks, minerals and fossils to delight their customers and create unique handmade jewelry that mirrors the stones they love.

Once school is done for the summer, they load their trailer and head out to sell at various festivals and craft shows around the state of Maine. Their goal is to please their customers, and they welcome requests for new products or a twist on a handmade jewelry item. James can create or repair jewelry items as you continue to shop with other vendors and he and Doris are both willing to answer questions about gemstone products they sell.

HORACE VARNUM of Artasia specializes in hand-cut maple fretwork. In an age of mechanization and technology, every product of Artasia is individually handcrafted in Midcoast Maine. He offers a large variety of ornaments, bookmarks, and unique gift items.

26 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Fine Arts and Craft Tent, cont.

GREY GOOSE GOURMET Homemade

workmanship are exciting and a must-see product display in the tent. Kim demonstrates her craft daily. Stop by and see her artistic flair with color and pattern. The label says “justkim,” and we say “just-perfect.” Made with 100% cotton, and bags are reversible!

For 20 years, JANET EDWARDS of Mountain Mama of Maine, has offered handmade and home-grown herbal products, including salves for dry skin, aching bodies and sleep aids. They use 100% botanical ingredients. Stop by the booth for samples.

LORI DAVIS of Ellsworth will exhibit

in small batches from their kitchen in Wayne, Maine, Grey Goose offers gourmet pepper jellies. Whether you prefer sweet to savory or mellow to "wicked" hot, there is something for every palette.

"Simple Yet Amazingly Good!" Come sample some of the pepper jelly goodness.

The Maine Lights Collection by LINDA LEACH AND SANDRA CLEMENT of Glen Cove includes many unique items from oil paintings and adorable clay sculptured faces on mussel shells (Mussel Men), to unusual clay and wire sculptures.

They especially enjoy experimenting with new techniques and new subject matter. Linda and Sandra demonstrate in their display.

her original color photography capturing nature, wildlife and landscapes from Maine.

Her images are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges, including matted & framed photographs, photos printed on canvas, note cards and magnets.

Internationally recognized polymer clay artist JAYNE DWYER sculpts her Maine-themed designs in a process you have to see to believe.

Jayne has been selling her well-loved designs under the name "Paper Moon Jewelry"' for over 20 years now. Stop by her booth to browse a vast body of work solely designed and produced by the artist. She will offer demonstrations upon request.

Closer to home we have JO ANN HOPPE from South Thomaston, Maine.

Her “Blueberry Moose Signs and Such” feature handpainted signs painted to perfection. Jo Ann demonstrates her mastery of calligraphy daily. Let her make one just for you!

joins the craft tent specializing in luxury alpaca wear, fiber and gifts.

KIM PAULEY, who lived and grew up

BRIDGITTE GIDMAN of Dover Foxcroft

in Rockland, now resides in Portland and creates reversible tote bags. The colors and

NORTHERN S O L S T I C E ALPACA FARM

brings her “Bridgitte’s Stitch and Squiggles” display to the festival. A seamstress with a

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 27

flair for fun in her sewn offerings, Bridgette returns for her second year. Her “American Girl Doll Collection” and her “Mermaid Tail” slide-on fins add great fun to the magic she stitches and squiggles into her sewn products.

ALAN WINICK is an award-winning inventor

whose hand-crafted tide clocks contain a display showing the tide actually changing in a marine scene. There are more than 20 designs, ranging from whimsical lobsters and mermaids to elegant watercolors of local lighthouses.

When not on the road showing his work, Alan spends as much time as possible at his family summer home on North Haven.

DICK TASKER of Plymouth, Maine, will

be here with his Maine-made, one-of-a-kind walking sticks and canes. He demonstrates his art of preparing the wood and adding embellishments. All Maine-made walking sticks and canes finished with marine grade poly and stains.

The sticks are found on the mountains and in the swamps of Maine.

HEATHER ROSELLE BARTER of Veazie

joins the tent with her collection of paintings from around our beautiful state of Maine.

Heather attended MECA’s program at 17 and graduated from the University of Maine with a BA in art education in 2013. Both programs helped her refine her skills. Presently she travels across the state looking for landscapes and scenes to paint.

PATTY YOUNG Common Scents Soap

began as a hobby for Patty Young in 2010.

With that hobby grew a passion and love to create all-natural goat milk soap and skin care products. Made the old fashioned way with all natural ingredients including olive, coconut, palm, castor and jojoba oil, pure essential oils, no animal tallow, no synthetic coloring or fragrances.

These are great for sensitive skin and loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins, and free of harmful chemicals.

There will be many beautiful designs and scents to choose from. Products include goat milk soaps, lotions, jojoba essential oil blends, foaming hand and body wash and hand felted soaps

VIRGINIA SOUZA

joins us in the Art Tent for this year’s Festival. Visit her display space to view her diverse mediums and subjects.

SAM MORGAN of Bristol, Maine.

SHAWNA DEGEN makes hair barrettes,

accessories, and jewelry. She will have a large inventory on hand for the show, but can also customize some of the designs on the spot.

One of her newest and most unique designs is featured on copper bracelets. Shawna has a small studio in Monmouth, Maine.

28 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

The Marine Experience Tent

The Marine Experience Tent is a festival attraction that provides hands-on chances to touch and learn about a wide variety of marine life. Maritime activities and demonstrations continue during the festival. Who knows what creatures from the deep will show up. Exhibitors set up interesting displays for all ages. Ongoing activities planned for this 72nd annual event include two touch tanks with various creatures for kids and adults to explore.

FMC/DUPONT brings their amazing assortment of foods and products using the seaweed additive carrageenan, a locally produced product. Stop by for samples!

STATION MAINE of Rockland is an organization of community members dedicated to offering boating opportunities at no cost to youth of all ages in the Midcoast area. Members will do rowing demonstrations and will recruit prospective rowers.

BROOKS TRAP MILL of Thomaston will once again display the complete start-to-finish process of building a lobster trap — and the materials that go into its building.

PROJECT PUFFIN of Rockland is a seabirdrestoration program established to reintroduce Atlantic puffins to their former Maine nesting islands. This organization will have a display as well as a small touch tank. Meet the “Giant Puffin” character, which is sure to be a crowd favorite.

“WORDS BY IVY” makes handmade nautical clothing products, lobsters, anchors, and many things to remind you of your visit to the coast of Maine.

LOBSTER ROPE SWINGS AND MATS Steve Johnson of Rockland will be here again with his hand-woven mats and swings made out of colorful lobster trap line.

PAINT IT SHORESELF CERAMICS — Lots of nautical- and lobster-themed ceramics will be available for purchase at the Festival. Kids will have the opportunity to do some onsite painting too.

Cynthia and Ralph Dean are the owners of the shop located at 193 Park St. in Rockland. They offer paint nights, birthday parties, ladies nights out, ceramic classes, kids summer camp, company Christmas parties and event parties it is loads of fun for all ages.

Come on down and get your paint on!

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 29

“WHIMSY” BY MIRA COLEMAN — Handmade tile coasters are made using vintage nautical charts and maps. Also available cuffs, belt buckles, barrettes and earrings, something for everyone.

LOCKWOOD TOTES BY SHELLEY FROTHINGHAM — Handmade nautical totes made right here in Owls Head, ME. Many different cloth designs to choose from, Shelley will be in the Marine Tent, on Wednesday, July 31, noon-6 pm and Thursday, August 1, 10am - 6pm.

FANTASY DESIGNS MAINE BY DIANE SEIDERS — Lovely scarflets handmade with many different nautical and floral prints. Diane Seiders of Hope, will be in the Marine Tent every day 10am - 6pm. We have a feeling the lobster design will be VERY popular!

MAINE AUTHORS PUBLISHING Maine Authors Publishing has been the trusted source for books by Maine authors since 2009.

As a small, cooperative-style press, we send our trade catalog to Maine bookstores twice a year. We offer a wide variety of Maine books, full distribution services, editing, book design, printing, and warehousing for emerging and award-winning Maine authors. Writers wanting to explore publishing may register for our free open house presentation on the first Friday of every month called "Introduction to Cooperative-Style Publishing.”

BOOK SIGNINGS FROM MAINE AUTHORS PUBLISHING KELLY BAY BROOKS — Kelly will be signing “Sea Glass and The

Lighthouse” along with her other fabulous children’s books on Thursday and Friday,

STEPHANIE MULLIGAN — A local author, Stephanie will be signing

her book “How to Catch a Keeper.” She has appeared on Bill Green’s Maine and 207 on Newscenter Maine. She will be in the Marine Tent on Friday and Saturday from 11am - 4pm.

CRISTINA ALDEN — Cristina will be back this year with her Empire novels. Cristina grew up in the area and we are so happy to have her with us. She will be signing books on Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 4pm.

DARCY SCOTT — Author of “Maine Mystery Series,” “Hunter Huntress” and “Margel’s Madness” is back with a brand new novel, “Ragged Island.”

Look for Darcy on Friday and Saturday in the Marine Tent.

30 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

The Marketplace

Festival visitors will find a wide variety of displays, demonstrations, and items for sale in this tent located next to the Food Tent.

Commercial exhibitors, craft vendors, displays by voluntary and nonprofit organizations add to the interest and excitement of the festival.

Visitors will also find Maine made products in the Marketplace, from delicious maple syrup to unique alpaca products.

This year’s exhibitors include: RHINELAND CUTLERY High quality knives and cutlery.

LEAFFILTER Gutter protection.

SUMMER ACCENTS Outdoor umbrellas and patio supplies.

RENEWAL BY ANDERSON Replacement windows.

DOG IS GOOD T-Shirts, hoodies, magnets, hats, scrubs, tote bags, Pajamas and much more.

MOJO PHOTOS Wildlife photos, mouse pads, wearable photos.

MASTERCRAFT Fine decorative products.

CULTURE SHOCK AIR CHAIRS Hanging chairs, hammocks, and swings.

ANNIE’S Leggings, dresses, shirts.

WOODEN ALCHEMY Laser cut wooden bowls, coaster, ornaments.

ECO SPARKLE CLEANER Handmade jewelry and glass cleaner.

MICHAEL JAMES MURRAY ART Panoramic photos printed on metal, tile and wood.

BALI MADE Handcrafted wood products.

ZEN BEAR HONEY TEA Packaged teas.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 31

Vendors There’s something for everyone at the Maine Lobster Festival. We hope you enjoy your visit and take the time to shop all of our great vendors!

RED AND WHITE TENT FOOD VENDORS

OUTSIDE VENDORS

MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL LOBSTER CAFÉ Fresh lobster rolls, wraps, and salads.

MAINLY LOCAL Handcrafted jewelry, map necklaces, message in a bottle necklaces, sea glass and tumbled glass jewelry.

BUOY SPORTS Welcome buoys and buoy bats.

BODY LOGIC Bath and body products, natural soaps and lotions.

RUNA COUTURE/SISA CRAFT Sweaters, handmade purses, tops, sundresses, sunglasses, jewelry, dreamcatchers.

SEA BAGS Handmade bags made in the USA from recycled sails.

STEPHANIE TANG Bamboo pillows, sheets, hats, sunglasses, and more.

SUNSHINE HANDY CRAFT Dresses, hats, sunglasses and other misc. Items.

DOMINOS Pizza, soda and water.

NUTMEG CONCESSIONS Turkey legs, gyro meat, nachos, pretzels, macaroni and cheese bites.

MORGAN’S MILLS Soups, chowders, seafood empanadas, pulled pork and raw baw along with desserts and beverages.

ALEX BAUMHOFF Sausage and chicken.

ORRS ISLAND SEAFOOD CHOWDER Delicious seafood chowder.

ADDITIONAL FOOD VENDORS NUTMEG CONCESSIONS Pizza, calzones, stromboli, nachos, churros, mozzarella sticks, macaroni and cheese bites, pretzels.

FINE GLOBAL ARTS Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry.

NUTMEG CONCESSIONS Hot dogs, hamburgers, steak and cheese, French fries, onion rings.

SOLDIER SOLUTIONS Hats, hoodies, T-shirts, decals, tumblers, mugs and more.

NUTMEG CONCESSIONS Fruit smoothies, funnel cakes, fried desserts, fried Oreos.

ALICAT JEWELS Custom charm bracelets, silver rings, and gemstone jewelry.

AUCION CONCESSIONS Fresh-squeezed lemonade, fruit smoothies, iced tea.

AUTHENTIC COTTON Beach towels, tunics, bathrobes and cotton blankets.

AUCION CONCESSIONS Fried dough, fried Oreos, soda, coffee, and water.

CANNON FAMILY THREADS Adult bibs, bowl covers, handbags — all handmade with lobster and nautical prints.

STONE FOX CREAMERY Homemade scooped ice cream, floats, sundaes and beverages.

STORM WARRIORS Framed and matted photos, artwork, books and apparel.

WOOD’S VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP Maple syrup products and sugars.

TOMMY’S JERKY Jerky and meat sticks.

TWISTED CREATIONS Gemstone points, earrings, men’s leather bracelets.

GIBSON BRANCH FARM Baskets, bamboo covered trays, wooden bowls and much more.

KEVIN’S FRENCH FRY French fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chicken tenders, and bloomin’ onions.

SYLVESTER’S FISH AND CHIPS Fresh fried seafood.

AMATOS FOOD TRAILER Made-to-order sandwiches and pizza.

32 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 33

34 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Maine Lobster Festival Menu

The Eating Tent is located next to the sea wall on the grounds of the 2019 Maine Lobster Festival.

Sit and enjoy the beautiful view of Rockland Harbor as you dine on some of our delicious seafood items available for purchase. ● SINGLE LOBSTER DINNER 1-1/4 lb. lobster 1 dinner roll Corn on the cob Hot, melted butter

● TWIN LOBSTER DINNER 2 1-1/4 lb. lobsters 1 dinner roll Corn on the cob Hot, melted butter

● TRIPLE LOBSTER DINNER 3 1-1/4 lb. lobsters 1 dinner roll Corn on the cob Hot, melted butter

● MAINE SHORE DINNER (available with single, double or triple lobster) 1-1/4 lb. lobster Steamed clams Corn on the cob 1 dinner roll Hot, melted butter Coleslaw

● SMOKED SEAFOOD SAMPLER Offering samples of smoked shrimp, scallops, mussels, and salmon.

● A LA CARTE ITEMS: Steamed Maine mussels (steamed with garlic, topped with vegetables sautéed in white wine & butter); steamed, fresh Maine clams; smoked seafood (Maine shrimp, mussels, and salmon); homemade coleslaw; and locally grown corn on the cob.

● SUCCULENT ARRAY OF SEAFOOD CHOWDERS

● TASTE VARIETY IN THE LOBSTER CAFÉ!

Choose from a selection of lobster items: Lobster Rolls Lobster Caesar Wraps Lobster Caesar Salads Lobster Mac & Cheese Lobster Wontons Lobster Bisque Lobster Risotto Balls

● DRINKS: White milk, chocolate milk, lemonade, iced tea, soda, water, coffee

● DESSERTS: Homemade Maine blueberry cobbler or strawberry shortcake

● ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST

(Served until 10 a.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday mornings.)

Choice of Maine blueberry or plain pancakes, coffee, milk or orange juice.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 35

How Do You Cook More Than 20,000 Pounds of Lobster in Five Days?

Did you know that there is more to the World’s Greatest Lobster Cooker than meets the eye?

The current lobster cooker is celebrating its 12th birthday at the 2019 Maine Lobster Festival. It all began with an idea and a dream. Finally, after years of engineering and fabrication, the cooker came to life just in time for the 2008 festival.

With many improvements and upgrades from the previous cooker, this new machine was untested until one week before the festival, when organizers did a test cooking of 200 pounds of crabs. The cooker passed with flying colors and was ready to take its place as the World’s Greatest Lobster Cooker. And, wow, did it live up to its name. It operated flawlessly throughout the entire festival.

There have been other cookers over the years, and with each new cooker there were many improvements. This new cooker is state-of-theart, with electronic controls, tremendous capacity, temperature sensors, and safety shut-off devices.

The old cooker used fuel oil and biofuel and occasionally would belch a puff of black smoke.

The new cooker uses clean-burning propane, and its design is about 50 percent more efficient than the old cooker and six times more efficient at cooking lobster than the typical outdoor lobster cooker or turkey fryer. This efficiency results in a much better tasting lobster!

A typical outdoor turkey fryer-lobster cooker produces enough heat to cook approximately 15 pounds of lobster in 15 minutes.

The World’s Greatest Lobster Cooker can cook 1,600 pounds of lobster in 15 minutes. You would need approximately 112

of those outdoor cookers to do the same job.

The new cooker does it with eight individual cooking units, each capable of cooking 200 pounds of lobsters. Lobsters typically are cooked in batches of 100 pounds, depending on requests from the Eating Tent. Once cooked, the batch is put in an insulated tote and carted to the Eating Tent where the lobsters are served with all the fixings. In past years, festival volunteers have cooked and served as much as 26,000 pounds of lobsters in the course of the five-day festival.

The brick wall structure of the lobster cooker is made up of hundreds of customized bricks. Each one was purchased by a festival supporter, and the proceeds helped pay for the cooker’s construction. The structure that houses the cooker is more than just a building; it is a monument to all of the past and future Maine Lobster Festivals, a testament to the enduring strength of the local lobster industry, and a symbol of the ongoing commitment to the spirit and vitality of the overall community.

The Rockland Festival Corporation, the city of Rockland, the Rockland Harbor Commission, and the endless list of volunteers make Maine, the Midcoast region, and the Maine Lobster Festival the best there is. Come see for yourself!

36 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

How to Eat a Maine Lobster Like a Local

Whether you are a long-time Maine lobster lover or you’re preparing to take your first crack at it, here are a few tips for maximum enjoyment.

1. Put on the bib. Water can squirt at the least expected moment. And trust us, you will feel years younger.

2. Twist off the claws.

3. Crack each claw and knuckle with a lobster or nut cracker. Remove the meat.

4. Separate the tail from the body by cracking up at the base of the tail.

Break off the tail flippers. Extract the meat from each flipper.

5. Insert a fork and push the tail meat out in one piece. Remove and discard the black vein that runs the entire length of the tail meat.

6. Separate the shell of the body from the underside by pulling them apart and set aside the green substance called tomalley. This is the substance that fulfills the functions of the liver and pancreas.

7. Open the underside of the body by cracking it apart in the middle, with the small walking legs on either side. Extract the meat from the leg joints and the legs themselves by biting down on the leg and squeezing the meat out with your teeth.

8. Use the wet napkins to clean up.

9. Enjoy your Maine lobster!

Courtesy of the Maine Lobster Promotion Board, lobsterfrommaine.com

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 37

Open Juried Art Show Festival’s artistic spirit extends to Main Street Artists from the Midcoast and around the state are invited to join the Maine Lobster Festival in celebrating its 72nd year by entering work in the juried art show. The show is housed at the Rockland branch of Camden National Bank. Camden National Bank is the sponsor for the show, which is open to professional artists, adult amateurs, and high school, middle school, and elementary students. Art will be judged by a panel of artists on July 31, and will be on display July 31 - August 5. Results will be announced in the local newspapers and at mainelobsterfestival.com. Individuals will be notified by email or phone for placing in the open juried art show.

The following medium categories were accepted for display and judging: sculpture, watercolor/acrylic, oil, mixed media, photography, and digital imagery.

The show also accepts pieces for two special awards. The Eddie Harriman Award is judged based on the Maine Lobster Festival theme: “Community...At The Heart of It All.” The Betty Kinney Award, established in memory of the 25year Art Show and Art Tent director, will be given to the painting that best depicts a coastal scene.

Volunteering at the Festival The Maine Lobster Festival welcomes more than 1,300 volunteers annually from all over the United States, as well as some from around the world. Our volunteers help us in a number of different areas of the festival, from serving seafood to hungry festival-goers to taking tickets at the gates. Volunteers are welcome to pick the areas of the festival they are most interested in working.

Our volunteers come from local businesses, civic groups such as Kiwanis and Rotary, high school students, and the military. We are proud to be part of a Coast Guard City, and the Coast Guard personnel are always ready to lend a hand wherever we need them.

Volunteers receive ½ off any food item in the food tent!

Many of our volunteers come back every year. Some families even make it part of their vacation plans. Volunteers may sign up at mainelobsterfestival.com or contact Nancy Jeffers at (207) 542-5490.

38 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Coast Guard Station Tours 54 TILLSON AVENUE THURSDAY, AUG. 1 • 10AM, 1PM, 3PM FRIDAY AUG. 2 • 10AM, 1PM, 3PM SUNDAY AUG. 4 • 10AM, 1PM, 3PM *Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or backpacks/luggage and no open-toed shoes are allowed.

Pirate Ship Tours

The Pirates of the Dark Rose will be giving tours of their ship, The Mustroos, at the pier next to the Marine Tent. Climb aboard to get a taste of the pirate’s life!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 10AM - NOON, 1PM - 7PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 10AM - NOON, 1PM - 7PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 2PM - 7PM

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 39

2019 Maine Sea Goddess Pageant 11 VIE FOR TITLE OF 2019 MAINE SEA GODDESS The Coronation Committee wishes to introduce the 11 young ladies who will vie for the title of Maine Sea Goddess at the 72nd annual Maine Lobster festival. The 2019 Maine Sea Goddess Coronation will take place on Wednesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. on the Maine Stage.

2019 MAINE SEA GODDESS CORONATION SPONSORS Bean Maine Lobster Inc. Brooks Trap Mill

By George Jewelers Brio Promotions Domino’s Eclipse Farnsworth Art Museum Green With Envy at Rheal Day Spa Knox Center for Long Term Care Laugh Loud Smile Big Law Office of James Brannan Lincoln Street Center Luce Transportation

Maine Coast Weddings & Special Events Maine Lighthouse Museum MASS AV Rockland Coast Guard Samoset Resort Seacoast Scaffold Seasons Downeast Designs Sogno Salon Somebody Loves Me Bridal Stella De Mare Yacht Charters & Cruises Studio Soleil Photography Walmart - Thomaston & Augusta

Maine Sea Goddess Coronation Judges KATE MCALEER

Kate McAleer is the owner and founder of Bixby & Co., an artisan confectionary producer located in the historic working waterfront of Rockland. Bixby & Co. was founded in 2011 to produce and sell unique, natural and organic chocolate products. Kate earned her honors B.A. from New York University and holds diplomas in pastry arts and culinary management from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. The first Bixby products were developed after experimentation and trial and error in the family kitchen and are currently sold across the country in over 3,000 specialty- and natural-food stores. Kate is the 2014 Gorham Savings Bank LaunchPad winner, the MaineBiz 2014 “Nexter” of the top 10 people impacting Maine’s economy, the 2015 Small Business Administration’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Maine, and the 2016 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow and Tory Burch Foundation Grand Pitch prize winner of $100,000.

In 2017, Kate and Bixby & Co. launched the first “Bean to Bar” chocolate production in the State of Maine, sourcing cacao directly from farmers and

processing a complete product from the organic bean through to the end result – the chocolate.

ALLISON (MURRAY) TUFTS

Allison (Murray) Tufts resides in Auburn, New Hampshire, with her husband, Patrick, and their two children, Nick and Lydia. Born and raised in Rockland, Allison is a graduate of Rockland District High School and the 1989 Maine Sea Goddess. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Southern Maine and earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University, where she has worked for the past 12 years. As a program manager at SNHU, Allison has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of the coaching and evaluation model that the university relies on to ensure quality across all online adjunct faculty. She still considers Maine home, and loves visiting family and friends in Rockland. She is honored to be a part of this year’s coronation and looks forward to meeting the amazing young women participating in the pageant.

40 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Maine Sea Goddess Coronation Judges, cont.

KIMBERLEE GRAFFAM

Kimberlee Graffam is part of the third generation in her family’s seafood business.

Her family currently owns and operates Graffam Bros.

Seafood Market, a business that evolved from her grandfather’s import/export lobster business that he started in the 1940s.

In addition to the seafood business, the family diversified into a home heating oil company.

Recently, the heating oil business became a part of Maritime Energy, and Kim followed that operation to become customer service manager, while her husband handles the day-to-day operation of the Seafood Market. When she is not working at Maritime or fulfilling her role as president of her family’s company, Kim and her husband, Leni, are active Rotarians in the Camden Rotary Club and enjoy spending time with their four daughters, three cats and a dog. Kim is an avid New England Patriots fan and when not travelling to games, she loves to read or crochet in her spare time.

NECOLE DABRIO JANCZURA

Niki was born and raised in Midcoast Maine and was a sea princess contestant, representing her hometown of Thomaston in 1987.

Following a 25-year career in the nonprofit sector, Niki is now the business development officer at First National Wealth

Management for Knox County. During her career at two world-class museums, Niki played a vital role during transitions of leadership and in many new initiatives. Donor cultivation, volunteer resources and event management round out her experience and underscore her commitment to building relationships. Niki serves on the board at Knox Museum and Rockland Public Library Endowment Association, as well as committees for several local nonprofit organizations. Niki and her family reside in Cushing.

DANIEL HART

Petty Officer 1st Class Hart was born and raised in Southern California until he turned 19 and decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard. He began his career as a quartermaster and is now a boatswain’s mate. He has been stationed on cutters in San Diego, California, and St. Petersburg, Florida. He has also been stationed at a small boat station in Yankeetown, Florida, and at a training center in Charleston, South Carolina. He is currently the operations/training petty officer at Coast Guard Station Rockland, Maine, where for the last two years he has acted as the Coast Guard liaison for the Maine Lobster Festival. As Coast Guard liaison, he has coordinated over 100 Coast Guard personnel to volunteer as lobster cookers, color guards and princess escorts as well as with parade set up, main-stage set up, and the arrival and departure of King Neptune.

2019 Maine Sea Goddess Coronation Emcee TYLER CURTIS-SOUTHARD

Tyler Curtis-Southard grew up in the south end of Rockland and has been attending the Maine Lobster Festival all his life. He was active in his school and community, graduating from Rockland District High School in 2004. After graduation, he pursued his childhood dream of becoming a meteorologist and attended Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he graduated in 2009 with degrees in meteorology and news communication. Tyler moved to Georgia to work at a FOX and ABC television station as a meteorologist and reporter.

After two years there, he moved to Arkansas where he continued his work as a broadcast meteorologist and produced an outdoor adventure segment. In 2015, Tyler returned home to Rockland working as a meteorologist and producer for VillageSoup and Courier Publications. He is very happy to be back living in beautiful Midcoast Maine and just last year married Andrea Curtis.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 41

2019 Maine Sea Princesses AMY CATHRYN GAIERO of Belfast is a 2019 graduate of Belfast Area High School. She is the daughter of Carolyn and Frank Gaiero. Her hobbies include field hockey and traveling. In high school, her activities included National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Unified basketball, varsity field hockey, and varsity track and field.

Growing up, Amy has traveled the country and her family has hosted multiple exchange students over the years. She is thankful for the opportunity to learn and share different cultures and traditions. Amy is excited to participate in the local tradition of competing in the Sea Goddess pageant. She plans to attend the University of Iowa and continue to pursue her passion of playing field hockey. Amy’s sponsors are United Realty, Darby’s Restaurant and Hearing Solutions, all of Belfast.

ANDRAYA ELENA ROQUE of Thomaston is a 2019 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Tamara Langdon, a native of Thomaston. Her hobbies include photography, make-up artistry, and painting. Andraya strives to be the best she can be and wants to make a difference in her community. She believes the Sea Goddess pageant will give her the initial steps to make a difference. She plans to become an esthetician and possibly major in criminal psychology. She is employed

by Good Tern Co-op. Andraya’s sponsor is Good Tern Co-op of Rockland.

EMALEE ELIZABETH GRANT of Union is a 2019 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. She is the daughter of Michael and Kim Heald.

Her hobbies include volunteering at local animal shelters, softball, and being the manager of the football team and the girls basketball team.

In high school, her activities included Rotary Club, Outdoor Club, and Peers Assisting with Sincerity. Her future plan is to attend the University of Maine where she will be exploring the career of Nursing. Emalee is excited for the learning opportunity that comes with competing in the Sea Goddess pageant, and to learn about the community and the industries that make Maine unique. She is employed by Olympia Sports.

Emalee’s sponsors are Bean Maine Lobster and 180 Sealcoating and Striping, both of Rockland.

EMMA ELIZABETH HOOPER of Waldoboro is a 2019 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. She is the daughter of Heidi White. Her hobbies include hanging out with friends, listening to music, going on hikes, and watching sunsets. In high school, her activities included National Honor Society, Valley interact, Olympia Snow’s Women’s Leadership Institute, prom committee, yearbook committee, and Peers Assisting with Sincerity. She values the Sea Goddess pageant and how it brings women from different communities together, and forms new friendships and unbreakable bonds. Emma plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy in the fall and study marine biology. She is employed by Moody’s Diner.

Emma’s sponsors are Moody’s Diner of Waldoboro, York Marine of Rockland, and The Green Thumb of Rockport.

42 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Maine Sea Princesses, cont.

HAYLEE ANITA SYLVESTER of Owls Head is a 2019 graduate of Midcoast Christian Academy. She is the daughter of Warren and Amanda Sylvester.

Her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, fishing, biking, horseback riding, drawing, and traveling. In high school, her activities included volunteering, hosting bake sales and auctions, going on mission trips, and helping prepare and serve food to the homeless. She is very active in her church, is part of its youth program, and helps assist during the summer with Vacation Bible School. Haylee’s future plan is to join AmeriCorps NCCC where she is excited to meet new people and help within the communities. She hopes to continue going on mission trips within the U.S. after AmeriCorps and also plans to attend college. She is employed

by Atlantic Baking Company. Haylee’s sponsors are Rockland Ford and Back Cove Yachts of Rockland.

JASMINE BOUCHARD of South Thomaston is a 2019 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of Randy and Janet Bouchard. Her hobbies include running, tennis, art, baking, watching movies, gardening, four-wheeling, listening to music, playing with her dog, and spending time with friends and family. In high school, her activities included National Honor Society, captain of the varsity tennis team, yearbook, Informed Young Leaders, Civil Rights Team, Key Club, Art Club, Gifted & Talented Art Program, and Oceanside mural projects. Jasmine loves trying new things and is excited to experience the Sea Goddess pageant, an event she has admired ever since she was a little girl. Her future plans are to attend college with an undeclared major and find her true passion in life. She is employed as a housekeeper. Jasmine’s sponsor is Cafe Miranda of Rockland.

KATHRINE NICHOLE SIMONEAU of Thomaston is a 2019 graduate of Midcoast Christian Academy. She is the daughter of Craig Simoneau and Theresa Waters-Grubbs. Her hobbies include singing, making music, hiking, going to the beach, camping, road trips and spending time with friends. Kathrine’s favorite pastime is music. She plays the ukulele, trumpet, piano, and guitar. Her favorite instrument of all is her voice; she loves to sing. Her plans are to attend college while continuing to work.

Katherine volunteers at Camp Washington and a Vacation Bible School that her family runs in Massachusetts. Kathrine’s sponsors are Rock Coast Plumbing & Heating of Thomaston and Myrtle Street Tavern of Rockland.

KAYSEE ELLEN LEARY of Thomaston is a 2019 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. She is the daughter of Patrick and Denise Leary.

Her hobbies include soccer, track and field, spending time with family and friends, and participating in community service. In high school, her activities included National Honor Society, Peers Assisting with Sincerity, prom committee, yearbook committee, and Valley interact. Kaysee comes from a family of lobstermen and finds that one of the best parts of growing up in the Midcoast area is the therapeutic fresh air and ocean scent. Her future plans are to attend Thomas College to study forensic psychology. Kaysee’s sponsors are Haskell’s Water Treatment of Rockland and F/V Low Budgett II of Friendship.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 43

LAURA BOUTIN of Cushing is a 2019 graduate of Oceanside High School. She is the daughter of David and Tricia Boutin. Her hobbies include painting, being outdoors, and spending summers at the beach. In high school, her activities included Trekkers, Trekkers leadership, Key Club, National Honor Society, field hockey, tennis, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Arts @ Work program. Laura is excited for the experience the Sea Goddess pageant brings and plans to represent the festival with dignity and respect.

Her future plans are to earn her bachelor’s degree and eventually a doctoral degree in psychology. She hopes to one day start a family as well. Laura’s sponsor is Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars of Rockland.

MAKAILA HICKEY of Rockland is a 2019 graduate of Oceanside High School.

She is the daughter of Dawne and Lee Hickey. Her hobbies include yoga, field hockey, coaching youth field hockey, Trekkers, Trekkers student leadership, volunteering on Trekkers Board of Directors, and hiking.

Her high school activities included Key Club, student government, prom committee, field hockey and Mariner Gazette staff. Her future plans are to attend Husson University to major in mass communications. She hopes to someday become a Trekkers program manager. As a little girl, Makaila remembers the excitement she felt as she watched the Lobster Festival parade and the excitement of seeing the Sea Princesses ride by in their convertibles. Makaila is not only living out a childhood dream of becoming a sea princess, but she is excited to represent and be a spokesperson for her community and the festival. She is employed by Clan MacLaren. Makaila’s sponsors are Sam’s Seafood LLC, F/V Sunrise, and F/V Moonrise.

MEGHAN JEAN KEIZER of Port Clyde is a 2019 graduate of Camden Hills High School. She is the daughter of Jamie Keizer and Angie Dugan. Her hobbies include going to the beach, kayaking, traveling, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. In high school, her activities included varsity softball, National Honor Society, Trekkers, and prom committee. Over the years, Meghan has been active in the festival by volunteering, eating lots of food, and enjoying the rides. She’s competed in festival contests including the Cod Fish Carry and the Lobster Eating Contest. She hopes that by participating in the Sea Goddess pageant, she can inform and educate others on the importance of supporting and maintaining the fishing industry. She is employed by Luke’s Lobster and Squid Ink Coffee. Meghan’s sponsors are Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Co-op and Brooks Trap Mill of Thomaston.

2019 Crown Bearer CHARLEY THOMPSON

Charley Thompson, age 4, is the daughter of Rebecca and Corey Thompson. She attends Little Learners Childcare in South Thomaston, where she enjoys seeing her friends and learning. She enjoys visiting lighthouses, going on vacation, playing outside, spending time with her family, and playing with her pups. Charley has grown up in the fishing community as her dad manages a fishing wharf in Owls Head. Charley’s mom and dad have always kept her close to the ocean. Charley’s mom was a contestant in the 2008 Sea Goddess pageant and was a judge for the 2016 Sea Goddess pageant. Charley will continue in her family’s footsteps as a second-generation volunteer for the Maine Lobster Festival.

44 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Sixth Annual Steins & Vines Tasting Event We are excited to announce that our sixth annual Steins & Vines tasting event will be held on the Festival Grounds in front of the Maine Stage on Thursday, Aug. 1.

We will be having two sessions this year: 3:30–5 p.m. and 5:30–7 p.m.

Our event proudly features all Maine-made wines, brews, and spirits.

There will also be live music as part of the event.

OUR 2019 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Cellardoor Winery, Savage Oakes Winery, Breakwater Vineyards, Threshers Brewing, Odd Alewives Farm Brewery, D.L. Geary Brewing Company, Rock Harbor Brewery, Simplicity Brewing Co., Belfast Bay Brewing, The Pour Farm Brewery, North Haven Brewing Co., Liberty Craft Brewing, and Flight Deck Brewery.

This is a great opportunity to sample these delicious, locally made beverages and learn more about the craft. Tickets are $25, and the price includes full admission to the festival grounds. Participants will receive 12 samples of beer or wine and a commemorative tasting glass. Event tickets are available to purchase via Brown Paper Tickets at brownpapertickets.com or at mainelobsterfestival. com. Limited tickets (based on availability) may be purchased at the Main or Park Street gates. All participants must be 21 years of age or older and must present proper identification to be admitted.

No one under 21 will be permitted into the event area.

If you have pre-purchased your tickets, you can pick up your Steins & Vines bracelet throughout the day to avoid the line before the event.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 45

46 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest SPONSORED BY FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS Amateur chefs are set to compete in the annual Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest, part of the 72nd annual festival set for July 31-Aug. 4, along the Rockland Waterfront.

Amateur chefs age 18 and older will be competing for more than $500 in prize money during this popular event. A panel of judges will select the winner based on creativity, suitability of the seafood to the recipe, and simplicity. The recipes can be any dish and must contain seafood found in Maine waters.

The contest will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2, in the North Entertainment Tent on the festival grounds. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m., with prizes announced and awarded around 12:30 p.m.

First prize is $200, second prize is $175, and third prize is $150. Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars is a lead sponsor for the contest.

The contest audience will have the opportunity to sample the prepared recipes in the cooking area and pick up the contestants’ recipes after the awards are presented. For additional contest details, visit www.MaineLobsterFestival.com or contact Celia Knight at celia@knightmarineservice.com or 207-542-1192.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 47

2018 1st Place Winning Recipe

Clam Jam Casino • Eric Frate Ingredients:

Directions:

• 1 dozen top neck clams

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

• 2 tbs. minced garlic

2. Clean and shuck clams — leave in shell and do not drain.

• 1 tbs. lemon juice • 1 tbs. hot sauce • ¼ c. parmesan cheese • 3 tbs. unsalted butter • ¼ c. panko bread crumbs • 4-5 slices bacon (pref. hickory smoked) • ¼ c Italian bread crumbs – seasoned • 1 tsp. paprika • 1 tsp. parsley

3. Add a small dab of garlic to each clam.

4. Add a drop of lemon juice and hot sauce to each clam.

5. Lightly sprinkle parmesan cheese all over clams.

6. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of butter to each clam (unmelted).

7. Lightly sprinkle panko bread crumbs over all clams.

8. Cover each clam with a piece of uncooked bacon.

9. Lightly sprinkle Italian bread crumbs over all clams.

10. Cook in over for 15-20 minutes (until bacon is crispy).

11. Garnish with paprika and parsley.

48 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

The Big Parade on Rockland Main Street

The Big Parade will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. In addition to floats, it also features Grand Marshals, the newly crowned 2019 Maine Sea Goddess, the Sea Princesses and their escorts, King Neptune and his court, and a variety of bands, marching units, and drill teams.

The Maine Lobster Festival is excited to announce that the 2019 Grand Marshals are our Community of Veterans. The board of directors,

Theme logo by Su Johnson

members and volunteers want to recognize all the men and women who served in any branch of the military. We are proud to honor our veterans who put their lives on hold to ensure ours are safe, and look forward to celebrating them in our parade!

Thee 2019 Parade theme is Community – at the heart of it all. The definition of Community is “people with common interests living in a particular area” and the Maine Lobster Festival wants to celebrate our community. The parade is a great place to show off the enthusiasm we have for our community. From Horch Roofing to Hannaford & Shaws, to Lincolnville Community Band, Taste of Maine Restaurant, Color Guards and the Special Olympics to name a few, the Maine Lobster Festival is honored to have their enthusiastic, fun and creative continued participation. Our local

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 49

community makes this parade an exciting and entertaining family event celebrating our lobster industry.

We are also excited to have the Maine Cabin Masters return to the Parade again this year!

Working alongside his sister, brother-in-law, and a trusted team of craftsman and local artists, Augusta native Chase Morrill renovates classic Maine vacation properties in a unique style.

From century-old cottages buried deep in the woods, to lakeside retreats on pristine shores, these classic homes receive the revivals they have needed for decades. Come to the Maine Stage after the parade to meet the Masters!

Don’t forget: Purchase your Saturday admission tickets BEFORE the parade starts to avoid long lines and waiting after the parade. Available at the Main Gate or the Park Street Gate at 9 a.m.

50 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 10K Road Race, 5K Walk/Run and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

10K ROAD RACE

8 A.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Sponsored by Allen Insurance and Financial If you like to run longer distances, our 10K is for you. More than 200 runners compete in the 10K road race through the streets of Rockland.

Advanced registration is recommended as the first 250 registrants will receive a T-shirt.

Registration is $22 if received by Aug. 3, and $25 on the day of the race. All finishers receive a medal and awards are presented to top finishers in a variety of age categories. Runners only for our 10K – Walkers are welcome to participate in our 5K route.

10K Registration is non-refundable.

• Register online at Active.com. Online registration closes at noon on Saturday, August 3.

• Download PDF registration form at Mainelobsterfestival.com.

• Pick up pre-registration packet, 4–6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3, at the festival.

• Register the morning of the race. Registration opens at 7 a.m. in Harbor Park at the Maine Stage.

5K RUN/WALK

8 A.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Sponsored by Samoset Resort Start your Sunday with a run or walk through Rockland! Our 5K is a timed event and both runners and walkers are welcome! Advanced registration is recommended as the first 250

registrants will receive a T-shirt. Registration is $22 if received by Aug. 3, and $25 on the day of the race. All finishers receive a medal and awards are presented to top finishers in a variety of age categories.

5K Registration is non-refundable.

• Register online at Active.com. Online registration closes at noon on Saturday, August 3.

• Download PDF registration form mainelobsterfestival.com.

• Pick up pre-registration packet, 4–6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3, at the festival.

• Register the morning of the race. Registration opens at 7 a.m. in Harbor Park at the Maine Stage.

1-MILE KIDS FUN RUN 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

Not to be outdone, the kids have an opportunity to run their own 1-mile fun run (ages 0–12).

Don't miss the excitement and the chance to cheer on the young ones in their quest to cross the finish line. Registration for the 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 7 a.m. Aug. 4. The registration fee is $5, and the first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt. Medals are presented to top finishers in various age groups.

For information, email Katie at katiec618@gmail.com or call 207-975-6558.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 51 10K Race Sponsored By:

5K Walk Sponsored By:

10K Road Race / 5K Run/Walk Registration Form 2019

 10K Road Race  5K Run/Walk Last Name: _____________________ First Name: ___________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Email: ____________________________ Gender: M / F Age:_____ (on race day) T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL (First-come, first-served)

In consideration of acceptance of this entry, I hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the sponsors and officials for any and all injuries suffered by me in this road race.

Signature:_____________________________________________________ (signature of parent or legal guardian, if under 18) $22, pre-registration; $25 day-of registration. Make check payable to: Rockland Festival Corp. Drop off this form at the Information Booth on the festival grounds or mail to: Rockland Festival Corp., PO Box 552, Rockland, ME 04841

52 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

The Great International Crate Race • The crate races take place at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 4

• Registration line begins at 5 a.m. and registration opens at 7 a.m.

• Weight classes include featherweight (up to 75 pounds), lightweight (76-125 pounds), medium weight (126-175 pounds), and heavyweight (176 and heavier).

The Maine Lobster Festival’s Great International Lobster Crate Race is the original crate race, invented by William Atwood in the 1970s and managed by him and his family for more than 20 years. Taking the challenge of scampering across a string of floating wood lobster crates is, without a doubt, among the biggest splashes at the annual Maine Lobster Festival. This test of balance and endurance — and sometimes a bit of theatrics — is a major attraction that regularly draws hundreds of spectators.

The Great International Crate Race begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the waterfront, adjacent to the festival grounds. Competitors must register in advance. Registration at the information booth starts at 7 a.m. Sunday, and the limited numbers of slots fill up within minutes. If you are interested in registering, we highly recommend being there up to two hours early. The fee is $11 for contestants 12 and older and $6 for children 11 and younger.

The fee includes admission to the grounds.

Lobster crate racing requires speed, quick feet, balance and, above all else, the ability to withstand a dunking in chilly Maine waters because most competitors do end up in the drink.

The race course is a string of 50 lobster storage crates stretching across a section of Rockland's inner harbor in full view of the festival grounds. While trying to reach the other end, contestants scamper across the barely floating lobster crates. If successful, a contestant turns and heads back to the other end. The "race" for each runner continues until a fall into the water occurs or until exhaustion takes over.

Inevitably, the water wins.

Susan Lundquist’s long-standing record of 3,007 crates was broken in 2008 by Andrew

Bachiochi. Bachiochi set a new record by running 4,501 crates. In 2012, crate race champion Connor McGonagle, age 12, of Owls Head, Maine, smashed Bachiochi’s record when he wowed the crowd by covering 6,000 crates.

He never did fall!

In 2014, we had a tie for winners: Scarlett Flint, 7, of Warren, Maine, and Harrison Page, 9, of South Berwick, Maine. Neither winner ever fell in! In 2015, Flint returned and successfully defended her title after running an incredible 3,000 crates without ever falling in.

In 2016 she again defended her title, winning with 1,500 crates.

The 2018 winner with 1,397 crates was Lauren Jacob, 20, of Los Altos, California.

Each year’s Lobster Crate Race attracts plenty of contestants, so it’s a good idea to register early. It’s a sight not to be missed and an event certainly worth trying, if for no other reason than the memory and the ability to brag that you challenged the crates at the Maine Lobster Festival.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 53

Tips for running the crates If you’ve made up your mind to take the challenge of running the lobster crates, here are some tips to keep in mind: • Wear something on your feet (not sandals).

Bare feet trying to find traction on the wet wood crates is an exercise in futility. • Move with speed. Trying to take a Sunday stroll on the string of crates is a sure-fire way to get wet quickly. • If (when) you begin falling, try to fall to the left or right so that you will land squarely in the water and not on any part of the crates. • Race organizers keep rowboats in the water to assist contestants who take the plunge. Don’t be embarrassed to accept a ride back to shore. • Acrobatic falls get a lot of applause from the audience. Smile for the cameras as you fall. • Have fun. You’ll never forget the challenge of racing the crates.

¡  ¡ Â? ¡ Â?  Â? ¡ Â? Â?Â? ¡ ¡  ¡ ­  ¡ € ‚ ­ ƒ „  € Â… Â

†‡ ˆ‰Š ‹� ‹ ‡Œ‰Ž �‘††‰Š �Œ‰ ’‘“�‹ �†‰’ ”‰‡ �•’Š

„„„ –‰ ‡ ˆ‰‹ �

54 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Our History

1958 FESTIVAL

OUR HISTORY Through the dedication of countless community members for 72 years now, the Maine Lobster Festival has endured and, many would say, has only gotten better each year.

THE BEGINNING It all began at a gathering of citizens and summer folk in March 1947, where a discussion arose as to what could be done about reviving the summer activities that Camden had prior to the war years. It was decided that having a marine festival of some sort would be appropriate. Having it become an annual affair was intentional from the beginning.

It was known that a lobster festival held in Nova Scotia was a big success, and it was then suggested that this activity might be the answer for the community. In addition, it was suggested that it was time for the Maine lobster and the Maine lobster fishermen to come into their own.

On that basis, the Camden-Rockport Lobster Festival was conceived as being the logical type of festival for this area.

After this decision, a non-profit organization known as the Camden-Rockport Lobster Festival Inc. was formed. Its president was Earl Fuller of the Maine Coast Sea Food Corporation; vice president, Clinton Lunt of Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railway Co.; secretary, E. Hamilton Hall, editor of The Camden Herald; and treasurer and executive director, Henry S. Bickford.

An executive committee was formed to work with and advise the group from the very first festival and continues today. The first officers were Wayne Buxton of the Maine Development Commission; Owen Smith, editor of the Maine Coast Fisherman; Rudolph O. Marcoux, national sales director of the Maine Broadcasting System; and Percy Keller, Camden’s town manager. In addition, the Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission, in the person of Richard Reed, assisted the executive director.

Talbot O. Freeman, vice president of Pepsi Cola Company, was master of ceremonies of the Camden-Rockport Lobster Festival. The soft drink company has generously arranged, as a public service to the community, for profits for their sale of their drink at the festival to be enjoyed by the Camden YMCA, whose members will man the refreshment booth.

The offer of “All the lobster you can eat for $1” caused the first festival to lose money, and for that and other reasons the original Camden group did not pursue the event a second year. At the same time, the Rockland Junior Chamber of Commerce decided to bring the Lobster Festival to Rockland as a club project.

The 1948 festival featured a parade, hot lobster cooked by several local dealers and trucked to Rockland’s Public Landing, a concert by the Rockland City Band on Saturday afternoon, and a coronation ball Saturday evening at the Rockland Community Building.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 55

THE FESTIVAL GROWS

1961 SEA GODDESS PAMELA GRAY AND KING NEPTUNE

At this premier coronation, Ruth Roberts of Rockland was crowned as the first “Miss Maine Seafoods.” It was in 1948 that the festival extended from one day to two and was held in July.

Since then, the Maine Lobster Festival is held the first weekend in August that contains the first Saturday. There are some festival traditions that have been consistent since the beginning: the selection of a Sea Goddess, the serving of Maine lobster, and a grand parade.

THE PARADE & GRAND MARSHAL The festival parade has, for many years, drawn the largest crowd of the weekend and often proves to be among the longer parades in Maine each year. Grand marshals for festival parades have included local, long-time workers for the event and people prominent in state and national politics.

The 2007 Grand Marshal was Alice Knight.

She has never missed a festival in over 70 years.

Knight has been a festival director for over 35 years, and during that time she has always attended all five days of the festival.

The Lobster Festival of 1948 became the Maine Lobster and Seafoods Festival. This name change was precipitated by the generous donation of hundreds of pounds of ocean perch by the Birdseye Division of General Foods to be cooked and served with the lobster.

In 1949 the festival expanded to three days and continued to be run by the Junior Chamber of Commerce as a club project.

This was a successful year for the festival and promoted this event as Maine’s premier summer event. It had grown from a one-day parade and lobster feast in Camden to three days of events, with a Sea Goddess, visiting ships, Neptune and his Court of the Sea, and exhibitions.

In the fall of 1949 the local Junior Chamber of Commerce decided that the festival was too big to be operated by that organization alone and voted to form a corporation.

Other local organizations such as the Elks, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and American Legion, as well as the Rockland Chamber of Commerce, joined in the commitment to make the festival a community-wide event helping to promote its tourism and seafood orientation. The festival’s fame spread farther and faster because of increased participation by outside groups.

COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR FESTIVAL Carnival rides, games and sideshows became part of the festival in the late 1970s through the mid ’80s. A couple of years of poor weather, coupled with rising costs for staging the festival created a financial strain.

In the early 1990s, it was announced that the festival would not be held, and promises were made that it would return after a oneyear hiatus. Community reaction was swift and strong. Canceling the Maine Lobster Festival, even for a year, was not acceptable for many community leaders.

56 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Our History, cont. service of a Board of Directors — all volunteers from the local community — who work throughout the year to handle thousands of details. The Festival Corporation is a non-profit organization. Individuals can join as members, and a special effort has been made since 2005 to encourage this new level of membership.

There are generations of both local and out-of-state families who have committed their energies to the festival. You are indeed true volunteers!

CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY 1947 FIRST FESTIVAL

The greater Rockland area rallied to its support with an infusion of new leadership and business sponsorships. A wave of community support, including financial, brought about a dramatically improved Maine Lobster Festival.

Directors reorganized the event from top to bottom, even arranging for construction of a new “World’s Largest Lobster Cooker.”

With renewed enthusiasm, new directors, along with a few of the remaining long-time directors and other hard-working volunteers, rebuilt the festival into what is now recognized as one of New England’s great summer events. During its 72 years, the festival has consistently maintained a focus on the state’s most famous crustacean.

The Maine Lobster Festival is indeed one of Maine’s premier summer events and is recognized nationally. During the past several years, scores of articles about the festival have appeared in national magazines and major metropolitan newspapers. It also has been featured on several national television programs, including a feature broadcast on the Food Network.

The organization and success of each year’s Maine Lobster Festival depends on the dedicated

An often-asked question by visitors to each year’s Maine Lobster Festival is, “Just what does the festival do for the community with the money it earns each year?” It is a legitimate question, and visitors may be interested in the answer.

In addition to bringing such national and international attention and goodwill to the Rockland area, the festival helps bring in nearly $1 million of “outside” money into the regional economy.

The Festival Board of Directors sees to it that seed money for the following year’s event is allocated. Just how much is available for donation to the community depends to a great extent on the weather, the one variable that can

1952 LOBSTER COOKER

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 57

never be completely controlled. The surplus is contributed to the greater Rockland community for beneficial projects and activities.

We are part of this wonderful community, and in just the past several years, the Maine Lobster Festival Directors have pledged $200,000 to the Gateway Center Project, now known as The Maine Lighthouse Museum.

The festival also has given $5,000 to the Rockland Police Department for new furniture and has donated two new floats for use by the City of Rockland at the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. The festival has made contributions to groups such as local schools, Children’s Museum, Rockland-Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce and Senior Spectrum.

Also, the Festival Board provided $12,000 for new fencing at Mildred Merrill Park, donated $10,000 to the Bob Gagnon Cancer Center at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, purchased a new ambulance for the City of Rockland, and provided funds to pave the entire Rockland Public Landing. The group funded repairs to the decking at the middle pier, adjacent to the giant lobster cooker, costing $10,000. In addition, all income derived from the admission fees of children entering the grounds has gone to the Rockland Recreation Center Building Fund.

In the past 10 years, the Board of Directors donated a parcel of land, now known as Mildred Merrill Park, adjacent to the festival grounds, to the City of Rockland. The land will be kept as green space and will retain an unencumbered view of the city’s harbor from South Main Street.

Each year the festival contributes considerable volunteer hours and funds in grooming and improving the appearance of Harbor Park.

A portion of its earnings also is placed in the Festival Recreation Trust Fund, from which money is distributed for worthy recreation projects throughout Knox County.

The festival, a non-profit activity run entirely by unpaid volunteers, is a colorful and enjoyable event that builds community spirit and enhances the region’s economy.

Volunteering at the festival is a wonderful way of making new friends and connecting with existing ones. While over 1,000 area citizens volunteer some time during each year’s Lobster Festival, it is the Board of Directors who makes it possible for the gates to open.

No sooner have the gates closed on one year’s celebration than the planning begins on the next year’s event.

1957 PARADE

58 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

A Community Festival: What That Really Means The Maine Lobster Festival is truly a community festival. The festival would not, and could not, exist without a commitment to giving back to the people of Midcoast Maine.

In the mid-1990s, then-Lobster Festival President Ed Kolmosky gathered the set-up crew and quickly realized that the pavement at Harbor Park was in rough condition. Some tent stakes would not hold in the crumbling hard-top.

Kolmosky called the city manager and learned there was no money in the budget for repairs. His typical “can-do” response resulted in getting a local paving crew to the grounds in a less-than-typical time frame. The Lobster Festival took care of the paving for the city property at no cost to taxpayers.

That was not an isolated instance. A few years earlier, the city needed a new ambulance but had no funds to pay for it. You guessed it: The festival bought a new ambulance for the city.

When a local developer set his sights on the land at the top of the hill above the park, long-time festival stalwart and retired teacher Mildred Merrill realized the last harbor view on Main Street was threatened. It took several years, but under Mildred’s steadfast leadership, the festival bought the land and donated it to the city with the understanding that the view would not be blocked.

These are three examples of the festival’s core mission: giving back. Its strength is in its volunteers.

“This combination is what makes the Maine Lobster Festival unique, and it’s what keeps us going all winter,” said Tim Carroll, past president of the festival.

Other community contributions and gifts worthy of note have gone to Oceanside High School for a new auditorium curtain, improvements to and furnishings for the teachers lounge, and additional educational support.

The festival also has supported other projects, including the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, Camden First Aid Association, Freedom Riders, Meals on Wheels, Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry, Teen Center, Rockland Fire Department, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Knox Interfaith Teen Safe Havens, Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, Destination Imagination, Rockland District Nursing Association, Literacy Volunteers, Festival of Lights, and Bicycle Coalition of Maine. A portion of the gate admissions is distributed annually for worthwhile recreation projects throughout Knox County. Also essential to the festival’s mission is ensuring there are enough funds to open the next year’s festival.

Thank you for supporting the Maine Lobster Festival as it supports the Midcoast Maine community.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 59

60 2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2019 Maine Lobster Festival Sponsors The Maine Lobster Festival’s sponsors offer donations to the Maine Lobster Festival Committee that are put toward the implementation of the festival. Thanks to their generous support, we are able to celebrate the lobster industry each year and offer donations to more groups and organizations throughout the year. Whether it’s a monetary donation or enormous shipments of butter to melt, we could not operate without the generosity of these wonderful businesses.

TOP TIER SPONSORS

MID TIER SPONSORS

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 61

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 62

Thank You The Maine Lobster Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, volunteers, and the Rockland community. As a non-profit organization, the Maine Lobster Festival uses its proceeds to give back to community organizations, groups, school teams, scholarships, and charities. The kindness our sponsors show by donating goods or money helps us to give back even more throughout the year.

As you know, we run on volunteer support. From our Board of Directors to the folks serving you lobster dinners throughout Festival Week, these folks donate their time to help the Maine Lobster Festival succeed every summer. All of our volunteers understand the hard work it takes to put on this wonderful event each year, and we are grateful they share our desire to improve Rockland and the surrounding communities.

Finally, the wonderful residents of the Rockland community must also be considered. Thank you for sharing your home with festival visitors each year, for putting up with the traffic an event of this size causes, for attending the festival yourselves, and for your constant support of our mission. The Maine Lobster Festival honors not only the lobster industry, but also Midcoast Maine’s communities.

We are grateful for all those who attend the festival each year, and for those who do their part to help us give back.

2019 OFFICIAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 63

October 11 October 11‐‐14, 2019 14, 2019 )කඑඌඉඡ

Giant Pumpkin Carving

6ඉගඝකඌඉඡ

KidsZone & School of Magic & Wizardry Pumpkin Dessert Contest Giant Pumpkin Parade Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest

6ඝඖඌඉඡ

KidsZone & School of Magic & Wizardry Pumpkin Derby Pumpkin Catapult & Giant Slingshots Pumpkin Hunt & Drop

0඗ඖඌඉඡ

KidsZone & School of Magic & Wizardry Giant Slingshots Pumpkinboat Regatta

�amarisco�aPumpkin�est.com �amarisco�aPumpkin�est Proud Partner: MainePumpkinTrail.com �amarisco�aPumpkin�est Supported by: Maine Office of Tourism VisitMaine.com

JOHN & DEXTER FALLA // TENANTS HARBOR, ME

AFTER A ROCKY BIRTH, THE FALLA BOYS AREN’T AFRAID OF A FEW WAVES.

After an emergency c-section to deliver Kristin’s twins, doctors worked fast to support their underdeveloped lungs. Maine Medical Center sent twenty providers to care for them, and through exceptional care, the boys were saved. Today the twins are almost six, and all-the-way fearless. Compassionate care. Coordinated care. Through MaineHealth, you are connected to better.

Imagine a network of hospitals, health care providers, and specialists, built with your needs at the very center. We did – that’s MaineHealth.