SUNDAY, JULY 27
OLD-FASHIONED SUNDAY
BARTLET MALL, HIGH STREET
This year's Old-Fashioned Sunday promises to be a lively day packed with music, entertainment, period costumes, kids activities and races, and more.
ONGOING EVENTS
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dunk tank
Pony rides with J&J Ponies
Shirley's General Store, sponsored by Shirley's brother, Harold Gadsby
Balloon twisting and face painting by Mr. and Mrs. Dee and the "Balloon Sisters"
OLD-FASHIONED SUNDAY
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
10:30 a.m. to noon
Julie & Brownie, "What an Act"
1 to 2 p.m.
Merrimack Valley Concert Band
2 to 3 p.m.
Julie & Brownie, "What an Act 2"
3 to 4 p.m.
Jo Bridges Line Dancers
OLD-FASHIONED SUNDAY
SPECIAL EVENTS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7 to 11 a.m.
In front of Newburyport Superior Courthouse
Sponsored by Turning Point. Admission $5 adults, $4 children.
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN GATHERING
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sponsored by Owl Beaver Traders of Salisbury and United Native American Cultural Center in Ayer.
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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OPENING CEREMONIES
Noon to 1 p.m.
NEWBURYPORT ROTARY CLUB
CHICKEN BARBECUE
11:30 to 2 p.m.
Admission $9.
NEWBURYPORT ELKS
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Noon
Elks Lodge, Low Street
Entry fee $10. Call Alan Buxton at 978-465-4081 or Ed Pelletier at 978-388-3544.
THREE-ON-THREE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Noon
Kelley School courts, Auburn and High streets
For ages 12 and up.
CANOE TILT
12:30 p.m.
Bartlet Mall pond
STEAM FIRE ENGINE DEMONSTRATION
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Featuring the "Eagle Steamer" of the Exeter, N.H., Fire Department. Free.
HOT DOG RELAY
3 to 4 p.m.
Corner of Pleasant Street
Sponsored by Dooley Insurance of Ipswich and Richdale's of Newburyport.
HANDTUB MUSTER
4 to 5 p.m.
Pond Street
This old-fashioned firemen's muster features squads from Neptunes and Old Newbury. Free.
OTHER EVENTS IN TOWN
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
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DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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ART ON BARTLET MALL
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bartlet Mall
High and Pond streets
More than 60 artists will exhibit and sell their original artwork in oils, acrylic and pastels and hand-pulled prints. Free.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Annunciation Green Orthodox Church
7 Harris St.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Noon to 5 p.m.
166 High St.
Tours of the parish, founded in 1711, start on the half hour and last 45 to 50 minutes. Free; donations accepted.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Marc Anthony Roman takes the stage with a program of old-school music and retro groove. Sponsored by Shaw's Supermarkets. Free.
MONDAY, JULY 28
YANKEE HOMECOMING GOLF TOURNAMENT
8 a.m.
Ould Newbury Country Club
Sponsored by Starboard Galley. Admission $125.
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
45TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Belleville Congregational Church
300 High St.
Admission $4.
TOMBSTONE TOURS
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brown and Greenleaf streets
Ghlee E. Woodworth, a 12th-generation Newburyport native and daughter of the late Todd C. Woodworth who began Tiptoe Through the Tombstones tours in 1988, leads the tour. Admission $2, to benefit Yankee Homecoming. Additional donations will support cemetery projects.
HISTORICAL TOURS BY RALPH AYERS
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Market Landing Park, waterfront
Two-hour, narrated tours of Newbury, Newburyport and Plum Island hosted by Newburyport native Ralph Ayers and sponsored by Stone Ridge Properties. Seating limited. Free; donations to Yankee Homecoming welcome.
KIDS TALENT SHOWCASE
Noon to 3 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
A noncompetitive showcase for Newburyport-area kids in grades one through 12. Free. Registration for participants required by 10 a.m. Call Annie Zannini at 978-360-8960.
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Noon to 6 p.m.
"RENAISSANCE" FASHION SHOW
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Elks Lodge
231 Low St.
Tickets $25.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Beatlejuice and Friends featuring Mike Girard and Newburyport's Joe Holaday of The Fools with Jim Rogers, Buddy Bernard, Steve Baker, John Muzzy and Bob Squires pay special tribute to late bandmate Brad Delp in an evening of celebration, love and remembrance of great rock and roll. Sponsored by Rochester Electronics. Free.
TUESDAY, JULY 29
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
MARKET SQUARE FESTIVAL
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Market Square, waterfront, and area of State, Pleasant and Inn streets
Outdoor crafts fair offering handcrafted wares from New England crafters. Free entertainment. Rain date Wednesday, July 30.
HISTORICAL TOURS BY RALPH AYERS
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Market Landing Park, waterfront
Two-hour, narrated tours of Newbury, Newburyport and Plum Island hosted by Newburyport native Ralph Ayers and sponsored by Stone Ridge Properties. Seating limited. Free; donations to Yankee Homecoming welcome.
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Old Hill Burying Ground
Greenleaf Street at entrance across from Bartlet Mall
Led by Ghlee E. Woodworth. Admission $2, to benefit Yankee Homecoming. Additional donations will support cemetery projects.
SILHOUETTE ARTIST CAROL LEBEAUX
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cushing House Museum
98 High St.
Reservations accepted for sittings. Call 978-462-2681.
"TOURS OF THE FIRST FLOOR"
CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Historical Society of Old Newbury
98 High St.
Tours celebrating the 200th anniversary of the historical Cushing House. Free.
NEWBURYPORT ROTARY CLUB
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Noon to 2 p.m.
Newburyport Coast Guard Station, Water Street
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Noon to 6 p.m.
BABY CONTEST
2 to 4 p.m.
Country Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
180 Low St.
Youngsters up to age 5 are judged on who is the most adorable, with ribbons going to the winners. Admission $2.
5K AND 10-MILE ROAD RACES
6:25 p.m.
Newburyport High School
241 High Street
Sponsored by the Newburyport Lions Club. Entry fee $23 before race day, $25 day of race. Visit www.yankeerace.com.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Compaq Big Band, a professional, authentic big band that has been together since 1975, honors the classics from the 1930s and '40s. Sponsored by Ring's Island Marina. Free.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
KIDS' DAY IN THE PARK
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Atkinson Common
Three Roads Intersection
(Ferry Street and Moseley and Storey avenues)
Games for children of all ages, food, drinks and more. Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Greater Newburyport. Free.
HISTORICAL TOURS BY RALPH AYERS
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Market Landing Park, waterfront
Two-hour, narrated tours of Newbury, Newburyport and Plum Island hosted by Newburyport native Ralph Ayers and sponsored by Stone Ridge Properties. Seating limited. Free; donations to Yankee Homecoming welcome.
SILHOUETTE ARTIST CAROL LEBEAUX
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cushing House Museum
98 High St.
Reservations accepted for sittings. Call 978-462-2681.
NURSING HOME CONCERTS
10:35 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dick Kaplan and his Excellent Jazz Band take their music on the road in what is an annual heartwarming event. Sponsored by Lucien Lacroix, CPA, the concerts are free.
r County Manor, 180 Low St.: 10:35 to 11:45 a.m.
r Opportunity Works, 10 Opportunity Way: Noon to 1 p.m.
r Brigham Manor, 77 High St.: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
"TOURS OF THE FIRST FLOOR"
CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Historical Society of Old Newbury
98 High St.
Tours celebrating the 200th anniversary of the historical Cushing House. Free.
TOMBSTONE TOURS
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brown and Greenleaf streets
Led by Ghlee E. Woodworth. Admission $2, to benefit Yankee Homecoming. Additional donations will support cemetery projects.
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Noon to 6 p.m.
SENIOR CORONATION
4 to 6 p.m.
Atria Merrimack Place
85 Storey Ave.
Yankee Homecoming crowns its Senior King and Queen for 2008. Sponsored by the Newburyport Council on Aging and Atria Merrimack Place. Admission $10.
ELKS PASTA DINNER
4:30 to 7 p.m.
Elks Lodge, 25 Low St.
Proceeds benefit Newburyport Elks charitable causes. Admission $7 adults, $4 children.
MICROBREWERS' FESTIVAL
6 to 9 p.m.
Under a tent adjacent to the boardwalk along the Merrimack River
East end of parking lot off Water Street
Sample brews from several different microbrewers, courtesy of Ipswich Ale. Music and food available. Food available from The Grog and David's Tavern. Sponsored by C-10 Research and Education Foundation. Admission $30.
FESTIVAL OF THE IRISH FOLK
7 p.m.
Newburyport High School Auditorium
241 High St.
Performers include Demijon Music Clan, dancers from the Bracken School of Irish Dance (formerly Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance) in Salisbury, and the Kevin Barry Bagpipe Band. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Msgr. Thomas M. Lane. Admission $12 in advance, $15 day of show.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Angela West and Showdown is one of New England's top country bands. Sponsored by Peter Chetsas Insurance Agency. Free.
BLOCK PARTY DANCE
8 to 10 p.m.
Brown Square
Pleasant and Green streets
Ages 12 to 16 are invited to dance the night away. There will be a DJ and snacks for sale. Free.
THURSDAY, JULY 31
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
COAST GUARD OPEN HOUSE
9 to 11 a.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
Coast Guard Station
Water Street
Thirty-minute tours highlighting the station and the history of Newburyport as the birthplace of the U.S. Coast Guard. Each tour limited to 15 people. Free.
OLD-FASHIONED SIDEWALK SALES
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown, The Tannery on Water Street, Port Plaza on Storey Avenue
Sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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HISTORICAL TOURS BY RALPH AYERS
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Market Landing Park, waterfront
Two-hour, narrated tours of Newbury, Newburyport and Plum Island hosted by Newburyport native Ralph Ayers and sponsored by Stone Ridge Properties. Seating limited. Free; donations to Yankee Homecoming welcome.
10 to 11:30 a.m.
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Highland Cemetery
Hill Street, across from Old Hill Burying Ground
Led by Ghlee E. Woodworth. Admission $2, to benefit Yankee Homecoming. Additional donations will support cemetery projects.
BOOK SALE
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First Religious Society
26 Pleasant St.
BLOOD DRIVE
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Parish Center
Court Street
Presented by the American Red Cross and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Noon to 6 p.m.
BED RACE BURGERS
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Old South Church
Federal Street
BED RACE
6 p.m.
Federal Street
Teams compete for the title of fastest bed as they race down Federal Street. Sponsored by the Newburyport Lions Club. Entry fee $30 per team. Call Chad McDonald at 978-314-9000 or 978-462-2020.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Entrain, a six-piece eclectic dance band from Martha's Vineyard, creates "music that makes people feel good." Sponsored by Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank. Free.
BEACH BLAST
8 p.m.
Michael's Harborside
Tournament Wharf off Merrimac Street
Don your Hawaiian attire and dance the night away to the legendary Dick Kaplan and the Moonlite Surfers. Admission $10.
FRIDAY, AUG. 1
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
OLD-FASHIONED SIDEWALK SALES
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown, The Tannery on Water Street, Port Plaza on Storey Avenue
Sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
BOOK SALE
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First Religious Society
26 Pleasant St.
HISTORICAL TOURS BY RALPH AYERS
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leave from the Information Booth
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Two-hour, narrated tours of Newbury, Newburyport and Plum Island hosted by Newburyport native Ralph Ayers and sponsored by Stone Ridge Properties. Seating limited. Free; donations to Yankee Homecoming welcome.
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Noon to 6 p.m.
TOMBSTONE TOURS
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brown and Greenleaf streets
Led by Ghlee E. Woodworth. Admission $2, to benefit Yankee Homecoming. Additional donations will support cemetery projects.
CHILDREN'S CLASSIC RUNNING RACES
5 p.m.
Fuller Field
Low Street
Children ages 3 to 11 will face off in races. All participants receive a ribbon, hot dog and cold drink. Medals go to the winners. Parental release forms required; available at the field on race day starting at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Newburyport Lions Club. Races begin at 5:30 p.m. Free.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
James Montgomery Band tears up the stage with his harmonica playing and energy. Sponsored by The Daily News of Newburyport. Free.
SATURDAY, AUG. 2
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
FAMILY DAY AT MAUDSLAY STATE PARK
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maudslay State Park
Many free activities throughout the day. Sponsored by the Institution for Savings
CONTINUOUS EVENTS
ChIPS (CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM)
HAYRIDES
PONY RIDES
AMUSEMENT RIDES
TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
BICYCLE RODEO
FACE PAINTING
DEMONSTRATIONS/EXHIBITIONS
EXOTIC ANIMAL DISPLAY
SMOKE HOUSE DEMONSTRATION
K-9 DEMONSTRATION
ENTERTAINMENT
JUJUBEE THE CLOWN
WAYNE FROM MAINE
PETER SHERIDAN
DICK KAPLAN'S THREE-PIECE JAZZ BAND
OLD-FASHIONED SIDEWALK SALES
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown, The Tannery on Water Street, Port Plaza on Storey Avenue
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BEAN SUPPER
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
First Parish Church
20 High Road (Route 1A)
Newbury
Admission $7 adults, $4 children.
WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty presents a patriotic program of music. The group of professional musicians has been performing for more than 20 years. Free.
FIREWORKS
9:15 p.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, local merchants, and area residents. Free.
SUNDAY, AUG. 3
TAI CHI WITH PAUL MAHONEY
8 a.m.
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Sponsored by Great Bay Tai Chi. Free.
18TH ANNUAL HIGH STREET MILE
10 a.m.
Atkinson Common
Three Roads Intersection
(Ferry Street and Moseley and Storey avenues)
A certified course down High Street beginning at Atkinson Common and ending at Newburyport High School. Hosted by the Winner's Circle Running Club and sponsored by the Institution for Savings and PUMA. Visit http://www.runthecircle.com/highstreetmile.htm.
FLOAT JUDGING
11 a.m.
Market Basket parking lot
Storey Avenue
Prizes for most original, best theme, funniest and more.
YANKEE HOMECOMING PARADE
12:30 p.m.
High Street
Beginning at Three Roads Intersection, the parade travels down High Street to Marlboro Street. Fire engines will signal the start at 12:15 p.m. Donations will be collected during the parade to support the Jimmy Fund, a Yankee Homecoming tradition.
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Market Landing Park, waterfront
Immediately following the parade.
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