Sat. July 28: East Boothbay, Boothbay Boat Builders & Seafood Festival, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Tour East Boothbay’s famous shipyards, marina, sail loft. Meet small boat builders and their boats. Attend lectures about boats and other nautical topics by regional experts, including author ColinWoodard. Board the sleek 80-foot motor yacht, Lion’s Whelp, built in E. Boothbay, other famous working and pleasure vessels. See replica of Virginia, America’s First Ship. Gigantic seafood spread, live music, marine exhibits & demonstrations, two-day nautical art show and sale, popular activities tent for kids.
Shipbuilders Park/Ocean Point Marina, off Rt. 96. Tickets $15; children to 12 free. To benefit the Boothbay Region Land Trust. (207) 633-4818, www.bbrlt.org.