Already thinking about the weekend: festival in Greenport

Greenport Maritime Festival 2007
September 21st, 22nd & 23rd

Each year, the village of Greenport shuts down its main thoroughfares and welcomes tens of thousands of revelers who descend upon the village to celebrate the area's rich maritime heritage. Now in its 19th year, the annual Greenport Maritime Festival, sponsored by the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation, has been synonymous with food, games and fun for the entire family.

The festival kicks off on Friday night, September 21, with a land & sea cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, as music from roaming musicians, the streets of Greenport come alive as the village's popular retail stores and restaurants spill onto the streets and join arts & crafts vendors to create a shopper's paradise. Maritime pirates roam the streets in an interactive role-play and children enjoy an array of activities that are both fun and educational. On the waterfront, visitors can view classic whaleboat races and a kayak derby while kids participate in the annual snapper contest.

Perhaps the most anticipated event, each year, is the festival's chowder contest, where visitors can sample and vote for their favorite New England and Manhattan Clam chowders, made by area restaurants. The chowder contest has become as anticipated among locals, as the festival itself, as restaurants vie to be the best chowder makers on the North Fork.

While the village encourages visitors to come by boat, train or bike, shuttle service is available from off site parking. For more information, visit the East End Seaport & Maritime Museum & Marine Foundation's website at www.eastendseaport.org.

Greenport Village 2007 Martime Schedule

Saturday September 22th
Parade 12 pm
Vendors 11-5pm
Captain Kidd's Alley 11-4pm
Old Fashioned Games 11-4pm
Treasure chest 11-4pm
Traditional Art/Craft Demonstrations 1-4pm
Peconic Radio Club 1-4pm
Pirate Shows 9-4pm
Power Squadron 11-4pm
Kayak Derby 2pm
Village Blacksmith 11-5pm
Maritime Museum 11-4:45pm
Railroad Museum 11-5pm
Frank Natale & Melange Band 7-11pm

Sunday, September 23rd
Same events as Saturday Plus:
Whaleboat Race 12pm
Chowder Contest 1-4pm
Band "Dunegrass" 1-3pm
Kid's Snapper Fishing Contest 1-3pm
Festival 50/50 Raffle Drawing 3:30pm
Eastern Long Island Hospital Dream Green Drawing 4pm

Re: Already thinking about the weekend: festival in Greenport

We go every year. My mother asked me last night to be IN the parade with my son.

So, most likey, I will be IN the parade.