OHD July 20, 2024

2023 Old Hallowell Day Schedule of Events

Friday, July 14th

5:30 pm

The 28th Annual Cribbage Tournament, Quarry Tap Room,122 Water Street.

Come show off your best moves and strategy! The tournament is single elimination and you must sign up at The Quarry Tap Room beginning at 5:30 pm. Play begins at 6 pm. $10 entry fee. Bring a cribbage board and deck of cards. No board and no cards = no play!  Win a handsome, hand-crafted Old Hallowell Day cribbage board. Sorry, participation is limited to adults.

7:00 pm

UPDATE: PRODUCTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK, JULY 21

Gaslight Theater "Brothers Grimm: A Spectacularthon!,” Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Road.

Gaslight Theater is happy to celebrate Old Hallowell Day. Come see Brothers Grimm--A Spectacularthon! at Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Rd. in Hallowell.  Shows on July 14th and 15th at 7 PM, July 16th at 2 PM.  If you can’t make it this weekend we’ll do it all again the next weekend 21st, 22nd (7PM) and 23rd (2PM). There are no tickets, but a donation will be accepted at the Pavilion.

7:00 pm

"Granite City Ghost" Tour of Hallowell with Kennebec Creeps & Crawls, meet at the Hubbard Free Library.

Hallowell’s Woman in White will lead guests through the city’s historic streets. She will share tales of history, mystery, haunts, and even murder. Join her if you dare… Tours are 1.5 hours long. Ages 13+.  Reservations can be made at: kennebeccreepsandcrawls.com.

Saturday, July 15th

7:00 - 9:30 am

Sacred Heart Café, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 12 Summer Street.

Start your Old Hallowell Day with a hearty breakfast! Coffee, juice, fruit, pancakes, bacon, eggs, Bolley’s donut holes, and so much more! Children under 12: $5, All Others: $8, Family: $20.

7:00 am

The Un-Run! Hinckley Rd.

This year’s race has changed to a 2 mile Un-Run. No pre-registration and no prizes, just fun! Starting at the beginning of the rail trail under the railroad trestle and running on the rail trail 1 mile to the Augusta city line, then returning to the starting line. Participants will be encouraged to wear an old Old Hallowell Day t-shirt or hat. The run will begin at 7am. Show your hometown pride. Lace up your shoes and be ready to walk or run. It’s an inclusive and joyful experience for all. Join us!

7:15 am

Hills and Thrills Bike Ride, Hallowell Boat Landing.

The 7th Annual Hills and Thrills bike ride takes cyclists on a journey through the beautiful rolling hills of Hallowell and neighboring communities. The ride is between 20-25 miles.  For those who prefer more of a challenge, there is a hilly detour that adds another mile and an additional 200 feet of climb. This detour ascends one of the more notable hills in Hallowell – Central Street.  This recreational ride is for moderately experienced cyclists. Due to the distance and the hills this event is not recommended for beginners and children. Sponsored by George Lapointe Consulting.

8:00 - 10:00 am

The Great Chocoloate Showdown, Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria, 190 Water Street.

Entry drop off starts at 8:00 am. Judging starts promptly at 9:15 am. Winners announced   at 10:00 am. This year’s theme is CHOCOLATE! Categories (adult and kids 12 and under) include: cupcakes, cookies, brownies/bars and fudge. Learn more and register at www.oldhallowellday.org/events/bake-off or call Sally at 207-751-8997. Sponsored by info@MaineWeddings.com.

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Annual Yard and Bake Sale, Cox Memorial United Methodist Church, Central and Middle Streets.

Cox Memorial UMC will be holding their annual yard sale/bake sale from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. All sales will be by donation. Proceeds will go to the Hall-Dale Food Backpack program.

9:00 am

Litchfield Senior Steppers, State Public Boat Landing.

Line dancing performance by the happy, creative and energetic Litchfield Senior Steppers dance group from 9am to 9:45am at the State Public Boat Landing. Come join the fun and see line dancing at its best!

9:00 am

Trash to Art Contest, Hallowell Recycling Committee Table, Granite City Park.

Calling all trash crafters and upcycling artists!! Create a piece of art and enter to win a prize! All ages and levels of artistry are invited to participate! Cast your votes, from 9am-2pm for the People’s Choice in three categories: Youth (up to age 12), Teen (ages 13-18), Adult (age 19 and over. All artwork will be displayed for the day.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hubbard Free Library GIANT INSIDE BOOK SALE, 115 Second Street.

Come on in to find terrific bargains on a large selection of fiction and nonfiction, paperback and hardcover, as well as videos and audiobooks. For all ages and interests.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Old Hallowell Day Committee Information Booth, Central & Water Street.

Swing by to pick up your free schedule of events and a map. Got questions? We have answers! The booth will be selling posters, t-shirts, and raffle tickets!

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Arts and Crafts Festival, Central and Water Streets and McAllisters Real Estate.

Come and see arts and crafts presented by local and not-so-local artisans and crafters. Find unique gifts for an upcoming birthday, wedding ...or for yourself! There will be first, second and third place ribbons.

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Open House at Michel Paul Artist Studio, 168 Water Street.

Michel Paul will be painting live at the studio. People are encouraged to watch, browse, or shop original art. This is a working studio and open to the public. Onlookers are encouraged. Stop by to see the original art for this year’s Old Hallowell Day print, and buy raffle tickets or get your print signed by the artist!

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Old Hallowell Day Food Court, Granite City Park, the base of Winthrop Street.

Enjoy a delicious snack, lunch, or dinner in the Granite City Park at the base of Winthrop Street. Enjoy the beautiful Kennebec River - sturgeons will be jumping and eagles will be flying! Come check out our classic and new offerings. Vendors will be open from right before the parade until after the fireworks.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Old Hallowell Day Parade, Water Street.

An annual favorite! Who knows what you’ll see? Pick your spot early!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Art & Craft Show at Positive High, 241 Water Street.

Stop by to sample the crafters and food vendors that will be visiting Positive High. Among vendors will be Slushies (non-medicated) by Puffin Stuff, Handcrafted wooden mushrooms, Pops Dawgs Food truck (gourmet hot dogs), Jams, Stickers & Cards designed by Stonedonut, Painted wine bottles with fairy lights, T-shirts & wind chimes by Rhonda, Handmade earrings, Water bottles, Hand warmers and Art!

11:00 am - Noon

Hallowell Community Band, Cotton Mill Apartment Courtyard, Water Street.

The Hallowell Community Band will continue their tradition of entertaining you with many of your old favorites. Come and enjoy music from a rollicking, old-fashioned band.

11:00 am

Vicki's School of Dance, State of Maine Boat Landing, Water Street.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6, American Legion Hall, 114 Second Street.

Price: $8.00 per person (includes sandwich, chips, drink, and strawberry shortcake) or shortcake only $4.00.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

International Kids Festival, Hallowell Multicultural Center, 20 Union Street.

The Capital Area New Mainers Project is excited to host the third annual International Kids Festival as part of Old Hallowell Day. Immigrants from countries all over the world will share food, music, and games from their cultures. The festival is free and open to the public. To learn more, contact CANMP: newmainersproject@gmail.com

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Story Walk on the Quad, Stevens Commons.

Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec, Literacy For ME, and Healthy Communities of the Capitol Area are sponsoring a Story Walk on the Quad at Stevens Commons to recognize Old Hallowell Day and to promote Family Literacy. The Story Walk will be on the grounds of the Stevens Commons and is a free activity for all. The Story Walk book is The Man Who Saved Books by Lynn Plourde.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dr. Hubbard Pop-Up Museum, Second Street.

Row House, Hallowell’s historical society, presents People and Places, a pop-up museum in the Doctor Hubbard office on Second Street. The office was moved from Dr. Hubbard’s home on Winthrop Street to its present location. Exhibits will feature a display on the City’s granite industry and Dr. Hubbard himself!

Noon

The Dani Tribesmen, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Dave Gagne and The Tribesmen have been Maine’s most loved reggae band for nearly 40 years! Their weekly Summer Sunday Cruise out of Boothbay Harbor is legendary throughout New England. This Old Hallowell Day come dance away your cares (without fear of falling overboard).

1:00 pm

Free Public Intergenerational Dance Performance of "Marigolds Downriver" by the Spiral Dance, Hallowell Boat Landing.

Collective explores how one individual action impacts another. Did you miss the Earth Day performance, or want to see all 3 sections danced in one location? The River Studio’s Spiral Dance Collective is an intergenerational group exploring site specific choreography. FB Event: https://fb.me/e/2LPZJEp8c FMI contact Christine Little: riverstudiohallowell332@gmail.com

1:00 pm

Ecological Restoration of Granite City Park, Granite City Park (meet by the crane).

Come by Granite City Park (meet by the crane) to learn about the wonderful work in the park. Discussion will include current volunteer efforts at GCP, invasive weeds, benefits of native plants, pollinators, and local climate efforts. Sponsored by the Hallowell Tree Board and the Hallowell Conservation Commission.

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Cornhole Tournament, Vaughan Field, Vaughan Field Way near Middle & Lincoln Streets.

Come and enjoy our cornhole tournament! Entry fee: $20 per team. Prizes presented for first, second and third place teams. Play is limited to 16 teams so register early. First come, first serve. To register or for more information, contact Tim Fortin at tim@nexthomenlr.com or 207-441-0320. Didn’t make the list? Stop by the cornhole court on OHD and you may find a spot. Sponsored by NextHome Northern Lights Realty

2:00 pm

Wild Oats, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Flashback to the 1990’s as the Wild Oats reunite to celebrate over 25 years of relative obscurity… A unique mix of acoustic & electric, dancing rhythm, spacey jams and 3-part harmony, The Oats will play original music from their eponymous album and a few choice cover songs for your enjoyment.

3:30 pm

Chris Poulson and The Social Club, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Central Maine musician and producer, Chris Poulson, will perform a jazzy folk set with her friends in The Social Club ~ With Chris on vocals, guitar and flute, Lefty McAuslin on sax, Frank Dionne on piano, Andy Buckland on bass and Dick Hollis on drums.

5:30 pm

The Boneheads, City Bandstand, Water Street.

In the early 1990s, The Boneheads took shape as a result of the Monday Night Jams at our beloved Kennebec Wharf. Sadly, The Wharf is no longer with us but The Boneheads carry on the sound of that special place. Come join us as we pay tribute to the “Greatest Dive Bar in The World.”

7:00 pm

"Granite City Ghost" Tour of Hallowell with Kennebec Creeps & Crawls, meet at the Hubbard Free Library.

Hallowell’s Woman in White will lead guests through the city’s historic streets. She will share tales of history, mystery, haunts, and even murder. Join her if you dare… Tours are 1.5 hours long. Ages 13+.  Reservations can be made at: kennebeccreepsandcrawls.com.

7:00 pm

UPDATE: PRODUCTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK, JULY 21

Gaslight Theater "Brothers Grimm: A Spectacularthon!,” Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Road.

Gaslight Theater is happy to celebrate Old Hallowell Day. Come see Brothers Grimm--A Spectacularthon! at Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Rd. in Hallowell.  Shows on July 14th and 15th at 7 PM, July 16th at 2 PM.  If you can’t make it this weekend we’ll do it all again the next weekend 21st, 22nd (7PM) and 23rd (2PM). There are no tickets, but a donation will be accepted at the Pavilion.

7:30 pm

Hallowell Does 1973, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Once again the musicians of Hallowell come together to celebrate the music of 50 years ago. Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen are just a few of the artists to be featured in this year’s show.

9:00 pm

Fireworks, Downtown Hallowell.

The Grand Finale! Fireworks will be set off from the Kennebec River right in front of Hallowell. The fireworks will be presented by Central Maine Pyrotechnics. Bring the whole family and plan for dinner or a snack from our food trucks. New offerings, a variety for everyone. It’s a delightful way to cap off Old Hallowell Day.

Sunday, July 16th

2:00 pm

UPDATE: PRODUCTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK, JULY 21

Gaslight Theater "Brothers Grimm: A Spectacularthon!,” Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Road.

Gaslight Theater is happy to celebrate Old Hallowell Day. Come see Brothers Grimm--A Spectacularthon! at Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Rd. in Hallowell.  Shows on July 14th and 15th at 7 PM, July 16th at 2 PM.  If you can’t make it this weekend we’ll do it all again the next weekend 21st, 22nd (7PM) and 23rd (2PM). There are no tickets, but a donation will be accepted at the Pavilion.

4:00 pm

Raffle Drawing, Michel Paul Artist Studio, 168 Water Street.