• Salmon Festival: The annual Salmon Festival, sponsored by the Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce and the area aquaculture industry, is held the first weekend after Labor Day. As summer ends, a full weekend of activities is planned for the entire family. Saturday is filled with activities coordinated with Paint Eastport Day sponsored by the Eastport Gallery. Emphasis is on the delicious farm raised Atlantic salmon dinner grilled outside at the Breakwater on Sunday. Narrated boat trips to the salmon pens where salmon can be seen with the naked eye as well as with the aid of underwater cameras is a highlight. Enjoy the scenic trip past Bucknam Head to the salmon pens and into the entrance of Cobscook Bay.
  
  Each year a variety of activities are included, usually starting with foot and kayak races in the morning. An architectural walking tour, led by Greg Noyes of the Kilby House, emphasizes a variety of homes and buildings, many built during the 1800s when Eastport was a major seaport and resort area. Local historian Terry Holt , the author of The Island City, makes the Hillside Cemetery come alive with his knowledge. The latest innovations in the aquaculture industry are explained through a slide presentation.
  
  Educational exhibits, food vendors, and arts and crafts booths can be found on the Breakwater and in the downtown area. Strawberry shortcake is served by the Friends of the Library. Musical entertainment fills the air. Local mystery writer, Sarah Graves, may be autographing her latest book at Fountain Books. Be sure to get a program of events so that you don't miss anything. A program can also be found in the latest edition of the local semimonthly newspaper, The Quoddy Tides.

Many locations in Eastport have free copies of a map detailing the Eastport/Lubec Quoddy Loop vicinity. Carry one with you. This map details roads and ferry routes connecting the entire area. You'll enjoy each of these day trips more fully if you have a camera and binoculars always at hand. At every turn you have the opportunity for a moose to appear, an eagle to soar overhead, or some other breathtaking sight to awaken your senses. Many days you'll want a sweater or sweatshirt within easy reach. Bring along water and food so you'll have the freedom to explore in every direction.

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