The 30th Annual Cribbage Tournament, Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria, 192 Water Street.

Come show off your best moves and strategy! The tournament is single elimination and you must sign up at Burano’s 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 gift certificate to Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria. Sorry, participation is limited to adults 18 years and older.

Central Maine Idol Finale, The Quarry Tap Room, 122 Water Street.

A great way to kick off Old Hallowell Day! We are looking forward to the finale of another great season full of incredible performances by Maine’s best singers! Fireworks to follow after we announce the winner!

Gaslight Theater presents Steph DeFerie’s “A Play About A Dragon,” Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Road.

Admission is by donation. In the middle of the Middle Ages, Morton Montesque’s troupe of traveling players happily believe they’ve volunteered to perform their play about a dragon for King Stanley The Stern. Actually, they’ve volunteered to slay a real dragon! When they discover their mistake, it’s too late to back out – but how can they succeed where so many brave heroes have failed?

OHD Hills and Thrills Bike Ride, Hallowell Boat Landing, Water Street.

This event takes cyclists on a journey through the rolling hills of Hallowell & neighboring communities. The ride is about 25 miles and climbs over 2000 feet. It concludes in downtown Hallowell. It is a recreational ride for moderately experienced cyclists. Due to the distance and hills, beginners & children will not do well. Online pre-registration recommended at https://bikereg.com/ohdcycle. Pre-reg closes 7/18. $25 registration fee. Capped at 30 riders. Rain or shine. Sponsored by George Lapointe Consulting.

Sacred Heart Café, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 7 Summer Street.

Start your Saturday off right with a healthy breakfast of coffee, juice, fresh fruit cup, pancakes (regular & blueberry), bacon, eggs, Bolley’s donut holes, muffins, coffee cakes and more. $5 for children under 12, $20 for families, $8 for individuals. Proceeds will assist hunger needs in the area.

OHD 5K Road Race, Vaughan Field, Vaughan Field Way near Middle & Lincoln Streets.

Start and finish at Vaughan Field. Out and back course along Middle Street. Spectators welcomed! Sponsored by Duncklee & Nott, McKee Morgan Attorneys, Fairfield Inn & Suites Augusta, Hampton Inn Augusta, Quality Copy, and Wander Pizza Co.

OHD Vegetable Bake-Off, Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria, 192 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 Vegetables! Categories (adult and kids 12 and under) include: bars & brownies, cookies, muffins, and cupcakes. Learn more and register at www.oldhallowellday.org/events/bake-off or call Sally at 207-751-8997. Sponsored by Lazy Acres Farm.

Cox Memorial UMC Annual Yard and Bake Sale, Cox Memorial United Methodist Church, 29 Middle Street.

No price tags, donation only, hot dogs & baked goods available. Proceeds to local charity. Access from Union Street during the Road Race.

OHD Kids K Race, Vaughan Field, Vaughan Field Way near Middle & Lincoln Streets.

Kids K Race will start after the Old Hallowell Day Road Race. This is a fun event for kids to experience the sport of running and discover their inner athlete! Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 per entry.

Hallowell Farmers Market, Stevens Common, 2 Beech Street.

This warm & welcoming market is full of all kinds of veggies, plants, fresh bread and pastries, meat, eggs, microgreens, flowers, soaps, spices, and goat cheese! Make sure you stop by and support your local farmers & producers.

Hubbard Free Library Annual Book Sale, 115 Second Street.

Our famous book sale is back! Support your local library by adding to your library. Thousands of books, audio, DVDs, games, and puzzles. For all ages and interests.

Yard Sale, Cotton Mill Apartments Courtyard, Water Street.

Something for everyone!

OHD Committee Information Booth, Central & Water Street.

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

OHD Arts and Crafts Festival, Central & Water Streets and McAllister’s 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.

OHD Sturgeon Search, Water Street.

Get ready to dive into the aquatic adventure of the century with the Sturgeon Search! Swing by the OHD Committee Information Booth located at Central & Water Street to snag your Sturgeon Search sheet, then let the scavenger hunt commence! Peer into our downtown business windows and find the location of hidden sturgeons. Once you’ve tracked down as many as you can and filled out your sheet, return it to the OHD Committee Information Booth for a chance to win a prize!

OHD Nonprofit Area, Centeral & Water Street.

Come check out some of the awesome nonprofit organizations based right here in Hallowell!

OHD Food Court, Granite City Park, the base of Winthrop Street.

Enjoy a delicious snack, lunch, or dinner in the park! Picnic along 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.

Old Hallowell Day Parade, Water Street.

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

Paint Party, The Studio at Gallant Therapy Services, 100 Water Street.

The Studio at Gallant Therapy Services invites you and your family to a fun-filled paint party during Old Hallowell Day. Enjoy face painting, create your own Hallowell-themed art, and explore your creativity with provided canvases and paints. You’re welcome to take your masterpiece home or leave it for display and sale - donated artworks will be sold, with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Gallant Theater Players and their upcoming performance. There will also be a bake sale featuring a variety of delicious treats, with all proceeds supporting our theater group. All materials will be provided. Suggested donation $10. We can’t wait to celebrate Hallowell with you!

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.

OHD Community Quilt, Slates Restaurant and Bakery, Union & Water Streets.

We invite you to be part of the Old Hallowell Day Community Quilt, a growing patchwork of the people, places, and memories that make Hallowell home. During the parade, OHD Committee members will carry the quilt as a symbol of pride and unity, stitched together by the spirit of those who live, work, and celebrate here. After the parade, stop by our booth to purchase and decorate your own quilt square. Add your story, your family’s name, a favorite memory, or something uniquely you. With every stitch, the quilt becomes more than cloth—it becomes a memory in motion, a piece of Hallowell’s history and a symbol of Hallowell’s community spirit.

All Ages & Stages Sensory Experience, Slates Restaurant and Bakery, Union & Water Streets.

Step into a world of texture, color, sound, and movement in our All Ages & Stages Sensory Experience Tent—a welcoming, inclusive space designed to engage curious minds and playful hearts of every age and ability. The Children’s Center of Augusta hosts this hands-on environment that invites children, teens, and adults to explore sensory-rich activities that awaken the senses and support regulation, creativity, and connection. From calming tactile bins and interactive light displays to movement-based stations and a quiet corner, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re looking to energize, soothe, or simply play. Created with neurodiversity and accessibility in mind, this tent offers a joyful, judgment-free space for families to pause, reset, and experience the magic of sensory play—together.

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

$8 Per Person (includes sandwich, chips, drink, and strawberry shortcake) or shortcake only $4.

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

The Capital Area New Mainers Project hosts the 5th annual International Kids Festival! Join us for international music, games, food, and more at the Hallowell Multicultural Center. Admission is free!

Climate Action Treasure Hunt, a project of Hallowell Conservation Commission, Hallowell Climate Action Table, Granite City Park, the base of Winthrop Street.

Stop by and pick up your treasure hunt booklet. Learn about three ways our community is addressing climate change and receive a prize coupon from local vendors! Free.

Storytime at Hubbard Free Library, 15 Second Street.

Stories for all ages! Enjoy the quiet just one block up from the hubbub of Water Street. Hear your favorite type of story, from sweet to silly.

Delco Ray, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Paul Thibeault, Justin Maxwell, Bob Colwell, and Paul D’Alessio perform a lively acoustic based show featuring bass, acoustic guitar, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, and lots of harmony.

OHD 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.

Marcia Gallagher, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! and Friends! Marcia Gallagher is happy to be back on the Old Hallowell Day stage! Come hear her tickling the ivories and singing all your favorites. She will be joined by Boston based Halley Elwell, a Hallowell native, who will perform songs from her latest album. Also joining is guitarist extraordinaire Peter Herman, and rounding out the group on percussion is Bowdoinham’s own, Hal Ahlers. Hope to see you there!

The Boneheads, City Bandstand, Water Street.

The critically acclaimed Boneheads began in 1991, springing up from the Hallowell music scene. Their music has been heard on radio stations around the world (including NPR’s Mountain Stage). They will be playing selections from their many releases including new songs from their upcoming CD.

Stonewall Chrome, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Stonewall Chrome is a band based out of Central Maine and has been playing together for 10 years at bars, breweries, and private events. They focus on the 90s tunes that everyone knows and loves with some twists and mashups thrown in. They enjoy hanging out together off stage as much as on and this is reflected in their tight musicianship. The band is super excited to be part of Old Hallowell Day this year!!

Boogie Mob, City Bandstand, Water Street.

Boogie Mob brings the party with a mix of soul, reggae, disco and fun! Bring your dancing shoes and sing along with songs you know and love. Brad Taylor on saxophone, Steve Vellani on bass, Alfred Lund on drums, and Jonah Howard on guitar.

Gaslight Theater presents Steph DeFerie’s “A Play About A Dragon,” Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Road.

Admission is by donation. In the middle of the Middle Ages, Morton Montesque’s troupe of traveling players happily believe they’ve volunteered to perform their play about a dragon for King Stanley The Stern. Actually, they’ve volunteered to slay a real dragon! When they discover their mistake, it’s too late to back out – but how can they succeed where so many brave heroes have failed?

The Shakes, City Bandstand, Water Street.

The Shakes, a funk rock band, featuring Tim Sullivan on guitar, Justin Maxwell on keys, Josh Robbins on bass, and Dickie-Doo on drums. They bring the heat with a high-voltage blend of gritty rock riffs, deep-pocket funk grooves, and enough swagger to set any stage on fire! This music is made to move, loud and unapologetically alive. When The Shakes play, the floor doesn’t stand a chance!

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.

OHD Raffle drawing for original painting “Uplifting,” by local artist Chris Blanchard, The Blanchard Gallery, 172 Water Street.

Gaslight Theater presents Steph DeFerie’s “A Play About A Dragon,” Vaughan Homestead Pavilion, 2 Litchfield Road.

Admission is by donation. In the middle of the Middle Ages, Morton Montesque’s troupe of traveling players happily believe they’ve volunteered to perform their play about a dragon for King Stanley The Stern. Actually, they’ve volunteered to slay a real dragon! When they discover their mistake, it’s too late to back out – but how can they succeed where so many brave heroes have failed?