WILTON – There are all kinds of indications around town that organizers are gearing up for the 2004 Blueberry Festival – from the banner hanging across Main Street to the banners announcing individual events on different ends of town.

The Blueberry Festival begins Friday and ends Saturday with fireworks, unless it rains. Rain date for the fireworks and parade of boats is Sunday.

There will be no parking on Main Street Saturday until after the parade. A shuttle service will be available from 7 a.m. to noon.

Schedule

Wilton Blueberry Festival Festival schedule

Friday, Aug. 6

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Quilt, rug show Wilton Methodist Church.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Yard sale at Western Maine Community Action, Route 2, East Wilton.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Blueberry Bazaar – First Congregational Church, baked goods, crafts, blueberry cake, coffee and lunch. White elephant table.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft fair and food, Wilton Legion Hall, lobster meat roll bag lunch.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Yard sale at SeniorsPlus Community Center.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Healthy Community Coalition van, Firehouse Video

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Sidewalk craft and food sale, downtown and Academy Hill School.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Book sale sponsored by Wilton Free Public Library, Reunion Hall, Kineowatha Park.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lobster roll bag lunch, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – A variety of wraps served, Congregational Church

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Boat tours sponsored by Friends of Wilton Lake by the boat launch, weather permitting.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Children’s Free Games Day, including face painting, puppet play, snacks, Kineowatha Park

5 p.m. – Registration for races at Kineowatha Park.

5 to 6:30 p.m. – Chicken barbecue, First Congregational Church.

6 p.m. – Kid’s 1-miler begins at Kineowatha Park; 10K races begin begins at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

6 p.m. – Hot air balloon ride, limited rides available.

7 to 9 p.m. – Bingo at Wilton American Legion Post 117, cash prize, clear lobster meat rolls.

Saturday, Aug. 7

5 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Blueberry pancake breakfast, next to Key Bank sponsored by Wilton Lion’s Club.

8 a.m. – Lineup doll carriage, bicycle and pet parade, Farmington Emblem Club at Franklin Savings Bank.

9 a.m. – Parade.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Blueberry Bazaar at First Congregational Church.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft and food sale downtown and Academy Hill School. Library book sale at Reunion Building, Kineowatha Park.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Open Forge Day at Wilton Historical Society.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lobster bag lunch, St. Luke’s Church.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – “CHIPS” by 15th Masonic District Association. Child identification program, video and fingerprinting, Academy Hill School gym.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Congregational luncheon served.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Sandwich luncheon with blueberry dessert, United Methodist Church

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 8-foot wheel rides, by Franklin Savings Bank.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Hurdy Gurdy Man Show, Academy Hill School gym.

Noon – Pies on sale by Tyngtown Club, First Congregational Church lawn.

1 p.m. – Wilton firemen’s muster, Main Street.

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Free hayrides at monument, downtown, weather permitting.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Western Mountain Trash Can Band Concert, Academy Hill School gym.

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Sammie Angel and Jim Harris, former Wilton natives.

4 p.m. – Great Coke Bottle Races, Wilson Stream Bridge.

4:30 p.m. – Public pig roast supper, monument.

5 to 7 p.m. – To be announced, monument.

5:30 to 6 p.m. – First Congregational Church raffle, Key Bank.

7:30 p.m. – Parade of boats, Wilson Lake.

8:30 p.m. or dusk – Fireworks by boat