Friday, Aug. 7
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Book Sale – Wilton Free Public Library held at Western ME Expo.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Blueberry Bazaar at First Congregational Church – blueberry cake, coffee, baked foods, crafts, flowers and plants, rummage sale. (hot dogs and finger rolls all day long)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Yard Sale Wilton Methodist Church – cold drinks, coffee and blueberry muffins served.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Crafters and Vendors – Downtown.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Healthy Community Coalition open for information, free blood pressure checks, health recipes located at Franklin Savings Bank.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Sammie Angel at Lions Tent.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Free Horse-drawn wagon rides at beginning of RT 156 Weld Rd. in Wilton by Hutchinson Farm. In Memory of Albert Smith Sr.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Author readings – Wilton Free Public Library.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Open Forge Day – Wilton Historical Society by Western ME Blacksmith Assoc.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Wilton Historical Society open for tours.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Visit the Wilton Free Public Library.
11 a.m. – Lobster Roll Bag Lunch – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church until gone. 645-2639 for deliveries.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – WKTJ LIVE at downtown, FREE giveaways!
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Children’s Games and Face Painting – Kineowatha Park: puppet play, snacks and prizes by Calvary Hill Baptist Church 645-2343.
12 p.m. – First Congregational Church Pie a la mode until gone.
12 – 4 p.m. – Wilton Rec Dept. Dunk Tank at Kineowatha Park.
12 – 7 p.m. – 3rd Annual Juried Art Show – Bass-Wilson Building. All ages, $200 in chamber buck prizes! “Best in Show”, “Best Themed” piece (Reading and Writing), “Aspiring Young Artist” award (ages 4-14), 2 honorable mentions. For more information email [email protected]
1 – 4 p.m. – Boat Tours – partnered by Friends of Wilson Lake (FOWL) -held by the boat launch. Donations accepted. Weather permitting.
1 – 4 p.m. – Loon Awareness Booth -near the boat launch,
partnered by FOWL & Biodiversity Research Institute.
1 – 4 p.m. – FREE Fire truck Rides! Near Key Bank, courtesy of the Wilton Fire Dept. Children 10 & under accompanied by an adult.
4:30 – 6 p.m. – Tux Burke at Wilton Congregational Church.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Registration for races at Cushing School.
5 – 6:30 p.m. – Chicken BBQ – First Congregational Church. Eat in or take-out. Call 645-2535 for orders.
6 p.m. – Kids One Miler starts at Cushing School.
6:30 p.m. – 10K & 5K Road Race start at Town Garage
7 p.m. – Flag Folding by Farmington Emblem Club #460 at Academy Hill School
7:15 p.m. – Mama’s Wranglers at Academy Hill School (free concert)
7:45 p.m. – Children’s Museum “Movies at the Museum” Third in the series of outdoor movies which will take place behind the museum (561 Main St.).
Saturday, Aug. 8
6 – 10 a.m. – Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – by the Wilton Lion’s Club. Held next to Key Bank.
7 – 8:30 a.m. – Parade Lineup – Western Maine Expo on Weld Road (finish at Wilson Lake). Parade begins at 9 a.m. No personal cars in line-up area, please drop off outside and walk in. Thank you!
8 a.m. – Doll Carriage and Bicycle Lineup – supported by Farmington Emblem Club #460. Line up at Franklin Savings Bank and end at the monument. FMI call Shannon 778-4726.
9 a.m. – Parade begins – supported by Wilton Lions. FMI call Shannon at 778-4726. Cash prizes for Americanism, Prettiest, Most Original, Blueberry Theme: Reading & Writing. Antique Cars, Tractor. (Special plaques for all fire trucks participating, donated by the Franklin County Fire Museum.)
9 a.m. UNTIL GONE! – Pies on Sale! Tyngtown Club on the First Congregational Church Lawn. Craft and Food Sale – downtown, Main Street Garage.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Blueberry Bazaar at First Congregational Church – blueberry cake, coffee, baked foods, crafts, flowers and plants, rummage sale. Hot dogs and finger rolls all day long.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open Forge Day – Wilton Historical Society by Western ME Blacksmith Association
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Crafters & vendors downtown.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Wilton Fish & Game Assoc. will hold an Open House on Rt. 2 with several events:
(9 a.m. – 1 p.m. )Safety and technique in Archery will be offered by a Certified Instructor. Ages 6 & up.
(1-4 p.m.)Trap shooting with Charlie.
( 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)Gatling Gun and Shooting Gallery will be offered in the Conex box.
Lunch provided for minimal fee by Youth League. FMI Call Phil at 897-4305
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 3rd Annual Juried Art Show – Bass-Wilson Building. All ages, $200 in chamber buck prizes! “Best in Show”, “Best Themed” piece (Reading and Writing), “Aspiring Young Artist” award (ages 4-14), two honorable mentions. For more information email [email protected]
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Children’s activities on the Wilton Free Public Library Lawn.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Quilt and Rug Show – Wilton Methodist Church. FMI call Lisa at 645-2753.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wilton Historical Society open for tours.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Children’s Museum will be offering G Force Laser Tag behind the museum for a fee (g-forcelasertag.com).
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Children’s Museum will have hands-on activities for toddlers and preschoolers beside the building. Face painting for a fee.
1 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Luncheon – Wilton Methodist Church. Variety of rolls, subs, assorted blueberry desserts, coffee and cold drinks.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Author Readings – Calzolaio Pasta Company
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Book Sale – Western Maine Expo.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Reception for “Home Sweet Home” by artist Kathi J Smith (the artwork will be on display from July 28th – Aug. 29th)
12 p.m. – First Congregational Church Pie a la mode until gone.
12:30 p.m. – Register for Baby and Toddler Derby Race, Kineowatha Park. For more information, 778-4726.
12:30 – 3 p.m. Blueberry Cook-Off – at Academy Hill School Cafeteria. Entries taken until 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 3 p.m. – Chili Tasting Contest – at Academy Hill School Cafeteria. Entries taken until 12:30 p.m.
1 p.m. – Baby and toddler derby race, Kineowatha Park.
1 p.m. – Kendall Burdin Fireman’s Muster – Main Street.
1 p.m. – Antique Tractor Pull – Kineowatha Park.
1-5 p.m. – Free Hot air balloon walk thru for children (weather permitting), Kineowatha Park.
2 – 3 p.m. – Moose Creek Cloggers at Academy Hill Cafeteria
3 – 7 p.m. – Sammie Angel & Jim Harris singing by town square.
5 – 5:30 p.m. – First Congregational Church Raffle and parade winners will be announced by Key Bank.
5 – 7 p.m. – Tether balloon rides at Kineowatha Park.
8:45 – 9 p.m. – Fireworks display from the boat launch at dusk.
*Rain date Aug. 9th



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