Next Up: Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show

The third great 2007 Rockland waterfront event is set to take place on Friday, August 10 through Sunday the 12th. Following the great success of the North American Blues Festival and the Maine Lobster Festival, publisher John Hanson and his great crew are in the process of setting up the grounds for New England's premier boat show.

This is the show where the finest of Maine's boat builders exhibit over 120 custom creations on the docks at Public Landing and on the grounds of Harbor Park. The show features some of Maine's finest artists, architects, boat builders, furniture makers, craftsmen, designers, marine gear vendors, and musicians. There are great food vendors and music played on show stages throughout the event.

My favorite event takes place on Sunday when the 5th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials takes place. Watching the antics of these lovable boat companions is worth the price of a ticket.

Tickets for the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, will be available at both gates starting at 9:45 on the days of the show: $10 for adults, children under 12 free. No pets allowed. (Except of course for the contest entrants on Sunday).