Entertainment & Music

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Festival Mascots

Webster the Goose and Willa the Fox entertain old and young alike.

Fly Fishing Demonstrations

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12 noon, 2 p.m.
Expert fly fishers demonstrate technique and equipment at a local pond.

Specially selected foods and music groups add a festive flavor to the beautiful artwork. Crab cakes, crab soup, oysters, French fries, hotdogs and hamburgers can be enjoyed while listening to a barbershop quartet or a banjo balladeer.

Kids Nature Activities

This is the place for kids of all ages. A place where you can get up close to feathers, beaks, eggs, nests, turtles and snakes; make your own pinecone bird feeder, paint a decoy, decorate a goose cookie; watch raptors fly, play with a live goose, feel the feathers on a live owl. A great opportunity for fun and learning about nature.

Kids Fishing Derby

Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids under the age of 16 are provided with rods, bait, encouragement and individualized guidance in their quest to hook a fish. Polaroid photos of each “first catch,” along with a certificate and prize are presented to each participant but the fish are returned to the pond. You won’t want to miss this fun and memorable opportunity to introduce your child to the world of fishing.

DockDogs Competition (fee to compete)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Canine contestants are invited to take a leap! Dogs, 6 months and older, are judged on the distance they can jump from the dock into a pool of water. The contest includes six divisions ranging from Novice (an under 10 foot leap) to Super Elite (an over 25 foot leap). Register your pooch on site at the Festival or at the DockDogs website.

Retriever Demonstrations

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Labradors and Golden Retrievers show off their skills at a picturesque local pond.

Shooting Demonstrations

Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.
Shooting demos are back! Tim Bradley of Team Benelli will show firearm virtuosity at the Talbot Rod and Gun Club. Please bring a chair with you, as bleachers are not provided.

THINGS TO DO