Boat Bar Party…come Skip, Tug & Be Merry
Chowder House
saturday, juNE 27, 2026
11:00 Am - 4:00 PM

22 Granary Way

The Chowder House hosts the Boat Bar Party, a great venue from which to watch Windjammer Days family, fun filled events that close out the week of festivities! The events held throughout the day include a Rock Skipping Contest, Tug Across the Harbor and the Server Shuffle! 

Tickets cover entry to the Chowder House, Lobster Rolls and pulled pork sliders! Cash bar open serving beer, wine and specialty mixed beverages.

 

SERVER SHUFFLE
FOOTBRIDGE
saturday, juNE 27, 2026
11:00 AM

The finest local waitresses and waiters compete in a race across the Footbridge.

TUG ACROSS THE HARBOR
FOOTBRIDGE
saturday, juNE 27, 2026
12:30 PM

(CHOWDER HOUSE SPECTATOR PARTY)

🚢 Ready to Take on Tug Across the Harbor? 🚢

Gather your friends, family, coworkers, teammates, or community group and join us for Tug Across the Harbor!

Get ready for the most exhilarating event of the summer - the Annual Boothbay Harbor Tug-of -War Competition! Join us for a day of fun, excitement, and friendly rivalry as we pit teams against each other in a test of strength and teamwork across the breathtaking Boothbay Harbor in Maine!

Please note: A starting pistol is used to signal the start of each tug resulting in a loud bang.

✅ Anyone can sign up
✅ Community groups welcome
✅ Businesses encouraged to participate
✅ Great team-building opportunity
✅ Bragging rights up for grabs!

2026 Winner - The Boothbay Bombers!

Pull together a team and register today using the following link: docs.google.com

Let's make this year's Tug Across the Harbor the biggest and best yet!

Photo credits: Benjamin Williamson https://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com

💪 Team Information

  • Teams can consist of 8-10 participants. Maximum of 8 teams.

  • Mixed teams are encouraged (all ages and genders welcome)

  • Team costumes and themes are highly recommended

🎯 Event Highlights:

  • Epic tug-of-war battles across the harbor

  • Feats of strength and power

  • Prizes and giveaways

💰 Fabulous Prizes:

The winning team will receive a trophy. All members of the winning team will receive Windjammer Days T-Shirts and commemorative cups.

🌟 Register NOW and secure your spot in this epic challenge! 🌟 🌊 Let's see who will reign supreme and claim the title of Boothbay Harbor Tug-of-War Champions! 🏆

Who will be the Champions of 2026?

 

20th annual orne’s candy store international rock-skipping contest
in memory of arthur webster
footbridge
saturday, juNE 27, 2026

2:00 pm - registration begins at 12:30 pm

Footbridge parking lot, inner boothbay harbor

2026 Rock Skipping Champion!

This event is FREE and open to all. Donations will be accepted in support of the Boothbay Region Health Center and the Maine Lobstermen's Association.

🎯 Event Highlights:

  • Competitive and casual divisions for all ages

  • Beautiful seaside location at Boothbay Harbor

  • Prizes and giveaways for top skippers

🏆 Competition Categories:

  • Kids Division (ages 12 and under)

  • Men's Division (ages 13+)

  • Women's Division (ages 13+)

💰 Fabulous Prizes:

  • 1 pound of fudge from the historic Orne’s Candies

  • Pottery by AE Ceramic (Men and Women's Division Winners)

  • Windjammer Days T-Shirt...and more!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for this event: