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Business of the Week
Maine Coast Welcome Center
 Maine Coast Welcome Center
The Maine Coast Welcome Center is a short drive from downtown Belfast on Rte 1 on the "East Side" - You can't miss it as you drive north towards Searsport.
SECRETS OF GPS
Have you ever wondered how those GPS units in cars find certain businesses and not others? Check out Jim's Blog at "Getting on the Map, GPS Map that is." for step by step directions.
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce supports the Maine Coast Welcome Center efforts to bring economic vitality to the Heart of Coastal Maine.
Maine Coast Welcome Center
Jim LeClair; Owner
139 Searsport Ave. (Rte 1), Belfast, ME.
Jim@Maine-Coast-Welcome-Center.com
cell 207.415.5646
3 Great Festivals in July!!
" ARTS IN THE PARK" July 11 & 12th is one of most respected fine arts and crafts festivals in Midcoast Maine. The variety of artwork and crafts is outstanding, and continuous live music and the smells of freshly grilled food add to the festival atmosphere. The venue can't be improved upon - set on the water's edge downtown on Belfast's harbor with tugboats, sailboats, and dinghies moored a few feet away.
 Arts in The Park July 11 & 12 2009
"MAINE CELTIC CELEBRATION
The mission of the 3rd Annual Celtic Celebration is to renew the rich Celtic history, culture and hospitality found along the coast of Maine.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
2:00 pm - Limerick Bagpipe Parade (Belfast Free Library) - All ages are welcome. Come listen to Celtic songs and stories with musical storyteller, Jennifer Armstrong and then (as a group) write and illustrate limericks to hang up around town! We will parade with the pipes through town to hang up our creations.
 The Maine Celtic Celebration July 17, 18 & 19th
Saturday, July 18, 2009
7:00 am - 5K Road Race Sign Up (Belfast High School Parking Lot)
8:00 am - 5K Road Race Starts (Belfast High School)
8:30 am - Parade Line up (Belfast High School)
9:00 am - Celtic Parade Starts (Main Street)
10:00 am - Boghat (Main Stage)
10:00 am - Maine Scots Genealogy
11:00 am - Celtic Breeds Dog Show (Steam Boat)
11:05 am - Belfast Highland Fiddlers (Main Stage)
12:00 pm - Marilyn Inch: Tin Whistle Workshop (Steam Boat Landing)
12:10 pm - Ferg n' Sons (Main Stage)
1:00 pm - Jennifer Armstrong: Stories and Song (Steam Boat Landing)
1:00 pm - Kilted Run and Row
1:15 pm - Frank Taylor, The Flying Scotsman (Main Stage)
1:35 pm - Mud Flats Tug of War
2:00 pm - Men in Kilts Competition (Steam Boat)
2:35 pm - Brendan McVeigh: Ceili Dancing (Main Stage)
3:00 pm - Jane Taylor: Bodhran Workshop (Steam Boat)
3:20 pm - Maine Celtic Celebration Cod Toss Relay - (Belfast Common)
3:40 pm - US National Cheese Roll Championship (Main Stage)
4:00 pm - Bob McCormick: Cape Breton Step Dance Workshop (Steam Boat)
4:45 pm - The Napper Tandies: Traditional Pub Songs (Main Stage)
5:00 pm - Belfast Cetic Dancers: Workshop and Demo (Steam Boat)
6:05 pm - Long Time Courting (Main Stage)
7:45 pm - bohola (Main Stage)
9:00pm - Fireworks over the Bay (Waterfront)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
7:30 am - Highland Heavy Games Sign Up (Steam Boat)
8:00 am - Highland Heavy Games Start (Steam Boat)
10:00 am - Belfast Singers (Main Stage)
11:00 am - The Milliners (Main Stage)
11:00 am - Amy Robbins Wilson: Stories and Song (Steam Boat)
12:00 pm - Castlebay (Main Stage)
12:00 pm - Kids Wellington Boot Toss (Steam Boat)
1:00 pm - Frank Taylor, The Flying Scotsman (Main Stage)
1:00 pm - Molly Malone Wheelbarrow Race (Steam Boat)
2:00 pm - Isle of Man Three Legged Race (Steam Boat)
2:15 pm - bohola (Main Stage)
3:30 pm - Session (Main Stage)
MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL July 25, 2009 9 - 5pm
ComeBoating! Rowing Regatta's in the Harbor
The Belfast Historical Society
Belfast Heritage Winner takes all Mackerel Tournament
The Classic Small Boat Show
Maritime & Nautical Vendors
Yummy Food & Treats
Live Music in front of Consumers Fuel
Weather Balloons
Celebrating 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Visit to the Penobscot Bay with Theatrical Re-enactment.
Maritime Heritage Festival 2009!!
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