The town of Boothbay's 250th celebration will take place Friday through Sunday, August 22-24 and the weather outlook is nice.

Chairman of the event, Dawn Gilbert, invites all to celebrate the town's anniversary by attending some or all of the events.

"We're even having a birthday cake made by Sweet Dreams Bakery (Marie Kelley) on Saturday," said Gilbert.

The only change this week is that Gov. Paul LePage will not be able to attend the parade on Saturday morning due to his schedule, said Gilbert. His wife, Ann, will be attending.

After the parade, kids are invited to the Common for face painting, entertainment by clowns Twinkles and Fumbles, and to enjoy three horses and horse and buggy rides.

"Molly Stark has secured a mini horse, a wild mustang and a quarter horse, which will be on display," said Gilbert.

Also on display on the Common will be the painting done for the anniversary by East Boothbay artist Carlton Plummer (see related article).

Fireworks chairman Tom Nickerson said over $10,000 has been raised for the show and will be dedicated to the late Reona Heino, thanks to a significant donation by a family member.

"It will be a good show and the first held in East Boothbay in about 50 years," said Nickerson.

Boothbay 250th anniversary schedule of events

Friday, Aug. 22

5 to 10 p.m. Seafood Festival on the Boothbay Common. Clambake, $30; Diners can purchase tickets at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, the Boothbay Information Center (Boothbay Chamber) or the Boothbay Town Office. Tickets will be available at the Common.

6 p.m. Dave Gagne Band on the Common

7 to 8 p.m. The Fog Cutters, a 32-piece rock orchestra, on the Common

8 p.m. Dave Gagne Band on the Common

Saturday, Aug. 23

11 a.m. Street Parade beginning from Big Al's storage on Route 27, around the Common and ending at the Clifford Ballfield on Back River Road.

Noon: Bounce house and face painting for kids, and horses on the Common. Clowns Twinkles and Fumbles entertain. “Crust” pizza, food cart, 250th anniversary cake and ice cream from the Ice Cream Hut

1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Haunted cemetery walk from the Common led by Sally Lobkowicz

4 to 10 p.m. Pig roast on the Common. Tickets $20. Also on the Common, Glidden Point Selects raw bar ($2 per serving) and kids' buffet. Boothbay Craft Brewery tent will be selling pints of beer for $5, mixed drinks for $6.

8-9 p.m. Rustic Overtones on the Common

Sunday, Aug. 24

1 p.m. Passamaquoddy Tribe dancing, drumming and displays on the Common.

1-3 p.m. History walk with Chip Griffin beginning at Barrett's Park in Boothbay Harbor.

6 p.m. Barters Island Baptist Church service on the Common

6:30 p.m. U.S. Navy Band Northeast concert at Ocean Point Marina

8 p.m. Fireworks display over the Damariscotta River across from Ocean Point Marina

Busing will be provided to the Boothbay Common and Ocean Point Marina events from the Boothbay Region schools on Townsend Avenue on Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (5 p.m.).