See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”
7:00 AM US
Cow Patti Breakfast at the St. Croix Masonic Hall, Calais Ave. Not to worry – they don’t really serve cow patties! A pancake breakfast sponsored by Orion Star Club of OES.
Contact: Nina Crossman (207)454-2295
8:00 AM US
Cow Patti Bingo in back of the St. Croix Masonic Hall, Calais. “Buy” a plot of land and if the cow leaves a patti on your square, you win $500.00. “Deeds”are $5 each.
Contact: Nina Crossman (207)454-2295
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM US
Calais Street Fair, entertainment, vendors, something for everyone! Booth rentals benefit St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Neil Lane (207)454-2308
8:00 AM US
Children’s Road Race at the DiCenzo Athletic Complex, Calais.
Contact: John Rogers (207)454-2761
9:00-4:00 PM US
USed Book Sale at old Mr. Paperback Building (Main Street). Thousands of new and USed books. Sponsored by the Calais Free Library and the Friends of the Calais Free Library.
Contact: Marilyn Soteriels (207)454-2758
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM US
Arts and Crafts Fair on the Green at the triangle, downtown Calais. Artisans and Crafters CAN rent a space. Sponsored by the International Homecoming Festival.
Contact: Tracy DeWitt (207)214-5533
9:00 AM US
“One of a Kind” International 5 mile Road Race starts at Main Street Park, Calais. Measured road race on both sides of the border. Pre-registration at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Johnson’s TrueValue.
Contact: John Rogers (207)454-2761
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM US
Holmes Cottage Museum open to the public for tours. Old time crafts on display as well as Homestead Antique and collectible sale.
Contact: Fred Becker (207)454-3695
10:00 AM-2:00 PM US
Old Yearbook Sale on Main Street in front of Bernardini’s Restaurant. Lots of leftover Calais High School Yearbooks, some dating back to 1980. Proceeds to benefit Calais High School Class of 2010.
Contact:Lori Ellis (207)214-9322
12:00 PM US
36th Annual International Homecoming Festival Parade starts at Johnson’s True Value parking lot in Calais. Sponsored by the International Festival Committee and the St. Stephen Lions Club.
Contact: Bob Brown (506)466-4160
AFTER Parade US
Worship in the Park at the triangle, downtown Calais. Zion HoUSe of Worship will be hosting an afternoon of contemporary Praise and Worship mUSic. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” – Psalm 150:6.
Contact: Tracy Dewitt (207)214-5533
Calais Lioness Superdraw on Main St., Calais. Buy tickets all day to win great prizes… the prizes get better every year! Winners Draw at 2 p.m.
Contact: Lorraine Mitchell (207)454-7587
Calais Lions Club Auction starts after the parade on Main St., Calais. The thrill of an auction and the chance to win some great prizes and help out a local organization.
Contact: Sheridan Smith (207)454-0720
2:00 PM CAN
The Old Town Tavern presents live entertainment on the deck. Kathy and Joe from 2-6 p.m. and Mike Chase Band from 7-11p.m.
Contact: Donna Siefert (506)466-4646
2:00 PM US
195th Army Band Concert at Memorial Park. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695
2:00 PM US
Hightower Garden & Cabaret (formerly known as The Schooner Pub). Located at the back of Hightower Steak HoUSe. D.J…. Contact: Linsey Hightower (207)454-8055
3:00 PM US
Calais Skateboard Park Competition. Beside the DiCenzo Athletic Park. For all ages to come and learn to skateboard or show off your talents to others. Raffles and Prizes.
Contact: Randy McCormick (207)454-3085
6:00 PM US
TownhoUSe Festival Deck Party sponsored by the TownhoUSe Restaurant. Live band and D.J.
Contact: Phil Tinker (207)454-8021
