Events
Penobscot Narrows Observatory F.A.Q.
Friends of Fort Knox
P.O. Box 456
Bucksport, ME
04416
(207) 469-6553
(207) 469-6906 FAX
fofk1@aol.com
Friends of Fort Knox 2010 Special Events Schedule
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Unless otherwise noted, regular Fort admission fees apply
April 17th , Saturday, 10 A.M. until noon, Park Day clean-up Project: (rain date 4/24) Held in conjunction with the Civil War Preservation Trust and the History Channel. Volunteers are needed to rake, sweep and pickup winter debris. T-shirts and a Fort Tour will be provided to volunteers.
May 1st, Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Prospect, Maine reopens. The Fort Knox State historic site features one of America's best-preserved examples of seacoast fortifications constructed in the 1800s. The new Penobscot Narrows Observatory, the tallest bridge observatory open to the public in the world, boasts breathtaking views of the Penobscot Bay area. Visitors to the observatory ride an elevator up 420' feet on Maine's fastest elevator for incredible views. Admission to these attractions is only $5 for adults and $3 for children.Click here for Non-Resident Fees
June 5, Saturday Maine Foster Family Day
June 20, Sunday, Maine Day at State Parks and Historic Sites - The Maine state parks and historic sites will be open FREE for this day only, rain or shine, to all Maine residents in recognition of YOUR support for conservation in Maine. This does not apply to the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, though admission to Fort Knox State Historic Site will be free.
July 3rd and 4th, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM until 4 PM, 6th Maine Battery Cannon Firings - a full-scale Civil War era Parrot cannon firing demonstration will take place throughout the day. This cannon is the real deal and will provide some explosive excitement for all who visit. Click Here for a YouTube Video of the 2009 Cannon Firing
Scottish Tattoo 2010, Has been postponed to August 28, Saturday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (see below)
Saturday, July 17 (rain date 7/18), Pirate Festival, 10 AM until 4 PM- Join the professional Pirates of the Dark Rose for a day of swashbuckling sword fights, duels, cannon fire and pirate ship attack. The pirate ship "Must Roos" will let loose cannon fire on the Fort as she sails the waters of the Penobscot River, in search of booty. The festival will feature a treasure hunt, pirate parade (all are encouraged to attend dressed in your best pirate attire), best dressed and most authentic sounding pirate contests. Regular Fort admission and a $3 per person event donation requested, because pirates love their gold! Those planning to spend the day may want to bring a lunch. Click here for video from 2009 Pirate Festival. The charge for the pirate ship sail is $20 per person for an hour cruise and cannon firing. The ship leaves from the Bucksport Town dock and tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 469-6553. Advanced purchase is recommended as the ship can only carry six passengers. People are encouraged to carpool to the Pirate Day events at the Fort due to limited parking.
10:00 Meet and greet the pirates
11:00 Captain Crudbeard’s Cannon Shooting Lesson
- Noon- Pirate Parade and Costume Contest
12:45 pm Treasure Hunt #1
1:15 pm Talk Like a Pirate Contest
1:45 pm Pirate Ship Attack with Cannons, Flintlocks, and Cutlasses in front of the Fort
2:45 pm Treasure Hunt #2
3:00 pm Sail on the Pirate Ship Must Roos with cannons and flintlocks – six passengers max.
3:30 pm Pirate Weapons Demonstration with grappelling hooks, pikes, boarding axes, whips, swords, pistols, and blunderbuss.
4:00 pm 2nd Sail on the Must Roos
5:00 pm 3rd Sail on the Must Roos
July 24th and 25th, Saturday and Sunday, The Battle at Fort Knox Civil War reenactment featuring the 20th Maine Company ‘B’, 15th Alabama Company ‘G’, several ships, five cannon, other reenacting groups and held in conjunction with the Bucksport Chamber of Commerce Bucksport Bay Festival. This year’s reenactment will be the largest in recent memory and will feature an amphibious landing by attacking Confederate troops. For more information click here to go to http://ftknox.mainemilitia.com/
July 31 and August 1, Paranormal/Psychic Faire, Saturday and Sunday: Meet with people who believe in things unusual. This unique event features, psychics, ghost hunters, exorcists, and UFOologists. Regular Fort admission and a $2 event donation requested. Click Here for a Faire Schedule Renowned crytozoologist and author, Loren Coleman (often seen on the History and Travel Channel) will not be attending this year due to a family emergency.
Friday/Saturday, August 6 and 7, 6 P.M. - Shakespeare Comes to Fort Knox featuring the presentation of Romeo and Juliet, performed by Ten Bucks Theatre Troupe. Ticket Prices- $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, per performance. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Fort Knox gift shop, by telephoning 207-469-6553 or by emailing FOFK1@aol.com
Archaeological Field School -THIS YEARS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Saturday, August 14, 7 PM until 10 PM, Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the Bangor Ghost trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Those interested in going on a ghost tour are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance by contacting the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $10 per person.
Friday/Saturday, August 20 and 21, from 8 PM to 10:30 PM – Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory (Last tickets sold at 10:00) $5 per person (all ages) Rain and/or clouds will result in cancellation...call 469-6553 the evening of the event for recorded message if canceled. NOTE: THE AUGUST 21ST MOON VIEWING HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF 2:10 P.M. 8/21/10 DUE TO THE NWS FORECAST OF CLOUDS FOR SATURDAY EVENING
August 28, Saturday, Scottish Tattoo 2010, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - This popular annual event is back, featuring traditional Scottish bagpipers, precision marching bands and a patriotic salute to America. Tickets for the event are $10 per person or $5 for children 12 and under. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the FFK gift shop . CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO 0F 2009 TATTOO
August 29, Sunday 10-4 - Granite cutting demonstration. Come and view the skills that were used to create the architectural masterpiece known as Fort Knox.
September 11th , Saturday, The 8th Annual Medieval Tournament: Knights will have armored combat, medieval music played, arts and science displays will be on hand and an archery demonstration will take place.
October 9-10, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM until 4 PM, 6th Maine Battery Cannon Firings - a full-scale Civil War era Parrot cannon firing demonstration will take place throughout the day. This cannon is the real deal and will provide some explosive excitement for all who visit. Click Here for a YouTube Video of the 2009 Cannon Firing
Saturday, October 23, 2010. Fireworks, 9:15 pm (View from the Bucksport waterfront), Rocky Horror Picture Show, 10pm, Northeast Historic Film/Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport, Maine 04416 CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO GHOSTPORT FACEBOOK PAGE
October, 22/23 and 29/30, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 to 9 PM, Fright at the Fort 2010: Visitors are led through the dark passageways of Fort Knox where indescribable things lurk in the shadows, creating screams of fright. Admission is $5 per person and additional information on Fright at the Fort 2010, may be found on the fortknox.maineguide.com official Fright at the Fort web site.
Volunteers are needed to spook and act as tour guides. The event takes place, rain or shine!