Friends of Fort Knox 2013 Special Events Schedule
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Unless otherwise noted, regular Fort admission fees apply
Saturday, February 23, 7 PM, at the Fort Knox Visitor Center. Maine's Most Haunted Film Presentation- Two films produced by the East Ghost Trackers reveal their paranormal investigations of the Penobscot Theater and Fort Knox State Historic site. Tickets are $10 per person, and seating is limited. Those interested are encouraged to buy tickets in advance by calling the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. Estimated time of film and Q&A session, approximately two hours.
April 20th ,Saturday, SCA Closed event, Fort grounds will be open but Fort will be closed to public.
April 27th ,Saturday, 10 A.M. until noon, Park Day clean-up Project: 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. Rain date April 28th.
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. Click here for Fee Schedule.
May 17-19th (Friday P.M.-Sunday A.M.), 20th Maine - School of the Soldier. Training session and drills in preparation for their encampment season,
May 18th, Saturday, 9:00 A.M. Penobscot Narrows Observatory opens for the season!
May 18th, Saturday 11-3, Maine Foster Family Day
Saturday, May 18th, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 PM, Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
May 25th, Saturday, 2:00 to 4:00 P.M - Author book signing, Haunted Fort, Liza Gardner Walsh, book reading and talks from those in the book who have had paranormal experiences at the Fort.
Saturday-Sunday, May 25th-26th, Cowboy Fast Draw Association - Maine State Championship
Saturday Main Match
8:30 Registration opens, gun check opens. Main Match will begin no later than 9:30 AM. All firearms and equipment must be checked before then.
9:00 Opening ceremony and safety meeting
9:30 Main match begins
Noon-1:00 PM Break for lunch
1:00 PM Contest continues until last seven shooters are determined.
Sunday
10:00 Championship format begins and ends when placements are completed.
TBD A one-hour break before Award Ceremony. Anticipation that the event will close around 2-2:30PM
Saturday, June 15th, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 PM, Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
Saturday, July 6th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Elton John, Tribute Band, Yellow Brick Road will rock the Fort- , Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Dancing is allowed and encouraged. Costuming optional. Enjoy many of the greatest hits from this phenomenal artist. Makes for a great evening of entertainment for all ages. Tix may be purchased at the Fort Visitor Center gift shop the day of event or in advance (469-6553).
Click Here for Video of Yellow Brick Road - Elton John - Tribute Performance
July 13th, Saturday, Scottish Tattoo , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - (Rain Date - TBA) 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 or by calling the gift shop at 469-6553. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO 0F 2010 TATTOO Tickets may also be purchased the evening of the event (at the Fort Knox gift shop).
July 20-21, Paranormal/Psychic Faire, Saturday and Sunday: Meet with people who believe in things unusual. This unique event features, psychics, ghost hunters, UFOologists and Ahura Z Diliiza who is a natural telepath, metaphysician and psychic policeman (a natural exorcist), specializing in psychic protection and removal of dangerous entities. He owns and operates Unicorn Cove School of Metaphysics in Westbrook, Maine.. Regular Fort admission and a $2 event donation requested. Click Here for a Faire Schedule
July 27-28, Saturday and Sunday, 20th Maine Civil War Encampment and Bucksport Bay Festival Held in conjunction with the Bucksport Chamber of Commerce Bucksport Bay Festival. The Civil War Weekend will include representatives from the 20th Maine. The event will feature skirmishes, cannon firings, living history demos, lectures, and camp life.Click Here for more information on the Bay Festival
August 1,2,3,4 - 6 P.M. Thursday-Sunday, Shakespeare Comes to Fort Knox featuring the presentation of The Tempest, performed by Ten Bucks Theatre
Troupe. Ticket Prices- $10 per individual, per performance. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Fort Knox gift shop,or by telephoning 207-469-6553. Tickets may also be purchased the evening of the performance (at the Fort Knox gift shop).
TBA- Granite cutting demonstration.
Saturday, August 17, 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 the Pirates of the Dark Rose. 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. Note: Cruise tickets are non-refundable. People are encouraged to carpool to the Pirate Day events at the Fort due to limited parking.
Tentative schedule below
Saturday, August 17, Sail on the Pirate Ship Must Roos with cannons and flintlocks – six passengers max. Cruise times: 9 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 2 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:45 PM. 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. Note: Cruise tickets are non-refundable.
11:00 Captain Crudbeard’s Cannon Shooting Lesson
- Noon- Pirate Parade and Costume Contest
1:00 pm Pirate Ship Attack with Cannons, Flintlocks, and Cutlasses in front of the Fort
1:45 pm Talk Like a Pirate Contest
2:15 pm Treasure Hunt
3:00 pm Pirate Weapons Demonstration with grappling hooks, pikes, boarding axes, whips, swords, pistols, and blunderbuss.
Saturday, August 17th, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 PM Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Minimum age is 12. Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
Sunday, August 18, Sail on the Pirate Ship Must Roos, (Rain or Shine) - Sail on the Pirate Ship Must Roos with cannons and flintlocks – six passengers max. Cruise times: , 10:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM, 3:00 PM. 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. Note: Cruise tickets are non-refundable. If this day's event is not sold out,passengers would be notified and cruises would be consolidated into a fewer number of trips.
August 24-25, Saturday, 10 AM until 4 PM and Sunday, 10 AM until 3 PM - 6th Maine Battery Cannon Firings - a full scale Civil War era Parrot cannon firing demonstration will take place throughout the day. This 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.
August 24th -Saturday, from 8 PM to 10:00 PM (Last tickets sold at 9:30) – Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, $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. (No advance ticket sales)
September 7th , Saturday, The 11th 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. Regular Fort admission and a $5 event donation per vehicle requested.
Tentative Schedule
Day Schedule - On the Parade Ground
10:00-11:00 Rapier Duels & Fencing Melees
11:00-12:00 Live Music & Dance Presentation
12:00–1:00 Pas d’Armes Tournament of Knightly Combat, opened by our youth fighters
1:00-1:30 Fashion Show on the Parade Grounds
1:30:-2:15 Rapier Duels & Fencing Melees
2:15-3:00 Live Music & Dance Presentation
3:00-4:00 Pas d’Armes Tournament of Knightly Combat, opened by our youth fighters
Around the Fort
10:00-4:00 Arts & Science Exhibits in the Gun Bays (Casemates), Ballista Firing, Camping Pavilions (in front of fort)
Battery A - times will be listed on site
Thrown weapons demonstrations
Combat archery demonstrations
Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15, 9 am - 4 pm, The Healing Co-Op 2nd Annual Holistic & Wellness Fair. Come learn and experience a holistic approach to wellness. Reiki, Massage Therapy, Chakra Clearing, Guided Meditation, Intuition and Vibrational Healing and more. Guest speakers throughout the day. For more info, call Amy @ 478-8725 or email @ thehealingcoop@yahoo.com or visit www.thehealingco-op.com
Saturday, September 21st, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 PM, Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Minimum age is 12.Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
Saturday, October 5th, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 PM, Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Minimum age is 12.Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
October 12-13, Saturday, 10 AM until 4 PM and Sunday, 10 AM until 3 PM - 6th Maine Battery Cannon Firings - a full scale Civil War era Parrot cannon firing demonstration will take place throughout the day. This 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 12th, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 PM, Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. There will be hourly tours and limited capacity. Minimum age is 12.Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
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October, 18/19 and 25/26, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 to 9 PM, Fright at the Fort 2013: THIS EVENT ENDS AT 9:00 EACH NIGHT, PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:30 P.M. Visitors are led through the dark passageways of Fort Knox where indescribable things lurk in the shadows, creating screams of fright. Admission is $10 per person ($5 for those 12 and under) Additional information on Fright at the Fort 2013, may be found on the fortknox.maineguide.com Click here for the official Fright at the Fort web site and more information on Fright Special Events. . "EASILY THE BEST HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE IN THE STATE" Bangor Daily News
Volunteers are needed to spook and act as tour guides. The event takes place, rain or shine! Proceeds from Fright support Friends of Fort Knox preservation efforts
TBA, 7 PM until 1 AM , Spend Halloween Night at Fort Knox with the East Coast Ghost Trackers, , $30 per person, limit 42 people. Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. Advanced reservations and pre-payment required. Please bring a flashlight to this event. Those interested in attending on Halloween should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553