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
Tentative - Friends of Fort Knox 2012 Special Events Schedule
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Unless otherwise noted, regular Fort admission fees apply
April 21st ,Saturday, 10 A.M. until noon, Park Day clean-up Project: (rain date 4/28) 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.
April 28th ,Saturday, SCA Closed event, Fort grounds will be open but Fort will be closed to public.
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
May 19th, Saturday Maine Foster Family Day
June 30, July 1, 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 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.
July 7th,Saturday, 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 artists. 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).
July 14, Saturday, Scottish Tattoo , 6:30 PM - 8:30 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).
Saturday, July 21st, 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
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, 5:45 PM and 7 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 grappelling hooks, pikes, boarding axes, whips, swords, pistols, and blunderbuss.
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, 5:45 PM and 7 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.
July 28-29, Saturday and Sunday, Civil War Weekend 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, 3rd Maine and 6th Maine Battery. The event will feature skirmishes, cannon firings, living history demos, lectures, and camp life.Click Here for more information on the Bay Festival
August 2,3,4,5 at 6 P.M. - Shakespeare Comes to Fort Knox featuring the presentation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, 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).
August 11-12, Paranormal/Psychic Faire, Saturday and Sunday: Meet with people who believe in things unusual. This unique event features, psychics, ghost hunters, exorcists,UFOologists and renowned crytozoologist and author, Loren Coleman (often seen on the History and Travel Channel). Regular Fort admission and a $2 event donation requested. Click Here for a Faire Schedule
August 18-19, Saturday-Sunday 10-4 - Granite cutting demonstration. Come and view the skills that were used to create the architectural masterpiece known as Fort Knox.
August 31st, September 1st, Friday-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.
TBA, 7 PM until 10 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. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $10 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
September 8th , Saturday, The 10th 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.
Tentative Schedule
TBA, 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. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $10 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
TBA, 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. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $10 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
TBA, 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 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.
TBA, 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. Those interested in going on a ghost tour should contact the Friends of Fort Knox at 469-6553. The cost of the tour is $10 per person. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
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October, 19/20 and 26/27, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 to 9 PM, Fright at the Fort 2012: 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 2012, may be found on the fortknox.maineguide.com official Fright at the Fort web site. "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