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Heritage Days 2008: August 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2008

Each year, with the help of many volunteers, the Scituate Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Scituate Heritage Days. The annual event combines live music and entertainment, artisan crafts, kid’s activities and historical site visits for one of the South Shore’s biggest and most anticipated outdoor events of the summer.

During the weekend, visitors can enjoy many events, activities, and music venues that Scituate Heritage Days has become famous for. Beginning on Friday night, August 1, the magic of Luminaria will bring a glow to the town. Residents and visitors enjoy the peaceful glimmer of candles that can be seen up and down the Scituate coastline.
World-renowned rock and blues musicians will be appearing August 2nd & 3rd. The headliner for the event is Felix Caveliere and the Rascals. Other acts throughout the weekend include favorites like Fat City Band, Bellevue Cadillac, and The Fools. Several other acts will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Artisans, craftspeople, and other vendors will occupy over 100 booths that are set up along Front Street and Cole Parkway. From fun tie-dyed shirts and hand-carved signs, to one–of-a-kind designed jewelry and gallery quality paintings–there is something for everyone. Kids of all ages will enjoy a carnival-like atmosphere in Cole Parkway with amusement rides and activities.

In addition to the many vendors at Heritage Days, Scituate Harbor boasts many retail shops, businesses and restaurants. You can find nautical and whimsical gifts shops along with stylish retail clothing stores. Some of the restaurants feature outdoor casual seating where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Scituate Harbor.

Free shuttle bus service will be available from several locations in Scituate and will operate continuously throughout the day.

Look for more detailed information and a schedule of events in the upcoming weeks for the 2008 Heritage Days Celebration!

2008 Vendor Invitation and Application - PDF

Heritage Days Schedule - 2008

Downloadable Schedule - PDF 119k

Friday, August 1

8:30 a.m. Tee off for Annual Knights of
Columbus Heritage Days Classic at Widow’s
Walk Golf Course, 250 The Driftway,
Scituate. $125.00 includes prime rib dinner.

6-9 p.m. Harbor Methodist Church
hosts the annual Pie Social.

From 6 p.m. Scituate Launch
30-40 minute boat rides in Scituate Harbor
from Town Marina in Cole Parkway on the
“EZ Rider” and “Cedar Point.”
$5.00 adults, $3.00 children.

8:30 p.m. Luminaria along the
Scituate coastline.

Saturday, August 2

7:30-10:30 a.m. Scituate Rotary Club
will serve its traditional Pancake Breakfast
at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 14 Edward
Foster Rd., Scituate Harbor.

9:00-10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies:
“Magic and Music” with Peter O’Malley

9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Front Street and
Cole Parkway; artisans, amusements,
refreshments, music, children’s activities,
sidewalks sales, fun for all.

From 10:00 am. Scituate Launch
30-40 minute boat rides in Scituate Harbor
from Town Marina in Cole Parkway on the
“EZ Rider” and “Cedar Point.”
$5.00 adults, $3.00 children.

10:00 a.m. Ryan Fardy performs on
Front Street

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Jack Conway Real
Estate sponsors a Homemade Baked Goods
Sale at 80 Front St. Proceeds donated to a
local charity.

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Amusements
and rides for the whole family.

10:30 a.m. Dory/Rowing Races, from
Jericho Road Beach. All are welcome. Prizes.
Various categories.

11:00 a.m. Fat City Band performs on
Front Street.

12:30 p.m. The Fools perform on
Front Street.

2:00 p.m. Danny Klein’s J. Geils Review
will perform on Front Street.

3:45 p.m. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit
Wheels will perform on Front Street.

4:00-6:00 p.m. Traditional Pig Roast at
the K of C, 234 CJC Highway, Rte. 3A,
Scituate. Pool will be open to guests. $12.
per person. $5 for kids under 5 and a maximum
of $30 per family.

6:30 p.m. Scituate Maritime Center
Fundraiser and Comedy Night at the
Barker Tavern $100 per ticket. Call the
Harbormaster’s Office at 781-545-2130
for tickets.

Sunday, August 3

6:00-7:00 a.m. Sunrise Catholic Mass
at the Scituate Lighthouse. 100 Lighthouse
Road. Please bring your own seating.

9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Front Street and Cole
Parkway; artisans, amusements, refreshments,
music, children’s activities, sidewalks
sales, fun for all.

From 10:00 am. Scituate Launch
30-40 minute boat rides in Scituate Harbor
from Town Marina in Cole Parkway on the
“EZ Rider” and “Cedar Point.”
$5.00 adults, $3.00 children.

10:00 a.m. Tonilynn Washington performs
on Front Street.

10:00-4:00 p.m. REMAX hot air balloon
in Cole Parkway

10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Amusements
and rides for the whole family.

From 10:00 am. Scituate Launch
30-40 minute boat rides in Scituate Harbor
from Town Marina in Cole Parkway on the
“EZ Rider” and “Cedar Point.”
$5.00 adults, $3.00 children.

11:30 a.m. Bellevue Cadillac will perform
on Front Street

1:00 p.m. Boat Parade/Blessing of the Fleet.
All Welcome. Line up at bell outside harbor.

1:00 p.m. Marty Balin, from the
Jefferson Airplane, **tentative

1:00-4:00 p.m. Scituate Historical Society
holds open house at several sites: Scituate
Lighthouse, 100 Lighthouse Road;
Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 301
The Driftway; Mann Farmhouse and Barn,
108 Greenfield Lane; Cudworth House
and Barn, 327 First Parish Road, Stockbridge
Gristmill.

2:00 Second Annual Oyster Shucking
Contest. Cole Parkway in front of
Patriot Cinemas. Cash prizes.

2:15 p.m. Big Brother and the Holding
Company perform on Front Street.

4:30 p.m. Felix Caveliere and the Rascals
perform on Front Street.

PARKING is available at:

• Scituate High School, Rte 3A
• Gates Intermediate School, First Parish Rd.
• Jenkins School, First Parish Rd.
SHUTTLE BUSES will run continuously
from 9:00 a.m. until approximately
6-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

2008 Sponsors

Heritage Days Sponsors

The Scituate Chamber of Commerce thanks our major sponsors*
GRAND SPONSOR
Comcast

McSweeney and Ricci
Insurance Co Inc.

Remax of Hingham

Sagamore
Plumbing and Heating

*as of July 21, 2008