International Homecoming Festival

About the Event

Schedule:

10am-5pm CDN - Woven in Time Quilt Show. Come enjoy the displays and hear about the personal power of making, living with, and gifting quilts for charity from the Anglican Parish of St. Stephen hand quilters and the St. Croix Cotton Mill Quilters.  Free admission, vendors onsite. 20 Church St., St. Stephen. Vendors 10am-3pm only.

10:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 CDN - Charlotte County Museum - Scavenger Hunt, Guess the Artifact, self-guided walking tours of some of the historic sites in Milltown, period games, and more. Located at 443 Milltown Blvd. St. Stephen.

2pm CDN - Lonicera Hall is hosting ‘High Tea’ Enjoy a time of socializing along with coffee, tea, sandwiches and sweet treats! Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased by calling 506-466-1471, email lonicerahall@gmail.com or stop in at Lonicera Hall at 28 Union Street, St. Stephen! Limited seating available!

2pm-4pm daily (August 6-9) - Join the Calais Library all week as we host our "Crafternoon" in the children's section with many items available to help the kids get creative! Or stop by anytime during the week for our annual book sale!

4pm-6pm US - Children’s Peanut Fair, behind Calais Elementary School. Plastic peanuts can be purchased and used for games to win prizes. “Doctors” and “nurses” at the Doll Hospital and Teddy Bear Clinic will also be onsite, providing emergency care for all sick or injured dolls and stuffed animals. Sponsored by Calais PTO.

5:30pm US/6:30pm CDN - Meet and Greet, at Gateway Park (across from border on Canadian side). Complimentary hot dogs and beverages provided by the International Homecoming Festival Committee. Come meet and celebrate with friends and neighbors before the opening ceremony.

6:30 US/7:30 CDN - Opening Ceremony - "Hands Across the Border" on Ferry Point Bridge. A Celebration for all ages!  Help us celebrate on the bridge with our annual handshake and flag exchanges, followed by dessert on the American side after the ceremony.

7pm-10pm US - Street Dance with DJ Jamie Bohanon, City Building parking lot. For kids of all ages! Sponsored by Calais Fire Association.

8pm US - Night Golf, St. Croix Country Club. Register at dusk. $20 entry fee or $25 with cart (driver’s license required). Sponsored by St. Croix Country Club. For more information or to pre-register, call, 207-454-8875. Non members welcome

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