BATH

July 4th weekend means fireworks, parades, carnivals, food and a celebration of our great American heritage — and Bath celebrates with a festival that tops them all. It’s the 43rd Annual Bath Heritage Days, a four-day fun-fest filled with entertainment and activities for everyone.

The event kicked off on Thursday with Smokey’s Carnival and music on the festival stage at Waterfront Park. The celebration continues throughout the long weekend with a number of celebratory activities including live music, an antique car show, a skateboarding contest, a book sale, a Chili-Chowder Fest and a fireworks display.

Celebrate through July 5 at Bath Heritage Days at the following times and locations:

Friday, July 3rd

• Friends of Patten Free Library Book Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Winter Street Church)

• Smokey’s Greatest Show and Carnival 11 a.m. to 11p.m. (WP)

• Food and Other Vendors 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (WP)

• Kids Day 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (LP)

• Bath Swing Band 7 p.m. (LP)

• Live Entertainment noon to 11 p.m. (WP)

• Independence Jam Skateboard Competition 6 p.m. — warm-up 3 p.m. (Bath Skate Park, 4 Old Brunswick Road)

Saturday, July 4th

• Friends of Patten Free Library Book Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Winter Street Church)

• 1 Mile Fun Run 7:30 a.m.

• 5 Mile Road Race 8:15 a.m. (City Hall)

• Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. to noon (Library Park, West side)

• Independence Day Parade 10 a.m. – (Pre-parade show 9 a.m.)

• Strawberry Shortcake Festival at Cosmopolitan Club, (894 Washington St.) noon to 4 p.m.

• Made-in-Maine Craft and Art Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (LP)

• Smokey’s Greatest Show and Carnival 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (WP)

• Food and Other Vendors 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (WP and LP)

• Fireman’s Muster sponsored by Now You’re Cooking noon to 3 p.m. (North End of Front Street)

• Live Entertainment 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (WP and LP)

Sunday, July 5th

• Friends of Patten Free Library Book Sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Winter Street Church)

• Front Street Shuffle Antique Car Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Friends of Patten Free Library Book Sale – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Winter Street Church)

• Made-in-Maine Craft and Art Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (LP)

• Independence Jam Skateboard Competition 3 p.m. – warmup noon to 3 p.m. (Bath Skate Park, 4 Old Brunswick Road)

• Chili-Chowder Fest 3-5:30 p.m. Featuring The Scott Davis Swing Band (26 Summer Street, across from Library Park)

• Smokey’s Greatest Show and Carnival 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (WP)

• Food and Other Vendors 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (WP and LP)

• Maine’s First Ship Fireworks Party at the Freight Shed 7-10 p.m.

• Bath Municipal Band Prefireworks Concert 8 p.m. (LP)

• Live Entertainment 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (WP and LP)

• Fireworks over the Kennebec River 9 p.m.

WP = Waterfront Park

LP = Library Park