Saturday, September 9th, 2023 is Orland River Day!
Orland River Day is a town celebration held each year (rain or shine) - complete with a parade, food, crafts, and many other activities. This year we are celebrating our 48th Orland River Day!
Orland River Day 2022 Schedule of Events:
- 8a-9a - Vendor Setup on Narramissic Drive
- 8:30a-10a - Alewife Paddle Run, launch at Craigs Brook Hatchery boat launch
- 9a - Parade Line up at the Orland Community Center/Town Office
- 9am-2pm - Vendors and Activities along Narramissic Drive
- 9:30am-10:30am - Parade (School House - Gray Meadow - Rt. 166 Village)
- 10:15a-2p - Music at the Gazebo/Musictorium!
- 10:15a-Bee and the Hornets-kid focused
- 11:15a-Castine Community Band
- 12:15p-Banned from Eden-contemporary
- 12p- MACKRO race on the river (Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization)
- 12p-3p - Orland Historical Society open for visits
- 5p-6p - Orland United Methodist Church supper (yummy!)
For more information about how you can get involved in celebrating our little village by the river, contact [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
Pictures from past Orland River Days
Parade 1976
Orland Boy Scouts lead the parade in 1997
Orland River Race, 1976
Raft Race, 1990
Racing Craft, year unknown
Another Shot from the River, 1976