Day 76 Eastham Windmill Weekend -fun free family festival

Looking for family fun this weekend on Cape Cod, then look no futher  than  The 34th Annual Eastham Windmill Weekend. starting Friday Sept 9th through Sunday Sept 11th.  Most of the weekend events are free to enjoy! There will be charges for any food bought.

There’s something for everyone at the Eastham  Windmill Weekend! Start off the weekend on Friday night at the Elks Lodg with the  fish and chicken fry. The food is delicious, and it’s a good chance to see old friends and meet new ones. , Sentimental Journey will be playing big band music from 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. at the outside stage. If you feel like a burger, the cookout in the Pavilion starts at 5:30 p.m. Don’t linger too long over the fries, though, or you may miss the start of the Talent Show, at the outside stage. The show starts off with the recognition of this year’s Windmill Weekend honorees. Settle into your chairs afterwards for a talent show showcasing some of the best local talent around! Cheer for your friends and neighbors as you enjoy singing, dancing, and instrumental performances.

If you are a lover of the arts, be sure not to miss the Craft Show at Nauset High School, running all day Saturday rain or shine from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Crafters from all over the Cape arrive to display and sell their wares. For paintings and watercolors, don’t miss the Eastham Painters Guild Sale, which is set up on the Eastham Town Hall Lawn both Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Browse a wide selection of paintings from local artists.

Head back to the Elks Lodge on Saturday morning for the Vehicle Show. Please note the time – this year it is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. View beautifully restored and maintained cars and other vehicles, and talk with their owners as you stroll the grounds of the Elks Lodge. Head back to the lodge Sunday morning for a hearty pancake breakfast.

First Encounter Beach is the place to be on Saturday afternoon for the Sand Art contest. Come to build, or just watch the activity as builders of all ages compete. You don’t have to be an early riser to participate this year, since low tide is in the afternoon. Everyone gets to vote for the People’s Choice award, and prizes are handed out in 3 different categories.

The Windmill Green is full of activities both Saturday and Sunday. Browse the booths set up by local organizations, sign up for the raffle, participate in children’s games, and bring some chairs and blankets for the full day of entertainment taking place at the main stage. For dinner, bring your own meat, and have it cooked to perfection for you by the Police and Fire department. Use that energy from dinner to kick up your heels with some square dancing. There will be a caller leading the dancing on the green from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunday brings more entertainment, plus a pipe band muster in front the of the windmill.