Eastham Windmill Weekend Festival 2023
The annual Eastham Windmill Weekend will be held Friday September 8th to Sunday September 10th.
For 46 years on the Windmill Green (and other locations around town!), Easthammers have gathered together to celebrate the conclusion of the summer season and to welcome back a slower pace of life. We hope you can join us for this beloved multi-day tradition designed for every member of our community to enjoy.
Friday, September 8
Chicken & Fish Fry
Dinner before the show! All are welcome at the Elk’s Friday night Fish Fry. Come early to avoid long lines. Or order ahead.
5:30 – 7:30 pm | Elks Lodge
Talent Show
The kick-off event! Perform, dance, show off a unique skill; all are welcome to participate. Click here to learn more or submit your talent.
7:30 pm | Elks Lodge
Saturday September 9th
Sand Art
Join the sand art contest or come see how participants bring this year’s theme, “Under the Sea”, to life on the beach.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | First Encounter Beach
Vehicle Show
One of the best vehicle shows on the Cape for over 25 years! Come see over 100 participating vehicles.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Elks Lodge
Historical Bike Ride
Join the Rec. & Beach Department for a 5.5 mile bike ride. All ages welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required! Call 508-240-5974 to register.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Starts at First Encounter Beach. Ends at Nauset Light.
On the Windmill Green:
Live Music 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Food Vendors 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beer & Wine Garden 12:00 – 4:00 pm
10:00 – 11:00 Puppets, Paul & Mary Show (Mary Wilson/Paul Kehoe)
11:30 – 12:30 Sarah Burrill Band
1:00 – 2:00 Rock Harbor 3
2:30 – 4:00 Dirty Water Dance Band
Sunday September 10th
Road Race
A 5k run/walk starting at First Encounter Beach. The first 50 people to register receive a free event T-shirt! Register here.
8:00 am | First Encounter Beach
Parade
A town tradition and one that we are proud to continue. Bands, floats, trucks, cars and lots of candy! Register here.
10:00 – 11:00 am | Old Orchard to Town Hall on Rte 6
On the Windmill Green:
Live Music 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Food Vendors 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Beer & Wine Garden 12:00 – 3:00 pm
9:30 – 10:15 Trevor the Juggler (wandering)
11:00 – 11:30 Trevor the Juggler (stage)
11:30 – 12:00 Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band
12:00 – 1:00 Natalia Bonfini
1:30 – 3:00 Sarah Swain & the Oh Boys
Parking at the Windmill Green is very limited. Shuttle Services are available Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Loops from the lot at First Encounter Beach, the Elks Lodge and Windmill Green
