Spirit of America Festival

18/07/2022

Here are some WONDERFUL pictures from this year's Spirit of America Festival. Thank you Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos for your time and talent! We appreciate you.

2022 "Kids Patriotic Bike Parade"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/H3X66kXTg6SeRR9W8

2022 "Kids Patriotic Bike Parade Awards"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bUEthmVebjBaunup8

2022 "Tricycle Scurry Spirit Racers & Awards"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4LNtuLaMpzyZpw7k8

2022 "Cardboard Box Derby Racers & Awards"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/yhg3BSX9ZJqtzZwTA

2022 "Patriotic Pooch Pageant Winners & Awards"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eD2vPbT82Btvd2eJ8

6 new items added to shared album

02/07/2022

We may get a little wet setting up.... but the SPIRIT OF AMERICA Festival will go on as scheduled today!
See you there!!

02/07/2022

02/07/2022

STILL TIME TO REGISTER! We need at least one more in this race to make it an even number. SO. MUCH. FUN!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: You can register all the way up until 12:30 pm Saturday. Registration forms located at the Info Booth (203 N. Washington Street) or at the registration table on Pennington Avenue at Lodge Lane. Of course, you can still register online too!

01/07/2022

As if there isn't already enough to do and see at the SPIRIT OF AMERICA Festival, these fabulous vendors will be there too!

30/06/2022

Be sure to dress in your best throwback outfits when you come to the SPIRIT OF AMERICA Festival this Saturday and you could win a gift card to one of Havre de Grace's wonderful shops or restaurants! See you there!!
A huge shout out to those businesses who donated gift cards:
Blast from the Past, Blue Heron Gifts & Boutique, Bomboy's Ice Cream & Bomboy's Candy, Joretro, MacGregor's Restaurant!

30/06/2022

Have you signed up for the Cardboard Box Derby yet???? You could win this First Place trophy PLUS a $100 downtown gift card!! So what are you waiting for?
Register here: https://forms.gle/ZaYQed8m9rPnyQ3C8

29/06/2022

We are still in need of a couple volunteers! Please consider signing up. We only need you for a short while and then you can enjoy the event! Free tee shirt, free re-fillable cup and lanyard! Woohoo!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA4A928A0F4C43-spirit

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

21/06/2022

More fun than you could every imagine! And it's FREE. Registration is Required. Join the Tricycle Scurry during Spirit of America Festival this year on July 2nd! Registration is quick and easy online:
https://forms.gle/ZaYQed8m9rPnyQ3C8

21/06/2022

Have a furbaby?? Bring that sweet pup to the Spirit of America Festival on July 2nd! Doggie vendors, giveaways, and water stations are just the beginning. You can enter your pride & joy in the "Patriotic Pooch Pageant" and show off their American Spirit! To hit the runway, you must register. Don't worry, it's FREE! See you there!!
Fill out a quick & easy form online at this link:
https://forms.gle/sq3gBfpY6hMzTEsD9

21/06/2022

Sign the kiddos up for the BIKE PARADE!!!

The Spirit of America Festival is proud to bring you the second annual patriotic KIDS BIKE PARADE on July 2nd at 12:30 PM. Bike route begins on Pennington Avenue at St. John Street in downtown Havre de Grace. Cyclists must be 15 years old or YOUNGER. It is FREE to enter; registration is required. All participants receive a ribbon and a gift bag. Awards will be given for the best decorated bikes. The top 6 will receive a Victory Ribbon; top 3 also receive a medal; 1st place also receives a $50 Downtown Havre de Grace Gift Card. Show off your American Spirit with the best decorated bike on July 2nd at the SPIRIT OF AMERICA FESTIVAL!
Registration will be closed when we reach capacity. Three ways to register:
1. Click the link to fill out the quick & simple form online:
https://forms.gle/x1pAtRs6jt8juL766
2. Pick up a registration form at the Havre de Grace Visitor Center.
3. Email [email protected] for a registration form.

20/06/2022

LOOK WHAT'S ON THE WAY AGAIN!!!
Have you signed up to compete in one of the Spirit Races on July 2nd yet?? Don't be left on the sidelines cheering them on; instead be a part of the action! There are trophies and prizes to be won. Only 32 spots for each event, so do not delay! You must register to compete. THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Pick up a registration form at the Havre de Grace Visitor Center
2. Email [email protected] to have one sent to you.
3. Fill it out online here: https://forms.gle/ZaYQed8m9rPnyQ3C8

20/05/2022

We are currently accepting vendors for this event. Email [email protected] for a vendor application!

30/03/2022

VENDORS!! We are currently taking vendor applications for this year's Waterfront Festival. If interested, please email [email protected] for an application. Thank you!

29/03/2022

29/03/2022

22/11/2021

Would you like a $100 shopping spree in downtown Havre de Grace??!!
Simply post a positive comment about your favorite Havre de Grace shop, restaurant, gallery, or business on your page or in the comments below and be sure to tag them. You must also use the hashtag , which will automatically enter you into a drawing for a $100 downtown gift card to be awarded on Friday, November 26. Perfect timing for Shop Small Saturday and all your holiday shopping!

06/07/2021

Congratulations Poppy! Winner of the Patriotic Pooch Pageant!

06/07/2021

Congratulations Kids Patriotic Bike Parade Winners!

Photos by: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

06/07/2021

Congratulations Mac & Cheese Throwdown Winners!

06/07/2021

Congratulations Cardboard Box Derby Winners!

Photos by: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

06/07/2021

Congratulations Tricycle Scurry Winners!!

Photos by Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos

05/07/2021

Here they come! Pictures from the Spirit of America Festival! These wonderful memories were captured by photographer Pat Venturino. If you use any of these photos on social media or publications, please give her photographic credit: Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos
Can you find anyone you know??
KIDS PATRIOTIC BIKE PARADE & AWARDS
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pJ9WBTCQajw5CHmg7

TRICYCLE SCURRY
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DLyrj5udVPTYHkNR6

CARDBOARD BOX CAR DERBY https://photos.app.goo.gl/A9jWAX7hYoLE7E4X9

101 new photos added to shared album

05/07/2021

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated in, or volunteered at the first ever SPIRIT OF AMERICA Festival!! We hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did, and we hope to see you again next year!! Stay tuned for a flood of pictures!

02/07/2021