BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Yankee Homecoming - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Yankee Homecoming X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Yankee Homecoming REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240606T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T191416Z UID:27123-1785060000-1785079800@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:OLDE FASHIONED SUNDAY DESCRIPTION:Check back soon for information on our 2026 Festival.  Below is a recap of this years event \nFashion Sunday on July 27th at the Bartlet Mall will be a great day to remember the beginning of our Yankee Homecoming celebration.  We can enjoy some “new” events to help make future memories for the current younger generations as the past has given some of us the “good ole’ days” to remember. \n  \n10:00am – 3:00pm\nRoaming Railroad Rides & Pony Rides\nDown by the pond\, make sure to take pictures of the kids’ smiling faces. \n10:00am – 4:00pm\nMidway Games\nCome enjoy some olde time fun and win prizes. \n10:00am – 4:00pm\nVendor Row\nEnjoy some food\, ice cream and activities \n10:30am\nPet Show sponsored by Bartlett’s Cove Pet Care\nRegistration at 10:00 visit Bartlett’s Cove Facebook page for more\ninformation \n10:30am – 1:00pm\nAntique and Classic Cars – Sponsored by Priority Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram\nStep back in time and admire the classic stylings and muscle of years\ngone by\, enjoy the vintage motorcycles too. \n11:00am (check in at 10:30)\nBeginners CornHole Tournament sponsored by Reworld (cost $40 per team)\nSee our CornHole page for more information HERE \n11:30am\nOpening Ceremonies and the Raising of the Flag\nMain stage and the corner of High St and Pond St. The big start of the\nweek’s festivities. \n12:30pm – 1:30pm\nSwing Dance\nNorthshore swing dance will be teaching a lesson and North of Boston Swing Dance Society will also perform 12:30 to 1:30 \n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm\nMusic\nListen to some songs of yesteryears with Northshoremen Barbershop Chorus \n2:30pm – 3:30pm\nFamily Fun Competition\nCome enjoy some good olde fun\, some friendly competition and win\nsome prizes too.\nPotato Sack Race – Let’s see how well you can hop to the finish line.\ndifferent age groups for kids and adult group\nHula Hoop – Do you have what it takes to keep that hoop gyrating?\ndifferent age groups for kids and adult group\nWater Balloon Toss – How far can you toss it to your partner before the\nballoon breaks and you get wet? Let’s find out.\neveryone all together on this one\nPre-register at volunteer table next to the Main stage 10am – 1pm URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/olde-fashioned-sunday/ LOCATION:Bartlet Mall\, 153 Auburn St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/slider-midway.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T111024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T144208Z UID:27135-1785094200-1785704400@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Newburyport Bank\, Bentley’s Re/Max and Dunkin of Newburyport. This event takes place at Waterfront Park. There are seven evenings of concerts. Families bring a blanket\, chair\, picnic supper or patronize local vendors and enjoy the entertainment on our beautiful waterfront. \n  \nSUNDAY JULY 26th\n \nSCENES – A BILLY JOEL EXPERIENCE\n7:30 – 9:00 PM\n \n \nFormerly known as Cold Spring Harbor\, Scenes – A Billy Joel experience\, has been performing throughout New England and beyond since 2013. Their mission from the beginning was never to play impersonator\, but instead celebrate and recreate the music of Billy Joel to the highest and most authentic standard\, bringing people the $400 Billy Joel concert experience\, for a reasonable price that all fans can afford! Their almost ten-year journey has lead them to some amazing venues and events\, most notably Touch of Texas in Binghamton\, NY\, and the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming celebration playing to more than 3500 people. From specific piano sounds that Billy uses himself\, to the Billy Joel classic Ray Ban sunglasses\, this show is not to be missed! \n  \nMONDAY JULY 27TH\n \nTBD\n7:30 – 9:00 PM\nSponsored by: \n  \n  \n  \nTUESDAY JULY 28TH\nRED SOLO CUP\n7:30 – 9:00 \n \n  \nTribute to Toby Keith\nFormed in honor of the legendary Toby Keith\, the band authentically performs many of Toby’s over 40 top 20 country songs. Raise a cup to Toby Keith! \n  \nWEDNESDAY JULY 29th\n \nTBD\n7:30 – 9:00 PM \n\n  \nTHURSDAY JULY 30th\n \nBEATLEJUICE\n7:30 – 9:00 PM\nSponsored by: \n \n\n \nFor over 24 yrs. Beatlejuice has been faithfully reproducing some of the greatest Beatles songs ever written.  Beatlejuice covers every era of the Beatles catalog and onto the solo careers of the boys from Liverpool.  Renowned cover band Beatlejuice has been entertaining audiences with spot-on renditions of Beatles classics for more than two decades.  Beatlejuice uses a cast of vocalists and arrangements that match the original recordings of the Fab Four note-for-note. Audiences can close their eyes and imagine John\, Paul\, George and Ringo playing some of the greatest and most influential songs ever written. \n  \nThe band was formed in 1994 by the late Brad Delp\, renowned vocalist for the band Boston\, and drummer John Muzzy from the band Farrenheit.  After Delp’s passing in 2007\, band members Muzzy\, Steve Baker\, Joe Holaday\, Dave Mitchell\, Evan Gianoulis and Rich Bartlett continued to perform under the name Beatlejuice and Friends\, beginning with memorial concerts for Delp at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. Those friends were a group of vocalists including Mike Girard of The Fools\, Jimmy Rogers of Velvet Elvis\, Buddy Bernard of Aces & Eights\, and Bob Jennings. \n\nFRIDAY JULY 31ST\n \nFORTUNE\n7:30 – 9:00 PM\nSponsored by:  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFortune will fill the waterfront with music for Yankee Homecoming in Newburyport Massachusetts! For well over two decades\, Fortune has regularly packed venues throughout New England. Hailing from Peabody\, MA\, this 6-piece band has long maintained a reputation for smooth three and four part vocal harmonies\, dynamic and melodic textures of multiple guitars and keyboards\, and a tight rhythm section. \n  \n  \nSATURDAY AUGUST 1ST\n \nTBD\n7:15 – 9:15 PM\nSponsored By:  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/waterfront-concert-series/ LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 22 Merrimac St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/Scenes-A-Billy-Joel-Experience-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T122556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T153839Z UID:27146-1785139200-1785160800@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:GENO OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 festival.  Check back early next year for more information on our 2026 event \nYankee Homecoming \nGENO OPEN\nOULD NEWBURY COUNTRY CLUB\nMONDAY\, JULY 28\, 2025\n \nSold Out – Thank you! \nThank you to everyone who attends this event each year and in turn supports Yankee Homecoming.  100% of the proceeds raised from this fundraiser goes directly to Yankee Homecoming for some of our favorite free events held during the week such as our evening concerts\, fireworks and the parade! \nIf you have questions on this event please contact Gary Greco\, or if you would like to donate or be a sponsor please contact Donna Greco at 978-462-1326 \nMany thanks to the Greco family and Starboard Galley for their continued support of Yankee Homecoming. URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/geno-open-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:OULD NEWBURY COUNTRY CLUB\, OULD NEWBURY COUNTRY CLUB\, NEWBURY\, 01951\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Geno-Open.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20250504T161638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T013955Z UID:28102-1785150000-1785157200@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:KIDS TALENT SHOW DESCRIPTION:Yankee Homecoming 2026 Kids Talent Show: A Celebration of Young Stars \nGet ready to cheer on the incredible youth of our community at the 2026 Yankee Homecoming Kids Talent Show! This beloved family-friendly event returns to the Newburyport waterfront stage on Monday\, July 27th\, from 11 AM to 1 PM\, bringing an exciting showcase of music\, dance\, magic\, poetry\, and more. \nHeld at Market Landing Park Waterfront Stage\, the Kids Talent Show is a non-competitive celebration of talent\, welcoming kids in grades 1 through 12 from Newburyport and surrounding towns. Whether performing solo or as part of a group\, participants are encouraged to take the stage and share their unique gifts in front of a supportive live audience. \nMore than just a performance\, the Kids Talent Show plays a special role in connecting generations during Yankee Homecoming. \nPlease submit this online form for registration. We will contact you with a confirmation of more details! \n*There is no fee to register. While day of walk-in’s may be allowed to join the show\, it is dependent on space and not guaranteed. \nNote: For children under 16\, an adult must accompany them \n\n\n \n Performers Name*Performers Age*Talent (check one)*\n \n \n Singer\n \n \n \n Dancer\n \n \n \n Musician\n \n \n \n Gymnastics\n \n \n \n \n If singing - what song will be performedParent/Guardian Name*Parent/Guardian Phone Number*Parent/Guardian Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/kids-talent-show/ LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 22 Merrimac St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/kids-talent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T124452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T211106Z UID:27151-1785166200-1785171600@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:WAITER/WAITRESS RACE DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThank you to all of the restaurants and waitstaff that participated in our past events.  You can see a short video of our 2019 event HERE \n  \nPlease review the rules/guidelines of the event HERE \n  \nThis race is for Newburyport restaurants only. \n  \nEmail: restaurant@yankeehomecoming.com for more information \n  \nIf interested in participating please complete the registration below.  All applications must be received by midnight on July 25\, 2026. \n\n \n Newburyport Restaurant Name*Runner's Name*Gender*\n \n Male\n \n \n Female\n Runner's Phone Number*Runners Email*\n \n Consent* All participants must fill out the registration form to be eligible to race. Consideration of this entry being accepted for myself\, my heirs\, executor\, administrators\, waive and release any and all rights and claims for personal damage agains said Sponsors and all parties of said race. By checking this box I agree that I have read\, understood and agreed to the waiver above and am also 18 years or older.Signature*By signing above you agree to all rules of our race\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/waiter-waitress-race/ LOCATION:Liberty Street\, Liberty St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-waiter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T125318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T192213Z UID:27167-1785232800-1785261600@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:YANKEE HOMECOMING CRAFT SHOW DESCRIPTION:Over 60 talents crafters showcasing their art on Newburyport’s Waterfront.\nTuesday July 28th from 10am – 6pm \nCheck back closer to the event to see a list of participating crafters \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur application is now open for this year’s event.  Please review the terms and conditions before completing your application. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew this year: All crafters will be located together at the waterfront. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrices: \nAdult pricing\n10×10 booth $100\n10×20 booth $180 \nYouth prices (under 18)\n10×10 booth $40 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?  Please email craftshow@yankeehomecoming.com \n  \nTo apply for our 2026 craft show please complete the form below.  Note applications must be received by May 29th.  If space is still available after this date YHC can choose to extend this date\, however a $15 late fee will apply.  \nSubmission of an application is not a guarantee into our show.  We have a jury selection and limit the amount of crafters per category. \n\n \n Full Name(Required)Company NameEmail(Required)Phone Number(Required)Application Type(Required)\n \n Adult\n \n \n Youth (under 18)\n Category(Required)\n \n Jewelry\n \n \n Personal Art Cards/Illustrations/Books\n \n \n Ceramics/Pottery\n \n \n Needlework\n \n \n Fiber Arts\n \n \n Wearable Arts\n \n \n Home Decor\n \n \n Woodcraft\n \n \n Glass Art\n \n \n Lotions/Soaps\n \n \n Candles\n \n \n Mixed Media\n \n \n Fine Arts\n \n \n Photography\n \n \n Other\n If other please listBooth Size(Required)\n \n Adult 10x10\n \n \n Adult 10x20\n \n \n Youth (under 18) 10x10\n Link to were we can view your work (website/etsy/etc)If you do not have a link to share you can email photo's to craftshow@yankeehomecoming.comConsent I agree to the terms stated belowBy Submitting this form\, you agree to these General Release and Acceptance of Terms and Conditions for the Yankee Homecoming Craft Show. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for my property. In addition\, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage\, injury\, or loss of any person\, business or property which may arise and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage\, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name\, business name\, photos or images taken of me for any and all purposes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/yankee-homecoming-craft-show/ LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 22 Merrimac St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/6109eda981439.image_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T130610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T154204Z UID:27176-1785238200-1785250800@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:VETERANS LUNCHEON DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 festival.  Check back early next year for more information on our 2026 event\n\nThe Yankee Homecoming Veterans Luncheon gives preference to veterans from the following communities: Newburyport\, Newbury\, Amesbury\, Byfield\, Georgetown\, Rowley\, and West Newbury.\n\nSponsored by: URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/veterans-luncheon/ LOCATION:Elks Lodge\, 25 Low Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/Design-96.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T131308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T154136Z UID:27184-1785321000-1785339000@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:NURSING HOME CONCERTS DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 festival.  Check back early next year for more information on our 2026 event \nThis year Yankee Homecoming is proud to announce we have secured an additional band so that we can add in another stop to our traveling concerts.   While we do not need volunteers for this event we do encourage the community to attend one or more of our concerts spending time with the residents as they enjoy our band.  Below is a current schedule \n10:30 – 11:30am Brigham Mannor\, 77 High Street\n10:30 – 11:30am Atria Merrimack Place\, 85 Storey Ave\n12:00 – 1:00pm Opportunity Works\, 10 Opportunity Way\n1:30 – 2:30pm Advinia Carey\, 180 Low Street\n1:30 – 2:30pm Port Healthcare\, 113 Low Street URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/nursing-home-concerts/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/yankee-1-76-sm1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T130234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T172731Z UID:27179-1785340800-1785348000@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:GENERATIONS OF GIVING DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by: \n \nYankee Homecoming (YHC) is seeking nominations from the greater Newburyport community for the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Awards. Each year\, YHC honors individuals who have made a meaningful impact by selflessly dedicating their time\, effort\, and energy to local community organizations\, government entities\, and nonprofit groups. \nThis year’s YHC theme\, “Home Sweet Home.”\,  honors the origins of Yankee Homecoming\, which began 69 years ago\, and the rich heritage of Newburyport that we celebrate annually. It embodies the community’s enduring spirit of growth and change\, made possible by the dedication of volunteers who help shape its future. \nNominations may be submitted by individuals or organizations through the application below. There are no age restrictions. The deadline for submissions is June 15\, 2026. \nRecipients of the 2026 Generation of Giving Awards will be honored at a special ceremony on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\, at the Newburyport Council on Aging Community Center\, sponsored by Atria Senior Living. \nFor questions\, please contact Dawn Malatesta at generations@yankeehomecoming.com. \n\n \n NomineeIf Nominee is under age 18\, name of parent or guardian:Nominee PhoneNominee Email\n \n Nominee Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Name of Volunteer Organization Where This Nominee Serves:Years volunteer has served this organization:Description of Volunteer Services by the Nominee\, (if needed\, you can email additional information to generations@yankeehomecoming.comNominator Name and Title with Organization\, (if applicable):Nominator Email Address:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n  URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/generations-of-giving/ LOCATION:Council on Aging\, Council On Aging\, 331 High St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/yankee-1-76-sm1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T124617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T150604Z UID:27164-1785369600-1785628799@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:YANKEE HOMECOMING SIDEWALK SALES DESCRIPTION:Get ready to stroll\, shop\, and celebrate! During Yankee Homecoming\, downtown Newburyport transforms into a vibrant open-air marketplace where local shops spill onto the sidewalks with unbeatable deals and festive flair. From Thursday to Saturday\, discover deep discounts on summer and fall fashion\, accessories\, home goods\, and one-of-a-kind artisan finds — all while soaking in the charm of historic brick-lined streets and coastal breezes. \nWhether you’re a seasoned bargain hunter or just love the thrill of browsing\, the Sidewalk Sales offer something for everyone. Expect colorful displays\, friendly shopkeepers\, and a community buzzing with energy. Many stores extend their hours into the evening\, and some even keep the sales going through Sunday. \nSupport local businesses\, score great finds\, and be part of one of Yankee Homecoming’s most beloved traditions. The streets are calling — come join the fun \n\nIf you are a Newburyport business and interested in participating in our sidewalk sales\, please complete the application below.  The cost to occupy a parking spot in front of your store is $50. \n\n \n \n Sidewalk Sales\n \n \n Company NameContact NameContact Phone NumberContact EmailConsent I agree to the privacy policy.By Submitting this form\, you agree to assume full responsibility for your property. In addition\, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage\, injury\, or loss of any person\, business or property which may arise and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage\, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name\, business name\, photos or images taken of me for any and all purposes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/yankee-homecoming-sidewalk-sales/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/yankee-7-28-15-024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T123900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T234050Z UID:27153-1785405600-1785416400@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:With the current issues facing non-profit agencies\, local and state government agencies and our own individual challenges\, it is more important than ever to be well informed regarding the services available to each of us here in Newburyport. \nWhether you are a lifelong resident of greater Newburyport or new to the area\, stop by the “Know Your Community” information fair to learn more about all our amazing community resources. Many of the booths will be for residents 50 and older\, but there will be information for all ages. You will have the opportunity to connect with local experts\, grab a snack from one of our vendors\, and explore the Newburyport Community Center! Last year we had over fifty organizations participating! \nBooths will feature city\, regional\, and state government agencies\, local non-profit and social service agencies\, and local for-profit services like senior living communities\, health care agencies and more. \nGreater Newburyport is fortunate to have a wealth of public and private resources that serve our community\, and this is your chance to see them all in one place! \nAny questions\, please mail to: communityfair@yankeehomecoming.com \nInterested in being part of our event?  Please fill in the application below.  We have a hard cap of 50 booth spaces so please register early. \n\n \n Organization Name*Contact Name*Phone*Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Briefly state information you will be providingType of Organization*\n \n Non- Profit\n \n \n Government\n \n \n For Profit\n Will you have giveaways? Please listTable Size (we will make every effort to accommodate your request)*\n \n \n Small\n \n \n \n Medium\n \n \n \n Large\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/know-your-community/ LOCATION:Newburyport Community Center\, 331 High St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/yankee-1-76-sm1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T124236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T133341Z UID:27158-1785405600-1785420000@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:U.S. COAST GUARD OPEN HOUSE DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by: \nCoast Guard Station Merrimack River \nJoin us as we honor the men and women who serve our City at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on the Merrimack River.  The station will be open to the public from 10:00am – 2:00pm giving tours and providing life saving techniques while discussing the hazards of the Merrimack River entrance. \nDon’t forget to stop by and say hi to Coastie while you are at the station\, just look for the Coast Guard Auxiliary booth URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/u-s-coast-guard-open-house/ LOCATION:United States Coast Guard Station Merrimack River\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/coastguard/11816263_1031638880180719_271359580004446145_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T124933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T131955Z UID:27168-1785578400-1785592800@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:FAMILY DAY AT NOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nWe are back again at Nock Middle School as we start off our Super Saturday with good family fun!  Many local businesses\, organizations and non-profits take part in our Family Day fun offering free crafts\, games\, activities and handouts.   \nA voluntary toll booth is positioned at the entrance of Family Day. This is completely voluntary but does go a long way to keeping this event free. \nPlease email any questions you have about this even to familyday@yankeehomcoming.com \nWe are accepting applications for Family Day.  Please remember the booth is free as long as you provide a free craft\, game\, activity or handout for the kids.  Please sign up below be part of this amazing event. \nBefore completing the form below please read our terms and conditions. \n\n \n Are you looking for a fun way to advertise your business or organization? Booths are free in exchange for coordinating a game\, arts & crafts activity or other kid-friendly idea. All booths MUST have an interactive component. To avoid long lines at your booth we recommend having an activity or game that several kids can play at the same time.\n\nAll booths are 10x10 unless otherwise specified please let us know how much space you need\n \n \n Organize a Booth\n Are you looking for a fun way to advertise your business or organization? Booths are free in exchange for coordinating a game\, arts & crafts activity or other kid-friendly idea. All booths MUST have an interactive component. To avoid long lines at your booth we recommend having an activity or game that several kids can play at the same time.\n\nAll booths are 10x10 unless otherwise specified please let us know how much space you needIn keeping with the Yankee Homecoming tradition of offering as many free activities and entertainment as possible\, we need sponsors to help with the costs of holding these events. Please contact us to find out what sponsorships are available. Sponsors do not need to have a game or activity for the kids; however\, we do still recommend give-a-ways to attract attention to your booth and would welcome activities as well. We will arrange for your booth to be placed near your sponsored service\, or near the main stage if you are sponsoring a performance. All sponsors will be acknowledged from the main stage throughout the event.\n \n \n Sponsor an activity or service\n In keeping with the Yankee Homecoming tradition of offering as many free activities and entertainment as possible\, we need sponsors to help with the costs of holding these events. Please contact us to find out what sponsorships are available. Sponsors do not need to have a game or activity for the kids; however\, we do still recommend give-a-ways to attract attention to your booth and would welcome activities as well. We will arrange for your booth to be placed near your sponsored service\, or near the main stage if you are sponsoring a performance. All sponsors will be acknowledged from the main stage throughout the event.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please fill in the below sections completely for both options listed above. Your company name and website will be used for advertising purposes. Exhibitor Business Name*Contact Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Website*\n \n Activity to be providedIf you do not know what activity you will be providing this can be left blank. We will need all activity information 3 weeks before the event to ensure we have time to add this information to our website. We can also help come up with ideas for activities as wellGeneral Release and Acceptance of Rules - This application covers the Yankee Homecoming Family Day. I/we the applicants have read the above FAQ’s and agree to abide by these. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for my property. In addition\, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage\, injury\, or loss of any person\, business or property which may arise from the occupation of the booth space by the applicant(s)\, and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage\, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name\, business name\, photos or images taken of me or my items for any and all purposes.* I agree to the FAQ's and GuidelinesGeneral Release and Acceptance of Rules - This application covers the Yankee Homecoming Family Day. I/we the applicants have read the above FAQ’s and agree to abide by these. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for my property. In addition\, I/we do expressly release the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee from any and all liability for any damage\, injury\, or loss of any person\, business or property which may arise from the occupation of the booth space by the applicant(s)\, and agree to hold and save the Yankee Homecoming Festival Committee harmless of any damage\, injury or loss by reason thereof. I/we give permission to use my name\, business name\, photos or images taken of me or my items for any and all purposes.CAPTCHANameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/family-day-at-nock-middle-school/ LOCATION:Rupert A. Nock Middle School\, 70 Low St\, Newburyport\, MA 01950\, United States\, Newburyport\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/yankee-homecoming-1-0033.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T233000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240430T090813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T133009Z UID:26762-1785618900-1785627000@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:Fireworks DESCRIPTION:Display performed Pyrotechnico.  Co-sponsored by various local merchants\, banks and the citizens of Newburyport. \nBring your blanket or chair\, sit and relax\, listen to the concert and get ready for the oohs and aahhhs. A spectacular fireworks display is being planned for your enjoyment. Come early and enjoy the evening! \nPlease send your donations to the Yankee Homecoming Committee if you would like to support this event. \nYankee Homecoming Fireworks\nPO Box 493\nNewburyport\, MA 01950 \nThank you URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/fireworks/ LOCATION:Yankee Homecoming Fireworks\, Yankee Homecoming Fireworks\, 36 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/5b355fe89c68f.image_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191145 CREATED:20240607T125803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214000Z UID:27175-1785672000-1785682800@yankeehomecoming.com SUMMARY:Parade DESCRIPTION:Thank you for everyone who had participated in and viewed our parade in past years. \nGet your lawn chairs ready!  Once again our parade will be rolling down High Street as we bring our 2025 Yankee Homecoming Festival to an end. We can’t wait to see you all lined up on High Street! Don’t forget to cheer for our hard working volunteers who bring up the end of our parade.  These volunteers are just a small handful who help put on our full 9 day festival. \nThe parade is the last official event of Yankee Homecoming each year.  It begins at the intersection of Moseley Avenue and Ferry Road and follows historic High Street in Newburyport\, ending State Street.  Fire engines from the area will lead off the parade followed by the YHC General Chairman\, Volunteers of the Year\, bands\, floats\, performers and more!  Once again we will be collecting money for the Jimmy Fund.  Our parade (originally known as the Jimmy Day Parade) was the first fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund.  Please help keep this tradition alive by donating during the parade when you see Yankee Homecoming Volunteers in their Yankee Homecoming tshirts coming by with their familiar buckets. \nWe are always looking for antique cars to participate in our parade.  If you would like to show off your antique car/truck please complete the form below or email parade@yankeehomecoming.com \nFLOATS WANTED!\nThis is a great way to promote your business/organization. Remember there is no fee for floats that represent the 2026 Yankee Homecoming theme (Home Sweet Home) and/or the organization is a nonprofit. We encourage everyone to apply! \nRequirements for a Float? Click Here\nTo submit an application for participation please click your category below and fill out the information. Someone will be in touch with you shortly.   Please remember this submission does not constitute a contract with YHC until you have been confirmed by someone at YHC. \nClick Below for More Information and to submit an Application: \n\nClick here for information on Floats\nClick here for information on Bands/Performers\nClick here for information on Politicians\nClick here for information on Sponsorships\nClick here for information on Cars (antique or other)\nClick her for information on Groups of Walkers\n\n  \n\n \n \n  URL:https://yankeehomecoming.com/events/parade/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:YHC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yankeehomecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/454009796_308373145631463_2426278415634928380_n.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR