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Yankee Homecoming Reimagined

June 9, 2021

We’re Back! Yankee Homecoming is alive and well.  It sure has been one challenging year.  And now, as we move into 2021 with a hopeful view, we hope you and your family are safe and strong. It has been a blessing to see the community pull together.  Along with many of you, the Yankee Homecoming team played a part.  I am proud of the work we have done and continue to do to support our local communities.

Excitement is building as we begin to plan for the 2021 celebration!  While we cannot say with certainty, our goal is for YHC to be a lot closer to what you know and love from years past. What we do know is we are committed to bring you a fun, inclusive, and most importantly a safe festival to our community this summer.

2020 was a year of improvisation.  We learned by listening to your valuable feedback, observing what worked, and what we should do differently.  When you add in the experience and creativity of our volunteers, we are sure we will create a week of wonderful memories   for you and your family.

I would ask you to consider becoming one of our volunteers. We are always looking for fresh faces and new ideas.  Opportunities range from a few hours of your time to involvement on a larger scale. There are many ways to help and it’s up to you. Yankee Homecoming is a reflection of us – all of us and that is why we would love you to join! Currently all volunteer meetings are held virtually.  Please check this website and our Facebook page for meeting details and updates. 

It is once again my honor to work with you in the coming weeks and months. Stay safe and be well.

With gratitude,

Jill Ramsdell, General Chair

Yankee Homecoming 2021



Yankee Homecoming Events

HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Virtual

DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

All Week

SUPPORT LOCAL CONTEST

All Week

ART ON THE BARTLET MALL

Saturday and Sunday, July 31st and August 1st

BREWFEST FUNDRAISER

Saturday July 31st

WATERFRONT MORNING WORKOUT SERIES

All Week

OLDE FASHIONED SUNDAY

Sunday August 1st 10:00am – 4:30pm

YANKEE HOMECOMING CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Beginner August 1st, Competitive August 7th

DRIVE IN MOVIE

Multiple dates

WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES

All Week opening acts start at 6:00pm, followed by main act at 7:30pm

YANKEE HOMECOMING MARKET PLACE

Daily

SELF GUIDED HERITAGE TOURS

DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT

All Week 11:30am – 6:00pm

GENO OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, August 2nd 8:00am

BLOOD DRIVE

MARKET SQUARE DAY CRAFT SHOW

Tuesday August 3rd 10:00am – 7:00pm (Rain Date Wednesday)

WAITER/WAITRESS RACE

Monday August 2nd

VETERANS DINNER

Tuesday August 3rd

U.S. COAST GUARD OPEN HOUSE

Thursday August 5th 10:00am - 2:00pm

GENERATIONS OF GIVING

Wednesday August 4th

Senior Buddies

Thank you to our front line heroes coloring page

ROAD RALLY

Saturday August 7th

FIREWORKS

Saturday, August 7th 9:15pm

PARADE

Sunday August 8th 12:00pm