Donut Festival Events
Live Music
Friday Night - Mallett Brothers Band
Saturday Morning Coffee Hour - Breakers Jazz Band
Saturday Night - Motor Booty Affair
Homemade Donut Contest
Last year the winner of the Homemade Donut Contest was Luke Farrago from Boston. “The North End”, a cannoli inspired donut was the first donut Luke ever made and he decided to create an entry for the contest the night before!
So dream big and join us for this fun event judged by a panel of esteemed donut tasters!
The winning 2025 Festival Donut will once again inspire a featured donut flavor/design at Ruckus Donuts sometime in 2025!
2023 Tiramisu Donut - Ava Hamre
2024 “The North End” Cannoli Donut - Luke Farrago
2025 - ???????
Donut Festival Parade
Each year the parade happens while spectators line the bridge and Main Street with coffee and donuts on Saturday Morning. Local community floats line up at Graffam Brothers and wind down through the village of Rockport. Music and Costumes encouraged!
Interested in participating in the Donut Festival parade?
Contact either:
Megan Brackett at mbrackett@rockportmaine.gov and/or
Kari Luehman at kluehman@rockportmaine.gov
Donut Dash 5K/Fun Run
The Donut Dash starts in beautiful Rockport village in front of the Rockport Library. The course travels along the coast through Beauchamp Point, offering fantastic ocean views. Water and snacks (including donuts!) will be provided after the race in Rockport's Marine Park, while supplies last. This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and skills. Strollers are allowed, but be mindful of traffic as most of the race does not have a sidewalk.
Race day registration is from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. at the Rockport Library, and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. Registration costs $25 for adults 18 and older, and $15 for ages 9 to 17. Kids 8 and under must also register, but there is no charge for them to participate. The first 75 people to register will receive a free T-shirt. You can sign up in advance at the library or online at rockportlibrary.net. If you have any questions, please contact the Rockport Library at 236-3642 or rpl@rockport.lib.me.us.
“Race to the Donuts” Crate Race
The “Race to the Donuts Crate Race” is open to anyone brave enough to risk falling into the chilly ocean with thousands of people watching your every move! Following in the footsteps of other local festivals we are adding in a third Crate Race! Maybe someone will go for the Triple crown on the Maine Coast in 2025!
Sign up for the Crate Race occurs the day of the race, Saturday, June14, 2025 at the Information Booth starting at 11am. The race starts at 2 pm!
There is a fee of $15 for contestants 12 and older, and $10 for children 11 and younger.
Cedar Works Children’s Tent
Thank you to Cedar Works for sponsoring our 2025 Children’s Tent. Youth activities this year will include Hula Hooping, Face painting, Cookie Decorating, Donut Story Hour, Cornhole, Bubbles and More!
Full schedule TBD
