HISTORY OF THE DONUT - and its ties to Rockport 

The Town of Rockport is excited to announce the 3rd annual Donut Festival, a 2 day event filled with donut themed festivities. The Rockport Donut Festival will pay homage to the history of the donut here in Rockport and get the summer rolling with music, food, and fun for all ages.

Rockport is home to the creator of the Donut Hole, Captain Hanson Crockett Gregory - commemorated on a plaque at the Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport. Given this, it is a great reason for the community to come together to celebrate the weekend after National Donut Day. Smithsonian has an article that relates the Donut's journey into what we now know it as today, and how our Captain Hanson Crocket Gregory and his mother played a part in it: The History of the Donut. 

ADMISSION IS FREE and donations are being accepted to help cover costs.

Donations can be made by check (made out to the Town of Rockport, memo Donut Festival) or by contacting Event Director Megan Brackett (mbrackett@rockportmaine.gov).
Thank you!