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Maine Boat & Home Show

August 7-9, 2026

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Maps, Parking & Coming By Boat

Find the show, download maps, review parking options, and plan an arrival by land or by sea.

Directions - By Land

From points east-northeast: Coastal Route 1 is the best bet. The show is located on the southern side of Rockland.

From points northwest: Route 17 comes directly into the northern side of Rockland; turn right onto Route 1 southbound to get to the show.

From the south: Stay on Route 1 through Thomaston to Rockland. Take a right at the Main Street light. 

Show Entrance: The Main Gate entrance for foot traffic is located on the left (Harbor Park), with the Admittance Gate and Will Call adjacent to High Tide restaurant.

 

Directions - By Sea

Use NOAA chart 13302, "Penobscot Bay and Approaches," or Maptech Waterproof Chart #40, "Rockland to Mount Desert Island."

Rockland Harbormaster: 207-594-0312 | VHF Channel 16
www.rocklandmaine.gov

The Harbormaster operates the Public Landing and can help with mooring information in Rockland Harbor.

Boats and show tents along the Rockland waterfront

Harbor Park and the Rockland waterfront are at the center of the Maine Boat & Home Show.

Maps

Map showing Harbor Park in Rockland, Maine

Google Directions

Directions to Harbor Park and the Rockland waterfront show entrance.

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Illustrated Maine Boat and Home Show grounds map

Show Map

Show grounds map with tents, docks, entrances, and visitor services.

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Downtown Rockland street map

Rockland Street Map

Downtown streets, nearby services, and the show location.

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Parking Map

Paid and public parking options near Harbor Park.

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Parking

Please take note: The City of Rockland has implemented paid parking throughout much of the city. There is limited all-day free parking in Rockland. Consult the official city website for a map and instructions. 

Handicapped parking is available on Myrtle Street on the Walgreen's side of the street. (No show parking in the Walgreens lot itself.)

Closest all-day paid parking, $20/day from 8:00 a.m. until closing, is available at the private lot on Water Street right next to the show grounds. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits, who run that parking program.

Local Services for Boaters

Welcome to Rockland! Rockland is a full-service destination for boaters with a long maritime history, a working waterfront, a thriving schooner fleet, and convenient services for recreational craft of all sizes.

Services abound for boaters: More than 100 rental moorings, dockage for vessels up to 250 feet, pumpout services, full-service boatyards, parts and marine supplies, fuel, ice, and laundry.

Within easy walking distance of the harbor: Provisions, groceries, fresh seafood, drugstore, restaurants and pubs, movie theater, live events, museums, galleries, shopping, pet supplies, day spas, library, post office, banking, and ATMs.

Rockland Harbormaster

207-594-0312 | VHF Channel 16

https://rocklandmaine.gov/216/Harbor-Waterfront-Department

Official address: 1 Harbor Park, Rockland, ME 04841
Mailing address: 270 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841

Launch Services

  • Rockland Yacht Club Launch: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. / VHF Channel 9 / 207-233-2800
  • Two Toots: VHF Channel 9 / 207-594-2891

Boat Supplies

Hamilton Marine: 20 Park Drive, Rockland, ME 04841 / 207-594-8181 / www.hamiltonmarine.com

Summer Hours (April - August): Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. / Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Winter Hours (September - March): Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / Closed Sunday.

Rockland Boatyards & Marinas

Navigation, Hazards & Emergency Services

Navigation and hazards: Charts: NOAA chart 13302, "Penobscot Bay and Approaches," or Maptech Waterproof Chart #40, "Rockland to Mount Desert Island." Rockland sits on the west shore of West Penobscot Bay between Owls Head and Jameson Point. The breakwater extends from Jameson Point, with Rockland Breakwater Light at the end of the breakwater. Enter the harbor southward of the breakwater light, giving it a berth of 100 yards or more. The approach channel has three branch channels, all buoyed.

Hazards: Several rocks, ledges, shoal areas, and dangerous wrecks are in the harbor. Use the chart as a guide and give hazards appropriate clearance. Tides: the mean range of tide is 9.7 feet.

  • Airport: Knox County Regional, Owls Head / 207-596-0617
  • Coast Guard: Rockland / 207-596-6667 or VHF 16
  • Harbormaster: Rockland / 207-594-0312
  • Police, Fire, Ambulance: 911