Events
Calendar of Events
For more than 70 years, the Southport Island Association has continually evolved, to become an invaluable community asset.
Through your generous donations, we are able to bring a robust, year-round calendar of community-based events to the Island, provide educational scholarships to learners of all ages, reach out to our most vulnerable community members and help foster an environment built on care and support.
Our dynamic Board of Directors, comprising both year-around and summer residents creates this varied, interesting annual calendar of events.
Additional events are added throughout the year. Please check here for the most up-to-date information concerning rain dates etc.
Southport Musicfest - Motor Booty Affair
Motor Booty Affair consists of 4 funkateers straight from the planet Funktar. It is their mission to get the crowd groovin’ as they deliver hits from Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee-Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, Chic, The Commodores, Barry White, Abba and more. Make sure you bring your boogie shoes because no matter how big the dance floor is – it’s always packed from the first song to the last!
Gates opens 5:30 p.m. with local act & bar. Main act 6:30. p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Seating is limited. All Proceeds raised go to SIA fund.
Ticket pre-sales for SIA Members only begins Monday, May 6. General ticket sales will open Friday May 10th.
Visit www.southportmusicfest.com for more information
Southport Musicfest - Spencer Albee
Spencer Albee is a Portland based, nationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer. Since 1995, he has toured internationally, signed multiple recording and publishing deals and worked with artists ranging from David Bowie to De La Soul. Rolling Stone Magazine called Spencer a "21st Century master in the lost art of Beatlesque hooks."
Gates opens 5:30 p.m. with opening act & bar. Main act 6:30. p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Seating is limited. All Proceeds raised go to SIA fund.
Ticket pre-sales for SIA Members only begins Monday, May 6. General ticket sales will open Friday May 10th.
Visit www.southportmusicfest.com for more information
Southport Musicfest - The Rupert’s Orchestra
The Rupert’s Orchestra is comprised of some of the finest talent from around the nation. At the core of the group is a driving rhythm section accented by a fiery horn section, and an explosive Latin percussionist. Fronting the band are four of the hottest vocalists around, each with a unique sound, performing both lead and background vocals. With a huge and eclectic repertoire, the Rupert’s Orchestra performs everything from current Top 40 hits to Motown, R & B, Classic Rock and Big Band Swing.
Gates opens 5:30 p.m. with support act & bar. Main act 6:30. p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Seating is limited. All Proceeds raised go to SIA fund.
Ticket pre-sales for SIA Members only begins Monday, May 6. General ticket sales will open Friday May 10th.
Visit www.southportmusicfest.com for more information
Island Clean up
The SIA presents the Annual Island Clean Up on April 28, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will meet at the Southport Central School at 11:30 a.m. where you’ll catch up with friends and neighbors and receive clean up instructions. There will be free hot dogs and chips for lunch before you head out to help beautify our neighborhoods. The Southport Central sixth graders will be hosting a bake sale to help fund their class trip to Boston, so you might want to have some cash on hand for a sweet treat!
The island is split up into sections by roads. You and a team member or members will take one section. If you come alone don’t worry, we will connect you to a group! Trash bags are handed out and bringing your own gloves is encouraged. You will walk your route and pick up the trash along your area at your own pace. When you are done, you simply leave the full trash bag on the side of the road for one of our crew members to pick up at a later time!
What a great community turn out we have had in the past. Won’t you join in this effort to leave our island a bit cleaner and the earth a bit healthier? We look forward to seeing you there!
Winter Walk & Icebreaker
Bundle up, mingle and get outside with your neighbors and Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm on March 9, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. We gather outside the Memorial Library and learn a bit about alpacas and how to walk an alpaca safely. If you choose, you can take turns leading an alpaca on our winter stroll. Join everyone inside the Memorial Library after our walk for some hot chocolate and light beverages with cheese and crackers. Bring an appetizer to share. We hope to see you there! All our welcome!
Snow date is Sunday, 3/10.
SIA Caroling
Southport Island Association is excited to announce the return of Christmas Caroling here on the island. We are putting together a festive crew of carolers who will make stops at homes that wish to be serenaded on Sunday, December 17th in the 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. time frame.
Sign up to be a caroler or visit our Facebook or website.
Sign up to have carolers serenade you at your home or visit our Facebook page or email us.
Light Up Southport
Come join us for Southport Lights Up on Friday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. at the Southport General Store!
Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas carols and good cheer with your island friends. We expect a special visit from Santa himself! Bring your "oohs" and "aahs" as you'll be the first to be amazed by the new pond lights display! See you there!
Presented by Southport Island Association with partnership from the Southport General Store.
Santa's Helpers Needed
Join the community in helping to light up Southport town buildings! Each year, Southport gleams with holiday lights that make these dark days more jolly! The lights have been installed professionally in the past, however due to a change in circumstances and the loss of the wonderful and loved community member who did this work -This year, there is a small group of community members working together to make sure the festive spirit and flair return to Southport once again.
Please join the effort on November 26th as the day the decor goes up! We will need to affix bows to 35 wreaths, hang said wreaths in designated windows, string lights on the buildings in reasonable places and affix some garland here and there. With enough help - we'll have this place festive in no time!
We need some volunteers with ladders and wire cutters, and others just to show up with good spirit and helping hands! I'd love to help! sign me up!
*This effort is not an SIA event, however we do hope our SIA members are feeling in the community spirit to help out where they can! Call Eden Climo at 513-739-2422 with questions.
Halloween Spooktacular
FREE Family Friendly Fun including dinner for the whole family, games and prizes for the kids, costumes and more! Followed by the best trick or treating in the region!
Tuesday October 31st starting at 4:00pm all in the Boothbay Region Community are welcomed to join us at Robinson's Wharf for a Community Halloween Party!
Folks of ALL ages are welcome, costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. Fun, games, and free FOOD!
We are offering a warm meal to the community from the SIA. Want to help? There is still time to sign up to bring your favorite dish to share. To volunteer to bring a dish, can sign up by clicking HERE.
Annual Flu Shot Clinic
For more information about the 2023-2024 CDC Flu Vaccination Recommendations, click here: CDC Flu Vaccine Recommendations.
Almost all medical insurance plans (including Medicare) pay for influenza vaccination. Please bring your medical insurance information to the Clinic (e.g. Medicare card, Blue Cross / Blue Shield card). The cost for those without insurance is about $30 for age 7-64 vaccine and about $50 for the high-dose "senior" (age 65+) vaccine. Cash, credit cards, and checks are accepted.
In order to receive your flu shot, you must complete/sign two separate consent forms - both of which will be available at Town Hall on the day of the Flu Shot Clinic. If you prefer to print and sign the forms before arriving, you may do so - everyone who registers for the Clinic will receive a reminder email on October 17 with both consent forms attached.
Please consult with your primary care physician if you have any questions about the advisability of receiving a flu vaccination, given your personal medical history. No other vaccinations or boosters (COVID, RSV, etc.) beyond the current Flu vaccine are currently included for this Clinic. Nathan's Wellness does have COVID and RSV vaccines available at the Pharmacy. Call Nathan's at 207-315-2280 for more information.