UPDATE - WEATHER CANCELLATION: Unfortunately due to early morning storms this year's rock skipping contest has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you at next year's event!
In the meantime, inclement weather won't stop our awesome team at the candy store! We will be open all day. Stop by and say hello!
Are you the next international champion?
The 17th Annual Orne's Candy Store International Rock-Skipping Contest
In memory of Arthur Webster
Friday, July 2, 2021 - this event has been cancelled due to rain
Location: Town parking lot across from the Footbridge Brewery
Taking place each year on the west side of the harbor and just steps from the Boothbay Harbor Footbridge, the rock-skipping contest has long brought the community together for a bit of fun – and for a few lucky souls, international fame!
Bring your best chukkars and get your game on! Fun for all ages, this event is open to all competitors of all ages and abilities. Each contestant will have 3 skims. Skipping rocks must be unaltered, naturally occurring stones. Below are all the details. We hope to see you there!
Four Divisions: Boys 12 & Under; Girls 12 & Under; Women 13 & Over; Men 13 & Over
Prizes:
Women:
Pottery by AE Ceramics
Windjammer Days T-Shirt
1 pound of fudge from the historic Orne’s Candies
Men:
$25 Gift Certificate from Footbridge Brewery
Windjammer Days T-Shirt
1 pound of fudge from the historic Orne’s Candies
Boys:
Windjammer Days T-Shirt
1 pound of fudge from the historic Orne’s Candies
Girls:
Windjammer Days T-Shirt
1 pound of fudge from the historic Orne’s Candies
Fee: Registration is $5 per person (cash or check) and will be collected on site.
All proceeds benefit the Boothbay Region Health Center.
