If you are from Newburyport, you probably have strong feelings about the annual Yankee Homecoming festival held every August.
It gets crowded. It gets loud. But there are always moments of pure fun.
The nightly concerts are one of the highlights of the week, and they appeal to music lovers of all ages.
***For Summer 2017, the lineup includes:
Sunday, July 30- 6-7pm, High School battle of the bands; 730-9pm RAGE ‘N’ AGE
Monday, July 31- 6-7pm, Mostly Young; 730-9pm, MOONLIGHT SURFERS
Tuesday, August 1- 6-7pm, Way to the River; 730-9pm, TIMMY BROWN
Wednesday, August 2- 6-7pm, Freevolt; 730-9pm, B STREET BOMBERS
Thursday, August 3- 6-7pm, TBD; 730-9pm, BEATLEJUICE
Friday, August 4- 6-7pm, TBD; 730-9pm, FOREIGNER’S JOURNEY
*SUPER SATURDAY*, August 5- 730-9pm, EAGLES TRIBUTE – – 915pm-FIREWORKS!!!
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Of course there are also vendors and music all week downtown on State Street. Let the party begin!
For a full schedule of events, updates, and changes see: Yankeehomecoming.com