The Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concert Series invites you to enjoy a variety of music with The Better Things at Waterfront Park. Specializing in alt, progressive and underground rock and roll, The Better Things are sure to please with a great repertoire!
The Coast Guard Station in Newburyport stands as a testament to over 100 years of service to the opening of the Merrimack River and the coastal regions from the North Shore to Portsmouth, NH. All are invited for a special tour of the facility and get a close-up look at the inner workings of this very busy station.
The High Street Mile is back for 2022! Now in its 30th year, this one mile road race, occurring during Newburyport's Historic Yankee Homecoming Festival, features 4 heats including a children's heat with medals for all the little finishers! Cash prizes for overall and age group winners! There will be snacks and beverages at the finish line and beer tickets for a free beer and post race viewing party at the Winner's Circle Sport's Bar post race! Proceeds to benefit Winner's Circle Running Club and Newburyport All-Sports Boosters.
Yankee Homecoming invites you to join us in cheering for our talented students as we bring back our High School Battle of the Bands in a new virtual format! Local High School aged bands will compete to see who rises to the top to win cash and prizes! Watch local student bands battle it out online and help your favorite band by voting for them!
The tradition continues in 2022. We will be back to offering both the 5K and 10 mile distances this year. Join us on Tuesday, August 2nd as we celebrate the 62nd year of the Yankee Homecoming Race. Imagine a beautiful Summer evening in the bucolic seaport town of Newburyport, MA. Thousands of runners will enjoy our breathtaking 5K and 10 Miles courses along the ocean, through the bustling downtown and charming New England neighborhoods.
Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Kid's Day in the Park in hosted by the Newburyport Exchange Club. Activities are free and include:
Join Yankee Homecoming at our new location at the Nock Middle School as we start off our Super Saturday with good family fun! Many local businesses, organizations and non-profits take part in our Family Day fun offering free crafts, games, activities and handouts. Sit down for some lunch and listen to the band playing on the main stage or watch one of the performances taking part throughout the park.
The Newburyport Yankee Homecoming is a chance for folks to cheer the servers from their favorite Newburyport establishment as they race in a test of skill and speed while carrying a loaded tray. Check out participating restaurant's coupons/incentives for the week! Join the fun following the race for the Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concert!
The Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concert Series invites you to enjoy a varierty of music with Way to the River at Cashman Park. 12 Barz Band is a celebrated Classic R&B and Rock VOCAL and HORN band. Featuring powerful vocals, great musicianship and dance-ability. You will love their SHOW!
The Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concert Series invites you to enjoy a varierty of music with Way to the River at Cashman Park. The Salem Boyz is a nostalgia-rich, 12-piece classic rock and dance band with horn section, made up of reunited high school friends from Salem, New Hampshire.
