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Special Events
 February
February is for Lovers
Escape for a weekend away from home, enjoying good food, quiet times
and the warmth of a romantic fire. Kennebunk-Kennebunkport offers
the perfect winter destination, fine lodgings offer you unique
romantic getaway packages. Cozy and intimate restaurants, quaint
shops and unique galleries all set in a picturesque village setting.
May Events
May 26 5th Annual Heart of the Arts Reception and Celebration
Each gallery brings a sampling of the artwork that is displayed in
their various galleries for viewing and enjoying. The event is
deliciously catered. (207) 985-3331
May 27 16th Annual Live Your 5K Road Race
The road race will benefit the Senior Center at Lower Village. The
starting gun goes off at 8:15 am from Firehouse Place on Route 35 in
Lower Village, Kennebunk. Great fun-filled family event for runners
and walkers alike. Free T-shirts to the first 250 pre-registered
entrants, along with food and massage. The entry fee for
pre-registered entrants is only $15 (Age 55+, $12) or $18 on race
day (Age 55+, $15). (207)967-8514
June Events
June 1 Summer Street Stroll
Hosted at Four private homes on Summer Street in Kennebunk to
benefit Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County. Ever wonder
what those gorgeous and historic homes on Summer Street look like on
the inside? Here is your chance to have a tour of these intriguing
homes that so many of us wonder about! Admission includes tour, hors
d’oeuvres, drinks, and dessert poolside. (207) 985-5975
June 2 Laudholm Native Plant Sale
Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm - Laudholm Trust, in cooperation with York
County Master Gardeners, offers landscaping advice and great prices
on locally grown Maine native plants that are good for your yard and
our shared environment. Preorder in the spring for pickup at the
sale. (207) 646-4521
June 3 Kennebunks Tour de Cure
Bikers can enjoy the breath-taking views of Southern Maine and the
Kennebunks, while supporting a great cause. The Tour is a ride, not
a rave, with routes from 10 miles to 100 miles designed for everyone
from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. American
Diabetes Association. 1 (888) DIABETES
June 8 Fish Chowder Luncheon - Christian Church Kennebunk
Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your family, friends and
co-workers to enjoy a delicious, homemade lunch. Take-outs are
available. Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk. (207) 985-4494
June 15 & 16 American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Friday & Saturday, The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will
be held at Wells High School Track.
Sunday June 22, 2008: Heartwood College of Art &
Kennebunkport Historical Society Present…
"Paint the Port”
Over 55 well-known artists from Maine, Massachusetts and New
Hampshire will gather in Kennebunkport for the fourth annual “Paint
the Port” fresh paint day and art auction. The public is welcome to
watch as participating artists paint at scenic locations throughout
Kennebunkport and Cape Porpoise. The paintings will then be
auctioned off live that evening, following a cocktail reception with
delectable hors d’oeuvres, at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport.
Proceeds will benefit both the Kennebunkport Historical Society and
Heartwood College of Art.
Among the many well-known artists who have participated in “Paint
the Port” are Anne Gable Allaire, Paul Bonneau, Anne Burnett, Lynne
Blanchard Carr, Mary Anne Cary, Margaret Cummings, Iona Desomond,
Claudette Gamache, Frank Handlen, Dewitt Hardy, Joe Havens, Madeline
Hopkins, Nancy Davis Johnson, Berri Kramer, Janet Ledoux, Stuart
Nudelman, Suzanne Payne, Ellen Pelletier, Ann Marie Therrien, Scott
Tubby, Gwen Wagor, Aloma Wallace, Prentiss Weiss, Susan Wilder,
Richard Winslow, Wade Zahares and others.
Ticket holders will be admitted to the catered reception at
4:00-5:30 and will be given a bidding number for the live auction at
5:30. Tickets to Paint the Port are $15 and may be purchased at
Heartwood College of Art and the Kennebunkport Historical Society.
For more information about Paint the Port, call 207-985-0985 (HCA)
or 207-967-2751 (KHS).
July Events
July 4 Fireworks @ dusk. At Kennebunk Beach.
July 14 Annual “Gardens of the Kennebunks” Tour
Don’t miss the annual Garden Tour event of the summer to benefit
Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County. Spend the day walking
amongst the most lavish and colorful gardens in the Kennebunks.
(207) 985-5975
July 15 A Painterly Day and Fresh Paint Auction at the Wells Reserve
Sunday, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm - Ninety artists paint pastoral
landscapes, historic farm buildings, and quintessential Maine beach
and marsh scenes while visitors stroll among them. The completed
artworks are featured at an evening reception and auction that
benefit coastal research, education, and stewardship at the Wells
Reserve. (207) 646-4521
August Events
August 4 American Heritage Days
Saturday, 10-4pm - An all day family fun event with live western
music, cowboy mounted shooting, black powder musket display, archery
demonstration, crafts for kids of all ages, western line dancing,
barrel racing, pony rides, silent auction, games, demonstrations and
food throughout the day. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West Street,
Biddeford (207) 284-7721
August 8 Fashion Show and Luncheon
Wednesday, The Kennebunkport Historical Society will be holding
their biannual fashion show and luncheon.
August 18 Mustangs in Motion
Featuring performances of mustangs at all levels of training and a
performance of talented and trained mustangs under saddle. Ever
After Mustang Rescue, 463 West Street, Biddeford (207) 284-7721
September Events
Sept 8 & 9 Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
Saturday & Sunday , 10 am - 4 pm - The 20th anniversary of this
highly respected exhibition brings 100 artisans to historic Laudholm
Farm to show their craftworks in a lovely seaside setting.
Sculpture, jewelry, pottery, prints, clothing, photography, and
basketry are among the crafts selected by jury for this prestigious
event. Fee. (207) 646-4521
Sept 9 “Strut Your Mutt”
Bring your dog and enjoy a walk. Benefits the Animal Welfare
Society. (207) 985-3244
Sept 14 Fish Chowder Luncheon - Christian Church Kennebunk
Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your family, friends and
co-workers to enjoy a delicious, homemade lunch. Take-outs are
available. Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk. (207) 985-4494
Sept 29 Punkinfiddle, A National Estuaries Day Celebration
Saturday , 10 am - 5 pm - Our harvest festival fosters stewardship
of coastal environments by celebrating the richness of estuaries,
Maine’s cultural traditions, and our beautiful historic site.
Punkinfiddle features family fun and learning, traditional crafts,
pumpkin carving, great live music, animals, games, wholesome food,
and more. $10 a carload. (207) 646-4521
Sept 30 Hayride and Pumpkin Picking - Harris Farm
Hayride to the pumpkin fields for pumpkin picking. Harris Farm,
Dayton. (207) 499-2678
October Events
Oct 7 Hayride and Pumpkin Picking - Harris Farm
Hayride to the pumpkin fields for pumpkin picking. Harris Farm,
Dayton. (207) 499-2678
Oct 8 Annual Columbus Day Party and BBQ
Federal Jack’s Restaurant Annual Columbus Day party and BBQ benefits
a local charity. Kennebunk Lower Village. (207) 967-4322
Oct 12 Fish Chowder Luncheon - Christian Church Kennebunk
Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your family, friends and
co-workers to enjoy a delicious, homemade lunch. Take-outs are
available. Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk. (207) 985-4494
Oct 14 & 21 Hayride and Pumpkin Picking - Harris Farm
Hayride to the pumpkin fields for pumpkin picking. Harris Farm,
Dayton. (207) 499-2678
Oct 27 All Souls’ Walk
Narrated ghostly tour through Hope Cemetery. The Brick Store Museum,
Kennebunk. (207) 985-4802
Oct 31 “Trick or Treat” in the Kennebunks
Merchants throughout Kennebunk and Kennebunkport hand out goodies to
the little ghosts, pirates, princesses, etc.
November Events
Nov 9 Fish Chowder Luncheon - Christian Church Kennebunk
Friday, November 9 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your family, friends
and co-workers to enjoy a delicious, homemade lunch. Take-outs are
available. Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk. (207)985-4494
Nov 17 School Around Us Winter Craft Fair
A tradition! Held at Kennebunk High School, Fletcher Street,
Kennebunk. Proceeds benefit the School Around Us. (207) 967-3143
Nov 25 Christmas In Kennebunk
Sunday, 5:30 pm - Santa arrives by horse drawn wagon to throw the
switch! Rotary Park, corner of Main and Water Streets, Kennebunk
Downtown.
Nov 29 Annual Prelude Champagne Reception
Annual Prelude Eve Champagne Reception at the Nott House,
Kennebunkport Historical Society. (207) 967-2751
Nov 30 Prelude Dock Square Tree Lighting
Friday, 6 PM - lighting the Dock Square Tree to kick off Christmas
Prelude. Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Tree lighting is held
regardless of the weather.
Nov 30 Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
Friday, 7 PM - Kennebunkport’s most original holiday decoration will
be officially lit with Christmas caroling. Cape Porpoise. Tree
lighting is held regardless of the weather.
Nov 30- Dec 9 26th Annual Christmas Prelude Celebration
A magical season filled with events, entertainment, shopping, craft
fairs, and Santa in a lobster boat!
December 2007 Events
Dec 1 2nd Annual Hat Parade
3pm. For holiday hat wearers of all ages. Promenade with your
handmade, homemade, or store bought creations. All hat wearers
welcomed and should gather in the parking lot behind Allison’s
Restaurant, Dock Square by 2:45. Revelers will march to Jackie’s in
the Lower Village where prizes will be awarded. Cocoa and cookies
served.
Dec 1 Tree Lighting and Christmas Stroll
Saturday, 5:30 pm at Lower Village. Join us at the corner of
Christensen Lane and Route 35 for the lighting of the Lower Village
Tree with carols by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Singers.
Following the lighting, enjoy the traditional stroll to the
Franciscan Monastery.
Dec 1 Candlelight Caroling
Saturday, 6:30 pm - hosted by the Franciscan Monastery. Enjoy
chestnuts roasted on an open fire at the gate of the Monastery,
Beach Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk
Dec 1 & 2 Holiday Trolley Rides - Seashore Trolley Museum
Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 3:30 pm - Ride an historic electric
street car on 3 1/2 miles of trolley tracks through the Maine woods.
Warm drinks and snacks available. Museum Store open. Seashore
Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road (3 miles north of Dock Square).
(207) 967-2712
Dec 1 - 9 26th Annual Christmas Prelude Celebration
A magical season filled with events, entertainment, shopping, craft
fairs, and Santa in a lobster boat! (207) 967-0857.
Dec 2 Santa Arrives!
Sunday, 2 pm. Santa arrives by lobster boat behind the Landing
Restaurant. Then follow Santa and his Lobster Elves through Dock
Square to the Community House on Temple Street for photos.
 Dec 8 Historic Inns Open House
Saturday, 1 pm - 3:30 pm - the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport will
display their splendid holiday decorations and serve refreshments.
Admission $5. Captain Fairfield Inn, (207) 967-4455
Dec 8 & 9 Holiday Trolley Rides - Seashore Trolley Museum
Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 3:30 pm - Ride an historic electric
street car on 3 1/2 miles of trolley tracks through the Maine woods.
Warm drinks and snacks available. Museum Store open. Seashore
Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road (3 miles north of Dock Square).
(207) 967-2712
Dec 9 Santa Arrives via Lobster Boat
Sunday, 2:00 pm - After a quick layover at Goat Island Lighthouse
Santa comes in to Cape Porpoise Harbor via lobster boat. |
