Maine Events - December Festivals

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Sparkle Weekend

Nov 30 thru Dec 02, 2007. Freeport. Sparkle Weekend in Freeport features a Parade of Lights, Talking Christmas Tree, Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. For info phone (207) 865-1212.   Report Update

Christmas by the Sea

Nov 30 thru Dec 02, 2007. Camden. Camden's Christmas by the Sea is a weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, musical entertainment, parade, community tree lighting ceremony, horsedrawn wagon rides. Holiday House Inn Tour. Holiday sales and dining specials. Photos and children's story hour with Santa (who arrives by boat!). For info phone (207) 236-4404.   Report Update

Saco Spirit Holiday Fest

Dec 01, 2007. Saco. Saco Spirit Holiday Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Saco. From make-your-own gingerbread houses to a tree lighting at dusk.   Report Update

Holiday Light Parade

Dec 01, 2007. Presque Isle. Annual Holiday Light Parade starts at 7 p.m. For info phone (207) 764-6561.   Report Update

Chester Greenwood Day

Dec 01, 2007. Farmington. Chester Greenwood Day is the annual celebration of the famous inventor of the earmuff, Farmington's own Chester Greenwood! Parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Farmington (parade entries line up at Mallet School on Middle Street at 9 a.m.) with cash prizes for winning floats. Chili contest following parade at Meetinghouse Park. Chester Greenwood Flag Raising at the Franklin County Courthouse after the parade as well. Farmington Historical Society will display vintage Greenwood items at the Titcomb House, as well as selling holiday wreaths. New this year, the chamber is sponsoring a gingerbread house building contest. The Farmington Rotary Club's Annual Festival of Trees will be at the Granary Restaurant all day, with an auction of the trees taking place that evening. The Polar Bear Club members annual dip into frigid Clearwater Lake will take place at 3 p.m., and is always a crowd pleaser! For info phone (207) 778-4215.   Report Update

Festival of Lights Parade and City Tree Lighting

Dec 01, 2007. Bangor. The 2007 Festival of Lights Parade and City Tree Lighting begins in Downtown Bangor at 4:30 p.m.   Report Update

County Christmas in Bethel

Dec 01 thru Dec 23, 2007. Bethel. Activities during County Christmas in Bethel include the Taste of Bethel (Dec. 1), a Theme Wreath Silent Auction (Dec. 1), a Christmas tree lighting and the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m. (Dec. 1), plus free horse-drawn wagon rides from 2 to 4 p.m. on most Saturdays, along with shopping specials and open houses. For info phone (207) 824-2282.   Report Update

Christmas in Old Hallowell

Dec 08, 2007. Hallowell. Maine's smallest city sparkles during Christmas in Old Hallowell. Santa arrives at City Hall. Gingerbread houses and "Christmas mouse hunts" make the season bright. For info phone (207) 620-7477.   Report Update

Heart of Biddeford Holiday Fest

Dec 08, 2007. Biddeford. Heart of Biddeford Holiday Fest includes horse-carriage rides, a viewing of the movie Elf, pictures with Santa and performances by the Alumni Band. Most activities start at 5 p.m.   Report Update

Ullr Fest

Dec 27, 2007. Bridgton. Ullr Fest is an evening event welcoming the beginning of winter. Fireworks, torchlight parade, "Beating of the Drums," dancing and a live DJ at Blizzards Pub. Prizes include skis, a snowboard and more. For info phone (207) 647-8444.   Report Update

Christmas Celebration in Southwest Harbor

Dec 05, 2008. Southwest Harbor. Santa Claus comes to Southwest Harbor! On the first Friday in December join us as we celebrate Christmas with the Town of Southwest Harbor and area businesses. The evening begins with the lighting of the Town's Christmas tree followed by a bonfire and tractor rides starting at the Post Office parking area. There will be refreshments provided and a special visit from Santa! Children will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa upstairs at the Harbor House. Stick around town for special business hours to kick off your holiday shopping. For info phone (207) 244-3713.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Christmas Prelude

Dec 05 thru Dec 14, 2008. Kennebunkport. Christmas Prelude in Kennbunkport is a magical season of shopping and special events including champagne reception, candlelight caroling, tree lighting, arts and crafts shows, pancake breakfast, lobster bake, the arrival of Santa by lobster boat and much more. For info phone (207) 967-0857.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Christmas at Moosehead

Dec 06, 2008. Greenville. Christmas at Moosehead features the annual Inn Walk, an opportunity to view the Greenville area's Inns and Bed and Breakfasts as festively decorated for the season. Also check out the area's many shops for unique holiday gifts. For info phone (207) 695-2702.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Festival of Lights Parade

Dec 06, 2008. York. Join us in York's Holiday Season Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and at the Old York Historical Society. All are welcome!!! For info phone (207) 363-4974.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Annual Harbor Lights Festival

Dec 06, 2008. Boothbay Harbor. The 24th Annual Harbor Lights Festival is an entire day of fun for the whole family. Santa arrives by boat. Lighting of the town tree and carols. Live Nativity and a spectacular lighted boat parade! For info phone (207) 633-2353.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Shaker Christmas Fair

Dec 06, 2008. New Gloucester. Join us for a traditional holiday event at the 2008 Annual Shaker Christmas Fair. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1816 Trustees' Office and the Merry Christmas Garage. The fair is a traditional holiday event that fills many rooms with holiday offerings, highlighted by Shaker homemade baked goods. Gifts for all ages. For info phone (207) 926-4597.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Christmas by the Sea

Dec 12 thru Dec 14, 2008. Ogunquit. The Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration in Ogunquit includes celebration of tree lightings, caroling, a chowder and chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping and santa. For info phone (207) 646-2939.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop

Dec 31, 2008. Eastport. New Year's Eve is happening in Eastport, Maine! The city will celebrate the New Year with the annual Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop from the Tides Institute and Museum of Art building at the heart of the downtown's new public space, Bank Square. The 'Sardine' will be lowered at midnight Eastern Time. A 'Maple Leaf' will be lowered at midnight Atlantic Time (or 11 p.m. eastern) as Eastport is poised just west of the Atlantic time zone with the Canadian islands of Deer Island and Campobello located just off shore in Passamaqoddy Bay. Last year a crowed of more than 300 revelers came to celebrate - twice - making it that much more fun. For info phone (207) 853-4047.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

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