EVENT-FULL
The Maine Beaches finds countless reasons to welcome visitors with fun and enriching events year-round .
From one end of the region to the other , in nearly every season , the welcoming communities that make up the Maine Beaches always seem to have a reason to celebrate something .
Summer begins in the Kennebunks with the annual maritime excitement of Launch ! Indulge your inner Francophile at La Kermesse in Biddeford . June is like a summery amuse-bouche that sets the stage for an unforgettable cast of warm weather events .
As summer heats up , Main Streets come alive with parades of brightly colored floats spouting confetti and lively music . Cheering them on are crowds of visitors and locals alike . Since the sun lets us go to bed later and later , we celebrate our nation ’ s independence with an explosion of brilliant color and sound filling the night sky over nearly every town along our sandy coastline and inland lakes .
We would like to suggest some of the region ’ s one-of-a-kind summertime events that you should not miss : BonAire ! A Celebration of Ogunquit showcasing a variety of visual and musical artists in a festive atmosphere ; the World Championship Lobster Trap Toss at the Wells HarborFEST ; the summertime Lighting of the Nubble down in Cape Neddick , and then Illumination Night in OOB .
In August , Sanford On Tap returns to The Runaway at Sanford Airport — where visitors can enjoy a variety of live music , comedy , and entertainment in the outdoor pavillion all summer long .
Whether it ’ s just the two of you or the whole crew along , the weather during September and October in The Maine Beaches is beyond compare . Along with that spectacular weather and foliage , the region ’ s autumn calendar of events gets filled with countless delightful and memorable days .
Peep the brilliantly colored classic rides at the very popular Annual Car Show in OOB or head to Ogunquit and cast your glance skyward during the Capriccio Music & Kite Festival . Later in the Fall as the leaves drop and things cool down , to come back for the many Harvest Festivals in York , Kennebunk , and Saco .
Once the weather turns chilly and the the first snow flies , it seems as if Summer and Fall might have been simply a prelude to the Holidays in The Maine Beaches . Music fills streets draped in evergreens and twinkling lights making our towns and villages feel all warm and cozy .
Honestly , there are too many holiday events to mention them all here . If you haven ' t visited before , consider planning a getaway during one of the seasonal classics , including Kennebunkport ’ s Christmas Prelude , the Lighting of the Nubble , or Ogunquit ’ s 36th annual Christmas by the Sea .
To top off a year full of events , join us for a New Year ’ s swim at the Annual Lobster Dip in Old Orchard Beach . Those choosing to simply observe are also welcome . •