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KENNEBUNKPORT
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Kennebunkport
Maine 2012 Events
February is for
Lovers l
Christmas Prelude
 January
14, 2012, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm - Kittery Trading
Post On Snow Demo Day
February Events
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.
Feb 23, 2012, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm -
Winter Wildlife Day - The Wells Reserve, Center
for Wildlife
Free and for all ages… The Wells Reserve, Center
for Wildlife, and York County Audubon Society
are teaming up to celebrate wildlife and their
habitats! Lots of family fun with live animal
presentations (10am and 12pm), tracking walks
(11am and 1pm), and a wildlife project to take
home. Explore the trails and treasures of the
Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Bring skis, sleds,
and snowshoes if you have them!
April Events
May Events
May 1 - 12th Annual May Day Festival
The festival will feature all the popular,
family-oriented activities enjoyed for years,
along with a few new offerings from last year –
a flea market, booths by local
artists/craftspeople and an expanded parade.
Important - this year's May Day Parade will
start earlier than usual – 9:00am – and will
include all the Kennebunks' Little League teams
in full uniform. To participate or get more
information, please contact Teri Collard at
207-985-6009.
May 4, 2012 - Kennebunk Land Trust Dinner &
Auction
 May
13th - Mother's Day Brunch at
Nonantum Resort
May 19th -
Wells Reserve
at Laudholm Eco Day Celebration
May 28 - Memorial Day Weekend -
Kennebunkport and Kennebunk Parades
June Events
June 5 - 9, 2012 -
Kennebunkport Festival
An early summer fine food, art and wine festival
celebrating the spectacular creativity and
hospitality of Kennebunkport and Southern
Maine’s artists and art galleries, chefs and
fine restaurants, and historic and romantic bed
and breakfast inns and hotels. Read on for
details...
Tuesday, June 5th -
Kennebunkport Festival
5pm-7pm - Cocktails One Dock at the Kennebunkport -
Cocktails and Conversation.
7pm-10pm - The White Barn Inn
- An Intimate Evening
7pm-10pm
- Art of Dining Dinners
Intimate dinners in private homes prepared by
Maine’s most-respected chefs featuring special
wine pairings. Limited seating at each dinner,
advanced reservation and ticket purchase
required. Proceeds from these dinners benefits
Share Our Strength Maine.
See details at
Kennebunkport Festival
Wednesday, June 6th -
Kennebunkport Festival
5pm-7pm - Old Fort Inn
- Cocktails at Old Fort Inn.
A place to gather for cocktails and
conversation.
7pm-10pm
- Art of Dining Dinners
Intimate dinners in private homes prepared by
Maine’s most-respected chefs featuring special
wine pairings. Limited seating at each dinner,
advanced reservation and ticket purchase
required. Proceeds from these dinners benefits
Share Our Strength Maine.
See details at
Kennebunkport Festival
10pm-12am -
W: The After-Party
- Tides Beach Club -
Keep your festival experience alive at a series
of incredible late-night gatherings.
Thursday, June 7th -
Kennebunkport Festival
5pm-7pm - Chicks Marina
-
Hinckley Cocktail Reception.
Mingle with friends at the water’s edge at this
casual early-evening gathering where you can
take a tour of a Hinckley motor yacht. Sponsored
by The Hinckley Company.
6pm-10pm -
Pop the Kennebunks
- William Farley's Estate, 188 Brown
Street, Kennebunk
Our kick-off event, Pop the Kennebunks hosted by
Cellardoor Winery, will be an evening of wine,
gourmet, savory and sweet treats. Plus fabulous
music, all inspired by the New York lounge
scene.
10pm-12am -
G: The After-Party
- Stripers Seafood Restaurant at the
Breakwater Inn & Spa -
Keep your festival experience alive at a series
of incredible late-night gatherings.
Friday, June 8th -
Kennebunkport Festival
5pm-7pm -
Art. Works. Opening Reception
- The Colony Hotel
A preview party showcasing the amazing works of
some of Maine’s most collectible artists.
Sponsored by Maine Art Gallery.
6pm-10pm -
Dine Around the Kennebunks -
Various Locations
Restaurants around town open their doors to
Festival attendees for an evening of culinary
adventures.
7pm-10pm -
On the Rocks Dinner -
Webster Residence.
A very special evening of fine food, wine, and
conversation.
7pm-10pm -
Maine Magazine Dinner
- Spenlinhauer Residence
A meal that is all about celebrating Maine food.
Featuring Maine magazine food writer Joe Ricchio.
7pm-10pm -
Grand Cru Dinner -
Location TBD
An incredible evening at one of Kennebunkport’s
most spectacular homes.
10pm-12am -
T: The After-Party -
Tia's Topside Restaurant and Bar
Keep your festival experience alive at a series
of incredible late-night gatherings.
Saturday, June 9th -
Kennebunkport Festival
12pm-4pm -
Grand Tasting and Art. Works -
The Colony Hotel
An afternoon of food tasting, wine sipping, and
art viewing at a classic Kennebunkport hotel.
12pm-4pm -
Brews & Tunes -
River Green at the Captain Lord
Mansion
7pm-10pm -
An Evening at Earth -
Earth at Hidden Pond
A multi-course, fine dining experience at a very
special place.
7pm-10pm -
An Evening on Marshall's Point -
Spenlinhauer Property, Marshall's
Point
A not-to-be-missed finale event, held under the
stars at a beautiful seaside property.
7pm-10pm -
An Evening Event -
Location TBD
 June
TBD
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George HW Bush Celebrity Golf Classic
A day of golf followed by an evening gala at The
Colony Hotel. Celebrities Cape Arundel Golf
Club, River Road Kennebukport 04046. Single
player rates start at $750. Contact: Lana
Wescott. Phone: 207-400-7169
June 3, 2012 -
Tour de Cure - Wells Reserve
A fund-raising bicycle ride to benefit the
American Diabetes Association. Choose from one
of five routes, 5K, 25K, 50K, 100K, or 100 Mile.
Routes follow Maine's scenic coastline,
featuring rocky coves, sandy beaches and
breath-taking vacation homes, all in the
bicycle-friendly communities of Southern Maine.
Start/Finish Wells Reserve, Wells, ME. Contact:
Emily Silevinac. Phone:
(888) 342-2383 x3720
July Events
July 4 Fireworks - 9PM. At Kennebunk Beach.
View Fireworks Images
Kennebunk Beach
August Events
September Events
Sept 8 & 9
- 25th Annual
Wells Reserve at Laudholm - Nature Crafts Festival
 Saturday & Sunday , 10 am - 4 pm - The 25th
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 22 -
Wells Reserve at Laudholm -
Punkinfiddle, A National Estuaries Day
Celebration
October Events
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 29 -
Dec 9th 31st Annual
Christmas Prelude
Celebration
December 2012 Events
Nov 29 -
Dec 9th 31st Annual
Christmas Prelude
Celebration
A magical season filled with events,
entertainment, shopping, craft fairs, and Santa
in a lobster boat! (207) 967-0857.
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