Kennebunkport Maine

February is for Lovers

Special February is for Lovers Packages are available at:

Rhumb Line Resort │ Seaside Inn │ Captain Lord Mansion

February
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.

CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Sunday, Feb 1, 2009, Noon - 4 PM

Okay Chocolate Lovers…Its time for the Chocolate Extravaganza!
That’s right! Once again, The Kennebunk Town Hall will be the site of this wild and crazy event!

There’s only one place to be in February -The Kennebunk’s Chocolate Extravaganza held at the Kennebunk Town Hall from noon to 4pm! It’s been an annual event since 2001 and with free admission for everyone and with everyone receiving chocolate giveaways, it’s the ‘can’t miss’ winter event in Maine. “February brings “cabin fever at it’s finest,” according to event organizer Ms. Danie Connolly. “We figured everyone loves chocolate so what better excuse to face the winter elements than to sample every kind of chocolate there is! It is Small Town America at it’s finest.”

“It’s very important to our community that EVERYONE is invited…whether you’re 2 years old or 102, this day appeals to everyone-plus, it’s handicap accessible at the Kennebunk Town Hall which makes it terrific for everyone. Local Kennebunk businesses join in the frenzy in addition to door prizes during the event. It is amazing what some of the businesses tables come up with,” Connolly said, adding, “It’s become an annual pilgrimage to sample the giveaways from local businesses and craftsman. And most of all, the good news is that its free admittance so that the entire family can enjoy the day.” Some ideas that have been presented in the past are chocolate nachos, chocolate coffee, and a chocolate kiss bustier. They have also had attractions such as a five foot chocolate fountain with strawberries that the On The Marsh restaurant featured last year as ‘On the Marshmallow’ while Federal Jacks creates mini hot fudge sundaes as their special giveaways!

Every year the event features a chocolate sculpture. In the past the sculptures have been a chocolate covered heart, a sand castle with an edible top, and a chocolate dipped man. Last year an eight-foot lobster was built and then covered in chocolate. How’s that for a Maine attraction? Think it can be topped? You bet! This year is a 10 foot tall white and dark chocolate Lighthouse with a working light! Although the main purpose of the event is to beat cabin fever, 2 charities also benefit from the fun. The Art of Kindness is a fuel assistance fund that supports the local fuel fund and will be selling winter prints of the area for anyone that might like to purchase one for the charity. In addition to them, Ever After Mustang Rescue will be bringing their horses to the event. This charity provides a haven for wild horses from all over the U.S. There will be a table selling “hot dogs for a cool cause” and all profits will be donated to the mustang rescue program. The day is filled with many other sights and sounds. All of Maine’s Local Beauty Queens make the day’s appearances, signing autographs and having their pictures taken with the public. The town’s fire department has been collecting their 8 by 10 glossies every year adding to their collection! Lucy and Ethel and their Chocolate Conveyor belt will be there along side the crazy Sugar Plump Fairies who make the annual trek to Maine’s favorite chocolate city! Straight Lace, Maine’s favorite band returns for their umpteenth performance playing the crowds favorite tunes as venders compete to give away the best free chocolate.