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KENNEBUNKPORT
MAINE
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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.
Ahhh…The Kennebunks…HOW SWEET IT IS!
Be sure to be at The
Chocolate
Extravaganza for
this more than sweet
affair!

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