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Oktoberfest is a Month of Celebrations!
This is the 2011 List, 2012 list is coming soon!
Gateway Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, York
Contact: Steph Oeser, 207-363-4422 or www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com
Fees: Free to attend
Local farmers & specialty food producers sell their fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, eggs, pies, breads, and so much more!
Artfest
Date: Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2, 2011
Time and location to be determined by participating artists/artisans/groups.
Check Oktoberfest Program for complete list of participants or visit www.maineoktoberfest.com
Contact: Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce, 207-363-4422
Open studios, galleries and museums all over the Seacoast.
Quilt and Fiber Arts Show
Date: October 1, 2011
Time: 10:00 to 4:00
Location: Union Congregational Church, 18 Church St. York, Beach
Contact Information: Polly Emery 207-363-4611 or
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Fees: No Admission fee for public, fee applicable to vendors to participate in show
Knitters, Weavers, Rug Hookers, Spinners and Quilters are invited to show and sell their products. Crafters wanting to show contact Polly.
Photography Show
Date: October 1 – October 31st, 2011
Location: York Art Association, 394 York St. (Route 1A) in York, Maine
Contact Information: 207-363-4049 or www.yorkartassociation.com
York Art Association will be hosting its annual photography show during Havestfest. This is an open show that brings together the work of some of the top photographers in the seacoast area. YAA has become a must-see venue for photography. Our photographers are constantly pushing the boundaries of their medium.
York Hospital In The Pink Fashion Fling
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Ogunquit Playhouse
Contact: visit www.yorkhospital.com for tickets or call 207-351-2385 or email
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Fees: $55 per person
Enjoy a champagne reception featuring 25 area restaurants while you bid on fabulous silent & live items…and watch the area’s premiere fashion show…proceeds to benefit York Hospital’s Breast Cancer program.
A Perfect Move’s 4th Annual Fair, Pie Baking Contest & Auction
Date: Friday, October 7, 2011
Time: 12:00pm
Location: A Perfect Move, 240 US Route 1, Kittery, Maine
Contact: Keri 207-439-0757 or
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to get an invitation
Fees: No charge
There will be a pie baking contest for Best Tasting Pie, Best Looking Pie, People's Choice and new this year, Top Chef (for local bakers and chefs). We will also award a trophy to the Biggest Bidder! So dig deep in the family recipe books if you plan to dethrone one of the previous Pie Queens!
The Museum Store Trunk Show
Date: Friday, October 7, 2011
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland ME 04101
Contact Information: Phone: 207-775-6148, email:
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Fees: Free
During October’s First Friday Artwalk, the Museum Store at the Portland Museum of Art will host a Trunk Show featuring South Street Linens.
Final Market Day of the Season - Gateway Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, York
Contact: Steph Oeser, 207-363-4422 or www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com
Fees: Free to attend
Join us on the last day of this season’s market! Local farmers & specialty food producers sell their fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, eggs, pies, breads, and so much more!
Carfest
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Short Sands Beach Ballfield
Contact: Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce, 207-363-4422, www.maineoktoberfest.com
Antique Car Show (there is no rain date)
Breakfast Sandwiches and Bake Sale
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Union Congregational Church, 18 Church St. York Beach
Contact Information: Polly Emery 207-363-4611 or
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Fees: Prices to be announced
While enjoying Carfest at the ballfield come across the street and get a yummy homemade Breakfast Sandwich and baked goods made by our Church Ladies.
Salefest
Date: Saturday, October 8 – Monday, October 10, 2011
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Short Sands Beach Shops
Contact: Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce, 207-363-4422, www.maineoktoberfest.com
The shops move their stores to the sidewalks for the end of season sales.
CRAFTernoon Delight!
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Sponsored by A Perfect Move at Gentiques, 240 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904
Contact Information: Kellan Maloney 207-438-0421 or
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Fees: Free
We will have a structured craft project, snacks to delight the discriminating palate and a fantastic Fall Spritzer! Join in the fun, catch up on the latest news, and create a fun project to take home, or give to a friend as a gift. We promise your creative self will be inspired!
Marketfest at York Village Green
Date: Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: On the green in York Village
Fees: Free
Live music, historic reenactments, artisan demonstrations, church fair, juried artists & crafters, food, raffle, other special events & sidewalk sales
THE CLOWN October Wine Tasting!
Date: Friday, October 14, 2011
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: The Clown, 659 US RT. 1, York
Contact: 207-351-3063
Fees: It’s Free!
THE CLOWN hosts their October Wine Tasting with a selection of wines for the fall season! Stop in between 5:00pm and 8:00pm and discover a new favorite. Bring a friend!
Harvestfest
Date: Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16, 2011
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Short Sands Beach Ballfield Area
Contact: Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce, 207-363-4422, www.maineoktoberfest.com
Fees: FREE
This festival includes a variety of activities, live bands & entertainment, an ox roast, baked beans, and 200 juried crafters, marketplace vendors, “green” businesses, non-profits and food vendors. Harvestfest also includes a corn toss challenge, a POW-WOW (Sun), carriage rides & much more!
York Scholarship Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16, 2011
Time: open to close
Location: York Golf & Tennis Club
Contact: Bernie Lontine at 207-363-3140
Fees: $50 per person
Come play the beautiful Donald Ross designed private golf course, situated on the York River. Call Pro Shop for details. First come, first served.
Meet Wendy Hazen - Artist Signing Event
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Ann Veronica, Meadowbrook Plaza, 647 US Rt. 1, York
Contact Information: 363-0563, www.annveronica.com, www.wendyhazendesigns.com
Fees: FREE
Watercolor artist Wendy Hazen will be at Ann Veronica to sign her calendars and prints. Free gift with purchase. Special benefit raffle, refreshments, one-day sales.
Harvest Wine Tasting
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: My Wine-y Sister, 2 Beach St, York Beach
Contact Information: Linda 207-361-6400
Fees: Free
Sheilah Reynolds importer for Vineyard Brands will be with us to taste the wonderful wines from her portfolio.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Time: Registration is at 8:00am – Walk begins at 9:00am
Location: Tanger Outlet Center-Rte.1 Kittery, Maine
Contact Information: Mari Hoell-
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or (207) 439-6822
Fees: No fee to walk - you can sign up your team online at: http://makingstrides.acsevents.org
Join us as we host the 3rd Annual MSABC Walk! Refreshments will be available before and after the event! Walk route is approximately 5K.
For a complete calendar go to: http://chamber.gatewaytomaine.org/events/ |
