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Old Orchard
Beach Maine Calendar of Events
Weekly Summer Events
Fireworks In The Square
Professional fireworks display every Thursday evening from June
24 – Labor Day. A fun event for the entire family. Approximately
9:45pm next to the Pier (sponsored by Palace Playland and The
Pier). Also large display for the July 4th Show!
 Ocean
Park Music Festival
Sunday evening live music at the Temple beginning in July
through August on Temple Ave (7:30pm). Chautauqua Weeks
inspirational services. For a complete list of shows visit
www.oceanpark.org or 207-934-9068.
2010 Calendar of Events
 January 1 – 21st Annual Lobster Dip...
Watch Watch or join in as over 300 participants dip into the
chilly waters as a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of
Maine. On the beach in front of the Brunswick Hotel. Sponsored
by the Portland Rugby Club. 207-879-0489
March 27 - 5th Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza...
Great family fun for all ages featuring a parade, Easter egg
hunt, photos with the OOB Bunny costumed character, animal
balloons and other fun-filled games. At Loranger Middle School
from 10:00am to 1:00pm. All free to the general public.
Sponsored by Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department.
207-934-0860
May 15 - Beerfest – 12th Annual...
All day event featuring over 30 microbrews and live music on the
Pier. 207-934-3595.
May 24 - Memorial Day Parade...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of Old
Orchard Beach co-host this 1pm annual parade. 207-934-5714
June 10 – 13 - 7th Annual Back to the Beach Corvette
Weekend...
Hundreds of corvettes arrive for a welcome party, grand prix
racing, doo wop dance, car cruises and awards banquet with dance
and DJ. 603-893-2797
 June
26 - 6th Annual Cpt. Christopher S. Cash Memorial 5K and 2.5
Mile Walk...
Time of Run: 8:30am, Time of Walk: 8:40am, Kid’s Fun Run:
7:45am. Start/Finish at E. Emerson Cummings Blvd. (behind OOB
Police Station) To volunteer or FMI: 207-934-2360 or visit
www.runforcash.org. All proceeds benefit the Captain Christopher
S. Cash Memorial Scholarship Fund.
July 3 – 5 - Parade and 22nd Annual Family Sand
Sculpture Contest - Ocean Park...
Come enjoy a parade (July 5) and band concert with line and
square dancing. Family sand sculpture contest (July 3) on the
beach . Fun for the entire family. 207-934-9068.
July 4 - Fireworks In The Square...
On the beach next to the Old Orchard Beach Pier.
July 8 – August 19 - Weekly Concerts in the Park...
Concerts every Thursday evening beginning at 6:00pm in Memorial
Park. Bring your blanket, lawn chair and picnic while listening
to bluegrass, country, folk and other assorted music venues.
207-934-2500.
July 9 – 11 - Annual Greek Heritage Festival...
Weekend long festival celebrating homemade Greek food, pastries,
music and dancing. Church tours, bookstore, crafts and many
activities for children. Live Greek band on Friday and Saturday
evening. Fun for the whole family. St. Demetrios Orthodox Church
in Saco. Contact Bidd./Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.
July 25 - Annual Seaside Art Festival...
Art in Memorial Park featuring numerous Maine and New England
artists work on display for sale and judging. Entertainment by
the Salvation Army Band and a barbershop quartet. Proceeds to
benefit the Libby Memorial Library Building Fund. 207-934-4351
July 31 – August 6 - Salvation Army Pier Ministry...
Week long evening entertainment in The Square featuring
vocalists, magicians, bilingual speakers, bands and other
entertainment. Parade of Witness. 13th annual golf tournament.
Volleyball beach blast. 207-934-2024.
August 7 - Illumination Night - Ocean Park...
Ocean Park community lights their homes during the 21st annual
Festival of Lights. Band concert and strawberry shortcake are
special favorites during this event. 207-934-9068.
 August
20 – 22 - 27th Annual Beach Olympics...
Three days of fun competition, music, displays and a
presentation to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. On the Beach,
in The Square and the surrounding area. All welcome. Sponsored
by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution & Town of Old Orchard
Beach.
August 21 - Annual 5k Race...
Enjoy a kid's "fun run" or adult 5k through town with T-shirts
and medals for the kids and other awards for divisional winners.
All are welcome. www.breakaway5k.org. 207-282-3607
September 10 – 11 - Tri-State Fishing Tournament...
Catch and release for striped bass and blue fish on the Beach.
508-866-4815.
September 10 – 11 - Bikefest On The Pier...
Motorcycle showcase with live music, a giant pig roast and
vendors. Ride your motorcycle on the pier! Hundreds of
motorcycles on display. 207-934-3595
 September
10 – 12 - Tow Truck and Meet Parade...
20th Annual show provided by the towing and Recovery Association
of Maine. Three day show includes driver skills tests, police
and fire demos, parade, awards and other fun events. Memorial
Park and First Street Open to the general public. FMI:
207-590-1003
September 17 – 18 - 17th Annual Car Show...
Car show with many divisions, entertainment, trophies and
awards. Friday night lineup on Main Street with parade and car
show on Saturday. Great family fun for all. Sponsored by Saco &
Biddeford Savings Institution & Town of Old Orchard Beach.
December 5 - 17th Annual Christmas by the Sea...
Annual tree-lighting event with free horse-drawn haywagon rides,
face painting, entertainment, hot chocolate and food. Frosty and
Rudolph will be on hand. Bonfire and caroling on the Beach and
holiday bazaar. Have your picture take with Santa and Mrs.
Claus, who arrive on a fire engine, making this a very special
tradition and holiday event.
Event schedule subject to change without notice.
For additional information on events in Old Orchard Beach,
contact the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce at
207-934-2500 or Email:
info@oldorchardbeachmaine.com
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Your hosts, the Pelletier Family
Open Year Round
Reservations: 1-800-326-4589 (9 am to 9 pm)
Sea Cliff House • 2 Sea Cliff Avenue • Old Orchard Beach,
Maine 04064
Phone: 207-934-4874 • Fax: 207-934-1445
info@seacliffhouse.com
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