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 Old Orchard Beach
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Weekly 2008 Summer Events
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Weekly
Concerts In The Square
Fireworks In The Square
Professional fireworks display every Thursday evening from June 26 –
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.
 2008 Calendar of Events
January 1 – 20th Annual Lobster Dip… 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 15 – Easter Egg Extravaganza… Great family fun
for all ages featuring a parade, Easter egg hunt, the OOB Bunny costumed
character, animal balloons and other fun-filled games. Parade on Old
Orchard Street begins at 10:30am and other events begin at 11:00am in
Memorial Park. All free to the general public. 207-934-0868. Sponsored
by Town of Old Orchard Beach.
 May
17 – Beerfest – 10th Annual… All day event featuring over 30
microbrews and live music on the Pier. 207-934-3595.
May 26 – Memorial Day Parade… The Veterans of Foreign
Wars and the American Legion of Old Orchard Beach co-host this 1pm
annual parade. 207-934-5073
June 13 – 14 – Pier - A - Palooza Music Festival… A
locals music festival featuring upcoming musical talent. On the pier.
207-934-3595
June 21 – 4th 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.runforcashoob5k.com. All proceeds benefit the Captain Christopher S.
Cash Memorial Scholarship Fund.
 June
26 - 29 – La Kermesse - Largest Franco-American festival in
Maine… This carnival-like weekend highlights culture, entertainment,
tradition and food. Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. 207-282-1567.
July 3 – 4 – Parade and 20th Annual Sandcastle Contest - Ocean
Park… Come enjoy a parade and band concert with line and square
dancing. Family sandcastle contest 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 11 – 13 – 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 24 – August 21 – 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.
August 1 – 10 – Salvation Army Pier Ministry… Week long
evening entertainment in The Square featuring vocalists, magicians,
bilingual speakers, bands and other entertainment. Parade of Witness.
11th annual golf tournament. Volleyball beach blast. 207-934-2024.
August 2 – Illumination Night - Ocean Park… Ocean Park
community lights their homes during the 19th annual Festival of Lights.
Band concert and strawberry shortcake are special favorites during this
event. 207-934-9068.
August 15 – 17 – 25th 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
16 – 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 5 – 6 – Tri-State Fishing Tournament… Catch
and release for striped bass and blue fish on the Beach. 207-934-9991.
September 5 – 7 – 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
19 – 20 – 15th 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
7 – Celebrate the Season by the Sea… 16th 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. Sponsored by
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution & Town of Old Orchard Beach.
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Event
schedule subject to change without notice.
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additional information on events please contact the Old Orchard
Beach Chamber of Commerce at 207-934-2500. e mail: info@oldorchardbeachmaine.com
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