Maine Events - York Festivals and Events

Festivals

York Days and Lighting of the Nubble

Jul 25 thru Aug 03, 2008. York. Centered at Short Sands Beach, York Days features local concerts, tournaments, sandcastle building and fairs. Christmas in July and the annual Lighting of the Nubble is on York Beach on July 27. There are Fireworks on Sunday, August 3. Phone (207) 363-1040 for details.   Report Update

Maine Oyster Fest

Oct 12, 2008. York. The Maine Oyster Fest starts at 5 p.m. at the Union Bluff Meeting House on York Beach. Events include an Oyster Shucking competition and an Oyster Luge. Prizes are awarded.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Harvestfest

Oct 17 thru Oct 19, 2008. York. The 24th Annual Harvestfest in York Village and York Beach is a colonial themed festival. It has live bands, an ox roast, bean hole beans and crafters from all over the country. Harvestfest also includes a SeniorFest, KidsFest, Antique Car Show, a POW-WOW, hayrides and more. For info phone (207) 363-4422.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Lighting of the Nubble

Nov 29, 2008. York. The annual Lighting of the Nubble features cookies, hot chocolate, music, Santa, plus the big countdown to turn on the Christmas lights at the Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Shuttle service from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach. For info phone York Parks and Recreation at (207) 363-1040.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Festival of Lights Parade

Dec 06, 2008. York. Join us in York's Holiday Season Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and at the Old York Historical Society. All are welcome!!! For info phone (207) 363-4974.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Shopping Events

York Beach Sidewalk Sale

Oct 10 thru Oct 12, 2008. York. The shops at Short Sand Beach move their stores to the sidewalks for end of season sales. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For info phone (207) 363-4422.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update