Festivities
Join us for Boothbay Harbor's many seasonal events to enjoy the full experience of the coast. The town's calendar of events is full of festivals that locals and visitors alike can enjoy. When you stay in town for Boothbay Harbor events, you also have the opportunity to visit nearby towns and cities for more festivities.
| Windjammer Days marks the kick off to summer in the Boothbay region and is a time to reconnect with family, friends and neighbors after the long winter, an opportunity to support local businesses and welcome visitors. It is also time to honor our maritime history and celebrate the vital role it plays in the lives of all who live here. |
| Location: |
42 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538 |
| Phone: |
[email protected] |
| This ten-day tradition features Food, Fun & Fashion! A Taste of Local Flavor is a 3-day adventure for your senses! Weekend Passport includes food tastings and live music at 15 local restaurants for $20pp. An unforgettable weekend is guaranteed! 5 K Trail Run course winds through one of twenty Boothbay Region Land Trust Preserves on our peninsula. Fishin` For Fashion is the most creative fashion show in Maine! A true coast of Maine experience featuring original designs made with materials from the marine industry! |
| Location: |
Downtown Boothbay Harbor- 42 Commercial Street |
| Phone: |
(207) 633-2353 |
| From mid-November through New Year`s Eve, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens hosts Gardens Aglow in its central garden every year. The botanical gardens are the largest in New England and put on the biggest display of over 650,000 Christmas lights. It also sells holiday gifts in the Gardenshop! Bring some cocoa and kettle corn for the ultimate drive-thru experience with friends and family! |
| Location: |
Botanical Gardens 105 Botanical Gardens Drive Boothbay Harbor, 04538 United States |
| Phone: |
207-633-8000 |
| CLAW DOWN attracts foodies and lobster lovers from across the country! Chefs battle it out with Maine`s beloved crustaceans to create the winning dish. Sourcing 2,500 lobsters from local lobster wharves to satiate lobster lovers` appetites. What began as a way to keep lobstermen afloat in a down season has become a highly anticipated culinary event.
The 7th Annual Claw Down takes place on Thursday, September 20, at the Boothbay Railway Village. It`s also now part of the brand new, three-day Boothbay Food and Music Festival! Tickets are $70 per person and they sell out quickly. Admission includes lobster bites, wine, beer, and dessert, and post-competition musical performances. Cocktail attire is recommended. Stay tuned to the Claw Down Boothbay Harbor Facebook page for up-to-date information on event information and how to purchase tickets.
Note: This event is for adults only. Ticket holders must be 21 years or older with valid ID. |
| Location: |
586 Wiscasset Rd, Route 27, Boothbay, ME 04537 |
| Phone: |
(207) 633-2353 |
