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Having split from the town of Wells in 1980, Ogunquit is a popular Maine destination for vacationers. You can understand why with its glorious rugged scenic cliff path...
And the 3 1/2 mile white powdery sand Ogunquit Beach, and picturesque Perkins Cove.
But on two weekends in 2011 - December 3-4, 2011 and December 9-11, 2011 Ogunquit welcomes those wishing to experience tree decorating, caroling, candlelight walks, concerts, visits with Santa, bonfires, a parade, and… well, a whole bunch more in jam-packed Yuletide celebration weekends.
When this page was updated in October 2011 Ogunquit has still not finalized the events each day, and so below is based on events of 2010 and just covers the second weekend of events. To get up to the minute information of changes and the first weekend activities please check their official web site in November at: http://www.visitogunquit.org
Ogunquit Christmas by the Sea – Friday December 9th
It all begins on Friday December 9th at 6:00pm at the Rotary Park, Perkins Cove with the Christmas tree lighting and Caroling event where you can drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. Sort of guaranteed to get you in the swing of the festivities.A candlelight walk takes you to a concert and then on to Ogunquit Square for the town tree lighting ceremony with hot cider and cookies.
The evening finishes with the traditional Bonfire at the Beach event.
Ogunquit Christmas by the Sea – Saturday December 10th
Morning activities start at 9:00am with Hay Rides going through until 3:00pm. Other morning events include visits with Santa at 9:30am at the Fire Station, Storytelling with Diane Abbot at 11:00am also at the Fire Station, and the beginning of the popular Chowder Tasting Competition at Dunaway Center with music – there’s an $10 admission fee for this event.
At Noon kids can make their own Christmas Decorations downstairs at the Ogunquit. Baptist Church, Shore Road. And between 1:00-4:00 pm there’s Open House at the Ogunquit Heritage Museum at the Winn House, Obed’s Lane.
Throughout the day there’s holiday shopping at Perkins Cove, Shore Road, Main Street and Route one.
In the evening meander your way to the Baptist Church, Shore Road and listen to a concert performed by Melodies and Memories, A Barbershop Quartet.
Ogunquit Christmas by the Sea – Sunday December 11th
Sleep in a little later and have a hearty breakfast before setting out for your final day. Hay Rides continue at 10:00am until 2:00pm. Between 1:00pm – 4:00pm the Open House at the Ogunquit Heritage Museum continues.
The Ogunquit Heritage Museum presents a collection of artifacts that chronicle the history of the town and the surrounding area.
Complete your holiday shopping… or start… at the wonderful Ogunquit locations and specialty shops in the area.
Ogunquit, Maine is about 1 ½ hours north of the Boston area on Route 1. Take Route 95 North and then Exit 7 towards Route 1 to Ogunquit.
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