For some, the start of summer is Memorial Day, but here in Kennebunkport, the Kennebunkport Festival is the official kick-off to summer in Maine, with five days of events sure to excite the palate. Focusing on the finest things in life, like food, wines, and spirits, and stunning artwork, this festival is not to be missed!
The Kennebunkport Festival 2017 is here!
The Food and Wine Festival is often inspired by incredible artwork all around the community (including the display of historic American architecture with countless buildings on the National Register of Historic Places), but this year it brings in another focus – the Maine music scene!
Each year, the Art of Dining dinners offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a private dinner hosted by one of New England’s finest chefs in the setting of the most exclusive homes in the area. But before tucking into an incredible meal hit the area cocktail parties throughout Kennebunkport Maine.
On Saturday, check out the Grand Tasting, featuring food and beverage vendors of the highest quality at David’s KPT – a gorgeous setting for what is sure to be an equally incredible assortment of nibbles and noshes. And for the first time this year, the Maine Craft Music Festival will be held on the Kennebunkport Village Green – just steps from our Kennebunkport bed and breakfast! As the sun sets, visitors can take part in any number of “After Party” events, held at some of the hippest spots around Kennebunkport.
Best of all (IMHO), the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport will host the Taste of Maine Garden Party on Saturday afternoon. This progressive afternoon affair lets visitors experience the ambience of all the historic inns in person and sample their favorite Maine-inspired treats.
We’ll be whipping up loads of Whoopie Pies just for the occasion! But not everyone will be serving sweets – there will be a wide assortment of local fare for all tastes. Plus, you’ll enjoy special Early Summer Rates throughout the month of June!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, this year’s Kennebunkport Festival is sure to be a smash hit, and we’re so excited to be a part of it!