Community Events

Join us at THE PIER for our Annual CHOWDERFEST. Cast your vote for the "Best Chowder in the State"! All proceeds go to charity.
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If you love beer and ready to enjoy the beautiful Maine Coast, come to OOB for this yearly event. Sample over 30 microbrews while enjoying live music at the ANNUAL BEERFEST on THE Old Orchard Beach PIER.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of Old Orchard Beach co-host this annual parade starting at 1pm. For more information call the Old Orchard Beach town office at 207-934-5714

The only place in New England where Bagpipes & the Beach meet. Kick off Friday night with a concert and beach bonfire at The Brunswick. Saturday, June 1st the festival itself is held in Veteran’s Memorial Park with gates opening at 9AM. Activities throughout the day include; Pipers, Highland games, traditional Scottish dancing, food, Scottish whiskey tasting, entertainment, a Bazaar with artisans, and a petting zoo.
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Annual Back to the Beach Corvette Weekend. If you love or own a Corvette, this event is perfect for you! Activities begin on Thursday and continue all weekend long including a bonfire on the beach, Clam Bake, Corvette display in downtown OOB and the annual Corvette parade. For a complete list of events visit: back2thebeach.net.

The Firecracker Baseball Showcase Tournaments bring 60+ teams college & pro coaches to the OOB Ballpark. FMI: (207)205-6160 or visit oobballpark.com
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Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from June 25th thru August 27, we have a free firework display starting at 9:45pm. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

The 16th Annual Christopher S. Cash Memorial 5K run and 3 mile walk is held in Old Orchard Beach each June. A family race for young and old alike. We dedicate this annual 5K race in Chris’ name and it’s with great pride to give a deserving student a scholarship in his name and proceeds to Maine Veterans in need through Veteran's Count Maine . Register online! Start/finish at the Old Orchard Beach High School FMI: (207)934-2360 or visit: runforcash.org.
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Ocean Park’s Annual Sand Sculpture Competition takes place from 3:00-5:45 pm on the beach between Randall and Ancona Avenues in Old Orchard Beach. If you want to compete in this event call 934-9068. FMI visit oceanpark.org.
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Join in on our Independence Day celebration with the festivities downtown and Old Orchard’s annual 4th of July fireworks display on the beach next to The Pier!

The fun begins at 9:00 am at the Rec Hall on Colby Avenue with the Ocean Park’s Decorated Bicycle Contest followed by the annual Independence Day Parade which begins at 10:00 am at the Bell Tower on Temple Avenue. The parade is followed by a concert given by the Ocean Park Band at the Bell Tower. At 7:00 pm come to Ocean Park and “scoot your boot” for some fun square and line dancing in the village square between Temple Ave. and West Grand in Old Orchard Beach. FMI visit oceanpark.org.
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Ocean Park’s Annual 5K Road Race and 1K Kids' Fun Run. The Kids' Fun Run.. Registration: In person at the Ocean Park Association Office. via mail; or online at www.runreg.com. For more information call 934-9068 or visit oceanpark.org.
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OCEAN PARK ILLUMINATION NIGHT starts at 6:30 pm at the Village Square. This family-friendly event is a collage of activities that make up a summer in Ocean Park; lights, luminaries, music, and food. FMI: (207)934-9068

This 5K race benefits a local scholarship fund. Marylin & Nat Golzbein Kid's Fun Run included. Starts at 6am at the Brunswick FMI: oobmaps.or
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Family-friendly event in Maine's popular beach town just south of Portland. 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike course and 13.1- mile out-and-back run course. Visit the event website for more information and details on this amazing annual event happening in Old Orchard Beach.
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Maine Lighthouse Bike Ride Sponsored by the Eastern Trail Alliance. The Lighthouse Bike Ride is a great event with a few distance options: Century 100 mile, Metric Century 62 mile, 40 mile, and 25 mile. There are nine lighthouses to view during the 100 mile ride! FMI visit easterntrail.org
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The annual New England Parkinson ride in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We offer four distinct routes that cover all ages and abilities; 10, 30, 50, or 100 miles. All rides start and end at "The Ball Park" where we will host a fun-filled family day complete with food, drink, games, and music! If you don't ride, volunteers are also needed! Or just bring your friends and family to support this great cause. 100 % of the money raised by this event goes to The Michael J. Fox Foundation! FMI visit neparkinsonsride.com.
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