Community Events

The 36th Annual La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival is an exciting event and has something for all ages. Thursday the Block Party starts off the festivities with food, music and Fireworks at Mechanics Park, Lower Main Street, Biddeford. The Festival starts Friday at 4pm with the annual parade at 6pm.Saturday gates open at 10am and Sunday at 11am. We have a petting zoo, crafters, carnival rides and games, St. Louis Field, Biddeford.

14th Annual RUN FOR CASHChristopher S. Cash Memorial 5K run and 3 mile walk is held in Old Orchard Beach, ME each June. A family race for young and old alike. Join us for our 2018 Race on June 23rd benefiting Veterans Count Maine! vetscount.org/maine
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Saco Bay Artists, Art Show are held three times during the summer months for the sale of paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. The location is the Ocean Park Library lawn from 9AM TO 4PM. For more information visit sacobayartists.org
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ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK FESTIVAL #23 - Come enjoy being Greek for a day...or two! Home-made Greek food and pastries, listen to Greek music, and enjoy the dancers and dancing! Take a Church tour, sit and take in the wonder of the Icons, be at peace. Shuttle bus from two locations. Handicapped accessible.Eat indoors or under the tents.  Everyone is welcome. For more information visit stdemetriosmaine.com or call Stephanie at 207-284-5651.

The Saco Bay Artists, Art Shows are held during the summer months for the sale of paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. The location is the Ocean Park Library lawn from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information visit sacobayartists.org.
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The 35th Annual Beach Olympics is a three days of fun competition, music, displays and a presentation to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Located in the Town Square and Palace Playland. All are welcome. Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings, Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce and many local merchants and businesses.

This race features a beach start in soft sand. After running into the water, athletes will make their way through shallow water, so practice your dolphin dives. The swim will be a rectangular point to point swim, and athletes will have a quarter mile run from swim exit to transition.The bike course starts out flat and fast before taking riders into a series of rolling hills, giving them the chance to experience the beauty of the surrounding Maine farmland and countryside. Tall pine trees provide shade over much of the course, which winds through Saco, Dayton, Lyman, Waterboro, Hollis, and Old Orchard Beach. Most of the climbing is completed by the midway point with a long low grade climb on Route 5 (miles 10-15) and some rollers on South Waterboro Road (miles 19-25). The back half of the course consists of some fast, flat, downhill sections that bring you back into Saco. After that it's a relatively flat and fast ride into T2. The run course is an out-and-back, giving athletes the chance to finish out the race on a flat and fast course that includes sweeping views of the Scarborough Marsh and over a portion of the storied Eastern Trail. Athletes will cross the finish line in downtown Old Orchard Beach to celebrate their accomplishments.
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The Saco Bay Artists, Art Shows are held three times during the summer months for the sale of paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture. The location is the Ocean Park Library lawn from 9AM TO 4PM. For more information visit sacobayartists.org.
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The 15th Annual 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! View the event website at easterntrail.org for more details and specific information about signing up!
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Join us for our 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! For more information visit neparkinsonsride.com.
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The Pier's 18th Annual BIKEFFEST is a motorcycle showcase with hundreds of motorcycles on display, live music, a giant pig roast and vendors. Ride your motorcycle on THE PIER and have a chance to win a Trip for 2 to Daytona Bike Week!
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25th Annual Car show has many divisions of cars, entertainment, trophies and awards. Friday night lineup on Main Street OOB with parade and car show on Saturday. Great family fun for all. FMI: 207-934-3595 

Calling all chili lovers. Here's your chance to sample delicious chili and cast your vote for the best chili in the State. As an added bonus, you get to spend time in Old Orchard Beach while the weather is still beautiful.
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