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Friday, October 8, 2021
Volume 17 • Issue No. 41
Ogunquitfest & “Fall for Ogunquit” All October Long! OGUNQUIT If you’re looking for an autumnal getaway where you can stroll the streets of the most walkable small town in coastal Maine, see how small businesses decorate to celebrate the season, and enjoy a wide variety of fun fall events, then you’ll want to check out “Fall for Ogunquit” all month long, along with the 18th Annual Ogunquitfest on the weekend of October 22-24. October festivities include: See the hand-drawn and painted life-sized “Peanuts Gang Halloween Party” created by Charlene M Taubert from the Ogunquit Barometer on display across from the romantic Hartwell House Inn at
312 Shore Road. Fall for Ogunquit Bingo: Local businesses are known for their creative and festive fall décor. Come in to town and find the items on the bingo card. Find them all and enter to win a $50 Gift of Ogun-
quit Gift Certificate. Bingo card can be found at www. ogunquit.org/fall-for-ogunquit -ogunquitfest-2021. Toast to fall with fall-inspired cocktails! Stop by the Patio Bar at The Admiral’s Inn for delicious fall-inspired cock-
tails. The Patio Bar is open seven nights a week, dogs are welcome plus the fire pit will be roaring on colder days to keep visitors warm and toasty! Meditation with horses at Great Heights Stable in Berwick. Every Sunday at 9 a.m. or 4 p.m., we encourage others to spend some time away from devices, demands, and unproductive compulsive thinking. We let the healing power of horses, nature, and fresh air create the stage for any healing, improving, or awakening you need. Individual and small groups welcome! Trail rides also available. Email Robin for more information or to make a reservation at mvduca@gmail.com.
October 1-11 Perkins Cove Pumpkin Pursuit. Head to Perkins Cove and search for pumpkins that hold the clues to solving the answer to the puzzle. Pumpkins are scattered throughout the various businesses. Find the pumpkins and gather the clues. Collect all the clues to solve the puzzle. Get the puzzle right and enter to win a $50 Gift of Ogunquit Gift Certificate. Game sheet can be found at www.ogunquit.org/fall-for-ogunquit-ogunquitfest-2021. The contest runs October 1-11. October 1-24 Willy Wonka’s “Golden Ticket” Perkins Cove Candy AdSee OCTOBER page 16...
“The Magical World of Bugs” in Eliot ELIOT Visit Sandy Hill Farm, 34 Sandy Hill Lane, Eliot, and immerse yourself in “The Magical World of Bugs”. Stroll through an enchanted forest to take in numerous creative light displays that provide a fun, quirky, and mystifying look at the life of beeso, butterflies, caterpillars, spiders, dragonflies, flowers, and other plants.
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The gravel path is slightly less than a mile on gentle, rolling terrain and takes around 45 minutes to an hour to see everything. There are lots of areas to take pictures and create memories that will last a lifetime. The farm in open now through Halloween. This event is outside, so there is ample opportunity to social distance safely and all
York’s Harvestfest Returns for 36th Year! YORK The York Region Chamber of Commerce presents its 36th annual Harvestfest which has returned as a one-day event taking place on October 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Short Sands Beach in York, next to the York Beach Fire Station. The festival includes live performers, food vendors, and crafters, located in the ball field. The Kidsfest offers story-telling, face-painting, train rides, and activities, and takes place in front of York’s Wild Kingdom. Sadly, Meadow Creek Farm of Maine will not be providing horse-and-wagon rides
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COVID-19 mandates will be followed. This event is available rain or shine. No pets allowed except for clearly marked service animals. No smoking. To buy tickets online, go to www.tickettailor.com/events/ sandyhillfarm/574783. For answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.sandyhillmaine. com.
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this year due to the passing of their Belgian horse Bill. Enter the “Reap the Harvest Raffle” by purchasing Harvestfest items such as the limited
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edition, 36th anniversary t-shirt and beer glass, windbreaker, or hat. The raffle drawing will be held on October 16 at 3 p.m. at the York Beach ballpark.
During the Harvestfest, parking is free at York’s Wild Kingdom and at the parking meters at the beach. Handicapped parking is available in the lot behind the York Beach Beer Co. at the end of Ridge Road. Please note, this event is smoke-free and dog-free. This extends to all areas of the festival, not just the ball field. For details about entertainment, vendors, raffle rules and prizes, and more, see the 4-page spread in the center of this week’s Sentinel, visit www.yorkharvestfest.com, or call the York Region Chamber of Commerce at 207363-4422.
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York Beach, Maine
Thank you to our October 16 Program Sponsor: 9am-4pm York Beach
Thank you Harvestfest Presenting Sponsors:
Harvestfest 2021 Saturday, October 16
at York Beach Save the pull-out centerspread as your guide!
The Anchorage Inn is South Coastal Maine’s most complete year-round oceanfront resort, located on Long Sands Beach, directly across from scenic Nubble Light. The resort features over 200 oceanfront rooms, luxury Ocean Suites, and Lofts accommodations, as well as Atrium rooms. Resort amenities include 2 outdoor and 2 indoor pools, children’s pool/play area, poolside café, fitness center, resort-wide WiFi, and the Sun and Surf Restaurant, the only direct oceanfront dining in York. Open year-round, the Anchorage offers a variety of rates and Stay and Dine packages. For more info,visit ww.anchorageinn.com or call 207-363-5112.
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Where can we park? How do we get to Harvestfest? Free Public Parking for Harvestfest is at York’s Wild Kingdom. The parking meters at the beach are free during
York Region Chamber of Commerce presents the 36th Harvestfest! A one-day event located at beautiful Short Sands Beach, in York, Maine. Harvestfest will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Harvestfest is held every year on the Saturday following Columbus Day weekend. Harvestfest extends the season one more week for many businesses in the area and aims to support the entire region.
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This festival includes a variety of activities, live performers, local Food Vendors, Juried Crafters and Old-Fashioned Market vendors from all over New England. Harvestfest also includes Kidsfest, where you can expect to find story-telling, face -painting, train rides, hands on activities, and. Harvestfest is southern Maine’s premiere fall festival. The York Region Chamber of Commerce, which hosts Harvestfest, is pleased to announce the Presenting sponsors: Cliff House Maine, Cutty Sark Motel, Kennebunk Savings and Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House All of these sponsors are key players in making Harvestfest happen. Though much of their involvement remains behind the scenes, these sponsors contribute a significant amount of time and effort to the event.
York Beach, Maine
You’ll find plenty of information about Harvestfest in this fourpage spread, but if you have questions please visit www.yorkharvestfest.com or call the York Region Chamber of Commerce at 207.363.4422.
The Anchorage Inn is South Coastal Maine’s most complete Presented by: