View Full Schedule and Purchase Tickets to the 2019 Kennebunkport Festival
Kennebunkport is a Presidential hideaway, a “drinking village with a fishing problem”, and a party place for the people from here and away in summer. Here on the stunning shores of the Atlantic A-listers hobnob with locals and lobstermen. It’s a fun place all year round, for years one of the highlights has been the Kennebunkport Festival in June.
The Kennebunkport Festival for 2019 is back in local hands, like 2018. Now locals businesses are re-inventing the Fest. Charitable contributions go to numerous local causes. Cheers to that…
The Kennebunkport Festival is a grand week of parties, art, galas, grand tastings and private dinners served at the finest homes and restaurants throughout Kennebunkport and Kennebunkport. What began over a decade ago as the Kennebunkport Fine Food and Wine Fest has evolved to include beautiful local art, top Chefs from around Maine, and the best bands and musicians all coming together in the seaside village to celebrate the best things in life.
Events include:
Cocktail soirees at local galleries, Srtipers at Breakwater Inn and The Burleigh at The Kennebunkport Inn, The Spirit of Massachusetts, to exclusive Art of Dining Chef dinners at private homes, a Maine Art Block Party, a party at Vinegar Hill, and a Grand Tasting Sunday Finale at the Colony. The seaside settings are arguably priceless, some of the events are pricey, but all proceeds go to local Maine charities this year – so its a fun feel good do good event.
Cocktail Parties before the Art of Dining dinner parties are a popular festival tradition of the Kennebunkport Festival week. 2019 week kicks off with cocktails at Kennebunkport Inn’s Burleigh. The pre-dinner cocktail party features two signature cocktails, appetizers and local music, before you attend your Art of Dining night, or head out on the town.
The Art of Dining dinners are the most intimate and unique, held Tuesday and Wednesday June 4th and 5th. These Art of Dining dinner parties center around a Chef prepared multi-course menu served in a beautiful private Kennebunkport home. Each dinner party is themed for the evening and accompanied by an award-winning artist who is in attendance and displays his or her work in the selected home. Wine is paired with the Maine inspired meal, reflecting the theme. The Burke’s Residence Dinner at 82 Ocean will feature cocktails on the cove, and gourmet dinner by Chef Peggy Liversidge of Kitchen Chicks, complemented by artwork by the talented Ingunn Milla Jorgensen. These Kennebunkport Festival dinner party evenings are a feast you can feel good about – 100% of your ticket purchase goes to a Maine charitable organization, like COS of Kennebunk, Full Plates Full Potential and Stop Trafficking US.”
Tuesday & Wednesday June 4 & 5 – Art of Dining Dinners 7 – 10 pm – See the Full Schedule of Art of Dining for 2019.
Tuesday June 4 – “Cocktails at The Burleigh”, 5 – 7 pm, 100% of Ticket sales benefit Community Outreach Services of the Kennebunks – and Community Strong! Character Strong! Children Strong!, a program through the Kennebunk Rotary Club. Sponsored generously by Pack Maynard and Associates. Tickets $35.
Wednesday June 5 – “Cocktails at Stripers” located at The Breakwater Inn, 5 – 7 pm, $35 for passed appetizers, cocktails and live music. 100% of Ticket sales benefit Full Plates Full Potential.
Thursday June 6 – “Cocktails aboard The Sprit of Massachusetts” – 5 – 7 PM – Sample passed appetizers, sip cocktails, and enjoy the scenic Kennebunk River. $35 Tickets benefit Community of Caring.
Thursday June 6 – “Oasis Party” at Old Vines Wine Bar 6:30-11:30pm – a fun, festive party. Music and dancing to Portland Superband “Hello Newman”, followed by a DJ Dance party with DJ Nate, hors d’ouevres buffet, inside and out on the patio and under the tent, copious food, drinks, wine, and signature craft cocktails – all included at $125, a portion of sales will be donated to local charity.
Friday June 7 – “Maine Art Block Party” – browse art from boutique studios to the Maine gallery at Maine Art Gallery and the Studios at Maine Art Hill, enjoy New Orleans style food, drinks and live music at this open air party that pours out onto the streets, 5-7:30, Tickets $55. Proceeds will benefit the Maine Art Hill Scholarship for the Arts at Kennebunk High School.
Friday June 7 – Nonantum Resort hosts the 4th Annual Foundation4Love Gala! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a sweet treat table, signature cocktails and entertainment by the Jim Ciampi Band. Tickets ar $60. Be inspired by Key Note Speaker Megan Jusczyk, Co-Founder of For Kids’ Sake Foundation, during this fundraiser to provide adults battling cancer an escape to disconnect from cancer and connect with those they love.
Saturday June 8 – “Summer Soiree at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre” 6-10pm enjoy food and drinks from Kennebunkport restaurants Earth, The Burleigh, The Dory, and The Boathouse all under one tented ‘roof’ followed by a Dance Party. Tickets $125, $175 for VIP Access.
Sunday June 9 – “The Taste The Kennebunks” is the finale event in the afternoon at the grand Colony Hotel. Enjoy the ocean view, tastings from over 12 local Chef’s tastes, with cocktails and socializing Sunday June 9 12-3pm, $65. This event is back by popular local demand… should be a fabulous affair in this stunning seaside setting.
The Kennebunkport Festival event is perfect for those who love eating and drinking by the water, browsing beautiful artwork by local artists, chatting with locals and top chefs, artists and fellow foodies. Folks dress up for this food (and fashion) fest, drink up and enjoy the Fest. Just remember, the best things in life are not free…well, the Kennebunkport Festival isn’t anyway. See more news and purchase tickets at The Kennebunkport Festival.
Perhaps we’ll see you at the Kennebunkport Festival, for fine food, art, drinks and dancing by the River.
View Full Schedule and Purchase Tickets to the 2019 Kennebunkport Festival
View Full Schedule and Purchase Tickets to the 2019 Kennebunkport Festival
