Best Lobster in Kennebunkport
The 2nd question every visitors asks as they arrive in Kennebunkport, “where do I get the best lobster?” The 1st being, “how do we get to see President Bush?” Folks eagerly want to see Walkers Point out Ocean Ave, and really want to have a glimpse at President’s 41 and 43 and the Bush Compound where two former presidents and their family spend every summer. So we locals give directions out Ocean Ave, past St Ann’s Church where the Bush’s go for Sunday service, beyond Thunder Cave and Blowing Hole to the Anchor to Windward perched on the sparkling granite […]
Admin Kennebunkport / July 10, 2018
Happy Hour in the Port
For many of us in Kennebunkport, the most happy hours in Kennebunkport are 4-7pm. Between dinner specials and cocktail discounts, who doesn’t like Happy Hour? The Kennebunks may be home to the only 5 diamond dining in the state, but if you’re looking for a deal on drinks and appetizers, and a fun local pub… this town has spirits. Some say Kpt is a drinking town with a fishing problem, Kennedrinkport is another local “lol”. Whether you’re a regular Happy Hour attendee or just looking for a local deal, this blog is for you. Here are all the restaurants in […]
Admin Kennebunkport / June 20, 2018
Vinegar Hill- Kennebunkport’s best music venue
Kennebunkport is so fun in summer time, with festivals, happy hours, live music and entertainment on every corner. On any easy breezy night, you will hear a band playing at the Pilot House, sharing a mic at Kport Inn’s Burleigh – Local Dish, ensembles at The Nonantum’s 95 Ocean, or music at Old Vines Wine Bar and the Colony’s Marine Room. One of the best venues for live acts is Vinegar Hill Music Theatre – a classic Maine music venue in the old Arundel Barn Playhouse. The name Vinegar Hill pays tribute to the history of this area in Arundel and the Smith Sister’s Farm. This revamped barn is […]
Admin Kennebunkport / June 20, 2018
The Kennebunkport Festival Schedule – June 3-9, 2019
A Great Fun Filled Event for Local Charity For 14 years now the Kennebunkport Festival has kicked off the summer season with a week long festival of art, music, wine and fine dining surrounded by live music performances, and of course, the allure of Kennebunkport. It’s the perfect time to vacation in Kennebunkport! This year, June 4-10 2018, marked a re-invention of the Kennebunkport Festival as locals organized this charitable week of fun and festivities. The 15th annual Kennebunkport Festival is tentatively scheduled for June 3-9, 2019. Its a celebration of all things uniquely Kennebunkport with its vibrant art, design […]
Admin Kennebunkport / June 19, 2018
Memorial Day Parades in Kennebunk Kennebunkport
What could be more American than a Memorial Day parade in a small Maine town with firetrucks, boys scouts, twirlers, high school bands, and parade fans dressed in red white and blue? See Memorial Day Kennebunkport Photos How about having a former President in attendance? Here in Kennebunkport Maine, that’s how we like to roll, along with our lobster rolls. Picture local school kids and US military marching through Dock Square, a memorial wreath is tossed off the bridge into the Kennebunk River, and we remember those who served our beautiful nation, from this beautiful seaside setting. And yes, President […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 24, 2018
Village Art Walk ~ 2nd Friday in The Kennebunks
Kennebunkport and Kennebunk celebrate their flourishing art scene with a 2nd Friday Village Art Walk, with over 20 cool studios, galleries and artists in the Kennebunks – and you can visit them all in a fun social circuit on the Art Trail of the Kennebunks. Its like Portland Maine’s 1st Friday Art Walk, only better – ’cause its in Kennebunkport! Village Art Walk of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport occurs the second Friday of the month, starting during the Kennebunkport Festival June 8, 2018, July 13, August 10, September 7, and December 7 during Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude. The Village Art Walk is a free self-guided walking tour, and its fun. Walk from […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 12, 2018
Kennebunkport’s Launch – a Floating Success!
Launch – a Maritime Festival is among the best fests in Maine, a celebration along the Kennebunk River. Its a wave of fun – five days of fishing, a boat parade, lobster bakes, fun runs of pirates and mermaids on the beach, Chef Competitions and much more. The nautical theme is the undercurrent to showcasing the Kennebunks’ rich maritime heritage in this lively seaside community. #LaunchFestME – the third annual Launch 2018 is June 13-17! 10 Things I love about Launch: 1. Launch is a grassroots, multi-town festival for locals by locals, stretching from KPort to Cape Porpoise, Arundel and downtown Kennebunk. 2. Its affordable and inclusive – perfectly timed […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 1, 2018
Restaurant Favorites in Kennebunkport
While the Maine Coast is most poluar in summer, the real seaside beauty of Kennebunkport extends to the fall, winter, and spring – the “off-season.” Those that fall (lol) for the charm of Kennebunkport’s coastal charm in quieter times, take advantage of the affordable rates at luxury hotels, inns and BnBs, and great dining deals, happy hours, and more. Many Kennebunkport restaurants remain open year round, no lines or waiting, walk in and enjoy with the locals. Here, I list my personal favorite restaurants in Kennebunkport.
Admin Kennebunkport / May 1, 2018
Top 10 Reasons to love Kennebunkport Festival
No one is more excited about The Kennebunkport Festival than me. The Kport Fest encompasses everything I love: food, wine, art, music, friends old and new, fantastic seaside scenery, fashion and my favorite town of KPT. The 2018 Kennebunkport Festival was a resounding success, re-invented, organized by locals for locals – which I love… Top 10 Reasons I love #KportFest #1 Kennebunkport Festival is the kick off to summer – it’s the first big party of the season for this serious party town by the sea. It’s not just one event – it’s a weeklong series June 4 – 10 […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 1, 2018