FREE Shops _________ pages 2-11 at 420 locations in: Calendar ______ pages 12-13 Portland Galleries _______ pages 16-17 Old Orchard Beach Amusements ___ pages 18-23 Saco, Biddeford Tide Chart ________ page 19 Arundel, Kennebunk Fish Report ________ page 23 Kennebunkport Inside. Wells, Ogunquit Dining ________ pages 24-31 York & Kittery Nightlife __________ page 25 August 24, 2017 Farmers' Market ___ page 28 Vol. 59, No. 14 Guide to shopping, galleries, dining and things to do. Fall Fairs & Festivals Issue TouriSt NewS www.touristnewsonline.com PAGE 2 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 24, 2017 Shops Fall Fairs and Festivals Summer might be winding down, but the season for fairs and fall festivals is just getting started. Whether you're looking for fine art, hand crafts, a road race or a bowl of chili, there is plenty of action and 207-967-9989 Open Daily entertainment in southern Maine to spice up your life in the next few months. Here's a preview from late August to early November. The 17th Annual Wells Chili-Fest, hosted by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, August 26, from 11 AM to 3 PM, at Wells Junior High School, 1470 Post Road (Route 1), in Wells. This “Maine State Cook-Off” is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Winners in each of the cook-off categories (Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa) will receive cash prizes and plaques. Best Sellers • Maine Authors • Children’s Books All winners of the Wells Chili-Fest ICS sanctioned cook-offs qualify to compete for further cash prizes and Port Walk, Dock Square, Kennebunkport awards at the World’s Championship Chili Cook-off. The ICS cook-off competition is for ICS members. The ICS is the largest food contest, festival organization in the world. Even if you are not an ICS member you may still enter your chili or salsa into the People’s Choice Chili Cook- Patten's Berry Farm Off. Get more information on how to enter your chili by downloading a contest form online at www.wellschilifest. North St., K eNNebuNKport • 207-967-2418 com. Fest visitors may purchase a tasting kit for $5 and Open Daily vote for the People’s Choice. The Chili-Fest will also feature food vendors and crafters. Parking and admission are free. Proceeds from Chili-Fest benefit the Wells Chamber of Commerce. Warm up with a Chili-Fest in Wells on Saturday, August 26, and in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday, September 16. Kennebunk Savings is the primary sponsor of this event. FMI 646-2451 or www.wellschilifest.com. There will be live music by local favorites Southern The 42nd Annual School Around Us Craft Fair on Maine Pickin’ Society and Kennebunk River Band. Rain Native Corn on the Cob the Green will be held Saturday, September 2, from 9 date is Sunday, September 3. The fair is a major fund- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables AM to 4 PM, on the River Green on Ocean Avenue in raiser for the School Around Us, a non-profit alternative, Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice Kennebunkport. Seventy artists and artisans were cho- holistic elementary and middle school in Arundel, in sen by jury to sell and display their work, which includes operation for 45 years. FMI e-mail saucraftfairs@gmail. pottery, herbs and dried flowers, jewelry, watercolors, com or visit schoolaroundus.org. woven items, baskets, sculpture, handmade toys, pho- tographs, folk art, made-to-order wreaths and more. Saco Bay Artists Outdoor Art Show and Sale will be Students and teachers from the School Around Us held on Saturday, September 2, from 9 AM to 4 PM, on will provide children’s activities including face painting, the Ocean Park Library lawn, 11 Temple Street, Ocean crafts and more. Homemade goodies will be available Park. The show features 30 juried artists from all over for breakfast and lunch, including roll-up sandwiches, New England. This is a rain or shine event. FMI Kathy fruit salad with yogurt, drinks and desserts. 937-2125. From recent OPEN to hard-to-find, Wed.–Sat. 1000s of hardcover, tradepaper 10 AM–5:30 PM & mass market books. From classics & cozies to tough guys & thrillers. 1 Bourne St. • Kennebunk • 207-985-8706 (Just steps off Main St., behind Xtramart) www.mainelymurders.com The Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is held every September, the weekend after Labor Day. Relax Your Cares Away Walking Distance to Dock Square Complimentary Parking THE TOURIST NEWS is published April through November and is distributed FREE at 450 locations Amazing Blooms and Gifts in Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise, Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Portland. STAFF Relaxing Massage & Body Treatments Publisher and Editor – Judith Hansen Rejuvenating Facials Contributing Writers – Steve Hrehovcik, Val Marier, Manicures & Pedicures 193 Shore Rd. Ogunquit, Maine Dan Marois, Anita Matson, Spa & Beauty Boutique 207.641.0867 Nancy McCallum Calendar Editor – Donna Landau Graphic Design – Geraldine Aikman, Eric Erwin Technical Support – Justin King ADDRESS/CONTACT 179 Cat Mousam Rd., Kennebunk, ME 04043 Tel. 207-985-2244 • 207-294-2244 E-mail: [email protected] 31 Western Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk Web site: www.touristnewsonline.com Online bookings welcome • www.cottagebreeze.com © The Tourist News, Inc., 2017 207.967.2259 • Open Mon.–Sat. TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 24, 2017 PAGE 3 Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza, Saturday, Shops September 2, through Mon- day, September 4, from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, at the Scarbor- ough Marsh Center, 136 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Fridge Grocery Deliveries to Join in the fun on the ur .c o o Kennebunkport, l m last full weekend and help il the center out. There will be F Kennebunk & Arundel an end-of-the-season sale in the store, door prizes, a Call used book sale, crafts for Annette 207-702-7877 the kids, a bake sale on Sat- or Donna 207-702-7888 urday, children’s activity day on Sunday and much more. FillourFridge.com Even though the center is Convenient • Reliable • Safe closing for the season after Labor Day, the grounds and river are open to explore any- Capriccio's Festival of Kites at Ogunquit Beach is always a favorite. time. FMI 883-5100 or e-mail [email protected]. 30th Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is Ogunquit’s Capriccio is a town-wide festival of the held every September, on the weekend after Labor Day. Kennebunkport arts, culture and history, spread over 10 days from Fri- This year’s dates are September 9 and 10, from 10 AM day, September 8, through Sunday, September 17. This to 4 PM. Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings, Stonewall year marks the 27th anniversary of the festival, which is Kitchen and Maine Magazine, this popular festival show- Bicycle Company coordinated by Ogunquit Performing Arts. There will be cases more than 100 of New England’s finest artisans in Rentals • Sales • Tours • Service new exhibits and receptions, tours of theaters and art an historic, spectacular seaside setting. Jewelry, pottery, galleries and kite flying on the beach. wood, glass and fiber are among the many mediums Clothing, accessories & child trailers The Festival of Kites will take place on Saturday, selected by jury for the event. September 9, from 9 AM to 2 PM, with a mass ascension Lunch fare and beverages will be available. Music, at noon. Free kites are available for children to decorate raffles and fun round out the two-day festival at the Wells SUMMER SPECIALS THRU 8/31 and fly. Professional kite flyers with large colorful kites Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. also participate. Visitors may bring their own kites. Rain There is plenty of parking; the event is handicapped Overhaul $110 reg. $179.99 date is Sunday, September 10. accessible. The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a smoke- Entertainment highlights include a performance by free, pet-free facility. Help make this event “green” by Deluxe Tune-up $75 reg. $89.99 bass-baritone singer Erik Kroncke on Friday, September bringing your own tote for purchases. Admission is $10; with this ad 8, at 8 PM at the Dunaway Center and an all-string band $5 for Laudholm Trust members. Tickets are available performing at the Barn Gallery on Friday, September 15 at the gate. Proceeds from the festival benefit science, open Mon.–Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 8–3 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at: Ogunquit Welcome education and conservation at the Wells Reserve at Weekly group ride for all levels! Center, Ogunquit Camera Shop, the Dunaway Center Laudholm and help protect the historic site with its or online at www.ogunquit.org/shop.php. The Ogunquit hundreds of acres of coastal property. FMI 646-4521 or www.kennebikeport.com • 207-385-4382 Playhouse and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art www.wellsreserve.org/crafts. will offer special pricing for Capriccio. FMI and a schedule 34 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport of events, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org. 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