Holiday Tree Lighting Festival & Gift Bazaar
December 16, 2023
Santa will be coming to town on Saturday, December 16, accompanied by Amos & friends. We'll spread the holiday cheer with warm treats, music on the beach, fireworks, and more. Be sure to also stop by the Sugarloaf Hotel on December 16 and 17 to fill your sleigh with local handmade items, jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, pottery, and more at the annual Holiday Gift Bazaar.
Saturday Schedule
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
| 10am-5pm | Holiday Gift Bazaar | Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel | Annual gathering of vendors and artisans across Maine selling hand crafted items perfect for holiday gifts. |
| 3:30-4:15pm | Horse & Carriage Rides | Main Street | Be merry on a Horse and Carriage ride on Main Street. |
| 3:30-5:45pm | Beach Bar | Beach | Warm up for Santa's Arrival with delicious drinks at the Beach Bar. |
| 3:30-5:30 | Holiday Music | Beach | Get in the Holiday spirit with music shared by Greg Powers. |
| 4-5:30pm | Street Performance | Main Street | Juggling/Stunt Performance by Jason Tardy. |
| 4:30pm | Santa's Arrival | Main Street | Santa's Arrival Down Main Street Via Horse and Carriage. |
| 4:35-5:25pm | Photos with Santa | Maple Room | Don't rely on your Elf on the Shelf to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Bring your wish list and grab a photo with the big man himself. |
| 5-5:15pm | Carol Sing Along | Beach | Warm up with a few holiday sing-along carols led by the fun-loving elves of Sugarloaf Christian Ministry. |
| 5:20pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony | Beach | Gather around the tree as we turn on the lights to kick off the beginning of winter and the holiday season. |
| 5:25pm | Snow Cat Parade | Landing | More festive lights can be enjoyed during the Snow Cat Parade, featuring our fierce grooming fleet decked out for the holidays. |
| 5:30pm | Fireworks | Beach | Join us for Santa's sendoff before he heads back to the North Pole. |
| 5:45pm-7:45pm | Live Music | Widowmaker | Keep the celebrations going with live music by Blue Mountain Review at the Widowmaker. |
Sunday Schedule
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
| 10am-2pm | Holiday Gift Bazaar | Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel | Annual gathering of vendors and artisans across Maine selling hand crafted items perfect for holiday gifts. |