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 & Grille | Beach | Fuel up for Santa's Arrival with food and drink at the Beach |
| 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 | Main Street | 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. |
| 5:25pm | 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. |
| 5:30pm | Fireworks | Beach | Join us for Santa's sendoff before he heads back to the North Pole |
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. |