Home | About Us | The Motel | The Inn | Cottages | Rates & Policies | Old Orchard Beach | Events | Things To Do | Weather & Tides | Info & Reservation Request | Directions 2008 Old Orchard Beach Calendar of Events   Weekly Summer Events Fireworks In The Square Professional fireworks display every Thursday evening from June 26 – Labor Day. A fun event for the entire family. Approximately 9:45pm next to the Pier (sponsored by Palace Playland and The Pier). Also July 4th Show! Ocean Park Music Festival Sunday evening live music at the Temple on Temple Ave (7:30pm). Chautauqua Weeks inspirational services. For a complete list of shows visit www.oceanpark.org or 207-934-9068. 2008 Calendar of Events January 1 – 19th Annual Lobster Dip Watch or join in as over 300 participants dip into the chilly waters as a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. On the beach in front of the Brunswick Hotel. Sponsored by the Portland Rugby Club. 207-879-0489 May 17   -   Beerfest…   All day event featuring over 30 microbrews and live music on the Pier. 207-934-3595. May 26   -   Memorial Day Parade… The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of Old Orchard Beach co-host this 1pm annual parade. 207-934-5073  June 13 – 14   -   Pier - A - Palooza Music Festival… A locals music festival featuring upcoming musical talent. On the pier. 207-934-3595 June 21   -   2.5 Mile Walk and 5K Run… Fourth Annual Captain Christopher Cash Memorial 2.5-Mile Walk and 5K Run. Start and Finish at Old Orchard Beach High School. Time of run: 8:30 am, Time of walk: 8:40 am. To volunteer or FMY: call 207-934-2360 or visit our website (www.runforcashoob5k.com). June 24   -   Harley-Davidson Motor Company Annual Posse Ride. 5 - 11PM June 26 - 29   -   La Kermesse… Largest Franco-American festival in Maine. This carnival-like weekend highlights culture, entertainment, tradition and food. Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. 207-282-1567. July 3 – 4   -   Parade and 20th Annual Sandcastle Contest  - Ocean Park…          Come enjoy a parade and band concert with line and square dancing. Sandcastle contest on the beach. Fun for the entire family. 207-934-9068. July 4   -   Fireworks In The Square… On the beach next to the Old Orchard Beach Pier. July 11 – 13   -   Annual Greek Heritage Festival… Weekend long festival celebrating homemade Greek food, pastries, music and dancing.  Church tours, bookstore, crafts and many activities for children.  Live Greek band on Fri and Sat evening.  St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Saco. 207-282-1567 August 1 - 10   -   Salvation Army Pier Ministry… Week long evening entertainment in The Square featuring vocalists, magicians, bilingual speakers, bands and other entertainment. Parade of Witness. 10th annual golf tournament. Volleyball beach blast. 207-934-2024. August 2    -   Illumination Night - Ocean Park… Ocean Park community lights their homes during the 19th annual Festival of Lights.  Band concert and strawberry shortcake are special favorites during this event. 207-934-9068. August 15 – 17   -   25th Annual Beach Olympics… Three days of fun competition, music, displays and a presentation to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. On the Beach, in The Square and the surrounding area. All welcome. August 16   -   13th Annual 5k Race… Enjoy a kid's "fun run" or adult 5k through town with T-shirts and medals for the kids and other awards for divisional winners.  All are welcome. September 5 – 6   -   Tri-State Fishing Tournament… Catch and release for striped bass and blue fish on the Beach. 207-934-9991. September 5 - 7   -   Bikefest On The Pier… All day motorcycle showcase with live music, a giant pig roast and vendors. Ride your motorcycle on the pier! Hundreds of motorcycles on display. 207-934-3595 September 19 – 20   -   15th Annual Car Show… Car show with many divisions, entertainment, trophies and awards. Friday night lineup on Main Street with parade and car show on Saturday. Great family fun for all. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance. December 7   -   Celebrate the Season by the Sea… 15th annual tree-lighting event with free horse-drawn hay wagon rides, face painting, entertainment, hot chocolate and food. Frosty, Rudolph, Santa’s head Elf are on hand. Bonfire and caroling on the Beach and holiday bazaar. Have your picture take with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who arrive on a fire engine, making this a very special tradition and holiday event. ### Event schedule subject to change without notice. For additional information on Old Orchard Beach Events you may call the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce at 207-934-2500. 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