Christmas by the Sea weekend is an annual celebration of the holiday season by local residents and business communities. Enjoy shopping, musical entertainment, plays, Santa arriving by boat, tree lighting ceremony, horsedrawn wagon rides and holiday tours of local residences and inns. Many local shops on Main St. will be offering discounts starting at 15%. 

 
Images from the Camden Rockport Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce site www.camdenme.org

Coming to Camden to visit with family?

We have limited availability remaining for the holidays! Call today to
reserve at a special rate of starting at only $55 for a Standard Queen
Room, based on double occupancy. Includes breakfast at the Bagel Cafe!

Happy Turkey Day!

The Juice Conference connects leaders of the creative economy to
foster growth and prosperity. Weaving together the arts, technology,
and entrepreneurship, Juice inspires innovation by bringing talented
people together from widely different backgrounds to build on Maine’s
traditions. Juice is a forum where attendees can learn, exchange ideas,
share success stories and provide input to shape the development of
strategies for Maine’s future.

Harbor Arts: Juried Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3rd & 4th:

At the Camden Amphitheater and Harbor Park. Artists and artisans will
display, discuss and sell their work in a festive open marketplace
nestled beside Penobscot Bay.

Vinfest 2009

The Saturday, October 3 Vinfest lineup includes a stellar array of
food, wine, music and activities for grown-ups. Cellardoor Winery
will host grape stomping, a homemade wine
competition, wine tastings, lunch prepared and served by Riverfront
Barbeque & Grille of Augusta, wine cellar tours, live music all
day, farm stands, hot air balloon rides and many other interesting
activities.

Camden International Film Festival: October 1 – 4.

Lincolnville Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 3: This
celebration of fall will have something for the whole family, including
a parade, farmers market, Ferris wheel, bounce house, cake walk,
treasure hunt, live music, and many other fun activities for everyone
to enjoy. Opens at 10am.

Come to Camden Labor Day weekend for the Camden Windjammer Festival! Majestic three masted schooners fill Camden Harbor during this fun filled entertainment rich weekend. Fireworks, a talent show, lobster crate races, and a build a boat contest are just a sampling of the events planned beginning Friday and running through Sunday. The Inn at Camden Place is just steps from the harbor and all the action. See our Packages page for special Festival rates! Call today to reserve your room before we fill up!

The Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors show was the place to be today. The sun shone on everything from classic wooden yachts to hand crafted diamond rings, and even onion rings! If you are a boat owner, or simply a lover of the sea, the show is a worth a visit. The boatshow runs through Sunday, August 9th.

photo by Shlomit Auciello/ www.villagesoup.com

A cow moose visited Camden early Tuesday morning. She was spotted inside the Knox Mill right across the street from our inn! She must have smelled the baked goods at Sage Market where she entered through access doors to their freezer. Once inside she became disoriented and began wondering the hallway looking for an exit. Fortunately a wildlife biologist was called in to rescue the wayward animal.

True Park, Hope - July 25, 2009

The Hope Jazz Festival showcases talented jazz performers at an exciting,
daylong family festival. This year's festival will showcase our Jazz
artists in two locations. Starting at Noon at True Park in the heart of
Hope Village surrounded by the Camden Hills, the Hope Jazz Festival
will offer the finest Jazz Bands based in Maine. This year's artists
include the Paavo Carey Quartet, the Matt Fogg Project and Mary Anne
Driscoll Piano Jazz. This is an open air event on the grass so bring
your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and kids. Children under 12 are
free with parents at our True Park location.

The Harbor Arts Festival features an eclectic mix of established and emerging
artists in a variety of disciplines, and grow more popular each year.
Exhibitor booths line Camden’s Atlantic Avenue, spill into Harbor Park,
and surround the adjacent Camden Amphitheatre - all overlooking the
spectacular harbor.

This year marks the 32nd staging of the summer show and 26th staging
of the fall show. The HarborArts Arts & Crafts shows have become
among the most spectacular, diverse and anticipated annual showcases in
Maine. You will find work that appeals to every taste and budget. Fine
works in watercolor, oil, acrylics, and pastels blend with spectacular
photography, sculpture and mixed media. High design jewelry, metal and
woodcraft, pottery and exquisite furniture is also available.

The two day long North Atlantic Blues Festival kicks off tomorrow, July 11th at Rockland's Public Landing. The weather looks perfect for two days of blues under the sun! Performers include: Bobby Rush, Jimmy Thackery, an the Kenny Neal Family Reunion.