Category: Special Events

Military Appreciation Day 2022

by Dale Midgley On July 6, 2022, the Sanford Mainers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) played host to the veterans and military service members of York County at the annual Military Appreciation Day at Goodall Ballpark in Sanford. The American Legion Post #19 assisted by the Amvets & VFW organized and coordinated the event. On a beautiful summer evening the Color Guards of the Civil Air Patrol #078 and the American Legion Post #79, Kennebunk plus Cadets…

Don’t Miss Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band August 12th

Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band, a New England based group performing fine traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, returns to Springvale on Friday, August 12, with a performance at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum. The group performed regularly at the Museum prior to 2019. From up tempo bluegrass favorites and soulful ballads to newer bluegrass tunes, the collective styles of Cedar Mountain bring a unique sound to its music. Bluegrass lovers are promised great vocal harmony and fine picking. Concert Information: Date: Friday, August 12th, 2022 at…

More Summertime Fun Right Here in Town!

Join the Friends of Downtown for a fun night out on Friday, July 29, 2022, when Main St. will be closed from Washington St. to Winter St. so that classic cars (1997 or older) can line the streets for the Cruising with Friends Classic Car Show! There will be a food and beverage court at the Midtown Mall featuring local restaurants, including Above & Beyond Catering's famous "Gin Tin," Richie's BBQ, Mee-D Thai, Tropical Caribbean and Frannie's. Jack from Sanford…

Open Farm Day / Springvale Farm Walk July 24

The fourth Sunday in July is Maine Open Farm Day, and here in the heart of York County we celebrate with the annual Springvale Farm Walk, a self-guided walk from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parking is available at McDougal Orchards, Rivard Farm, Mousam Valley Mushrooms and the Sanford Community Garden. Before you head out on the walk, fuel up with the Frannie's Mini Donuts Crew at McDougal Orchards. Jeff will be making a special Farm Walk Egg Scramble using…

Savor the Best of York County – A Benefit Auction July 24

Three Rivers Land Trust and McDougal Orchards invite the public to “Savor the Best of York County” at their second annual art and experiences auction, highlighting the working landscapes and rural living of southern Maine. The auction will feature refreshments and music and all proceeds will benefit the Three Rivers Land Trust conservation mission. The event coincides with the Springvale Farm Walk and the statewide Open Farm Day. The silent auction will be open for bids in the morning from…

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