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KICK OFF THE SUMMER WITH THE KITTERY BLOCK PARTY!
The Kittery Block Party aligns this year with the Summer Solstice, and it's showing all the signs of being the best one yet. Come join us for a celebration of the finest from the Seacoast, including restaurants, artists, artisans, local farmers, non-profits, bands, entertainers and more. ABOUT THE BLOCK PARTY Our focus is local, so what you see, hear and taste comes from the area. We'll have children’s events, live entertainment throughout the day, demonstrations, educational exhibits and of course, great food. This event is sure to entice, educate, and entertain all ages. KBP is a rain or shine event, and there is no admission fee. Proceeds from last years’ block party benefited:
If you would like Kittery Block Party to consider funding your organization through a grant, download the Grant Information Document here: |
LOCATION
Vendor booths will be set up in well-known downtown Kittery. This easily navigable neighborhood will host booths and entertainment from Government Street through Wallingford Square and up Walker and Wentworth Streets. The Block Party’s main venue is compact and walkable, making everything easily accessible from the centrally located main stage area on the corner of Walker Street and Government Street.
Vendor booths will be set up in well-known downtown Kittery. This easily navigable neighborhood will host booths and entertainment from Government Street through Wallingford Square and up Walker and Wentworth Streets. The Block Party’s main venue is compact and walkable, making everything easily accessible from the centrally located main stage area on the corner of Walker Street and Government Street.
JUNE 21 • 10am-11pm • ALL AGES • MUSIC • FUN • FREE!
PRESENTING SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY LEVEL
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The Maine Squeeze
Bird & Bough Marketing Durgin Pines |
The Black Birch
D Pratt Framer York River House Tulsi |
Lil's Cafe
Tanger Outlets Dunkin Donuts Lindt Chocolate Shop, Kittery |
Bigelow & Co.
Be Better Studios Weathervane McHenry Architecture |
IN KIND DONORS
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A-1 PROMO & Andy Kaplan
Kittery Public Works Best Automotive & The Furbish Family Kittery Recreation Department Blast Party Rentals Kittery Trading Post Bob’s Clam Hut Kittery Water District The Black Birch The Dance Hall |
Liz Metsch Designs
Campion Family Marshall Tent & Event Rental Crew of the USS Topeka Moriarty Electric Curt Snow Ovington's Produce D. Pratt Framer The Corner Pub DOO FOLK |
Poland Springs
Driscoll Realty Portsmouth Naval Shipyard EcoMovement Rice Public Library Fair Tide Robert’s Maine Grill Friends of the Rice Public Library Runner's Alley Fresh Catch Media Lindt |
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?
Sign up to volunteer or download our Sponsorship Information form:
5K ROAD RACE
Bridging the hours between the day-long street festival and the evening entertainment lineup, the Kittery Block Party 5@5 starting gun will sound at 5 p.m. sharp. Runners will enjoy a scenic, early-evening run. The new race course now starts and finishes at Traip Academy, winding through Kittery Foreside, heading up Route 1 to the Kittery Traffic Circle, then up Rogers and Shapleigh Roads and back to Traip. Runners will cross the finish line to cheering spectators and a ukelele band. Refreshments and awards will be provided.
Race proceeds will benefit the Kittery Recreation Department and additional non-profit organizations to be announced following grant application review.
How to Register
Click below to register now or register in person until 4 p.m. on race day.
Race proceeds will benefit the Kittery Recreation Department and additional non-profit organizations to be announced following grant application review.
How to Register
Click below to register now or register in person until 4 p.m. on race day.
Cost
Pre-registration: $17
Day-of registration: $25
ROUTE MAP
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
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Directions
From I-95 North Take exit #5 - Portsmouth Circle - go 0.7 mi Turn left on US-1-bypass toward US-1-bypass north - go 1.7 mi Bear right on Bridge St. - go 0.2 mi Continue strait onto Government St. (ME-route 103) - go 0.4 mi From I-95 South Take exit #2 Kittery (US-1)/ S. Berwick (US-1 bypass) onto ME route-236 S toward Kittery (US-1)/US-1 bypass - go 0.9 mi Continue on Harold L Dow Hwy (ME route 236) - go less than .1 mile. At traffic circle, take second exit onto State Rd.(US-1) - go 1.1 mi Turn left on to Government St. - go 0.1 mi KBP Events Government Street through Wallingford Square up to Walker Street. |
Parking and Shuttle Route
Parking is available at 1) Traip Acadamy 2) Kittery Post Office 3) Kittery Recreation Center 4) York Hospital in Kittery There is designated handicap parking on Jones & Government as well as street parking on Government and Walker in designated areas. Shuttle bus will be making stops as needed. |
EVENTS
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Main Stage - Wallingford Square
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Bryson Lang - Creative, high-energy, family-friendly comedy juggling 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Jungle Jim - Interactive entertainment for children Melvern Taylor & his Fabulous Meltones The Dance Hall Kittery Performers Shades of Grass (Bluegrass) Wooden Eye (Blue) Lil’s Cafe Poetry Reading Portsmouth Poet Laureate (and Kittery resident) Kimberly Cloutier Green hosts the reading featuring poets Shelley Girdner, Meg Leonard, Kathleen Maris, Marc Paltrineri, and special guest Mekeel McBride. The Dance Hall “The Block's Got Talent” 7:00 p.m. Variety Show. FORESIDE MUSIC FEST 7:00-11:00 Tan Vampires (Alt. Rock) Second Christian Congregational United Church of Christ, 33 Govt St. Isis, Unbunny (Indie Rock) - Folk Shop & Gallery, Wallingford Square Malz Malady, Cody Pope, Krukked and guests (Hip Hop/Rap) - Doo, 25 Government St. DJ/House Music, Anju Noodle Bar, Wallingford Square Comma , Rick Rude, The Landladys (Rock)- Corner Pub, 4 Wallingford Square |
