May Day Festival (Kennebunk)
We are excited to announce the return of our May Day Festival! Please join us on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 for an event full of fun activities!
Held on the first Saturday in May, this festival provides a full day of fun, family-friendly activities throughout Downtown Kennebunk.
For over 25 years this festival has featured all the popular, family-oriented activities enjoyed for years with some fun new additions each year.
May Day would not be possible without volunteers! If you would like to help, or need more information, please contact us!
2026 Schedule of Events (**schedule subject to change):
8:00AM – 10:00AM Pancake Breakfast at Duffy’s
8:00AM – 12:30PM Farmer’s Market
9:00AM – 11:30AM Fishing Derby w/ Kennebunk Rod & Gun Club at Rodger’s Pond
9:00AM – 12:30PM KFL Book Sale
9:00AM – 3:00PM Events at Waterhouse Center
9:00AM – 2:00PM Kennebunk Baptist Church
*Hotdogs–Bake Sale–Drinks–Raffles–Craft Fair w/ Table Rentals Available
9:30AM – 11:30AM KFL Faerie Festival
10:00AM – 12:00PM Fun at Rotary Park with Coldwell Banker
*Plant a Seed
10:00AM – 1:00PM Free Admission, “Technicolor Bloom: Color and Form in Springtime”, Arts & Crafts at Brick Store Museum
10:00AM – 12:00PM Kennebunk Fire Rescue Central Station Open House
*Take a Picture with Sparky the Mascot
10:00AM – 12:00PM Chamber’s Children’s FUN Zone on Water St.
*Chalk on the Walk & Face Painting by River Tree Arts
10:00AM – 1:30PM Music at Tibbetts Plaza
*Fox & Hounds Maine Band (10:00AM – 11:30AM)
*Chris & Mike Show (11:30AM – 1:30PM)
10:00AM – 2:00PM Bubble Garden at Parsons Back Field
*Mini Golf
*Inflatable Games
*Bubble Fun for All Ages
*Spring Fun Catch
*Games & Crafts w/Acton Academy
*Rock Climbing Wall (10:00AM – 1:00PM)
10:00AM – 1:30PM KK&W Water District Open House on Main St.
*Face Painting
*Snacks
*Games
10:00AM – 2:00PM COS Open House
*Food Drive
*BBQ Basket & Table Top Grill Raffle
10:00AM – 12:30PM Friends of Hope Woods at Hope Cemetery
*10AM – Walk with a Naturalist in Hope Woods
*11AM – Children’s Nature -Themed Story Time & Beech Tree Decorating
*Book Reading & Signing of “The Inside of ME” by Author Jennifer Comeau
12:30PM Parade Line-Up on Water St.
1:30PM Parade Steps-Off