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! 

 2025 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 – 1:00PM KFL Book Sale 

9:00AM – 3:00PM Events at Waterhouse Center 

9:30AM – 11:30AM KFL Faerie Festival 

9:00AM – 12:00PM Fun at Rotary Park 

       *Cornhole Toss

       *Food Drive for COS

       *50/50 Raffle

10:00AM – 12:00PM Free Admission, Make-Your-Own-May Basket, Spring Crafts & Tricorne Hat Making & Corn Husk Dolls at Brick Store Museum 

10:00AM – 12:00PM Kennebunk Fire Rescue Central Station Open House w/EMS Education

10:00AM – 1:00PM Chamber’s Children’s FUN Zone on Water St. 

       *Chalk on the Walk & Face Painting by River Tree Arts 

       *Electric Car Show/Demo

10:00AM – 1:00PM Events at Lafayette Park 

       *Rock Climbing Wall (10:00AM – 1:00PM) 

       *Music by Dock Squares (10:30AM – 12:30PM) 

       *Kid Friendly Activities by Local Non-Profits 

10:00AM – 1:30PM Music at Tibbetts Plaza

       *Larry & Betty (10:00AM – 11:30AM) 

       *Kennebunk River Band (11:30AM – 1:30PM) 

10:00AM – 2:00PM Bubble Garden at Parsons Back Field

       *Mini Golf

       *Inflatable Games

       *Bubble Fun for all ages

       *”Butterfly” Catch

       *Games, Craft, & Cotton Candy w/Acton Academy

10:00AM – 2:00PM KK&W Water District Open House on Main St. 

10:00AM – 2:00PM “Dunk a Police Officer”, Treats From Cheryl’s Sandwich Shoppe, and May Day Craft at Cole Harrison Insurance

11:00AM – 2:00PM Kennebunk Baptist Church 

        *Hotdogs – Bake Sale – Beverages – Raffles – Craft Fair w/ Table Rentals Available

11:00AM – 3:00PM Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Wallingford Farm (York Street)

12:00PM – 2:00PM Piscatrix Seafood Co. lobster roll/clam chowder luncheon w/mini hand kites (10 Storer St.)

12:30PM Parade Line-Up on Water St. 

1:30PM Parade Steps-Off