Milk & Honey

Dinner 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Main Street Variety

Breakfast Sandwiches served from 7-9 AM

Kid-friendly lunch options 11 AM - 1 PM

123 Main Street

9:30 AM- 5 PM

Bagel & egg breakfast sandwiches plus all the bakery goodies.

Baked potatoes stuffed with turkey dinner smothered in gravy & soups, salads, sandwiches

Gorgeous wreaths by Salt Farm Flowers

S'mores Rice Krispie treats, Hot chocolate, warm cider, coffee drinks

The Salt Market

11 AM-7 PM

Come shop our yearly sale, enjoy holiday treats, and join us from 5-7 PM for oysters from Cranberry Island Oysters and champagne.

Northeast Harbor shops will be decked out for the season and this is your chance to shop for unique holiday items for the whole family

FT Brown (Hardware/Gifts)

Open 8:30 am- 7:00 pm

Offering shopping specials, find the elf every hour and receive a goodie bag, holiday treats and coffee throughout the day. Don’t miss the 2nd annual Gingerbread contest the night of the festival which will benefit the fuel assistance program at the NHH ( judging will be around 5:30-6:00)

Collecting for Angel tree throughout the month of December to support families locally.

Good Design Here

Open 10 am-5 pm

Harbor Artisans (artist cooperative)

Open 10 am-6 pm

Lisa Hall Jewelry

Open 10 am-6 pm

20% off sale, snacks and drinks

The Holmes Store(Clothing and accessories for Men and Women)

Open 10 am-7 pm

50% off storewide blaster sale.

The Kimball Shop(Home goods and gift items, toys and clothing

Open 10 am-7 pm

Enjoy light snacks, treats and beverages while shopping for unique gifts.

The Nook (Bookstore)

Open 10 am-5 pm with 40% off all merchandise!! Store closing sale.

Main Street Mercantile

Open 10 am -5 pm

25% off all merchandise.

Sawyer’s Specialties

Open 10 am-5 pm

Shaw Jewelry

Open 9 am - 5 pm

Swallowfield

Open 10 am-6:30 pm

30% off all merchandise.

McGrath’s Variety

Pine Tree Market

Open 8 am- 8 pm

Sabina A Wood Antiques

Holiday Crafts

This year’s festival features all day opportunities for hands-on activities. Cookie decorating, card making, jingle bell craft and Christmas crafts will delight the youngest members of the family. All craft activities are free of charge (see schedule for times and locations)

Santa’s Workshop

Give your child the chance to shop for family members with a personal shopper and have their selections wrapped and ready to put under the the tree. There is no charge but a donation of canned goods to benefit area food pantries is requested. (Event will be held at the Neighborhood House from 12 -2:30 PM.)

Please note that Santa’s Workshop is accepting donations of new or gently used items appropriate for gifting, shopping bags and wrapping supplies. Donations accepted at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Northeast Harbor and Somesville locations.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat

Greet Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they arrive on the Maine Seacoast Mission’s Sunbeam. Music and carols and fun for all.

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Follow the Clauses as they ride up Sea Street on a fire truck then visit with them on the porch of Carter’s Real Estate on Main Street

Santa’s Mailbox

From late November to mid December, Santa’s mailbox will be outside the Great Harbor Maritime Museum in Northeast Harbor. Letters including full name and return address will be answered by one of Santa’s helpers.

What you need to know

• There is no charge to attend any of the events except for the Italian Dinner and Concert. Children who wish to shop at Santa’s workshop are asked to bring a donation of canned goods or make a cash donation to benefit area food pantries.

• The festival is held rain or shine.

• Food will be available for purchase throughout the day (see Food tab).

• The festival takes place throughout Northeast Harbor. The Visitor Information Center in the marina will be open and provide printed schedules of events and directions.

• There is plenty of free parking available at the marina in Northeast Harbor. Take your first left onto Harbor Drive as you come into town to reach the parking area. It is a short walk up Sea Street to the events downtown.

• Restrooms are available at the marina at the end of the Visitor Center building.