Patriots Day Weekend Events
April 18 - 20, 2008

Take Advantage or our April Triple Savings Package and enjoy these great weekend events on the Ogunquit Playhouse Grounds, Ogunquit Beach and around town

Tentative Schedule of Events...
Friday
April 18, 2008

9:30pm: READING OF HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW’S “PAUL REVERE’S RIDE”
Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five …
Revelations Gift Shop (in the former Methodist Church). Followed by the lighting of the lantern(s) in the bell tower. Free admission.

10:00pm: RE-ENACTMENT OF PAUL REVERE’S RIDE (with creative license, of course!) Watch as we raise the alarm (and the lantern -- or will it be two?) and our own costumed rider warns the citizens and tourists north of town that the “The Redcoats are coming!”

10:00pm – Midnight: MINUTEMAN MIDNIGHT MADNESS SALE
Throughout Ogunquit, businesses will stay open late to give you the best deals in town!

Saturday
April 19, 2008
9:00am – 5:00pm: BEACH BAZAAR (SAME NAME, NEW LOCATION!)
Treasures under the Big Top! Crafts, jewelry, clothing, antiques and more. Under the big tent on the grounds of the Ogunquit Playhouse. Free admission.

10:00am - 3:00pm: HAY RIDES
(Weather permitting.) Originating from the Veterans Park.

10:00am – 5:00pm: KIDSTOWN AMUSEMENTS
Ogunquit Playhouse (weather permitting). Train ride, swing ride, play area, bounce ride and games. Admission charged.

Times TBD: TOURS OF THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE
Look behind the scenes at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Visit Backstage, the Dressing rooms, and the Scene Shop! Sponsored by the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Noon – 2:00pm: “TASTE OF THE TOWN”
Sample a variety of the area’s best restaurants. “Kennebunk Savings Bank” Heated Tent on the grounds of the Ogunquit Playhouse. Don’t miss this!! $10.00 admission.

2:30pm: TORY TREASURE HUNT
Use clues and passwords throughout downtown to beat the Tories to the prize! (Being observant at Friday’s Midnight Madness will give you an edge over your competition!)

7:00pm – Midnight: CASINO NIGHT
Blackjack, roulette, and games of chance. Fun and excitement! Proceeds fund Patriots Day activities. “Kennebunk Savings Bank” Heated Tent on the grounds of the Ogunquit Playhouse. $5.00 admission.

Sunday
April 20, 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm: BEACH BAZAAR (same name, new location!)
Treasures under the Big Top! Crafts, jewelry, clothing, antiques and more. Under the big tent on the grounds of the Ogunquit Playhouse. Free admission.

10:00am - 3:00pm: HAY RIDES
(Weather permitting.) Originating from Veteran’s Park. $3 per person.

Time TBD: CUB SCOUT PACK #356 ANNUAL DUCK RACE
Ducks are $10.00 or 3 for $25 and can be purchased at Ogunquit Welcome Center or at the Beach Bazaar.

10:00am – 4:00pm: KIDSTOWN AMUSEMENTS
On the grounds of the Ogunquit Playhouse (weather permitting). Train ride, swing ride, play area, bounce ride and games. Admission charged.

11:00am – 3:00pm: FIREMEN’S COOKOUT
A much-anticipated Ogunquit Fire Company production.

10:00am: MOVIE MARATHON
In the small tent at the Playhouse … we’ll be using the side of the tent as a screen! Movies to be determined. Free admission.

Ogunquit Maine

TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-8336

info@ogunquitresort.com