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Join us March 8-12, 2023, for the 3rd annual Carnaval ME Winter Festival as we celebrate Maine as a State for All Seasons in the heart of Portland’s Old Port at our new location thanks to our friends at DiMillo’s on the Water on Commercial Street!
TO BENEFIT:
NEW FOR 2023
An enhanced focus on kid's activities thanks to partnerships with L.L.Bean, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, Sub Zero Ice Carvings, Maine Academy of Modern Music, favorite mascots, face painting, arts & crafts stations, and more.
Each day we will feature a full lineup of LIVE music, theater, comedy, and award-winning chefs and brewers pairings under our 400+ person illuminated igloo for Bites & Brews.
National Touring Acts will take to the Norway Savings Bank Snow Stage
Presents
Thursday, March 9 The Mallett Brothers Band
Presents
Friday, March 10 Parmalee
Saturday, March 11 Michael Ray
Sunday, March 12 Stay Tuned!
For more info on show times find the full schedule below!
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WHAT TO SEE:
BITES & BREWS IGLOO
Warm up in the Bites & Brews igloo featuring pairings from Maine craft brewers and nationally recognized local restaurants!
EXPERIENCE CARNAVAL!
Watch LIVE ice sculpture demonstrations, take a picture at our frozen selfie stations, enjoy visits with Maine mascots, warm up by a bonfire and more!
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NORWAY SAVINGS BANK SNOW STAGE
Featuring a diverse entertainment line up of music, comedy, and theatrical performances for all ages!
FUN FOR ALL!
Pop into the heated igloo to get a caricature, face-painting, bracelet making, and more! Then head outside and carve your name into ice, and play some winter games!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THUR 3/9
NOON-8PM
Opening Ceremonies
Family Programming
12pm LIVE Ice Sculptures
with SubZero Ice Carvings
12-1pm LIVE Music
with Maine Academy of Modern Music
1-2pm LIVE Performance
of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre
2-4pm LIVE Music
TBD
3:30-5pm Bites & Brews
5-6pm LIVE Music
Firefly Penobscot Nation
6-8pm HEADLINER The Mallett Brothers Band
COMMUNITY DAY PRESENTED BY MARTIN'S POINT
FRI 3/10
NOON-8PM
Family Programming
12pm LIVE Ice Sculptures
with SubZero Ice Carvings
12-1pm LIVE Music
with Maine Academy of Modern Music
1-2pm LIVE Performance
of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre
2-4pm LIVE Music
with TBD
3:30-5pm Bites & Brews
5-6pm LIVE Music
Joseph Gallant
6-8pm HEADLINER Parmalee
HOMETOWN HEROES DAY PRESENTED BY: TBD
SAT 3/11
NOON-8pm
Family Programming
12pm LIVE Ice Sculptures
with SubZero Ice Carvings
12-1pm LIVE Music
with Maine Academy of Modern Music
1-2pm LIVE Performance
of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre
2-3:30pm Bites & Brews
2-4pm LIVE Music
with TBD
4-5:30pm Bites & Brews
5-6pm 12 O/C
6-8pm HEADLINER Michael Ray!
PRESENTED BY BILL DODGE BUICK GMC
SUN 3/12
NOON-6pm
Family Programming
12pm LIVE Ice Sculptures
with SubZero Ice Carvings
12-1:30pm Bites & Brews
12-1pm LIVE Music
with Maine Academy of Modern Music
1-2pm LIVE Performance
of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre
2-3:30pm Bites & Brews
2-4pm LOVE BY NUMB3RS
4-6pm HEADLINER Griffin William Sherry
POWERED BY NAUTILUS SOLAR
BITES & BREWS PAIRINGS
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THANKS TO OUR 2023 CARNAVAL ME PARTNERS!
PRESENTING PARTNERS
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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