Welcome to Heart of Biddeford

    Heart of Biddeford, powered by the strength of community involvement, fosters a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable downtown for residents, businesses and visitors.

    Biddeford, once an important mill town, has re-invented itself and is now once again a very vibrant downtown. Maine’s youngest city, the median age of all residents in Biddeford’s historic downtown is just 29!

    Delilah Poupore, HOB Executive Director

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    Explore our site to see what makes Biddeford such an attractive place to live, work, start a business, raise a family and have fun.

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    Always something happening in downtown Biddeford, Maine!

    Aug 03
    Downtown Biddeford Comes Alive August 14-15 with Fringe Fest & River Jam: A Weekend of Free Music, Art, Food, and Community

    Downtown Biddeford will come alive August 14–15 as Fringe Fest and River Jam transform the city’s streets and riverfront into a weekend filled with nationally touring musicians, immersive arts experiences, local food, artisan makers, and family-friendly fun. Presented by Heart of Biddeford and Art of Biddeford, the free festivals invite residents and visitors alike to...

    Jul 14
    Statement from the Executive Director

    The death of Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero from a shooting by an ICE agent in downtown Biddeford has shaken our community. Our thoughts are with Johan’s family and loved ones, and with everyone in our community who is feeling fear, sadness, anger, or uncertainty today. Heart of Biddeford joins the growing call for...

    Jun 11
    What We Heard: Community Feedback Helps Shape the Future of Downtown Biddeford

    At Heart of Biddeford, we believe good community development starts with listening. This spring, we gathered feedback through surveys, conversations, committee meetings, public events, business outreach, social media, and one-on-one discussions. While no single survey can capture every perspective, we feel good about the many ways we worked to hear from our community. In total,...

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    Heart of Biddeford operates through the strength of the community, with volunteerism, municipal support, generous grantors, and community donations and sponsorships. Our top-tier sponsors are the backbone of our fundraising and their generosity is reflected in the joyful faces of our community.