Category: Downtown Biddeford News

May 18
Biddeford’s Great American Main Street Getaway!

To celebrate winning the Great American Main Street Award, we’re showing off Main Street with a raffle for an amazing Biddeford getaway! Spend two days exploring the Greatest Main Street in America! Start your vacation with a stay at The Lincoln Hotel, a brand new boutique hotel located in the heart of our Main Street....

May 16
Heart of Biddeford Earns 2022 Great American Main Street Award

CHICAGO, IL (May 16, 2022) – Main Street America announced today that Heart of Biddeford in Biddeford, Maine has received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. The 2022 GAMSA designations, sponsored by The Hartford, were presented at the opening plenary for...

Apr 16
Customer Responses to 2022 Restaurant Week

During the 2022 Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week, March 13-20, we provided a QR code to people dining in and taking out. It led to a survey about diner’s experience in Biddeford Saco. Thanks to some $100 gift card incentives, we had a great participation rate. There were some interesting trends for local and potential food...

Feb 23
2022 Share the Love

Heart of Biddeford relaunched Share the Love in 2022, to continue showing support for the folks who continue to show up day after day, keeping us safe and healthy! 100% of donations to this HOB fundraiser is going to support frontline workers. All contributions enable HOB to purchase meals from participating local restaurants then deliver...

Aug 09
Welcome to River Jam!

Welcome Visitors! This article from Boston has invited folks to make the journey to Maine for some summer fun, including River Jam Festival! Thanks for helping us spread the word, BostonHotels.org/magazine! To learn more about the upcoming 2021 Fringe Fest & River Jam Festival, please visit our website or FB.

Jul 23
River Jam 2021: All You Need to Know!

 River Jam returns to Biddeford Aug. 20-21, 2021 with an incredible celebration of life on the Saco River! Reprising our community’s plans to celebrate Maine’s Bicentennial, Heart of Biddeford is thrilled to host River Jam with the following partners: La Kermesse, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center, Engine, Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce. All events on Friday and Saturday are...

Jun 30
MITP canceled June 30th due to weather!

Sorry but due to inclement weather tonight’s Music in the Park is canceled. We are sorry to  miss our time with Joe Walsh but hope to see everyone next Wednesday for Kid’s Night in Clifford Park!!

May 19
Biddeford for Families 

There is much to do in this city by the falls! Biddeford native Emma Bouthillette offers up an idea for a day downtown with your family, but there is so much more to discover. Find your own adventure by exploring HeartofBiddeford.org.  Picture it – you’re sipping freshly brewed coffee as you greet the morning and...

May 19
Biddeford for Lovers

There is much to do in this city by the falls! Biddeford native Emma Bouthillette offers up an idea for you to take your honey out on a date night to remember, but there is so much more to discover. Find your own adventure by exploring HeartofBiddeford.org.  Biddeford’s beverage and food scene has garnered national...

May 19
Biddeford for the Adventurers 

There is much to do in this city by the falls! Biddeford native Emma Bouthillette offers up several adventures to enjoy, but there is so much more to discover. Find your own adventure by exploring HeartofBiddeford.org.  From woods to the water, there is plenty outdoorsy to do without leaving Biddeford. Every adventure needs fuel at...