Category: Events

Sep 26
We came. We Saw. We River Jam’d!!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was an amazing weekend in Biddeford, Sept. 20-21, 2019. Click on the arrow above to watch this video recap, and tomorrow, watch for all the great photos on the River Jam Facebook page! Friday night’s Fringe Fest was produced by Engine with generous support from the Maine Community Foundation, and Saturday’s River Jam Festival was produced by...

Aug 16
2019 Fringe Fest & River Jam Festival Details

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enjoy a weekend of music, arts, and outdoor events, with something for everyone! Friday night’s kickoff, Fringe Fest, is co-produced by local arts organization Engine and the Heart of Biddeford. Saturday’s River Jam Fest is the Heart of Biddeford’s signature event of the year. All of it is free to attend. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2019:...

Jul 23
2019 River Jam 5K

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Heart of Biddeford is excited to present the River Jam 5K on Saturday September 21st, a fun walk/run through historic downtown Biddeford! The 5K will benefit Heart of Biddeford, a Main Street community organization that works to foster economic and community development and improve the downtown and quality of life within its boundaries. The race...

Feb 07
Love Your Downtown 2019

2019 Heart of Biddeford Annual Fundraiser Raffle Heart of Biddeford is holding its annual raffle fundraiser. Tickets this year are $25 each, and enter you to win 1 of 5 “Love Your Downtown” Grand Prize packages! (See list below.) In addition, if you purchase 4 raffle tickets, you will receive a free Bonus Ticket, which...

Feb 07
Small Business Revolution Top 5 Reveal Party

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone is invited to Reilly’s Bakery for the Small Business Revolution Top 5 Reveal Party! Small Business Revolution will be announcing their Top 5 Towns pick on the 12th at 8:30 AM. Can’t make it? Join us live on Facebook or Youtube! Spread the word! Bring your friends![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Oct 09
It’s Our Time Open House!

What Time is it? It’s Our Time! LET’S CELEBRATE! OCT. 20 IS OPEN HOUSE DAY! Open Houses, 3 – 6 p.m. Tours of the clock tower, free but pre-reg required. Register here Backstage Tours of City Theater, free but pre-registration is required. Biddeford Historical Society Presentation: History of the City Hall Building, with BHS curator Catherine...

Sep 24
Vote Your Main Street! Help HOB win $150,000 for the City Hall Clock Tower Restoration

HEART OF BIDDEFORD PARTICIPATING IN PARTNERS IN PRESERVATION: MAIN STREET CAMPAIGN REFLECTING AMERICAN DIVERSITY Biddeford’s City Hall Clock Tower Can Win Preservation Funding with Support From the Local Community As a participant of the 2018 Partners in Preservation campaign, Heart of Biddeford is encouraging the public to visit VoteYourMainStreet.org to secure funding to help preserve...

Sep 23
Visit Maine’s Main Streets!

Visitors to Maine often seek authentic downtown experiences – from breweries to local bakeries and from art galleries to historic theaters. Fortunately, Biddeford is rich in these offerings! Visitors to Maine are encouraged to check out all the of the state’s nationally designated Main Streets through the new MainStreetMaine.org website! Highlights from Biddeford can be...

Sep 18
River Jam Pics & A Big Hint

Folks from across Biddeford and Saco came together to create, support and celebrate an exciting River Jam weekend. Check out beautiful photos here! Thank you to the cities of Biddeford and Saco and to all of the sponsors who made this possible! We at HOB are very grateful for our partnership with Saco Main Street and Engine, without...

Jul 26
2018 River Jam Festival

NO ADMISSION — FREE! When two cities come together, beautiful things happen. Heart of Biddeford and Saco Main Street, with the support of amazing partners and sponsors, are collaborating to make the 2018 River Jam Festival the best celebration of life on the Saco River! Join us in the heart of Biddeford and Saco’s downtown and mill districts for...