In response to the recent storms that have impacted many of our local businesses along the Harbor, the Belfast Mayor, and City Council plan to use the ‘Keep the Faith Fund’ to address the needs of the businesses affected by the recent January 2024 coastal storms.
Belfast residents are encouraged to make a donation to the Keep the Faith Fund in support of these local businesses who have been directly impacted with storm damage.
Can you believe we’re talking about the 2024 event already?? The application window for the 2024 Arts in the Park in Belfast is coming soon! You should see the application available online around January 15th and it will run through late February, with jurying and announcements in March. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 29 & 30.
Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements! We will update the website and Facebook page accordingly. You can also find announcements on the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook, Instagram, and weekly newsletter.
Thanks to many of you for your feedback. Every year we try to do the best we can to make the event a good experience for everyone involved, from artists and vendors to visitors and volunteers. We are looking forward to another wonderful year and hope to see many of you!
Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!
Scott Smith Operations Manager, Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
This week’s cover photo comes to you from our Holiday on the Harbor event. Chef Cooper from Rio’s visited with Santa after graciously providing our event volunteers a delicious lunch! Thank you Rio’s! News from the Bay & Beyond!
* Join the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce and Belfast Parks and Recreation Department in kicking off the holiday season! *
When what to our wondering eyes did appear? Is it once again that wonderful time of year??
Yes! Santa will be returning to the Belfast Boathouse (34 Commercial St.) on the waterfront in Belfast! Join us Saturday, December 9th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm for this free family event!
Children will be able to decorate cookies from Delvino’s, make an ornament and other crafts from Cornerspring Montesorri School and Front Street Pub, enjoy holiday story time provided by Belfast Free Library, a horse drawn family wagon ride from S&S Carriage Rides, and don’t forget the hot chocolate provided by Waldo Community Action Partners!
And with a successful book drive last season, we are going to do it again! You can donate new or gently used book the whole month of November, and early December, at the Visitors Center at 14 Main Street in Belfast. Every visiting child will be able to take a book the day of the event!
Additionally, Colburn Shoe Store will also provide a pair of new socks for each child!
Belfast Rotary Club will also be doing a youth bicycle giveaway for one attending girl and boy!
