Sat, May 20
|Mill Creek Park
SpringFest
SpringFest is transforming Mill Creek Park into the worlds largest gnome village!
Time & Location
May 20, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mill Creek Park, 50 Hinckley Dr, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
About the Event
Gnome Home Village Community Art Project Together, let's construct the "World's Largest Gnome Village." In the weeks leading up to SpringFest '23, build kits will be available at various locations throughout the city and onsite the day of the festival. In addition, to using the materials provided, natural materials found in the backyard or the woods will be encouraged. The Village will be created in the park's Ocean Street/Broadway corner. Prizes will be awarded for creativity and originality.
Gnome Gazebo Entertainment Welcome remarks at 11:00 am followed by a KindKids Music Concert. COAST 93.1 radio (https://coast931.com/) will be broadcasting on-site from the Gazebo from 12:00-2:00
Best-in-Gnome CornHole Tournament 2-person team single elimination Cornhole tournament – prizes for multiple age groups.
Little Gnomes Play Area Activities for children including face painting, Score-O, Touch-a-Truck, gnome drawing table, Gnome StoryWalk, Gnome photo booth, Sports Mascots, Touch-a-Truck and free hot dogs & popcorn.
Gnome Depot Maker Faire Come visit an array of Gnome-themed craft vendors who will be selling their gnome-themed creations!
Get to Gnome Us Meet and get to know local non-profits and service organizations.
Gnome Eats and Treats (Food trucks!) Bring the neighborhood! Enjoy Gnome-trEATS from a variety of local food trucks including Meet On The Street, Mainely Burgers, Mainely Treats & Falafel Mafia.