Whimsical, fun and safe evening street festival with games, crafts, live marching band, DJ, dancing, and food trucks.

Saturday, May 20, 2023:

8 AM - 12:30 PM -- So Portland Rec Center

SPHS Football Fundraiser Gnome-a-licious Pancake Breakfast
8:00-11:00 at the SP Community Center

MENU: PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, FRUIT CUP, JUICE, COFFEE, TEA

COST: $5 CHILD / $10 ADULT

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GnomeSport Junior Celtics Academy
9:00-12:30, at the SP Community Center

South Portland Community Center is hosting a FREE youth basketball clinic led by the Junior Celtics, the official youth basketball platform of the 17-Time World Champion Boston Celtics, and the Maine Celtics! The clinics teach the game of basketball in a fun, professional and energetic manner.

Academy pre-registration is requested, use these links:

Grades 3-6 Registration

Grades 7-12 Registration

11 AM - 3 PM -- Mill Creek Park

Gnome Home Village Community Art Project
Together, let's construct the "World's Largest Gnome Village." Custom-designed gnome home build kits, created by SPHS JMG student, are available at South Portland Recreation Center. Or create a gnome home using natural materials found in the backyard or the woods. The Village will be assembled in the park's Ocean Street/Broadway corner. Prizes will be awarded for creativity and originality! Turn up with your gnome home(s) starting at 11 AM and watch the village grow, maybe to the world's largest, as the festival progresses!
 
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.
Learn More and Pre-Register

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.

Dates: May 19 - 20, 2023

Locations:

Thomas Knight Park, 7 Ocean Street, Suite 2, South Portland, ME 04106
South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Mill Creek Park, 50 Hinckley Drive, South Portland, ME 04106

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