Last weekend of 2018 events & New Year’s Eve parties on Main Street Maine!
This is it! Just a few more days before we celebrate the exciting new year. Let’s end 2018 on a high note.
The team at Main Street Maine has scouted out our 10 nationally recognized historic downtowns and listed here are some fun year-end events.
See you on Main Street Maine!
New Beers Eve Weekend
Hosted by Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick, Maine.
From Dec 28 | 12 PM to Dec 30 | 9 PM
Flight Deck’s farewell to 2018 and closing out the year with a whole weekend of events. Join them for exclusive beer releases, food specials, live music, and a “bad black tie” party on Saturday night!
Friday, December 28th, 6:30-8:30: Open mic night! Showcase your talents and hear the musical stylings of the midcoast’s musical community.
Saturday, December 29th:
LOTS of New Beer Releases, including special bottle release!
6:00-9:00: Bad Black Tie Party! Raid the local thrift shop for the best low-dollar formal wear you can find, or just rock your tuxedo t-shirt. Ellis Falls, who never fail to get people up on their feet, will rock the house.
Sunday, December 30th, 4:30-6:30: Alex Cohen brings an eclectic mix of energetic rock and pop covers, all with a unique twist. Let him win you over with his big voice and quick wit, and see why he’s one of the Flight Deck crew’s new favorites.
Paul Revere Bell Ringing
Hosted by Main Street Bath in downtown Bath, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11:45 AM
This is the 16th Annual Paul Revere Bell Ringing! Please join us for this short, sweet annual tradition as we sing out the old and ring in the New Year on the historic bell at Bath City Hall. We will gather 15 minutes before Noon at the corner of Front and Centre Streets for singing and a short ceremony, followed by the bell ringing and refreshments in City Hall auditorium. Bring your party hats and noisemaker!!
22nd Annual New Years By The Bay
Hosted by New Years By The Bay in Belfast, Maine.
Dec 31 at 2 PM – Jan 1, 2019 at 12:30 AM
This is a yearly town-wide grass roots celebration that takes place on New Year’s Eve. NYBB is a chem-free, family oriented, affordable, cultural celebration of the New Year that takes place all day and evening, at mostly in indoor venues within walking distance, showcasing a wide variety of live performances, as well as several dance bands. Admission is by purchasing a NYBB 2019 Adult or Youth/Student Button to wear. Under 5 years are free.
Learn more at www.nybb.org. Purchase buttons in advance on the website, at the Belfast Co-op, Parent Gallery, or the day of the event at any NYBb venue
Ski Bums & Ski Bunnies NYE Party
Hosted by Circa 1885 in Augusta, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 4 PM – 12:30 AM
Who else is ready for 2019 to blow in like a Nor’Easter? Come party with Circa 1885 this New Year’s Eve dressed in your best ski bum/ski bunny attire. Not only will those gaiters keep you warm, but we’ll be having a costume contest for the best dressed. And of course, they’ll be doing a big toast at the stroke of midnight to ring in the New Year all proper-like!
Poor Howard Stith (Live Music!)
Hosted by Elements: Books Coffee Beer in Biddeford, Maine.
Friday, December 28 from 8 PM to 10 PM
Elements welcomes Poor Howard Stith for a solo acoustic set of 12-string barrelhouse, Delta-style blues!
Bubbly Wine Tasting Event - New Years Eve 2019!
Hosted by Main Street Markets in Rockland, Maine.
Friday, December 28, 2018 at 4 PM – 6 PM
Join us on Friday before New Years Eve for a special Wine Tasting Event from 4-6! Snacks and Bubbles to help ring in the New Year! We’ll have a classic French Champagne (the real deal), Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava Rosé, and Australian Sparkling Red Shiraz all from our friends at Central Distributors and Christal Carrier!
New Year's Eve Bash with The Bullies!
Hosted by Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery in Rockland, Maine.
Dec 31, 2018 at 2 PM – Jan 1, 2019 at 5 PM
Join Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery to ring in the New Year with the Jukebox Bullies! Champagne toast at midnight, your favorite RH brews, great food specials, giveaways, and AMAZING MUSIC!!
NYE Tasting Menu
Hosted by Bath Brewing Company in Bath, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 7 PM – 10 PM
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and you should spend it at Bath Brewing Co!we have put together a lovely six-course menu of Chef Tony’s dishes paired with Brewmaster Pete’s fresh beers! This is a limited seating event in their second floor Community Room, so get your tickets now! Dinner will begin at 7pm, leaving plenty of time for NYE merriment afterward. Tickets are $80, and include all taxes and gratuity. To purchase, stop in on Front St, call (207-560-3389) or send an email to . This promises to be a truly special evening of food, beer and great fun!
Cena di San Silvestro - New Year’s Eve Dinner
Hosted by Meanwhile in Belfast in Belfast, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 4:30 PM – 8 PM
Special New Year’s Eve Dinner with Set Menù! Wine pairing available. Zuppa di Lenticchie, Insalata di Noci e Pere, Impepata di Cozze, Costata di Manzo, Pizza Pollo alla Cacciatora, and Tiramisu’ Bianco alle Fragole! $100 sharing menu for two people. Reservation recommended HERE
New Year's Eve Party at Main Grains!
Hosted by The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains in Skowhegan, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 5 PM – 10 PM
Come celebrate with The Millers Table Staff, Sarah, Jodi, Darci, Julie and Amber as Main Grains close out 2018 and prepare to ring in the NEW YEAR! Pre buy tickets for $20.19 for all the Appetizers you can eat and all the FUN you can have! Walter is working on a menu of appetizers and the girls are working on the drinks!
New Years Eve at the Old Mill Pub
(2 for $35 Dinner!)
Hosted by Old Mill Pub in Skowhegan, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 4 PM – 9 PM
Join the Old Mill Pub and kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with their 2 for $35 New Year’s Eve menu featuring desserts by The Bankery, Champagne, etc. Reservations recommended at 207-474-6627!
New Year's Eve with FUNNEL!
Hosted by O’Donoghue’s Pub in Brunswick, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 8 PM – 2 AM
Join us for our first NYE celebration as we rock in the New Year *2019* with Funnel!
Tickets available now! Tickets include an appetizer buffet, party favors, Champagne Toast, and a Pizza Buffet. Stop by the Pub and see bartender for tickets, or give them a call at (207) 844-8371. $15 per person or $25 per couple. Limited number of tickets, so get yours today!!
New Years Eve 2018 at Frog & Turtle
Hosted by The Frog and Turtle … a gastro pub in Westbrook, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 8 PM – 1 AM
This year Frog & Turtle Gastro Pub is bringing in one of Maine’s most exciting new funk bands- Boba Funk. Composed of some great all-star players, Boba Funk will have you dancing to classic tunes, new top 40 and splashes of funk, soul and groove to make your night memorable.
The Food will be as good as the music. Cocktail hour when you arrive. 4 course menus with each course having a choice of beef, fish or a vegetarian options, Champagne and chocolates at midnight.
Our wonderful servers will spoil you as you say good bye to 2018 and hello to 2019.
$80 a per person . a 21 Plus event Proper dress is requested
Ada's GLITZ & GLAM - NYE Under the Disco Ball
Hosted by Ada’s Kitchen in Rockland, Maine.
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10:30 PM – 2 AM
Ring in the New Year downtown Rockland at the Ada’s Kitchen & Lounge! Drinks flowing and DJ Sid Rumma spinning; join us as we dance into 2019 under the disco ball! $15 includes Prosecco toast at midnight. Come for dinner and a special party rate applies or come with a friend/partner and save on the pair! $20 for 2
Tuesday Trivia - Remembering 2018!
At Two Gramps Brewery
Hosted by Two Gramps Brewing in Gardiner, Maine.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
How good is your short term memory? On New Year’s Day, we will be open with a special trivia night. Trivia will cover events & pop culture from the year just gone by. Come out for the fun!
