Ferry Beach 125th Festival Weekend

Schedule

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm

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Location

Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center | Saco, ME

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Join us for Ferry Beach’s Quasquicentennial (125th) Anniversary Celebration Weekend! Enjoy festivities all weekend long; a chili/chowder cook-off, festival, a dance party, special heritage experience, campfire s'mores & songs, talent show, optional chapel service, time by the beach and more!
Whether you're stopping by for the day or staying the weekend, there’s something for everyone to enjoy- festive activities, community gatherings, and plenty of opportunities for celebration. Day passes are available for local visitors, and weekend lodging is offered for those traveling from afar. All visitors can enjoy daily meals are prepared by chefs!

All are welcome to attend! Local communities, those who have never been to Ferry Beach, friends, Ferry Beach members, neighbors, conference-goers, volunteers- all who want to join in this special milestone are WELCOME! Come celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories during this monumental moment—we can’t wait to see you!

125th Anniversary Weekend Schedule (Tentative):
FRIDAY — Welcome Day
3:00 – 6:00 PM — Arrival & Check-In
6:00 – 7:00 PM — Welcome 125th Celebration Dinner
7:15 – 9:00 PM — Fireside Gathering in the Grove Campfire: Storytelling, Sing Alongs & S'mores (bring your own instrument)
SATURDAY — Celebration Day
8:00 – 9:00 AM — Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 AM — Chili/Chowder Cook-off Set-up and Socializing
12:00 – 4:30 PM — The Grove Festival & Chili/Chowder Cook-off
6:00 – 7:00 PM - Dinner
7:15 – 10:00 PM — Anniversary Dance Party - Mash-up of favorite music and costumes from the last 12 1/2 decades!
SUNDAY — Community Day
8:o0 – 9:00 AM — Breakfast
9:30 –10:30 AM – Chapel in the Grove: Celebrating 125 years!
12:00 – 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:30 – 4:30 PM — Ferry Beach Heritage Experience ~ Join us for a variety of activities celebrating the past 125 years.
6:00 – 7:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 PM — Coffeehouse/Open Mic (AKA Talent/No-Talent Show)
MONDAY — Closing Day
8:00 – 9:00 AM — Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 AM — Closing Circle (Modern Tent Revival): Celebrating universal love today, tomorrow & the next 125 years.
10:00 AM — Check-Out
*Weekend guests are welcome to stay on campus to rest and enjoy the campus after checking out of their rooms at 10am)*
12:00 PM — Lunch
Accommodations:
- Enjoy daily meals are prepared by chefs!
- Need lodging to attend? We have plenty of oceanside rooms available. Located just steps away from the beach with direct beach access you can enjoy our natural coastal setting in Southern Maine (town of Saco). Rates vary depending on room selection.
- Commuters: Commute for the day's programming, lunch and dinner are included for just $77 per per person.
Learn more: https://www.ferrybeach.org/125th-weekend.html
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Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center, 5 Boardwalk Drive,Saco,ME,United States

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