ONLINE SERVICES VISIT GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS > City of Waterville, Maine Festivals & Events Planning a meeting or event? Check out our printable list of venues and caterers. Memorial Day Parade and Veterans’ Day Parade (Memorial Day is observed every year on the last Monday of May; Veterans’ Day is observed annually on November 11.) The Waterville VFW annually hosts and coordinates the Memorial Day Parade and Veterans’ Day Parade on the date these holidays are observed each year. For route information and additional details, please look up these events on our event calendar. MIFF – Maine International Film Festival Held annually in July for 10 days at the Railroad Square Cinema & Waterville Opera House A project of the Maine Film Center, this 10 day film festival is held annually in Waterville, Maine. The festival usually runs in the third week of July at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, with occasional satellite venues. The festival presents an eclectic selection of feature-length dramas, documentaries, shorts, and films for children, showing nearly 100 films every summer and bringing state, regional, and international visitors to Waterville. The festival offers a friendly and intimate setting for visitors and guests, and affords an opportunity for audiences to interact closely with filmmakers and VIPs. FMI: http://www.miff.org/ Atlantic Music Festival Held annually in July/August at Colby College The Atlantic Music Festival returns each year to Colby College for numerous public performances over the course of several weeks. During the event, hundreds of talented, emerging artists gather in Waterville to celebrate the work of musical masters. The Festival offers all of its concerts completely free of charge as a gift to the community. FMI: www.atlanticmusicfestival.org The Taste of Waterville Held annually on 1st Wednesday of August Main Street in Downtown Waterville Hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, The Taste of Waterville is an annual event held on Main Street and The Concourse in downtown Waterville and is attended by thousands of people. Attendees find an amazing selection of fabulous food, live entertainment, children’s amusements and much more! FMI: http://www.tasteofwaterville.com Maine Craft Weekend Typically the first weekend in October Downtown Waterville Waterville participates in Maine Craft Weekend (MCW), a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, breweries, businesses and events. MCW is an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and craft brewers in Maine. MCW is a public, educational, community oriented, family friendly weekend scheduled in conjunction with American Craft Week, a nationwide event promoting craft events each October. FMI: www.mainecraftweekend.org Harvest Fest Held annually in early October Head of Falls, downtown Waterville Join Waterville Main Street, Waterville Creates! and Festival at the Falls as we celebrate a family day of fun filled activities for the entire family. Parade of Lights & Kringleville The Friday immediately following Thanksgiving at 6:00 PM Main Street, downtown Waterville Thousands of families from the central Maine region look forward to Santa and Mrs. Claus’ annual arrival in downtown Waterville during the Parade of Lights. Over 35 floats created by community members and organizations file down Main Street, from Union to Spring Street. Once Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Castonguay Square, the festivities begin with visits with the Kringles at their holiday home! They delight families at no charge. FMI: http://kringleville.org For an up-to-date listing of local events, check out our Events Calendar: www.waterville-me.gov/category/event CONTACT City Hall Waterville, Maine 04901 | map Phone: (207) 680-4200 Fax: (207) 680-4249 E-mail: info@waterville-me.gov Office Hours: Varies by Department City of Waterville, Maine • One Common Street • Waterville, ME 04901 © Copyright 2021 City of Waterville, Maine. All rights reserved.