Looking for a fun event to liven up your winter months? Come join in the fun at Bath Winterfest 2025! This, lively annual celebration of winter and community includes a host of fun activities, like the Lantern parade, a dog show, fire pits, sack races, live music, special sales, and so much more! February 22nd, 2025 in historic Bath, ME.
Bath Winterfest celebrates its fourth year in 2025 but the anticipation it generates makes it feel like a long-standing tradition. Bath, ME is home to a warm and friendly community, making it the perfect venue for this old-fashioned, family-friendly event.
Best of all, The Inn at Bath is situated within the Bath historic district, putting you within easy distance of all Bath Winterfest events. This convenient location also provides easy access to a variety of popular shops, restaurants, and entrancing views of the Kennebec River.
Bath Winterfest 2025
This year’s festivities are scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. Festival events are held at various venues throughout the downtown historic district.
Festival attendees enjoy ample opportunity to sample attractions, as most run for a couple of hours. These include the Potato Sack Races, the LL Bean Boot Mobile, and the Fire Dept’s Touch-A-Truck, all of which run from 10am to well past noon.
Dog lovers will enjoy the “Let’s Go! Gazebo Dog Show,” with LL Bean and Loyal Biscuit teaming up to provide prizes for the winners. History buffs will enjoy The Patten Memorial Library‘s Historic Downtown Photo Hunt. Participants look for the hidden photos in storefronts, then scan the included QR codes to learn more about Bath’s past. Fascinating and fun!
Keep warm during the festivities at fire pits found at various locations around the festival area. Downtown shops will also be open and offering a chance to win Gift Certificates for local businesses.
The real highlight of Bath Winterfest, however, is the annual Lantern Parade. This popular event sees participants lighting up the streets of downtown Bath with glowing lanterns, headlights, and flashlights. The sparkling parade wends its way through the streets to arrive at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Here, guests enjoy free hot cider, live music by “The Maine Band,” and an exhibition of parade lanterns.
2025 Bath Winterfest Event Schedule –
Potato Sack Race Championship at Bridge Park – 10am-1pm
LL Bean Boot Mobile at Bridge Park – 10am-2pm
Let’s Go! Gazebo Dog Show at Library Park – 10am-11am
Bath Fire Dept Touch-A-Truck at City Hall Parking Lot – 10am-2pm
Lantern Parade – 6pm
Visit the festival website for more information. You can also find this event on Facebook.
Bath Winterfest is more than just a festival; it’s a celebration of community, history, and the joys of winter. With its diverse range of activities and events, it continues to be a cherished tradition for residents and visitors alike. Won’t you come and share it with us?