It’s been exciting to be out and about this past week around the peninsula as people of all backgrounds: private homes, businesses, employees and volunteers — all hanging their lights to prepare for the 2019 season of Boothbay Lights and Gardens Aglow. We are excited to introduce our 2019 sponsors for Boothbay Lights: A huge thank you goes out to our first ever Community Lead Sponsor, The First National Bank.

We would also like to thank our two Boothbay Lights Partners: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate and Knickerbocker Group. Both have been supporters of Boothbay Lights for several years and we appreciate their continued support of the Boothbay region as year-round businesses with deep roots in the community. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2019 season.

We also would like to thank you, the community: business members, residents, volunteers—for all your efforts each year as we welcome thousands of visitors to the region to view the lights that add to the sparkle and charm of our peninsula. We also have to thank the tireless effort of the Public Works Departments of both Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor as they brave the elements to hang lights throughout the town, let alone keeping us safe throughout the winter season. We also would like to take a moment to recognize the members of the Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor municipalities who help make all this possible.

Signature events

Make sure you head to our website: www.boothbaylights.com to check out the schedule of events for this season. Our Signature Events kick off with The North Pole Express and the Holiday Sparkle Fireworks on Nov. 30, Fireworks over the inner harbor at 6 p.m.. We have the spectacular Harbor Lights Festival on Dec. 7 hosted by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, along with the Festival of Trees at the Opera House Dec. 6-8 put on by the lovely folks from the Boothbay Region Garden Club. Dec. 13 kicks off the The Gingerbread Spectacular with the Dough Ball — be sure to stop by the Opera House to see all the entries from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 14th and 15th. It’s sure to be a festive holiday season for all!

Volunteer opportunities

We have some volunteer opportunities for you this year – come be a Shuttle Station Ambassador! Whether you are an individual, or from an organization, student group or non-profit who would like participate as a Shuttle Station Ambassador(s), this might be an opportunity for you! Come enjoy talking about and sharing information pertaining to our beautiful peninsula with visitors to help them have their best experience while here in the region. If you are interested in signing up for one of our volunteer opportunities, please follow the link for 2019 Shuttle Station Ambassador: Read More Here