Boothbay Festival of Lights - The Gingerbread Spectacular

Boothbay Lights is a celebration of signature Holiday events in the Maine mid-coast towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor! The towns sparkle with thousands of lights. Lodging, shopping, and dining are open with plenty of fun things to do for the whole family.

With 6 weeks of festive events, there’s always something to enjoy! Explore unique shops, visit the giant pot buoy tree, and enjoy delicious local food.

The Boothbay Harbor Region is ready to help you create special holiday memories, whether for a day or a weekend.

Signature Events

Celebrate the magic of Boothbay Lights with our signature events!

We’ve got the perfect experience to fill your holidays with magic and memories.

The Gingerbread Spectacular – begins Friday, December 13

The tradition continues this holiday season. Three days of confectionery magic with the display of dozens of gingerbread structures large and small from near and far! Castles, cabins, windmills, lighthouses and almost more than we can imagine. Mark you calendars now.

Sunday, December 15 – open 11:00am – 3:00pm

Plan to stop by at least once during the 3 days of The Spectacular – December 13 -15, 2024.

Date: November 16-December 31, 2024