Augusta, Maine.  Celebrate the holidays and head downtown for the festivities, fun, food and shopping.  Every downtown in Maine has its distinctive historic character, locally owned restaurants, businesses and unique shops brimming with holiday sales and friendly customer service waiting for you. 

Small businesses account for 40 percent of the gross national product, and Maine has over 141,000 small businesses responsible for the majority of jobs in our state. The more loyal we are to our small businesses the more our money comes back to benefit our local communities.  The holidays are a time to give back, so this year give a gift of your support to a local business.  Whether you shop small, shop independent, shop family-owned or shop local, know that you’ll be giving smart from the heart and helping Maine’s economy at the same time.

Downtowns are also the place for holiday fun!  Christmas trees of evergreens and lobster traps.  Kringleville.  Festival of Lights and Santa parades.  Special sales, customer care and gift wrapping. Carriage rides.  Lovely window displays.  Outdoor music and decorations.  Hot chocolate.  Meeting friends and loved ones.  Family memories.  Old or new hometown traditions.  Donations to nonprofits.  Unique locally-owned businesses and restaurants help complete a memorable holiday experience and provide an authentic alternative to the bustle of shopping.  All of these and much more are found on “Main Street, Maine!”

Discover the true meaning of the holidays in Maine’s historic downtowns this season.  And tell your friends and family “Take ME Downtown for the Holidays!”  Visit www.mdf.org and click on the Holiday Calendar for a listing of events.
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