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Rock the Block at the Kittery Block Party - Saturday, June 17, 2023

Posted on: June 13, 2023 - 4:24pm
Pink, orange & green Kittery Block Party logo with a green frog peeking out with the words "it's ribbeting"
Get ready to rock the block at the Kittery Block Party, this Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 AM - 4 PM in the Kittery Foreside.
 
What’s the Block Party?
The Kittery Block Party is a celebration of local art, culture and food that fosters lasting relationships and strengthens community in a fun neighborhood atmosphere enjoyable to all ages. 
 
The Block Party takes place in the Kittery Foreside, an easily navigable neighborhood that will host vendor booths, music and entertainment from Government Street through Wallingford Square and up Walker and Wentworth Streets.
 
For a list and map of vendors for this year, please click here.
 
Where do I park?
Parking is available at Traip Academy, the Kittery Post Office, Kittery Community Center and York Hospital - Kittery with free shuttles running throughout the day. Be sure to check the website for the latest updates on parking options and look for parking signs the day of the event. 
 
For more information on parking and the shuttle service, please click here.

Traveling to the event by bike?  Awesome!  There are two bike parking corrals: one is located on Government Street at the Second Christian Church of Kittery and the second is on Wentworth Street across from the Rice Public Library.
 
Is there anything else I need to know?
In preparation for the Block Party, the municipal parking lot (located in the Foreside next to Lil’s) will be closed to the public beginning at midnight on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
 
The following roads will be posted as “NO PARKING” on either side on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM in certain areas.  These areas will be clearly marked with orange cones and “NO PARKING” signs:
 
  • Main Street
  • Otis Avenue
  • Jones Avenue
  • Dame Street
  • Central Avenue
  • Pine Street
  • Love Lane
  • Government Street
  • Walker Street
  • Wentworth Street
Any vehicles parked in these areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.  In addition, certain areas will be closed to vehicle and bicycle traffic.
 
Where can I get more info?
For more information about the Kittery Block Party, please visit https://www.kitteryblockparty.org/.

We can’t wait to see you there!