Join us for the 3rd annual Carnaval ME Winter Festival as we celebrate Maine as a State for All Seasons in the heart of Portland's Old Port at our new location thanks to our friends at DiMillo's on the Water on Commercial Street!

Celebrate Maine being a State for all Seasons along Portland Maine's historic waterfront with Live national touring acts, award winning chefs & brewers paired for Bites & Brews, beer graden, KidsZone, ice carvings, and warm drinks.

Schedule of Events

March 8, 2023

7PM to 10PM: Carnaval Fire & Ice Gala

The Carnaval Maine Fire & Ice Gala will be held on the night of March 8th, kicking off our celebration of Maine as a State for All Season. It will be held from 7PM - 10PM inside the Carnaval ME igloo, illuminated on the festival footprint. LIVE music, local craft beers, wine and light fair will be provided.

With Live music from Motor Booty Affair

March 9, 2023

Opening Ceremonies

Family Programming

12pm: Live Ice Sculptures with SubZero Ice Carvings

12-1pm: Live Music with Maine Academy of Modern Music

1-2pm: Live Performance of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre

2:15-4:30pm: Live Music with Lexi James

3:30-5pm: Bites & Brews

5-6pm: Live Music Firefly Penobscot Nation

6-8pm: Headliner - The Mallett Brothers Band

March 10, 2023

Family Programming

12pm: Live Ice Sculptures with SubZero Ice Carvings

12-1pm: Live Music with Maine Academy of Modern Music

1-2pm: Live Performance of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre

2:30-4:30pm: Live Music with The Jason Spooner Band

3:30-5pm: Bites & Brews

5-6pm: Live Music Joseph Gallant

6-8pm: Headliner - Parmalee

March 11, 2023

Family Programming

12pm: Live Ice Sculptures with SubZero Ice Carvings

12-1pm: Live Music with Maine Academy of Modern Music

1-2pm: Live Performance of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre

2-3:30pm: Bites & Brews

4-5:30pm: Bites & Brews

5-6pm: 12/OC

6-8pm: Headliner - Michael Ray!

March 12, 2023

Family Programming

12pm: Live Ice Sculptureswith SubZero Ice Carvings

12-1:30pm: Bites & Brews

12-1pm: Live Music with Maine Academy of Modern Music

1-2pm: Live Performance of 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!' by Maddy's Theatre

2-3:30pm: Bites & Brews

2-4pm: Love by Numbers

4-6pm: Headliner - Griffin William Sherry

Date: March 8-12, 2023

Location: Portland Maine's Historic Waterfront, Portland, ME 04101

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