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How do I get to Festival Plaza in Bethel?
From the South: Follow 95 north to exit 63 at Gray. Turn onto route 26 north.
Stay on route 95 north until you get to Bethel (50 miles - one hour).
Turn right on to Cross Street (before the railroad tracks).
Parking is in the big parking area on the left, behind the Casablanca movie theater.
From the North: Follow route 2 east until you arrive in Bethel.
At the flashing yellow light, take a left turn onto Parkway.
You will see the big WinterFest sign on the left Turn down the street before the sign.
Parking is beyond the Casablanca movie theater across from Western Maine Supply.
From the West: Follow route 2 west to Bethel.
At the flashing yellow light, turn right onto Parkway.
You will see the big WinterFest sign on the left Turn down the street before the sign.
Parking is beyond the Casablanca movie theater across from Western Maine Supply.
Where can I park?
For events on Festival Plaza, park in the large parking lot across from Western Maine Supply behind the Casablanca movie theater.
For events on the village common at the end of Main Street, parking is on the streets near the common.
For parking during the Rail Jam on Thursday, Jan. 28, parking is in the large parking lot across from Western Maine Supply behind the Casablanca movie theater, which is a short walk to lower Main Street for the event.
Where is the skating rink?
It is located at Festival Plaza which is between Parkway and Cross Street, on the Cross Street side of the lot.
When is the skating rink open?
It is open all winter, weather conditions permitting.
A limited number of skates are available to use from The Hut right on Festival Plaza.
Are rest rooms available?
There is a porta potty on the Festival Plaza lot near The Hut.
Also until 5pm each day, restrooms are available across the street at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce..
Are there places to get warm at Festival Plaza?
There is a small warming hut -- The Hut -- at the plaza open the following hours:
JANUARY HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 2pm - 8pm; Friday, 2pm - 10pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 10pm.
FEBRUARY & MARCH will have extended hours.
Where would be a good place to eat while in Bethel?
There are many dining opportunities in the Bethel area including fine dining, take out, pizza, family friendly.
Click on this link for the restaurant options.
The Hut at Festival Plaza has hamburgers, hot dogs, lobster rolls, homemade chili, hot drinks,
and baked goods, as well as a place to get warm.
Where can I stay overnight in Bethel?
Bethel has many lovely inns, bed and breakfasts, motel, condos.
Check the lodging tab on this website for special deals during WinterFest.
Also check www.bethelmaine.com for other lodging options.
For complete information on the Bethel Area including where to stay, where to eat, and things to do all year round, go to
The Bethel WinterFest 2010 is Presented by Norway Savings Bank and Organized by The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
