Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Farmer's Market

The King's Port Inn would like to let everybody know about our local Farmers' Market! With the summer being here, this means fresh fruits and vegetables for everybody. All products are locally grown within the Kennebunk area. You can reconnect with the cycles of nature with spring sap peas, summer sweet corn, or crisp fall apples. Eat with the season or enjoy the variety. The Kennebunk Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday, from 8am to 1pm, rain or shine, from May 7th to November 19, 2016. It is located in the Garden Street Municipal Lot behind the former Garden Street Market, in downtown Kennebunk.
Here are some reasons to shop the Farmer's Market:
Support family farming. Family farming are becoming increasingly rare. Large agribusinesses are steadily taking over small family-own farms. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better chance in today's economy.
Variety. There is a assortment of plants, flowers, vegetables and other goodies that you might not find at the grocery store. You can also find local meats, dairy, jams and baked goods. It's a great opportunity to try something new.
Protect the environment. Food in the U.S. travels an average of 1,500 miles to get to your table. Shipping uses large amounts of natural resources, and contributes to pollution. Walking to your local market decreases this extra waste.
Know where your food comes from. Meeting and talking to farmers is a great opportunity to learn more about how food is grown, where it is grown and why. You can also ask vendors any questions you might have about their goods and how they are processed.
We at the King's Port hope you get an opportunity to visit the Farmer's market. We have rooms available through the end of August. We have premium king beds for only a $179 a night. Also, Jacuzzi suites for only $199 a night. All rooms include free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. Thank you.
The King's Port Inn

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Maine Fun Facts

The King's Port Inn is hoping everybody is enjoying this beautiful summer season! We hope you are spending time with family and friends. The weather has been fantastic here in Kennebunkport.
The summer is a great time to spend in Maine.  Every year, thousands of tourist flock to Maine for the sandy beaches, fresh sea food, and clean and natural environment. Tourism is the number one industry in Maine.
So, we would like to share some fun facts about our beloved state, that we hope you enjoy:
1. No one knows exactly how Maine got it's name: Some believe it is short for "mainland", others believe it was named for the French province of Maine.
2. Acadia National Park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the East Coast. Named after explorer Antoine Laument de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, it is 1530 feet tall, and from Octoboer through March, is the first place where the sun rises in the United States.
3. Maine's annual lobster yield is 60 million pounds, with 124 million caught in 2014. That's almost 90 percent of the United State's lobster supply.
4. Portland, Oregon is named after Portland, Maine. The Oregon City was founded by two New Englanders, one from Massachusetts, and the other from Maine. After a coin flip, Francis Pettygrove of Maine got the chance to name the city. He picked Portland to honor his hometown.
5. Maine used to be part of Massachusetts. The former Massachusetts province spent decades after the American Revolution campaigning for indepenedence, and finally gained official statehood in 1820.
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts. The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of August. We have premium rooms with king beds for only $179 a night. Also, we have Jacuzzi suites with king beds for only $219. Each room includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. Please call 1-800-286-5767 for more information. We hope to hear from you.
The King's Port Inn

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Summerfest 2016

The King's Port Inn hopes everybody is having a happy summer! We hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather and spending time with family and friends. The weather is fantastic and this is the best time to visit Maine.
The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is hosting a very special event called "Summerfest 2016", on Sunday, August 21st.  It is a family festival that has something for everybody.  They will have barefoot dancing with our local band, the Lower Village People, they will have trail races of every length, a human foos ball tournament, food trucks, beer tents, kids activities, lawn games, craft vendors and much, much, more!
Trail Races: The trail races are your choice of 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon,and marathon runs. All taking place on the extensive trail system in the many acres of the land conservatory. There will be water and refreshments after the race.
Human Foosball: Each team has six players with five on the field and one in the goal. Just like the table version of foosball, the "players" are in a line formation and can only move from left to right; each holding on to pvc piping that runs along rope. Registration is $25 per team and all proceeds go to support the Trust's educational programs.
Admission to the festival is $10 per adult, $5 per child, or $35 for a family pass. The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is located at 57 Gravelly Brook Road(Off Stone Road), Kennebunkport, Maine. You can call 207-967-3465 for more information.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of August. We have premium king rooms for only $179 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites for only $219 a night. All rooms come with free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. We are in a great location; only 2 blocks from the center of town and less than 1 mile from Kennebunk Beach. Please call 1-800-286-5767 for more information.
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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Kennebunk Beach

The King's Port in is hoping everybody is having wonderful summer season! We hope it's fun and safe, and filled with many outdoor activities. One of the best outdoor activities a person can enjoy is going to the beach! Most residents of Maine will tell you that going to the beach is very special and unique, due to the cold weather year round. We as Mainers(and New-England for that matter) have a very short season to enjoy the beach, so we take advantage of it when we can.
Kennebunk Beach is so named from the Abenaki language meaning "long cut bank". It is in reference to the Great Hill at the mouth of the Mousam River, which would have been an important landmark to native Americans when travelling in their canoes.
The first Europeans to visit Kennebunk Beach were 16th century fisherman from England. They came during the summer season with large fishing vessels to bring back fish to the markets in England. The area wasn't settled until the 1620's, when Kennebunk was part of Wells. Kennebunk broke from Wells in 1820.
Kennebunk Beach is a long sandy beach comprised of 3 separate and distinct beachheads. The first one being called "Gooches Beach", the second being called "Middle Beach", and the third called "Mother's Beach". During the summer, there are active life guards on duty along with regular police patrols. Parking is available at the beach with a valid parking permit from the town. The cost is $20 for a day pass(We offer them at our hotel for $10 a day). Dogs are allowed at Kennebunk Beach before 9am and after 5pm during the summer. They are allowed all day after the summer season. Kennebunk Beach is truly an amazing beach and we hope you all get a chance to experience it.
If you would like to visit Kennebunk Beach, the King's Port Inn has availability for the month of August. Our premium rooms with king beds are only $179 a night. Our Jacuzzi suites with king beds are only $219 a night. All rooms come with free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. Also, we are in a great location, less then 1 mile from Kennebunk Beach and 2 blocks from the center of town. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-286-5767. We hope to hear from you.
The King's Port Inn