Holiday Gifts and Decorating
• 187 High St., Belfast
• 338-1240
Stop by our quality furniture store for your home furnishing needs. Here you will find not just appliances, but Radio Shack items, coffee tables, recliners, dining room sets-both casual and formal, kitchen islands, sofas and love seats. Our sales and service experts will lend a hand to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Call or stop by today for some friendly, quality shopping. Visit us on Facebook.
• 122 Atlantic Highway (Route 1), Waldoboro
• 563-5762
WE'RE BACK!
We've come "home" to our original location with a new look but still with the finest essential kitchenware in the Midcoast and a friendly staff to share the expertise that you need to make an informed decision. We love food, cooking, and the good equipment that makes it all a joy. Visit us soon! Follow us on Facebook.
•74 Main St., Belfast
•338-8466
Vinolio is a purveyor of ultra-premium extra-virgin olive oil from around the world and balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. We offer the unique experience of a tasting room where you can sample more than 40 products and choose the ones you like best. We also offer a variety of specialty foods, many made in Maine, with our evoo and vinegars. A large selection of craft beers and wine, from Maine and beyond, are also available for purchase. We have a variety of gift sets for all your family, friends and employees. Come in today and let us help you create the perfect gift. Visit our website and like us on Facebook.
• 461 Commercial St. (Route 1), Rockport
• 236-8895 or 1-800-762-8895
Visit us and sample our all-natural cheddar, plain and spiced Monterey Jack, Gouda and Caerphilly cheeses, then browse our extensive array of Maine-made foods and crafts. The gift of food is always in good taste; let us create gift baskets or bags to delight your favorite foodie. Visit our website.
• 133 High St., Belfast
• 338-3911
Out On A Whimsey is a specialty toy store for all ages featuring unique, affordable toys, games, puzzles, active play items and more to bring out a sense of wonder in us all. We're here to help you pick just the right gift and always free gift wrapping. Visit us on Facebook.
The 27th annual Camden Conference focuses on the global dynamics of managing the world's food and water resources. Distinguished speakers will address the conference topic, The Global Politics of Food and Water, Feb. 21-23, 2014 live at the Camden Opera House and live streamed to the Strand Theatre in Rockland and the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Special student rates available for the streaming sites. For tickets, call 236-1034 or online.
• 31 Main St., Camden
• 236-3995; 1-800-236-0440; store@onceatree.net
Open every day through Christmas. Featuring American-made products of heirloom quality. Feel good about your gift giving choices. We ship anywhere in the USA - free gift wrapping, always. Located in the heart of downtown Camden. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook.
• 48 Main St., Belfast
• 338-2692
At Out of the Woods, everything in the store is made in Maine. You'll be amazed at the variety and selection – everything from jewelry, art and handknit items to fine furniture for your home. You'll find something for everyone on your list. Like us on Facebook.
• 11 Elm St., Camden
• 236-2708
The studio and gallery of Thomas Michaels Designers highlight their exquisite award-winning jewelry and fine design in gold, platinum, diamonds and gemstones, as well as sterling and glass fashion jewelry and fine gifts for the tabletop and home. Visit us online.
• Reny's Plaza, Route 1, Camden
• 706-4195
K2 Music has the largest selection of acoustic and electric musical instruments, print music, and accessories in the Midcoast Maine. Owned & operated by Harvey Curtis and Mac Economy, we separate ourselves from other music instrument retail stores by paying close, personal attention to our customers before, during, and after the sale. K2 Music offers in-house music lessons featuring the best instructors. We also provide on-site or authorized off-site repair services for the items we sell. Shop K2 Music this season for all your musical needs, guitars, amps, keyboards ... and yes Ukuleles. Visit our website and like us on Facebook!
• 45 Searsport Ave., Belfast
• 338-5530
"The most unusual jewelry store in Maine," Bennett's Gems & Jewelry is a must-see on the coast of Maine. Appealing to all generations, Bennett's truly has "something for everyone." One visit will reveal why Bennett's Gems is a favorite Maine destination. Bennett's Gems & Jewelry is located in the heart of Midcoast Maine and known far and wide for our beautiful gemstones. We specialize in rare and colorful Maine tourmaline and other Maine gems, such as purple amethyst and cool blue aquamarine. You will also find gemstone giftware such as vases and carved gemstones, each unique, lovely and colorful. Our one-of-a-kind inventory is personally hand-selected for its uniqueness and high quality. We are much more than just a "jewelry store." Our Fossil selection has been hailed by many as the "best north of Boston," with a nice variety of native U.S. specimens as well as fossils from around the world. We make much of our own gemstone jewelry, in simple to elegant designs with custom orders gladly received. Whether you seek a piece of heirloom jewelry or a unique souvenir, you will find it here. From Maine tourmaline to rubies and sapphires, Bennett's Gems offers beautiful handcrafted jewelry you will be proud to own or give as a gift. Visit us online.
• 320 West St., Rt. 90, Rockport
• 236-2369, faircape@myfairpoint.net
Fair Cape Woodworks offers fine, handcrafted Adirondack-inspired outdoor furniture made from Western red cedar, utilizing stainless steel hardware and weather proof adhesive. A wide selection of one-of-a-kind hardwood cutting boards and cheese slicers in both edge grain and end grain is on display in our showroom. Each board is individually designed, creating a unique fit for your kitchen or that special gift. Custom designs can be fashioned for unique and special locations. All of our products are handcrafted at our workshop in Rockport.
• 310 Commercial St. (Route 1), Rockport
• 236-3023, 800-494-HERB
Full service florist, gift and holiday shop, we offer beautiful cut flowers and arrangements for all occasions and weddings, wine and gourmet baskets. Delightful and collectible ornaments, holiday décor and scented candles. Come visit our Holiday Shop - fresh Maine wreaths, balsam Christmas trees and roping. Daily deliveries. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Pinterest.
• 20 Main St., Camden
• 236-9658, info@ducktrapbay.com
Open year-round, Ducktrap Bay Trading Co. in Camden offers an outstanding collection of world championship bird carvings, marine and wildlife paintings and etchings, bronze sculptures, scrimshaw, Kameleon jewelry and Wee Forest Folk to please all budgets. Whether holiday shopping or personal collecting, let Ducktrap's entertaining and knowledgeable staff guide you through our premier selection. We happily gift wrap and ship anything, anywhere. Visit us online and join us on Facebook.
• 96 main St., Belfast
• 338-4884
The store is bold and gutsy and beautiful and tender and wanton and wily and cheeky and poised. We sell: stationery, baby things, wool area rugs, bamboo and natural grass rugs, jewelry, purses and bags of all kinds, suitcases, oil cloth, games, goofy stuff, vintage collectibles, table linens, storage bins, cards, lap-top sleeves, and a million other things that will tweak your imagination. We choose things that are surprising and cheerful. We chase trends that amuse us and will likely intrigue you too! Visit us online and on Facebook.
Belfast 2013 Holiday Calendar
Dec. 6 - Friday Night Art Walk, 5-8 p.m.; Paper snowflake-making at High Street Gallery, 5 p.m.; Contra dance at the Legion Hall, 8 p.m.
Dec. 7 – Early Bird Sale, 6-9 a.m.; Tree lighting at City Hall with Santa and treats, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 13 – Carriage rides on High Street, 5-8 p.m.
Dec. 14 – Harbor tree lighting, Santa arrives by boat, 11:30 a.m.; Great Gingerbread Contest: The results are in, 1 p.m. at the Chocolate Drop Candy Shop.
Dec. 15 – Belfast Area High School Holiday Concert at the Belfast Boathouse, time TBA.
Dec. 20 – Belfast Holiday Raffle drawing at the Chamber of Commerce office, 10 a.m.
Dec. 21 - Belfast Bay Fiddlers play downtown, 10 a.m.-noon; and again at the Blue Goose for the Solstice Dance, time TBA.
Dec. 31 – New Year's by the Bay
