History of Winterfest
Winterfest in its new incarnation is, in part a revival of a historic event called Camden Winter Carnival, celebrated in the Amphitheatre and the Camden Snow Bowl in the late 30's and discontinued in 1941. The idea of reviving these winter festivities grew out of two events that have proven to be hugely important to the vitality and health of the Camden-Rockport community: the Five Town Study Circles and the restoration of Camden Harbor Park & Amphitheatre. Winterfest brings those two together by bringing as many diverse community groups, especially youth, as possible into one event in the parks for the enjoyment of all.