WinterFest
WinterFest will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME.
This annual event features a range of educational programming and social connection for adults, fun activities for school-aged children, and childcare for infants and toddlers. The day will conclude with holiday festivities and a family dance party.
Agenda Overview
- 10:00 AM: Registration & Exhibits Open
- 11:00 AM: Welcome & Educational Programming Begins
- Childcare and programming for kids and teens will be available
- 12:15 PM: Lunch & Exhibits Open
- 1:30 PM: Educational Programming
- Childcare and programming for kids and teens will be available
- 2:30 PM: Break & Exhibits Open
- 3:00 PM: Family Activity & Hot Cocoa
- 4:30 PM: Holiday Party, featuring a visit from Santa and Holiday Sweater Contest
- 6:00 PM: Dinner
- 7:30 PM: Optional Family Dance Party & Social Time
This is intended to be a one-day event. Attendees are welcome to stay overnight on Friday or Saturday, if needed, although no programming will take place on Sunday. For those staying overnight, breakfast vouchers will be available for use at the hotel restaurant on Sunday morning.
A detailed agenda will be shared with registered attendees.
Travel & Accommodations
- Hotel: We have secured a room block at the Samoset Resort for both Friday and Saturday evening at the rate of $129 per night. Attendees can stay one or both nights, if they wish.
- Hotel Scholarships: A limited number of hotel scholarships are available to 2024 NEHA Members who would need to stay overnight on Saturday evening and would not otherwise be able to afford a hotel room. To request a scholarship, please email Diane at [email protected]. Requesting a scholarship does not guarantee acceptance. If you receive a hotel scholarship for this event, you are ineligible to also receive travel assistance through our $100 for 100 miles program for this event.
- Travel Assistance: All NEHA 2024 members in need of financial assistance, who traveled more than 100 miles roundtrip to this event, are eligible for our $100 for 100 miles program. Funds for this program are limited. More details will be shared after the event.
Registration
- The event is free for any 2024 NEHA member.
- The fee for non-members is only $10 per attendee. Become a member here.
Health and Wellness
- Please do not attend this event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or have cold-like symptoms.
- NEHA strongly recommends that anyone eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine be fully vaccinated prior to attending any event.
- If you have any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, or need to cancel your registration due to illness, please contact: [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your registration within one week of the event or do not show up for the event, you will be charged a $30 per person fee. If you are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss: [email protected].
Event Sponsors
We are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:
Champion Sponsors
Advocate Sponsors
Friend Sponsor
