LINCOLNVILLE — Glenmoor By The Sea's annual For Fun Sake Pickleball Invitational is set to take place at Glenmoor by the Sea’s pickleball courts.  

This year’s For Fun Fake Annual Pickleball Invitational will take place Monday, June 9, at 12 p.m., at Glenmoor By The Sea, located at 2143 Atlantic Highway, Lincolnville. 

Glenmoor by the Sea started this annual pickleball tournament after deciding to re-invest in their tennis court and offer their guests a new, popular amenity: a Pickleball court.

"As Pickleball continued to surge in popularity this investment was a win-win and by creating this annual tournament, it was the perfect opportunity to spread the word about their newly refreshed amenity," said Glenmoor, in a news release.

In an effort to strengthen their ties within the local hospitality community, Glenmoor by the Sea chose to collaborate with fellow businesses in the industry to create an alternative platform to connect and bring local businesses within the community together.

They’ve held two successful tournaments thus far and continue to donate all proceeds to local organizations. Dorothee from the Beach Cottage Inn in Lincolnville won the first-ever pickleball tournament, choosing to donate the winnings of $1,000 to the Lincolnville Business Groups Scholarship Fund. Last year, at their second tournament, Natalie's Restaurant won and chose to donate their winnings of $1,200 to the Maine Coast Animal Rescue. This year, Glenmoor by the Sea has added the option to sponsor the event in the hopes to raise even more money.

Community members are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the action from the courtside. Food will be offered from The Moody Dog. Each team will make a $125 donation upon registration that will be donated to a charity of the winning team's choosing.  

The following teams will be competing in this year’s tournament: 

• Abigail’s Inn

• Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

• Buttermilk Kitchen

• Craignair Inn and The Causeway

• HospitalityMaine

• Maine Outdoor Guides

• Mainelove

• Natalie’s Restaurant 

• Primo Restaurant 

• The Beach Cottage Inn

• Villager Cafe 

• Your Maine Concierge

“Looking back, investing in our pickleball court was one of the best decisions we’ve made. The former tennis court was crumbling and in disrepair,” said Millicent Kriste, owner of Glenmoor by the Sea. “With two incredible pickleball tournaments behind us, we’re excited for this year's event. We can’t wait to see who takes the title this time and which local charity will benefit from the funds raised.”

Glenmoor By The Sea offers guests 19 cottages and 14 guest rooms, each newly renovated with a private bath and a large deck or balcony with a waterfront view.  Experience the richness of the Maine coast as you enter the property with expansive ocean views, 2 outdoor pools, 12 acres of sweeping landscape that rolls down to the water’s edge and their stunning beach along Penobscot Bay. They are conveniently located less than two miles from Lincolnville Beach, five minutes from downtown Camden Harbor and a few minutes from the entrance to Camden Hills State Park with its famous view from Mt. Battie. Glenmoor is your window to the natural landscape of mountains, beaches, and protected bays.