October 1 - 31, 2021 at Center for Maine Craft Launching from an accomplished career as a jeweler and metal artist, Tom Ferrero was prompted to seek a spontaneous venture into large-scale, colorful painted works. Sourcing inspiration from his daily life and photographs around the...
Plenty of samples, behind-the scenes videos and chocolate inspiration!
Fridays and Saturdays 10-2.
$5 per person. Walk-in
The Friars' Brewhouse & Tap Room will be launching 2 new brews on Oct 1 & 2, accompanied by their own pretzels and German food for Octoberfest in Bucksport! Great brews, their own baked goods, and Brother Don's fabulous food ---so don't miss these "holier than thou brews"!
Join us aboard the Pamela B. for an amazing evening boat ride on Casco Bay! We will visit one of the Bay’s award-winning oyster farms, sample the freshest oysters direct from the sea paired with a glass of wine or local microbrew. Learn from experts about the value of oysters for their extraordinary contribution to mitigate climate change and why they taste so darn good!
Adults $58
Kick off Maine Craft Weekend at Belleflower Brewing Company! Belleflower has partnered with Running With Scissors Art Studios to bring you an evening of craft beer and art. View the 6x6 exhibit and meet some of the artists in the taproom on Friday, October 1st from 5-7pm. All work is 6"x6" and up to 6" deep, crafted from a various mediums.
Can't make the opening? Don't worry, the exhibit will be up through the end of the month!
Celebrate the 4th Annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend at an outdoor benefit concert and fundraiser for Heart of Ellsworth’s new Downtown Ellsworth Mural Project. The event will feature the Fogtown Family Band 5 -7 pm performing live in the beer garden at Fogtown Brewing Company. Come enjoy handmade selections from the beer, cider, and seltzer menu as well as pizza from the wood-fired brick oven. Pizza and beer are available for purchase from 3 to 8 pm.
The ladies from the Bucksport Garden Club will have their popular pie and plant for sale from 9am-1pm, and this year will also offer some wooden garden decor, Christmas ornaments and their wonderful decorative wreathes. Everything for sale is all made by the garden club members, often "one-of-a-kind."
Located in an 1857 historic schoolhouse in Wells, S.E. Hall Furniture & Design will open the doors to both the woodshop and showroom to tour and shop. This will be the grand opening weekend of this one-of-a-kind space.
Featured artists + vendors:
• S.E. Hall Furniture & Design
• Rebecca May Verrill Ceramics
• Purplebean Bindery
• 33 by Hand
• Kepler Customs
• Amy Vander Els
• Sarah Koff Studio
• BBQ Betty’s Smokehouse (food truck)
Join us from 9-4pm Saturday October, 2
The Flowered Apron is hosting an outdoor Pop Up Market in Bar Harbor. Joining us will be Wild Wreaths with their gorgeous Bittersweet Wreaths. You will also find our Handmade Aprons, Fabric Buoys, Fiber Curiosities and a Pop Up Bakeshop! Please wear a mask.
We invite you to visit our new experience, SUGER BŌLE, our new boutique and provision shop, located at 5 Washington Street, Suite #3 in Biddeford, Maine. In addition to our locally crafted sustainable plant-based fashions, we feature numerous local artists, craftsmen and makers along with farm fresh goodies including gluten-free delights from Bam-Bam bakery, beers from Maine brewers and more. We shall offer tours to see our gorgeous Mill space where we produce our collections every 2 hours, Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday, Oct. 3, 11am - 4pm.
Local artist and owner Paola Buentello of El Oso Taqueria displays her paintings inside one of Gardiner's newest restaurants. Offering authentic Mexican dishes for dining in or take out, El Oso also celebrates local artists and crafters and from many regions with a gift shop and gallery. Stop in to see the art on display, and enjoy a signature street taco and fresh, homemade aguas. Open Saturday, October 2 from 11am-8pm and Sunday from 11am until sold out.
Join us for a Craft Brew Tour of Ellsworth's first brewery. At Fogtown, we're passionate about local ingredients & the flavors of the Maine Coast. We brew a huge variety of craft beers, as well as hard cider from locally-foraged apples, craft hard seltzers, and limited release vintage wines, all products are brewed, fermented, and aged at our headquarters in downtown Ellsworth. Come meet the amazing people behind each of our brews and learn why we are committed to using Maine-grown ingredients like heritage barley, organic oats & spelt, and locally-foraged ingredients such as berries, fruits sweet fern, spruce tips, bog myrtle, & whatever else we can dream up!
Note: Because of capacity limits and to keep our patrons safe we are limiting this event to the first (20) people who show up for the tour. *Facemasks required indoors at all times.
Watch Colleen stomp some grapes "Lucy Style" while you browse Mike's artful designs made from retired wine barrels. Enjoy wine and tapas in the European-Style outdoor courtyard! You won't believe you're in Bucksport!
Sebago Lake Distillery will have their tasting room open from 3:30-8:30 on Saturday, October 2nd and from 3:30-7:30 on Sunday, October 3rd. Free tours, free samples, and excellent craft cocktails at an affordable price.
Ryan Blotnick has been called “a vital contemporary voice” by Time Out New York, “an authentic, compelling player” by Cadence Magazine, and has garnered praise from fellow guitarists John Abercrombie, Steve Cardenas and Ben Monder. As part of one of the last
generations to study with 1960s era masters like Gene Bertoncini, Harold Mabern, Yusef Lateef, Billy Taylor and Andrew Cyrille, Blotnick developed a deep respect for the post-bop and free-jazz traditions, while simultaneously being exposed to current directions
in European and American improvisation. His interest in creative composition has led him to work with artists such as Michael Blake, Pete Robbins, Bill McHenry, Mat Maneri, and Tyshawn Sorey.
https://nedferm.com/
Ned Ferm (born 1982) is an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, improviser, composer, producer, educator, and organizer. He is best known
for his work on saxophone in jazz, roots, rock, pop, and improvised music. In 2001 he moved to Copenhagen as the first American admitted into the prestigious Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC), an institution from which he has been awarded three different degrees
. His significant contribution to both the American and European saxophone traditions has received global recognition from audiences, reviewers, and fellow musicians.
Join Maggie and Bill Iannuzzi at Precipice Coffee for a demonstration of the unique roast process on their zero-emissions Bellwether Coffee Roaster - the first of its kind in Maine. In addition to sourcing organic and fair trade beans, the coffee at Precipice is produced with zero carbon emissions and is sold in eco-friendly packaging. They will be welcoming a new espresso machine into the shop the weekend of October 2nd and will show you how to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte featuring local Maine pie pumpkin puree. Come hang out by the fire and learn what makes Precipice Coffee taste so good. Other coffee and tea beverages, as well as home-baked goods, will be available. The roasting demonstration starts at 11:00 am and masks are required.
The Scone Goddess creates delicious scones and premium original and gluten free scone mixes in over 20 flavors!
Join The Scone Goddess for samples of our delicious scones. Tender on the inside with just the right amount of crisp to the edges. Perfection!
We will be demonstrating how easy it is to make our premium scone mixes. You will even learn a few of our favorite recipes!
You, too, can be A Scone Goddess!
Maine Craft Portland Exhibition: Forging Ferrous
Steel works by Nick Rossi, Wicks Forge and Jason Morrissey
On View: September 2 - October 31, 2022
This autumn exhibition at Maine Craft Portland features handmade chef knives, damascus steel hammers, forged steel lamps, cookware & beyond – all masterfully made to last for generations. Nick Rossi, Jason Morrissey and Nick Wicks, all uniquely skilled in their craft and each an accomplished Maine craftsman, all approach working with steel in distinct and creative methods. This unique opportunity to view their collective work on exhibition is conveniently located in Portland’s arts district.
Maine Craft Portland is a retail gallery + resource center in the historic Mechanics Hall downtown Portland, Maine. The gallery promotes craft in Maine through exhibitions and public programming and directly benefits Maine craft artists through sales of their work. Maine Craft Portland opened in July 2018 and exhibits and sells the work of over 200 MCA member craft artists.
Center Exhibition: Geometrics by Heather Kelly
On view: September 1 – October 2, 2022
Shop Maine Craft presents Geometrics, a Center for Maine Craft exhibition of modern string art by Heather Kelly of South Portland, Maine.
Drawing inspiration from the natural world and sacred geometry, artist Heather Kelly has taken the old craft of string art and elevated it into a modern and captivating body of work. From the intricate design of a sunflower’s center to the spiral of a pinecone, she is drawn to the connection we have to patterns found in the natural world, the cosmos, and in our bodies. Made with reclaimed barn boards, painted patterns, nails, and adornments of intricately woven thread and wire, Heather Kelly’s solo exhibition of geometric wall art is on view at the Center for Maine Craft through Sunday, October 2, 2022.
The Center for Maine Craft is a retail gallery presenting and promoting over 300 artist-members of the Maine Crafts Association. One of two unique retail locations operated by Shop Maine Craft, the Center displays fine handcrafted objects ranging from traditional to contemporary; from thoughtful home goods to collectors items. Open year-round, the Center is uniquely located in the West Gardiner service plaza and serves as the welcome visitor center of Central Maine.
Join us this fall for Visit Freeport’s 23rd Annual Freeport Fall Festival, taking place September 30 - October 2. Throughout the village you’ll discover an expansive array of Maine artists and craftsmen, as well as local food producers offering everything from jams & breads to fresh produce & oysters. Included in the festivities are three days of live music in the L.L.Bean Discovery Park. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is free and offers fun for the whole family including lots of free children's activities! Stay the weekend and experience our world-famous shops, delectable local cuisine, hopping craft beer scene, accommodations ranging from elegant to rustic, and a diverse assortment of outdoor activities for all ages and interests. For more information and the full schedule of events, go to freeportfallfestival.com
Run Amok with us at the Grand Opening Weekend of Maine's newest meadery - Run Amok Mead!
Located at 1043 High Street in West Gardiner, we are just a stone's throw from the junction of I-295 and I-95 where you'll also find the Center for Maine Craft , which is located in the West Gardiner Service Plaza. (Exit Numbers to look for: From 95 Southbound: Exit 103 | From 95 Northbound: Exit 102 | From I-295: Exit 51 - last exit before tolls)
Start the weekend off right on Friday afternoon at 3:30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, thanks to the Kennebec Valley Chamber.
We will be introducing our Golden Traditional series of meads, showing off the meadery and the soon-to-be-a-tasting-room-barn, playing some cornhole, giving away prizes, and generally having a good time and much excitement.
Saturday's event begins at 6:30pm. This evening is in conjunction with NASA'S International Observe the Moon Night. We will have telescopes and more games and prizes. There will be moon-gazing, moon-walking, mead tastings, meadery tours - we can't wait to see you!
Please take a look at the event on our FB page, and let us know if you'll be joining us! https://fb.me/e/2mrg5DWMX
Special Note to Artists: We are showcasing this space at this event in hopes of enticing Maine artists to want to display here in future - we are early days with renovations but we think you'll find it a diamond-in-the-rough. Come and see!
Fogtown Brewing Company presents Rose Hips & Ships, live on the beer garden stage in Ellsworth, Sep 30th, 5-7 pm | 25 Pine St | No cover. Katherine Perkins is a Bar Harbor-based singer/songwriter. Her songs blend heartfelt lyrics with rich harmony and lush, experimental instrumentation. As the leader of the Brooklyn-based band Rose Hips & Ships, she released two albums: The Seafarer, in 2013, and The Colors Now: Parts 1 & 2, in 2020. In August of this year, she brought together many long-time bandmates to record a new record, release date TBA. At Fogtown, she'll be performing new and old material with local musicians Ryan Blotnick, Danny Fisher-Lochhead, and Jonathan Henderson.
Boat stories, chowder, & h'ordeuvres with Jamie Lowell, a 6th-generation boatbuilder, designer, and fine woodworker.
Hear stories from more than 100 years of Lowell & Frost family boatbuilding in Nova Scotia, Maine, and New England!
Join us as part of the Freeport Fall Festival weekend.
Please RSVP on our Facebook page, so we have enough chowder!
Maine Micro Artisans and Orchard Ridge Farm are proud to present Fall at the Farm in Gorham!
This event will feature dozens of artisans from all over Maine. Just a bit of what you can expect from these talented folks includes:
Soaps - Woodcrafts - Leather Goods - Pottery - Toys - Puzzles - Sewn Craft - Macramé - Folk Art - Crochet - Knit - Resin Art - Jewelry
Stroll the farm's walking trails, check out the orchards and meet the animals. When your feet are tired, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and relax at the picnic tables!
Come experience Fall at the Farm!
Don't miss the Bucksport Garden Club's spectacular fall pie and wreath sale! Plus lots of other specialty items these ladies make for your autumn enjoyment!
Join us in celebration of some great local talent! Fine art, crafts, handmade goods, woodcraft, ceramics, body products, and more will be on display and available for purchase. The event will also host various demonstrations by the talented instructors from UnContained Art Center. Free admission, concessions available, and something for everyone!
Stop by Coveside Coffee for another fun-filled market with local makers and food trucks plus puppet-making for the kiddos with STAGES Youth Theatre!
FEATURING MAINE MAKERS:
Alien Ceramics
Bloodroot Metalworks
Burnt Wave Pottery
Cece and the Seams
Claytec Boutique
Dunter Goose / Lin Snow Art
Jose Gouveia Pottery
Lunalux Botanicals
Pam Chévez
Pickwick Independent Press
Rouxco Leather Goods
Strong Moon Metals
Sundew Sewing Co.
Woodnote
The Flowered Apron will be hosting a Pop Up event on Saturday, October 1st from 10am-3pm featuring:
Ann Jenkins - Sterling and mixed media jewelry.
Linda Rowell Kelley - Paintings and ornaments.
Jeanne Seronde Perkins - Collages in 3D: paper mache stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers.
Karen Ressel - Aprons, Fiber Curiosities, Bakeshop.
Shira Singer - Skin lotion bars made with healing calendula and frankincense infused oils.
Lucy Tracy - collars, pine balsam sachets and cards.
Trio celebrates Maine craft with a special one-day sale. View the fall collections from Suzanne Anderson of Yikes Studio Enamels and Julia Ventrusco of Onewomanstudio. Handcrafted enamel jewelry and upcycled fashion will be on display with sales happening throughout the store.
Join us for a fall celebration of Maine craft! Featuring demonstrations, studio and workshop tours, music and great food. Come see the progress at the old sawmill and check out the Community Woodworking Shop, stone wall building area, vegetable garden and new artisan spaces. Free and open to the public!
Mast Landing Brewing Company Oktoberfest is our yearly celebration of German beer culture! While we can't exactly teleport to Munich, we're recreating the best of the experience here in Maine. A variety of Mast Landing-brewed German-style beers will be flowing, with festive food options from our next door neighbors at Nighthawk's Kitchen. Commemorative steins will be available to ensure you're able to say Pröst in true style!
Both Saturday and Sunday from 3-6 pm, enjoy live music, hopefully outside. We are a small pub with a blend of spectacular lake views, local craft beer, larger company beer, scratch cooking, and not so scratch cooking. Full menu available. Business hours 11:30-9:00
Join us for our annual Oktoberfest and enjoy small batch craft beers and cheeses at Turning Page Farm Brewery. We will have a band playing German Polka music. Owner and head brewer Tim will definitely be sporting his lederhosen, as he serves us his special Oktoberfest beer for this event! Soft Pretzels, bratwurst sandwiches, beer and small batch craft cheeses are all on the menu. Did we mention the goats?
Join us 12-6 Sat and Sun
Join Maggie and Bill Iannuzzi at Precipice Coffee for a demonstration of the unique roast process on their zero emissions Bellwether Coffee Roaster - the first of its kind in Maine. In addition to sourcing organic and fair-trade beans, the coffee at Precipice is produced with zero carbon emissions and is sold in eco-friendly packaging. They will also show you how to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte featuring local Maine pie pumpkin puree. Other coffee and tea beverages as well as home baked goods will be available. Roasting demonstration starts at 2pm.
Sebago Lake Distillery will have its tasting room open from 5:30-8:30 on Saturday, October 1st. Free tours, free samples, and excellent craft cocktails at an affordable price.
A display of locally produced goats milk soap, yarn and sheepskins and other farm products.
Join artisans from this region for the second annual Maker’s Market in front of the Historic Bath Custom House on Sunday, October 2nd from 11-3 pm. Hand sewn leather bags, paintings, pottery, handwoven textiles, Maine grown flowers, wooden puzzles, and more. Come enjoy the live banjo and get some early holiday shopping done. Afterward, stroll down to the waterfront park or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants in town. Family and dog friendly! October 2nd from 11-3 pm, across the street from Now You’re Cooking and Markings Gallery in Bath.
Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 175 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival on the L.L.Bean campus, behind the Freeport Historical Society, and in the Freeport Village Station courtyard in Freeport, Maine.
In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus for three days of live music. There are also plenty of free activities for kids from make ‘n take crafts, to scavenger hunts and more. And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!
New for 2023, park at the L.L.Bean headquarters on the corner of Casco Street and Route 1 and enjoy our complimentary shuttle to the center of town!
Shop local makers and crafters! Sip your favorite cocktail and have a snack! All under the comfort of Somerset Abbey's grand tent and beautiful sanctuary. Madison Business Alliance is proud to present our first annual Handmade Marketplace. Join our community of creatives, support your local artists and get a head start on your holiday shopping all in one place. The MBA's Handmade Marketplace will be held on October 7th & 8th from 8-3 at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main Street, Madison, Maine 04950. Event is Rain or Shine and will be under the big top and inside the Abbey so the weather won't interfere with our fun!
More than 70 vendors are at the United Farmers Market of Maine in downtown Belfast. Located a few steps off Main Street, near plenty of public parking, the market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You will find makers of all kinds including food, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, fabrics, and so much more!
List of vendors: https://www.belfastmarket.com/all-listings/?sort=title-asc
18 Spring Street
This is our 5th annual Penquis Valley HS Craft Fair (we missed 2 years due to COVID). Local craft and food artisans, artists, and authors, along with school clubs and community non-profits offer a variety of item. There is also a basket raffle and lunch options available. Proceeds from the event support student activities.
The Blue Mountain Arts + Crafts Fair is a staple of Sunday River's Fall Festival, featuring many local vendors with unique crafts and gifts.
Join Precipice Coffee and Little Red Flower Truck on Saturday, 10/7 for a lesson in the art of putting your garden to bed before frost takes hold of Downeast Maine. Molly, LRFT, will have flowers available for purchase and offer fall garden tips! Maggie, Precipice Coffee, will demonstrate a tutorial on making your own pumpkin spice syrup for coffee drinks from roasted whole Maine pie pumpkin. Enjoy a cozy autumnal beverage while learning about tucking your beds in for the season.
Join us in celebrating Fall at this family fun event sponsored by the Monson Free Public Library. Bring your apples! We'll be on-hand to help you make cider the old fashion way, one turn of the wheel at a time. This event will run from 10am-2pm between the Historical Society and Monson Town Office under a tree and near brook, the perfect setting for turning apples into liquid gold!
A group of Bar Harbor artists and makers are coming together for a Pop Up Market as part of Maine Craft Weekend. Ann Jenkins will be selling a collection of sterling and mixed media jewelry. Mary Lyman will be selling her handmade BFF Dolls. Suzanne Norgang of The Wretched Briar will be selling her handfelted wool hats. Jeanne Seronde Perkins will be selling her collages in 3D: paper mache stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers. Karen Ressel of The Flowered Apron will be selling aprons, potholders and baby cloths. Karen's bakery will be open and fully stocked with delicious baked goods. Lucy Tracy will be selling cards and pine balsam bags. The Pop up Market will be open Saturday 10/7/2023 from 10am-3pm. Bakeshop opens at 8am. Rain date Sunday 10/27/23
Fall Festival - Join us as we celebrate local artists & crafters and their unique handmade creations.
Fall Festival 2023 | October 7th | Ripley Town Office 47 W Ripley Road (Hwy 23) | 10 am - 4 pm
Learn About Wildlife
"Look Out for Loons Proiect"
Maine Lakes Association
Fish Lead-Free
FREE Admission - Hourly Door Prizes for Lucky Winners! Experience the best of Maine's locally-made art and crafts. Indulge in a Dual Delight of Shopping & Dining
The Community Club's Food Booth - Come and treat yourself while you shop.
My studio and showroom will be open to celebrate my retirement. More than a dozen pieces for sale at over half off! Cookies, cider and donuts, plus good conversation and interesting people.
Juniper Ledge Designs, Peg's contribution, will have note cards and photos for sale. Stop by for an entertaining time, Saturday or Sunday. We look forward to seeing friends and customers , both old and new.
Join Tandem Glass alongside other Artists and Craftspeople to celebrate Maine Creativity and Biodiversity. Our Multi artist event that hopes to draw attention to some of Maine's less popular residents: The mightly Sturgeon graces our invitation (as rendered by Lisa Pixely of Grand Army Arts), and serves as a reminder of that mythic, sometimes frightening creatures are vital to our eco system.
Saturday, October 7 | 11am - 4pm Open Studios at Running with Scissors Studios!
We are happy to be opening our 16,000 sq ft fine art studio workspace housing Clay, Wood & Print departments as well as many other mediums serving over 80 artists Saturday in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood. Tour the workspace, meet the artists, watch demos, get interactive with Pottery Painting with Armstrong Pottery, and live t-shirt printing from woodblocks. Free and open to all. A great neighborhood to walk around in before or after. Full of artists, beverage artists, food trucks, and more.
250 Anderson Street, Portland ME | Off-street parking is available.
Join us later that evening at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7 pm for an informal meet and greet and to view the annual RWS 6x6 Show. Each piece is 6” x 6” and up to 6” deep, an accessible and unifying format that showcases members' diverse styles and talents. The exhibit will be up through the end of November.
Come see how we make bean to bar chocolate at our Rockland Factory. Presentation with images and tastings of chocolates all day!
People often ask what birch syrup tastes like. Here's your opportunity to meet the makers, Temple Tappers, and try it for yourself.
All-day sampling of beers, wines and spirits. Epic bands. Food trucks. Quirky games. All in Gardiner’s historic downtown!
Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest features all day samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up of great music, tasty food vendors, fun games and activities all day long.
ALL DAY SAMPLING
From barrel aged beers to award winning rum, you’ll enjoy brews and blends not always found at the store, for a true handcrafted, small batch experience. To tantalize all taste buds, hard cider, wine and craft spirits will also be on tap. Enjoy local favorites like Bateau Brewing, and Chadwick's Craft Spirits, as well as established and emerging brewers from across the state – as they pour their best brews. Taste the day away with all day sampling – no beer tickets needed!
A PARTY IN THE STREET
We’re partnering with Johnson Hall to create an outstanding music lineup of Maine’s best and emerging bands.
Crowd pleasing quirky games will include favorites and new additions. For the 8th year, participants will groom, style, and dress their facial hair in the hope of being named “best in show” in the crowd favorite Beard and Mustache Competition.
The intense Rock Paper Scissors Championship, Corn Hole, Giant Jenga and a Frozen T-shirt Race and a Pass The Pigs tournament!
DON’T FORGET THE PORK!
An array of food trucks and local restaurants will be serving up incredible pork varieties, along with other creative dishes to tantalize your taste buds.
Proceeds from Swine and Stein Brewfest support Gardiner Main Street’s mission to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage.
Event is Rain or Shine
Tickets are available online at: https://swineandsteinbrewfest.com/tickets/ and at the following Downtown Gardiner businesses-
Bateau Brewing, Table Bar, Monkitree, Stone Broke Bread & Books, Goldfinch Creamery, Lisa's Legit Burritos and The Blind Pig Tavern. When you purchase tickets at one of these locations you will save $5 off the online price.
Turning Page Farm Brewery is hosting our annual Oktoberfest on Oct 7 &8. Live music, local food, small batch beers, artisian cheeses, and German Specialties. Open Sat-Sun 12-6
Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. will host their Annual Beer Festival on Oct 7. There will be 40+ craft beers on tap, 2 bands, 3 food trucks, and a whole lot of laughs!
Join us for Searsport Art Walk and a special opening art party of the newly opened gallery, Sea Bird. Sea Bird is an artist-run gallery and curated shop located in the up-and-coming downtown of Searsport. Sea Bird features exhibitions by rotating artists, objects, wearables and other gifts handmade by local and emerging artists.
Saturday, October 7 | 5 - 7 pm| at Belleflower Brewing Co: 66 Cove St. Portland, ME After you wander the 16,000 sq ft fine art studio workspaces of the Running with Scissors artists during their open studios from 11 am - 4 pm (250...
Join artisans from this region for the third annual Maker’s Market in front of the Historic Bath Custom House on Sunday, October 8th from 11-3 pm. Hand sewn leather bags, paintings, pottery, handwoven textiles, Maine grown flowers, wooden puzzles, and more. Come enjoy the live banjo and get some early holiday shopping done. Afterward, stroll down to the waterfront park or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants in town. Family and dog friendly! October 3rd from 11-3 pm, across the street from Now You’re Cooking and Markings Gallery in Bath.
Join us on top of the hill! Enjoy an ever evolving collection of local arts + crafts, fresh baked goodies & good company. Ask us about our big dream project focused on Art, Food, Sustainability & Community. Sunday 12 noon -4:00
This in-person workshop will introduce you to the sacred art of gluten-free sourdough baking and connect you to the wisdom of your ancestors. Discover how you can nourish your body and soul through living in harmony with nature in a sustainable and mutually beneficial way. This workshop includes all ingredients, a gluten-free sourdough starter, tools list, gluten-free sourdough baking booklet with recipes for different breads, pancakes, and scones, and a light snack.
Meet and Greet the Artists of De’Bramble !
2024 is our 25th Anniversary!
Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 200 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival throughout downtown Freeport!
In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus and the Second Stage in the Mallard Parking lot for three days of live music. There are also plenty of free activities for kids from make ‘n take crafts, to scavenger hunts and more. Free parking and complimentary ADA-accessible shuttle makes visiting easy! And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!
Friday, October 4 from 12 - 6 pm
Saturday, October 5 from 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, October 6 from 10 am - 4 pm
See freeportfallfestival.com for the event schedule, shuttle details and profiles of the participating artists, makers & food purveyors!
Annual 6x6 Show from the Artists at Running with Scissors Art Studios
Join us the evening of Friday, October 4, 2024 at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7pm for an informal artist meet and greet and to view the annual RWS 6x6 Show. Each piece is 6” x 6” and up to 6” deep, an accessible and unifying format that showcases members' diverse styles and talents. The exhibit
will be up through the end of November.
Can you have enough fun and music? Visit Black Moon Public House on Friday, October 4th, to listen to Stillwater, a rockin' bluegrass band from the Maine highlands! Friday, October 4th, 6 - 8 pm. NO COVER. FREE PARKING. ALL AGES.
Join us at our Ellsworth taproom for an unforgettable weekend filled with live music and craft beer! See where we brew all our delicious products, taste them, and immerse yourself in the craft brewing scene of Downeast Maine.
Enjoy our pizza special, highlighting farm-to-table ingredients, and groove to live music on Friday and Saturday. It's the perfect way to unwind, celebrate, and savor the unique flavors of craft brewing in Maine!
Event Details:
Location: Fogtown Brewing Ellsworth Taproom
Days: Friday and Saturday
Time: Starting at 6 PM
Come join us at Catface Cafe in downtown Biddeford so we can show off our new cafe that opened in March 2024! We have breakfast sandwiches, toasts, pressed sandos, salads, boozy breakfast cocktails, specialty coffee drinks and some brunch items not to be missed like our blueberry popover.
The Madison Business Association is proud to present the Madison Handmade Market! We'll be featuring local makers, crafters and artists at Somerset Abbey in Downtown Madison, Maine. Last year we welcomed more than 25 makers to Somerset Abbey and we anticipate even more to join us this year as we will have indoor and outdoor under the tent.
Find makers of food, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, fabrics, and so much more with move than 60 vendors.
Join Downtown Bangor in welcoming over 50 Maine-based artists and vendors, a College Art Tent, live music demonstrations and plenty of food and drink options all on Harlow Street in Downtown Bangor. As the holiday season approaches, take this opportunity to shop for unique gifts from our jury-selected artists from all across the state!
As the premier arts and culture destination in Central Maine, the Downtown Bangor Partnership seeks to highlight the artists and arts organizations located in the Bangor Region. Visitors are encouraged to stroll the streets of the entire Downtown area to explore its public art, permanent statues and numerous galleries. Downtown also offers a variety of shops and restaurants!
Discover the Finest of Maine's Locally Handmade Products - Free Admission, Hourly Door Prizes, & a Special Raffle!
Indulge in a dual delight of Shopping and Dining with The Community Club's tasty lunch + bake sale
Special Guests
'Look Out for Loon Project" - Maine Lakes Association -Fish Lead Free Program
Pinecone Studio is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Maine Craft Weekend with the Friends of Pinecone Studio Creative Showcase. The event will take place on October 5th from 10am to 4pm at the Salt Cod Cafe in Harpswell, ME.
Pinecone Studio will use this event to showcase the diverse creative programs it offers year-round. By inviting creative collaborators who represent each of Pinecone Studio’s key programs, the event will feature live music, craft demonstrations, and art displays by local artists. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the artistic expression and community engagement that Pinecone Studio supports throughout the year. Additionally, attendees can explore offerings from our community partners, including the Salt Cod Cafe and the Orr's Island Candy Company.
Join Tandem Glass and guest artists/vendors as we celebrate Maine Craft Weekend! Enjoy snacks from our wood-fired oven (weather permitting) and the work of:
- Terrill Waldman + Charlie Jenkins of Tandem Glass
- Jon White of Odd Inc.
- Scott & Lisa Cylinder of Chickenscratch Jewelry
- Rose of Dippermouth Sewing & Printing will be in our sweet little cabin
- Barbara Coburn will doing some painting demonstrations. She works in Watercolor and Tempura
- Lisa Jones of Ember Grove
- Manon Whittlesey- painting
- Mary K Spencer of The Potters House
- Hannah Niswonger - Ceramics
- Marpa Nursery will be joining us Sunday
For the latest information about vendors visit: https://www.tandemglass.com/events
Join Orchard Ridge Farm and Maine Micro Artisans for our second annual Fall on the Farm! This family favorite event features over 50 makers from our talented community as well as food trucks, live music and more! This two-day festival is an excellent way to spend the weekend with your family. Come explore the farm, sample great local food and check out great items handmade by local Mainers!
Please join us for a casual open studio at Fiber & Vine. View past and present works by Fiber Artist Kimberly Hamlin. We will be offering free samples of wine and non alcoholic beverages during the event. October 5 & 6 from 11am-2pm.
We are a family owned brewery located in the heart of historic downtown Norway. Join us for housemade brunch or dinner, tailored to suit the season. Pair that with any of our 10 craft beers on tap, Mr Grumpypants, Lust for Gold, or Rosemary Saison, and cocktails made on site, the Beetnik or Orange You Dreamy.
Mixed media artist + print maker, Cat Schwenk and stitcher, Susy Perrine team up to create singular wearable art at the micro gallery/farm stand 21 Pleasant Hill Rd. in Freeport. Come check out the happenings and enjoy a treat. 11:30 to 3:00 Saturday & Sunday. While you're with us, check out our timber frame project, a gathering place for art, food & community!
Join us at Tear Cap Workshops in Hiram for an Open House on October 5, noon to 5 pm, featuring artisan demonstrations, open studios of our resident artisans, live music, food, and children's hands-on craft activities. Watch a Bell HIll Forge blacksmith Ryan Adams at work, and visit luthier Alex of Edney Guitars. Take a tour of our community Rent-A-Bench woodworking shop and the historic John Hammond & Son millyard.
Musician and ceramicist Dan Usher will be showing lovely pottery pieces -- he says that he lets the clay and the glazes organically make their own decisions resulting in living works. He'll accompany the collection with atmospheric guitar stylings or come and sit in to play music with him. Small cups for herbal tea, espresso, or a Moroccan wine tray -- beautiful bowls to fit right in the palms, lobster claw ornaments, and specialty shapes like earthy creamers, mugs, and canisters. Noon-6pm Sat, noon-4pm Sun.
Come visit Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company, Maine's first dedicated gluten-free brewery, and taste beer brewed with grains that are naturally free of gluten. We'll have drink specials for folks visiting as part of the Maine Craft Weekend and we're open Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday 12-6pm. Cheers!
Multiple tours of the brewery throughout the whole weekend. Food and beverage specials.
Saturday, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. will host their Annual Beer Festival on Oct 5. There will be 40+ craft beers on tap, 2 bands, 3 food trucks, and a whole lot of laughs! $35 presale/$30 day of. Learn more here.
Come design your own brew labels! Bring the whole family out to design your own (Sticker) labels! Blaze will be hosting Common Roots Studio in our space for an art making activity during Maine Craft Weekend! Grab one of our wood fired pizzas, a drink, and spend time with some hands on art making! CRS Owner Nick Blunier will also be exhibiting his "Maine Animal Maps" series at the brewery ! A fun filled Saturday event supporting local art and business!
Black Moon Public House presents singer-songwriter Steven Moore. Hailing from Los Angeles and currently lost in Maine, Moore is the consummate entertainer who knows how to work the room. He will perform on Saturday, October 5th, from 6-8 pm. NO COVER. FREE PARKING. FAMILY FRIENDLY.
Come out to see Bird at Sea, an alt/indie songwriter duo, and check out our monthly rotating gallery featuring Victoria Gordon!
Let us drag you downtown for a night to remember! Cocktails, dinner, friends, and of course Drag! Hostess Lucy Ho and her performers are here to slay as they sing, dance, and gyrate to upbeat pop and soulful ballads.
Get ready to laugh and cheer while you join in on the experience! This event is 21+ and has NO COVER CHARGE!
Come meet the best queens on the planet! ✨Izzy Lovelace ✨Rez Bone ✨Jen D’abenda ✨Lucy Ho
Saturday , October 5 at 8 pm.
Meet the artists and makers at our Bar Harbor Pop Up Market and Bake Shop! MDI artist Jeanne Seronde Perkins will be there with her Collages in 3D: Paper Mache Stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers. Bar Harbor artist Ann Jenkins will offer a collection of Sterling and Mixed Media Jewelry. Karen Ressel will show her 2024 Apron Collection. Our porch bakeshop will be fully stocked with Cakes, Cookies, Bars, Scones, Whoopie Pies and more! Stay tuned for updates regarding additional artists.
Join us for a magical day of community, food, music, + ART!
Located in Bath Maine's beautiful waterfront park, featuring 40+ local artists, makers, + fine crafts.
A juried & curated show - you'll find a unique, high caliber, & quality shopping experience, from original art, paintings, pottery, printmaking, candles, skin care, glass, metals, textiles, children & adult wears, toys, & jewelry at every price point!
Coffee, food trucks & live music, FREE to attend, family friendly, good vibes only event!!
October 13th rain date.
Join Chef Jesse Steiger as he clarifies butter and turns it into ghee. Ghee is a type of clarified butter originating from India. The milk solids are removed, meaning ghee has less lactose than butter. Traditionally, ghee has been used as cooking oil, an ingredient in dishes, and in Ayurveda therapies. Infusing herbs into the ghee, such as ginger and cardamom, is the best way to acquire the healing benefits of those herbs.
After the demonstration, participants are welcome to buy some ghee and take it home in their kitchens. Chef Steiger will share more about the health benefits of ghee and how he uses it in his own recipes. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The demonstration will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 5:00 PM.