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Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections – Tasting Tour
Wilburs of Maine 174 Lower Main St., Freeport, MEPlenty of samples, behind-the scenes videos and chocolate inspiration!
Fridays and Saturdays 10-2.
$5 per person. Walk-in
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport – The Color of Light
Arts and Culture Alliance of Freeport 40 Main St., Freeport, MECome see how our member artists interpret this theme in original fine art including painting, photography, glass work, sculpture and fiber arts by 40 Maine artists. Tues-Sat 10-5 & Sun 12-4
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Thos. Moser Freeport Showroom & Art Gallery – The Art of Light and Water in Maine
Thos. Moser Freeport Showroom & Art Gallery 149 Main St., Freeport, MEFeaturing paintings by Linda Bail, Mark Coates, Heidi Daub, Brian Emerson, David Estey, Jillian Herrigel, Lindsay Hopkins-Weld, Douglas Howe, James Kucheman, Lisa Kyle, David Little, Ann Mohnkern, David D. Pearce, Lea Peterson, Liz Prescott, Don Ripper, Emily Reynolds, Marguerite Robichaux, Judy Taylor, Charles Thompson and Susan Williams.
Introducing new artists Gary Buch, Camille Cole Buch, Abe Goodale, Claudia Rosti, Joanne Tarlin and Annie Lloyd Witte.
Including assemblage sculpture by Andre’ Benoit, wood carving by Jennifer Kimball, and photography by Olga Merrill, Mary Woodman and Joyce Tenneson. Flags by Tom and Andy Moser.
Art is on display now through December 31.
When
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 5 pm.
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22nd Annual Freeport Fall Festival
Freeport Fall Festival 95 Main Street, Freeport, MEEach year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 150 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 for three days of live music. And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!
Friday, October 1 from noon - 6 pm
Saturday, October 2 from 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, October 3 from 10 am - 4 pm
Please note: While we hope that the 2021 Festival will be held with few modifications, we will be watching State of Maine and CDC recommendations closely and make any decisions about activities with public health as our number one concern.
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Seacoast Tours of Freeport LLC – Oyster Farm Tours
Seacost Tours of Freeport 36 Main St., South Freeport, MEJoin 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
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Workshops and Open Studio
Glass Mermaid Studio 43 spar cove rd, Freeport, MEJoin us for a weekend filled with workshops and and open studio. Details at www.Glassmermaidstudio.com.
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Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop – Foundation Paper Piecing
Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop 15 Main St., Freeport, MELearn an easy freezer-paper method of foundation paper piecing. This is a great way to tackle more difficult patterns with lots of points. We’ll be making a small table topper in a Mariner’s Compass pattern.
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Visit Freeport’s 23rd Annual Freeport Fall Festival
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
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The Art of Boatbuilding with Jamie Lowell
De'Bramble Art Gallery 16 Middle Street, Freeport, MEBoat 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!
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Demos and Shopping at WharfWarp
Warf Warp Workshop 19 Torrey Hill Range Road, Freeport, MEMeet the makers and get a behind the scenes tour of our workshop where we up-cycle Maine lobster rope into unique nautical decor. Learn about and see the rope we collect, and our process to transform it from a waste material into vibrant and eco-friendly wreaths, doormats, pet leashes and more. Watch us weave and ask us questions. We will be offering special pricing and in-shop only items. Come and browse our complete collection and shop sustainably.
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Wolfe’s Neck Center – Fall on the Farm
Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, MECome one, come all to Wolfe’s Neck Center's annual Fall on the Farm! Enjoy time spent with loved ones and soak in this wonderful time of year at Wolfe's Neck Center.
Starting Saturday, October 1st, join us every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for pumpkin-picking wagon rides and fun activities like spooky scavenger hunts, squash bowling, butter making, and so much more! Learn more at wolfesneck.org/calendar.
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Maine Beer Company- Fall Flannel Fun Fest
Maine Beer Company 525 US Route 1, Freeport, MEAs part of Freeport’s Fall Festival, join us Saturday October 1st for the return of our Fall Flannel Fun Fest. Throw on your finest flannel and get ready to toast to the most “Maine” of seasons. We’ll have draft and bottles of our Fall coffee stout, live music throughout the day, warm cider and apple cider donuts, coffee from Coffee By Design, and a special pizza. Don’t forget the raffle including amazing prizes from our friends at Patagonia, Toad & Co., L.L. Bean, Stio, & Miir, with proceeds going to support our 1% for the Planet partner Wolfe’s Neck Center.
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Oktoberfest at Mast Landing Brewing Company Freeport
Mast Landing Brewing Co. 200 Lower Main Street, Freeport, MEMast 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!
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The Future Tents Project: Artistic Collaboration in Freeport with Maine Master Craft Artist Rebecca Goodale and Poet Jefferson Navicky
Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, ME4:00 PM Saturday October 1, 2022 at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Maine St. Freeport, ME
For the 2021 Belfast Poetry Festival, artist Rebecca Goodale and poet Jefferson Navicky rented a campsite for a week in September at Wolfe’s Neck Farm Campground near where they both live. For their Campsite Residency, they spent the week creating images of tents, writing swimming poems, doing some actual swimming, and walking the campgrounds in search of new and compelling tent structures to draw. The result of this process was their collaborative project, “Future Tents." Later that year, Rebecca created an artist’s book of the same name, which included Jefferson's poem and hand-colored drypoints.
Please join Rebecca & Jefferson as they talk about their collaboration, the importance of self-made residencies, and the general creative spirit necessary to collaborate. Jefferson will read a few poems and Rebecca will exhibit her artist's book, Future Tents as well as unframed drypoints and serigraphs inspired by Wolfe’s Neck farm and campground.
The public is encouraged to participate in this lively dialogue about artistic collaboration in Freeport.
Suggested admission: $5-10. **All ticket proceeds to be donated to the Wolfe's Neck Farm Camp scholarship program** ++++And a percentage of the sales from Jefferson’s poetry books and Rebecca’s artwork will benefit Meetinghouse Arts++++
Here is the link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404196461497
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10X10 multimedia art show
Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, ME2nd annual featuring mixed media, oil, acrylic on board or canvas. All pieces are 10"x10" in size unframed and priced at $250.
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24th Annual Freeport Fall Festival
Freeport Fall Festival 95 Main Street, Freeport, MEEach 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!
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Studio Tours
Brown Goldsmiths 11 Mechanic Street, Freeport, METhe popularity of our April Spring Studio Saturday tours inspired us for this fall! Jump on this opportunity to visit our jewelers upstairs and see, firsthand, how our jewelry designs are created. Tours are 11am-3pm at the top of every hour (limited to 8 people).
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Birch Syrup Tasting
The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, MEPeople often ask what birch syrup tastes like. Here's your opportunity to meet the makers, Temple Tappers, and try it for yourself.
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A Sense of Wonder–Kaiulani Lee’s one woman play about Rachel Carson
Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, MEFor the past twenty-six years Kaiulani Lee has been performing her one-woman play, A Sense of Wonder, based on the life and works of Rachel Carson. The play has been the centerpiece of conferences on conservation, education, journalism, and the environment. She has performed it at over one hundred universities, dozens of high schools, the Smithsonian Institute, the Albert Schweitzer Conference at the United Nations, and at the Department of Interior’s 150th anniversary. Act One takes place in Miss Carson's summer home as she is preparing to leave. Fighting cancer, she fears this may well be her last visit to her beloved Maine coast. Act Two begins two months later in the wake of the furor over her book Silent Spring. Carson is simultaneously battling the chemical industry, the government, and the press to get her message to Congress and the American people.
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Micro Gallery Gathering at Studio on the Hill: 21 Pleasant Hill Rd, Freeport
Studio on the Hill 21 Pleasant Hill Rd., Freeport, MEJoin 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
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GF Sourdough Baking Workshop
SipHouse 32 Main St, Freeport, METhis 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.
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Enjoy Arts of New England at De’Bramble Gallery
De'Bramble Gallery 16 Middle Street, Freeport, MEMeet and Greet the Artists of De’Bramble !
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The 10×10 Show @ Meetinghouse Arts Gallery
Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, METhe 10x10 show at the Meetinghouse Arts gallery in Freeport features work by over 20 gallery member artists in oil, acrylic, encaustic and mixed media. All work is original, 10"x10" in size and unframed. 3d art, cards, works on paper and small gift items will also be included in the show.
The show runs September 13-October 19 and is open 10:00-5:00 Wed-Sat and 12:00-4:00 on Sunday.
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Fall Fine Jewelry @ Brown Goldsmiths
Brown Goldsmiths 11 Mechanic Street, Freeport, MECome visit our Freeport store, where we create fine jewelry in our upstairs studio. While shopping, we're happy to offer you complimentary professional jewelry cleanings and inspections Friday + Saturday. We'll have refreshments while you browse for your fall style and create your holiday wish list.
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Visit Freeport’s 25th Annual Freeport Fall Festival
Downtown Freeport Downtown Freeport, Freeport, ME2024 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!
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Rising Stars + Mini Makers Market!
Freeport Villiage Station 1 Freeport Village Station, Freeport, MERising Stars & Mini Makers Market!
Saturday, October 5 from 10AM - 6PM and Sunday, October 6 from 10AM-4PM
Location: Freeport Village Station, Suite 350E
Support Maine’s up and coming creators! Shop for products and artwork made exclusively by those 18 years old and under. Visit freeportfallfestival.com for profiles of these Rising Stars & Mini Makers and to learn more about the young people who inspired this new project of Visit Freeport and the Freeport Fall Festival.
Special thanks to Freeport Village Station, Freeport Market, Maine Made and the Maine Craft Associations for their support of this program.
Are you a Rising Star or Mini Maker? There's still time to sign up to sell your work for free in this new market! FMI: https://www.visitfreeport.com/freeport-fall-festival/minimakers
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Beautiful Wearables + Slow Clothing at Studio on the Hill
Studio on the Hill 21 Pleasant Hill Rd., Freeport, MEMixed 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!
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Artist Talk with Aminata Conteh, Juria Toramae and Kenny Shapiro
Sidle House 20 Bartol Island Rd, Freeport, MEArtists featured in “things we lost in the: The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" at Sidle House (Oct. 3 - Nov. 1) This talk is from 2-3PM on October 5th.
“things we lost in the:The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" is a captivating art exhibition set within a unique historical narrative. The guest curator is mid-coast Maine poet, artist and musician Colin Cheney; it opens on October 3 and will be on view through November 1, 2024. This exhibition invites visitors to explore a blend of contemporary artwork and thought-provoking historic artifacts inspired by the fictional St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre. A number of artist talks, musical events, and performances will occur throughout the show’s tenure.
Inspired by works such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Primitive and The Museum of Jurassic Technology, guest curator Cheney creates a superfictional space where reality and fiction complicate each other. The fictional St. Amelia’s College, which was destroyed in a fire in 1996 in rural Vermont, was a sanctuary for artists exploring unconventional art, sound, and ecological studies.
“things we lost in the” features a wide variety of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, and time-based video and sound art. The exhibition highlights the talents of nineteen local and international artists, including Khaila Batts, Rita Bernstein, Jordan Carey, Aminata Conteh, Epiphany Couch, Maung Day, Fadl Fakhouri, Shaina Gates, Dana Guth, Jenny Ibsen, Marcus Jackson, Lokotah Sanborn, Adam Rosenblatt, Kalyn Pavliniç, Martin Pavliniç, Kenny Shapiro, Juria Toramae, Andrew Tosiello and Zizou Zou.
Each artwork will be accompanied by text providing lyric insights into the artist’s vision and their connection to the myth of St. Amelia’s. Additionally, the exhibition includes “artifacts” from the college, such as a disassembled pump organ, burnt timbers, archival files, and scientific apparatuses. While some artifacts will be identified, others will invite visitors to contribute their own stories.
I'm committed to valuing artists time and creative energy. Please help me support our speakers with a suggested donation of $10, all proceeds will go directly to the artists.
Thank you!
- Maddy Vertenten
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Zona Höst: An evening of timbral contemplations, vibrant matter, and some slowcore
Sidle House 20 Bartol Island Rd, Freeport, MEZona Höst: An evening of timbral contemplations, vibrant matter, and some slowcore // Featuring Seren, Ron Harrity, Patrick Carey, Mali Obomsawin and Magdalena Abrego, and Sad Bird Band with special guest Lokotah Sanborn. Saturday 10/5 6-8pm **TICKETS REQUIRED**
Note: Zona Höst was an annual “sound feeling” festival held each autumn at St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre from 1923 through the college’s destruction in 1996. $15 suggested donation. Space and parking limited: pre-registration required, ride-sharing encouraged.
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“things we lost in the:The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" is a captivating art exhibition set within a unique historical narrative. The guest curator is mid-coast Maine poet, artist and musician Colin Cheney; it opens on October 3 and will be on view through November 1, 2024. This exhibition invites visitors to explore a blend of contemporary artwork and thought-provoking historic artifacts inspired by the fictional St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre. A number of artist talks, musical events, and performances will occur throughout the show’s tenure.
Inspired by works such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Primitive and The Museum of Jurassic Technology, guest curator Cheney creates a superfictional space where reality and fiction complicate each other. The fictional St. Amelia’s College, which was destroyed in a fire in 1996 in rural Vermont, was a sanctuary for artists exploring unconventional art, sound, and ecological studies.
“things we lost in the” features a wide variety of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, and time-based video and sound art. The exhibition highlights the talents of nineteen local and international artists, including Khaila Batts, Rita Bernstein, Jordan Carey, Aminata Conteh, Epiphany Couch, Maung Day, Fadl Fakhouri, Shaina Gates, Dana Guth, Jenny Ibsen, Marcus Jackson, Lokotah Sanborn, Adam Rosenblatt, Kalyn Pavliniç, Martin Pavliniç, Kenny Shapiro, Juria Toramae, Andrew Tosiello and Zizou Zou.
Each artwork will be accompanied by text providing lyric insights into the artist’s vision and their connection to the myth of St. Amelia’s. Additionally, the exhibition includes “artifacts” from the college, such as a disassembled pump organ, burnt timbers, archival files, and scientific apparatuses. While some artifacts will be identified, others will invite visitors to contribute their own stories.