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Bliss Celebrates Maine Crafts: Fall Sale and Craft Demos

Bliss 93 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Unique is one of our favorite words... we carefully create and curate beautiful items to bring joy .... and well, bliss! Many of the items in store are made in Maine with a focus on well crafted pieces that combine form and function in a beautiful way.
We'll be showcasing our own Studio made products and our Local Artisans by offering a 20% Discount all weekend on all made in Maine items featuring a great selection of Comfy Clothing, Jewelry, Art, Ceramics, Textiles, Leather Accessories and Musical Instruments as well as sumptuous Personal Care Products formulated in-house.
On Saturday October 10am-5pm you can see demonstrations of Folk Flute making by multi-instrumentalist and Bliss Co-Owner, Scott Mayer. Watch as Scott transforms common and natural materials (even office paper or kitchen vegetables work!) into delightful sound making instruments representative of many cultures. Stay a while and you can learn about the physics of sound, take home a simple guide and get started on your own musical journey!

Galleria Gardella and Imagine Lamps Open House

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME

Our gallery will be celebrating Maine Craft Weekend with refreshments, sales and artist demonstrations. We have a wonderful mix of unique fine art, handmade lamps, furniture, jewelry as well as children's craft projects.

Fall Fine Arts & Craft Fair @ the John A. Millar Civic Center

John A. Millar Civic Center 94 Randall Avenue, Houlton, ME

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!

Coveside Market

Coveside Coffee 28 Vannah Avenue, Portland, ME

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

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Open Studio and Trunk Show

Out of My Head Designs 202 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, ME

Join me at my home studio for an open house and sale! I will be presenting my handmade jewelry plus my full and ever-growing line of fabric creations, home decor and gifts.

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Craft at Trio

Trio 169 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

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.

Prescott Hill Studios Open House: Pottery and Jewelry

Prescott Hill Studios 261 Prescott Hill Rd., Liberty, ME

Open from 10 to 4 Saturday and Sunday with new Soda-fired tableware, vases and more. Also showing new silver and gemstone earrings, bracelets, pendants and more. Unique, handmade pieces that are beautiful and useful.

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Chaya Studio Jewelry Show + Live Demos @ The Hidden Gem

Chaya Studio- The Hidden Gem 90 Saco Falls Way Suite 201, Biddeford, ME

Join Chaya at the Hidden Gem (located in the Counting House Mill) for a personal tour of her studio, peruse her jewelry designs, enjoy some demonstrations and admire the gorgeous view of downtown Biddeford. She loves to talk shop, jewelry design, tools, gemstones - anything about jewelry and metal! Shop her unique designs and enjoy some complimentary refreshments. The studio will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm.

Saltwater Artists Gallery Seasonal Art

Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME

Seasonal offerings from our gallery including fall refreshments 10AM to 5 PM Saturday Oct 1 and Sunday Oct 2.

Seasonal Offerings at The Saltwater Artists Gallery

The Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME

A broad variety of creative art for the Fall season with a complement of refreshments too! OPEN GALLERY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

Tracy S Mastro Enameling, Art and Jewelry pop-up

Hole in the Wall Studioworks 1544 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond, ME

A special pop-up sale of kiln fired enamel jewelry and paintings featured within Hole in the Wall Studioworks in Raymond, Maine.

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Meet The Artist Demonstrations @ Markings Gallery in Downtown Bath

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME

Markings Gallery is pleased to join the MCA Studio Tour Weekend this year! We represent over 50 Maine artisans and you will be able to visit a few in the gallery, talking about their work with some demonstrating parts of their techniques. You can ask questions of them and watch while in the process of creating their pieces. The gallery will be featuring them from 10:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 1, and from 10:30 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, October 2.

Pop Up Shop! Creator of America’s Best Bus Stop

Akakpo & Co. Pop Up Shop 132 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

Come see Akakpo and Co., founded by artist, educator, and industrial designer Ebenezer Akakpo. Ebenezer's designs are inspired by ancient symbols from Ghana and Maine wildlife. Each intricate pattern tells a story. Visit the shop and find your story

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Open Studio at the Hogfarm : Loving Anvil Holiday Preview

Loving Anvil Studio 18 Yale st, Biddeford, ME

Come visit artist/maker couple Gil and Coco Corral in the 1880 barn studio and get a sneak peek of what's in the works for this holiday season! Since moving to Biddeford in 2005, Gil, a painter (gilcorral.com) and Coco, a metalsmith (lovinganvil.com) have worked on their art, hosted acclaimed music events, and guided mindfulness meditation sessions all in this historic space. Nestled on a quiet street in a residential Biddeford neighborhood, it's an easy walk or bike ride from Main Street.

Open studio @ Dromore Grange

Dromore Grange 516 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME

Xenos Works jewelry studio, and the Dromore Grange where it is housed, are exploding with creative energy and handmade goodness. The open studio event will have live jewelry demonstrations, one of a kind custom jewelry pieces for sale and light refreshments.

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Bath Maker’s Market @ Bath Customs House

Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, Bath

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.

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Jewelry Demonstration by Fretz Design

Bucksport Historical Society Museum 92 Main St, Bucksport, ME

See world-renowned jewelry tool designer Bill Fretz (Fretz Design) demonstrate the use of his tools at the Bucksport Historical Society Museum! Mr. Fretz’s jewelry-making tools are distributed worldwide. This is a special opportunity to see him work, demonstrating traditional silversmith techniques. 

The museum is located at 92 Main St., in Bucksport.

Open Gallery at Lemont Block Collective

The Lemont Block Collective 150 Maine St, Brunswick, ME

Come explore the collective which features the work of 20+ Maine artists. Ceramics, jewelry, fiber, paintings, glass, woodworkers and more.

Open house at Galleria Gardella and Imagine Lamps at 7 Washington St in Greenville

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME

Galleria Gardella and Imagine is a unique gallery in the Moosehead Lake Region. We have paintings, sculptures, Lamps, wooden puzzles and signs. Baskets, kids crafts, clothing and jewelry items. Our gallery is colorful and fun. We will be having refreshments, sales and demonstrations during this event. More info can be found at facebook.com/robinlowngardella

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24th Annual Freeport Fall Festival

Freeport Fall Festival 95 Main Street, Freeport, ME

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!

Open house at Galleria Gardella

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME

Galleria Gardella is a haven for handmade treasures including mixed media paintings, whimsical canvas sculptures, and guest artisans who create pottery, wreaths, wooden puzzles, cutting boards, lamps, baskets, clothing and signs. Greenville is on the shore of beautiful Moosehead Lake so this will make the perfect outing to visit our gallery and wander our region. Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.

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Shop the United Farmers Market of Maine

United Farmers Market 18 Spring Street, Belfast, ME

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

Blue Mountain Arts + Crafts Fair

Sunday River 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry, ME

The Blue Mountain Arts + Crafts Fair is a staple of Sunday River's Fall Festival, featuring many local vendors with unique crafts and gifts.

Upcountry Homecoming Art Show

Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Area Base Lodge 5012 Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME

Upcountry fine arts and crafts show at the base of Sugarloaf mountain on October 7th and 8th
Featuring some of Maine’s finest artists and craftsmen. Art programs for kids plus Skier’s Homecoming weekend activities for the whole family.

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Pop Up Art Market at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

The Belfast Art Market brings a cast of talented Maine artists. Come by and check out the eclectic array of high-quality ceramics, clothing, jewelry, paintings, and more!

The Belfast Art Market at Waterfall Arts is a fantastic place for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re visiting the area and looking for a special handmade Maine souvenir or you’re a local looking for the perfect gift, the Belfast Art Market has something for you.

The Flowered Apron and Friends Pop Up Market at The Maine Craft Weekend

The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, ME

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

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Artisan Trunk show @ Elizabeth’s

Elizabeth's Fine Goods 124 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Maine artists Anne Woodman and the creators of Maine Shellware for a trunk show at Elizabeth Fine Goods in the heart of downtown Ellsworth. Meet the artists behind these Maine-inspired creations and shop at one of the most unique shops in downtown Ellsworth.

Pop-Up Trunk Show at Handworks Gallery, Blue Hill, ME

Handworks Gallery Handworks Gallery 48 Main St, Blue Hill, ME

Celebrate Maine Craft Weekend at Handworks Gallery in Blue Hill

Handworks Gallery will be hosting a pop-up trunk show featuring the jewelry by Janelle Delicata on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm as part of the Maine Crafts Weekend.

The gallery’s collection includes works of more than 100 local and Maine artists. Many are Maine Crafts Association members. Handworks is located in the center of the village of Blue Hill at 48 Main Street.

Celebrate the wonderful craft traditions of local makers during the Maine Crafts Weekend. This event takes place every October and showcases the work of Maine craftspeople and craft brewers!

The Maine Crafts Association has locations and events for the state on their website: www.MaineCraftWeekend.org

Please contact Handworks Gallery at 207-374-5613 or Janelle Delicata at 207-944-8822 for more information.

Autumn Cipala Ceramics with guest Christine Peters Jewelry

Autumn Cipala Studio 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston, ME

Artists, Autumn Cipala and Christine Peters invite you to an open studio on Saturday, October 7, 10:00–4:00 at 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston ME. The doors to Autumn’s ceramic studio will be open with handmade works by both artists on display and available for purchase.

Autumn Cipala creates luminous porcelain vessels with a truth to function. Soft, translucent glazes enhance the clean elegance of form and highlight fine details of surface embellishment.

Christine Peters will be visiting from her jewelry studio in Edgecomb, and exhibiting her sterling silver and gold, one of a kind jewelry. Christine has been creating jewelry since 1996 and uses her sculpture background to create these nature inspired art pieces.

The artists invite you to come see their newest artwork, shop for one of a kind pieces, and talk about the inspirations, processes, and techniques used to create each piece by hand.

Open Studio at Autumn Cipala Pottery with guest Christine Peters Jewelry

Autumn Cipala Studio 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston, ME

Artists, Autumn Cipala and Christine Peters invite you to an open studio on Saturday, October 7, 10:00–4:00 at 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston ME. The doors to Autumn’s pottery studio will be open with handmade works by both artists on display and available for purchase.

Autumn Cipala creates luminous porcelain vessels with a truth to function. Soft, translucent glazes enhance the clean elegance of form and highlight fine details of surface embellishment.

Christine Peters will be visiting from her jewelry studio in Edgecomb, and exhibiting her sterling silver and gold, one of a kind jewelry. Christine has been creating jewelry since 1996 and uses her sculpture background to create these nature inspired art pieces.

The artists invite you to come see their newest artwork, shop for one of a kind pieces, and talk about the inspirations, processes, and techniques used to create each piece by hand.

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Out of My Head Designs Pop Up

Monkitree 263 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Katherine Kollman of Out of My Head Designs will be at Monkitree with extended inventory of her brainy designs for radiant people, including new designs- pillows, jewelry, hats, hair sticks and more! Stop in during Swine and Stein and say hello.

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Artisan Hub + Glass Pumpkin Patch at Artsworth

Artsworth Studios 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME

Maine crafts artists will gather at the downtown warehouse to demonstrate and show their work.  Artisans plan to fill the gallery and parking lot with autumn inspired work for sale. Artisans who make pottery, weaving, fiber art, house wares, painting and sculpture will be showing and demonstrating and discussing how they make their work. As usual at this annual harvest season event, you can watch the Atlantic Art Glass team create blown glass pumpkins. The studio of Atlantic Art Glass will be turned into a glass pumpkin patch as the molten glass is pulled from the furnace, blown and hand formed on the end of a blowpipe. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages. Fogtown brewery located in the building, will be slinging wood fired pizzas and their delicious and creative brews including cider, beer, wine and seltzers.
artists in attendance;
Emit ito, weaver -https://www.emiito.com
Maeve Perry, multi media-https://maeveperry.com/bio/
Diane Abatemarco-@irrationaldress_mvmt
Mary Lou Reid, pottery-https://www.facebook.com/yellowchickadee
Susan Bushman, spinning, knitting, https://www.facebook.com/sue.bushman.10
Brier Rose Werner, glass blowier, @elsewernerglass

Rosemont Artist Guild Pop Up

ChaliceWorks Turning 64 Rockland Ave, Portland, ME

ChaliceWorks Turning hosts pop up gathering of Rosemont Artists Guild members. Featuring wood turning, fabric crafting, jewelry, pottery, and our craft arts

Open Studio- Witness The Magic

Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets its balance? During this open studio, you will get the chance to see works in progress and you can witness the magic of sculptures taking to the air, balancing and moving. Additionally, walk through the garden display and enjoy the artwork on the open porches. Dynamically moving sculptures need to be seen in person, no photo will give justice to the magic. Enjoy this chance of seeing mobiles as well as a line of jewelry and belt buckles in different sizes and materials. I look forward to meeting you. - Antje
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm | Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Tandem Glass – Group artist FUNdraiser Open House to benefit MCA + Midcoast Conservancy

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME

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.

Enjoy Art + Treats @ Saltwater Artists Gallery

The Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME

Come to the Saltwater Artists Gallery and join us for our Maine Craft Weekend Celebration! We will be serving fall treats and cider! There are 25 artists displaying a wide variety of art in seven rooms. We have recently been named Reader's Choice Best Maine Gallery in Down East magazine. Come see if you agree! Open 10am - 5pm daily.

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Monson Gallery Store

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Monson Gallery Store Featuring Maine Artist products for Sale

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Studio Tours

Brown Goldsmiths 11 Mechanic Street, Freeport, ME

The 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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Open Jewelry Studio

Nisa Jewelry Studio 93 Main St, Ellsworth, ME

If you've ever wondered about how fine jewelry is crafted by hand, then please join me on Saturday, from 11am-4pm, as I open the doors to my private studio for Maine Craft Weekend! Nestled in the heart of downtown Ellsworth, my sunny, second floor studio is full of inspiring curiosities and countless in-progress jewelry creations. Come and observe me working at my bench, tour my studio and classroom, and view my shoppable collection of fine, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

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Running With Scissors Open Studios

Running With Scissors Artist Studios & Community 250 Anderson St, Portland, ME

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. 

Artist Demonstrations at Markings Gallery in Bath

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME

On Saturday, we have Susan Mills demonstrating her technique of wet felting at 4. Wayne Robbins will be demonstrating his wood craving all day on Sunday. Wayne's exquisite sculptures include sea birds and sea mammals.

The Turtle Gallery – End of Season Celebration Weekend

The Turtle Gallery 61 North Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, ME

The Turtle Gallery - Help us prepare for winter storage and add to your collection to receive a $100 gift certificate with any purchase over $500. Join us for conversations with artists and refreshments Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm before we head for hibernation.

Social Fabric Workshop Series at Hinge Collaborative

Hinge Collaborative 5 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Social Fabric is a series of workshops exploring the power and potential of art and co-creation to build connection and belonging in our communities. Workshop offerings are from artists working in various processes, including printmaking, book arts and textile techniques. Participants will explore the material meanings and rich metaphors of thread and fabric to imagine new ways of weaving together a stronger social fabric through making and connecting.

The workshop series launches with artist Evelyn Wong of Fireball Bookbindery on Maine Craft Weekend, Saturday, October 7. Join Evelyn for the day at Hinge with a beading circle from 12-2 and a bookmaking workshop from 3-5. Attend one or both workshops. Registration is required.

All workshops are at the Hinge Collaborative studio storefront, 5 Silver Street in downtown Waterville Maine: more information and sign-up links on Instagram @hingecollaborative.

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Stuff + Nonsense Craft Party with Sew What?! @ The Art Certificate Program!

The Art Certificate Program 148 Main Street #108, Biddeford, ME

Come hang out with Biddeford's hottest new fiber arts collective, SEW WHAT?! in the most amazing studio space you will find downtown; The Art Certificate Program! Bring a project and work on it with your fellow crafty crafters while enjoying some lovely tea and cookies! Don't have a project? Just want a fun little something to do on a Saturday afternoon? We will have plenty of materials and tools available for a little of this and a little of that! Some of the tools available in the studio include: needles and hooks, knitting looms, scissors, etching press, iron and ironing board, cutting mats, etc... Materials include so much fabric and ridiculous amounts of yarn, ribbon, iron on embellishments, embroidery floss, assorted papers, and way too many other things to list! What's your CRAFT? We got you! *Unless it requires sinks or a heat source- we only have a bathroom sink and no stove top.

Searsport Art Walk + Art Party at Sea Bird

Sea Bird 31 E Main St, Searsport, ME

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.

‘Little Sparks’ closing presented by Lights Out Gallery

Lights Out Gallery 10 Tannery St, Norway, ME

Lights Out Gallery presents "Little Sparks," a blowout exhibition comprised of over 120 Maine artists and crafts people. This show represents the magnitude and vigor of Maine's art community and our mission to show emerging and established artists alongside one another.

Bath Maker’s Market @ Bath Customs House

Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, Bath

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.

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Fete Market Biddeford

265 Main Street 265 Main Street, Biddeford, ME

A free-to-attend outdoor craft market of fine and local craft, organized by Fete Market and Mill Pond Ceramics Studio. The market will be located on the corner of Jefferson and Main Street, across from Elements Books Beer and Coffee, courtesy of Maine Community Bank.

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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, ME

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

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Visit Trillium – Featuring Old Pool Glassworks and JSkelGlass

Trillium 238 Main St., Biddeford, ME

Visit Trillium on Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5 from 10-4.

OPG will be set up in Trillium with jewelry-making demos throughout the day. Jennifer Skelton (JSkelGlass) will be joining us all day on Saturday 10/5 showing and discussing her work and her process."

Both days we will give 20% off ALL OPG jewelry.

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Fall Fine Jewelry @ Brown Goldsmiths

Brown Goldsmiths 11 Mechanic Street, Freeport, ME

Come 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.

Open house at Galleria Gardella at 7 Washington St in Greenville

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME

Galleria Gardella is full of Robin's fine art and whimsical sculptures that reflect the Northwoods as well as coastal Maine. There is also a section where families can create their own art. The gallery also features local artisans with their pottery, baskets, wood and metal work . Refreshments will be provided.

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Local Maine Artists Featured

Common Roots Studio 165 Main st, Biddeford, ME

Swing by our studio and check out the constantly growing Common Roots! Monthly featured artists that work in a VARIETY of mediums! We average around 18 artists in our gallery space with new pieces being swapped out by those artists weekly! Prices start at just $10 and up for local hand made pieces! Come check out our community driven art studio that has programs from a painted bus to teaching young artists how to develop their career as an artist!

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Visit Freeport’s 25th Annual Freeport Fall Festival

Downtown Freeport Downtown Freeport, Freeport, ME

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!

Madison Business Association Presents the Madison Handmade Market at Somerset Abbey

Somerset Abbey 98 Main Street, Madison, ME

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.

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United Farmers Market

United Farmers Market 18 Spring Street, Belfast, ME

Find makers of food, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, fabrics, and so much more with move than 60 vendors.

Sidewalk Art Festival

Harlow Street Harlow Street, Bangor, ME

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!

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Artisan Trunk show @ Elizabeth’s

Elizabeth's Fine Goods 124 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Maine artists Anne Woodman and the creators of Maine Shellware for a trunk show at Elizabeth's Fine Goods in the heart of downtown Ellsworth. Meet the artists behind these Maine-inspired creations and shop at one of the most unique shops in downtown Ellsworth.

The show will open at 9 am and end at 4 pm.

Vintage + Antique Prints and More @ Frost Farm Gallery

Frost Farm Gallery 272 Pikes Hill, Norway, ME

Discover aesthetic prints from a multitude of sources, with printing methods including protogravure, chromolitho, letterpress, and modern lithography. Hundreds are available as matted pieces, and many are framed and ready to hang. Subjects range from botanical, historical, and animals, to nautical, automotive, and whimsical.

We feature exclusive handmade Christmas décor that incorporates vintage or antique elements, unique jewelry creations, funky seamstress work, and select vintage items.

We also provide custom design and framing services, and are fluid with a wide variety of artwork styles, ranging from watercolor, needlework and photography, to textiles, posters and memorabilia.

The historic Frost Farm cape was built in 1797 on top of Pikes Hill, and moved approximately 100 rods down the hill in 1862, requiring the efforts of 90 oxen.

Saturday, October 5 from 9am-6pm. Sunday, October 6, 10am-4pm.

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REFUSE REIMAGINED: An Exhibition Featuring Erica Schlueter at the Center for Maine Craft

Center for Maine Craft 288 Lewiston Road, West Gardiner, ME

REFUSE REIMAGINED

NON-TRADITIONAL MATERIALS IN UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS

A solo exhibition featuring Erica Schlueter at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner.

On View: September 2nd – October 25, 2024

Shop Maine Craft Presents REFUSE REIMAGINED by ERICA SCHLUETER. This remarkable showcase blends artistry with sustainability, presenting a collection where upcycled and recycled papers and plastics are woven into intricate, eye-catching creations. Erica’s exceptional skills in fine metalwork jewelry further elevate the exhibit, merging texture and form in captivating new ways. Join us for a unique exploration of how artistry can reimagine refuse into something extraordinary.

Open Studios at Art on the HIll in Kittery

Art On The Hill Kittery 78 Government St., Kittery

Attention Jewelry and Pottery Enthusiasts!

Join us for a special celebration of Maine crafts as Melinda Salazar of Mesala Jewelry, Estie Ott Designs, and Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics open their showrooms and studios to the public. Explore their handmade creations at the Art on the Hill building in Kittery, where each artist will be available showcasing their craft, answering your questions, and ready engage in delightful conversations. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with talented artisans and experience their passion firsthand!

Open Studio Day

Karen Olsen Photography 59 Fogler Rd, Hope, ME

Karen Olson and Hilary Mank team up for an exciting open studio day during Maine Craft weekend. Karen offers fine art photography prints, artist books, and paper sculpture. Hilary offers wood and leather pyrography, items for the home, accessories, and tools.

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Open Studio and Artist Collaboration

Out of My Head Designs 202 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, ME

Join us at our home studio for a special sale of our handcrafted sewing and jewelry collection. Located in a rambling old Victorian home in a beautiful Gardiner neighborhood near our gorgeous Gardiner Common and thriving downtown. You can make a day of it and check out Gardiner's other restaurants, shops and incredible waterfront, too!

Ripley Fall Festival Maine Craft Weekend – Courser Memorial School

Courser Memorial School 47 W Ripley Road, Ripley, ME

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

Celebrate Craft Weekend @ The Merry Barn

The Merry Barn 417 River Road, Edgecomb, ME

The Merry Barn, Midcoast Maine's innovative venue for the creative community, will host a presentation and sale of work by regional artisans in celebration of Maine Crafts — artisan booths, demonstrations, workshops, and seasonal refreshments

Pop-Up Sale @ Handworks Gallery, Blue Hill, ME

Handworks Gallery Handworks Gallery 48 Main St, Blue Hill, ME

A pop-up sale featuring Blue Hill area art and craft. Three local artists will be vending their work at Handworks Gallery in downtown Blue Hill.
Handworks will be open on Saturday, October 5 from 10 to 4 and Sunday, October 6 from 10 to 2.

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Maine Craft Weekend at Artsworth

Artsworth Studios 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME

A weekend of open studio activities! Artsworth annually creates this "hub" of fine arts activities in the building we share with our glassblowing neighbor, Atlantic Art Glass. It's a grand celebration of creativity by local makers, and you can find many of them here in one dynamic location.

Linda Perrin's team of glassmakers will demonstrate traditional glassblowing all day as they make glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors! Atlantic Art Glass's studio will be turned into a glass pumpkin patch as the molten glass is pulled from the furnace, blown, and hand-formed on the end of a blowpipe. There are bleachers set up, and refreshments will be provided for your comfort as you watch demonstrations. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages!

Artsworth is considered an MCA HUB. Local artisans will share their work at the 25 Pine St. Warehouse—fine jewelry, prints, pottery, fiber art, and more! Everyone will be showing, selling, demonstrating, and discussing how they make their work.

Come one, come all! Artsworth prides itself on being welcoming to all people and focusing on building community one event at a time. We want to see you out for this fabulous weekend—see you there!

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Alna Craft + Arts Show @ Village School at Puddle Dock

Village School at Puddle Dock 275 Head Tide Road, Alna, ME

An eclectic mix of Alna crafts and fine arts, including everything from wooden ware to jewelry, quilts to vintage clothing and fabric arts, and fine art painting to fly tying and taxidermy. The event will be held at the Village School at Puddle Dock, one of Alna's National Register Listed one-room schoolhouses, located behind the Alna Post Office at the intersection of Dock Road and Head Tide Road (Route 194) in Alna.

Tandem Glass Open House + Guest Artist Pop Up!

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME

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

Homeport Pottery and Artisan Gallery

Cathie Cantara Studio 131 Beachwood Ave, Kennebunkport, ME

Come visit a full time working pottery studio and browse our showroom and Backdoor Gallery filled with unique handcrafted works created by Maine Artisans. There will be ongoing pottery demos throughout the weekend. Guest Artist Susan Collier will be here with her paintings and block prints and guest Artist Susan Wallack will have her wonderful jewelry for sale. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Bike Art Open House @ APEX Youth Connection

APEX Youth Connection 45 Granite St, Biddeford, ME

Join us for a sale of Bike Part Jewelry, Belts, and Bicycle Themed Fine Art with
a portion of the proceeds going to support the programming at the APEX Youth
Connection https://www.apexyouthconnection.org/

Saturday - 10:00 a.m - 4 p.m.
Sunday - 12 p.m. -4 p.m.

Fall at the Farm @ Orchard Ridge Farm with Maine Micro Artisans

Orchard Ridge Farm 236 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham, ME

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!

Maine Craft Weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery New Harbor, Maine

Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME

Please join us for Maine Craft weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor, Maine just steps from the Pemaquid Lighthouse! Explore our cooperative gallery with featuring 25+ local AMAZING Artists! Our Gallery is home to many accomplished Artists with a wide variety of mediums from Fiber Arts, Watercolors, Pastels, Glass Art, Wood Turnings, Encaustic , Oil, and Acrylic Paintings, Etchings, Mosaics, Mixed Media, Jewelry as well as Pottery.

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Explore work from Maine artisans @Handmade Maine

Handmade Maine 414 Main St, Norway, ME

Come visit our gift shop featuring work from over 140+ Maine makers. We offer pottery, jewelry, home décor, kitchen goods, various types of original art work, along with bath and body products that are made in store.
Open from 10am to 5pm everyday

50 plus Maine artists @ Veras Iron + Vine

Veras Iron & Vine 319 Main Street, Wilton, ME

Veras Iron and vine features 50+ Maine artists and makers.
Many items are made right in Wilton at Vera's studio 'Belle Creative arts'
Former W.S. Wells fiddlehead cannery
Blacksmithing, woodworking, repurposing, fiver Arts, watercolor,
Oil paintings, copper and sterling jewelry and so much more.

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Maine Crafting, Artistry and the Written Word at Food for Thought

Food for Thought 446 Main Street, Norway, ME

Seek out the unusual and intriguing at The Maine Bookhouse’s sister store, Food for Thought, in the historic district of downtown Norway, Maine. With over 10,000 new & vintage books on every imaginable subject, 2,000+ quality collectible records, a curated collection of select antiques, vintage art, contemporary art, prints, ephemera, and a huge bargain area, there is something for every discerning eye. Come on in and be inspired by our one-of-kind atmosphere! We welcome you!

Open Studio + Art Sale at Loveline Baskets with AP Curiosities + Ellipsem Jewelry

Loveline Baskets 22 Main Street, Topsham, ME

Gallit Cavendish of Loveline Baskets invites you to tour her new studio for a day filled with art and exploration featuring guest artists
Brooke Knippa of AP Curiosities & Molly Rose Hearn of Ellipsem Jewelry

October 5th, 2024 11 am - 4 pm 22 Main Street, Topsham, Maine

At Loveline Baskets, we invite you to explore our vibrant collection of hand-dyed cotton Rope Baskets, Rope Totes, and exquisitely crafted hand-turned Wood Lids. Immerse yourself in a realm of ingenuity and artistry, where each piece is a testament to our dedication to creativity and precision. Loveline Baskets are made to be used and enjoyed daily, combining aesthetic appeal with practical functionality.

AP Curiosities is a joyful collection of ceramics and jewelry, lovingly hand-crafted by Brooke Knippa. Spring, summer, and autumn inspiration coalesce into her collection offered during this pop-up. She will have a variety of her signature ceramics (mostly mugs alongside some tumblers and bud vases) with creatures nestled into nooks as well as a small trove of wearables.  

Ellipsem Jewelry is high-quality handmade jewelry designed to be worn and lived in for many years. It explores dimensionality and rests between function and sculptural form. Its designs are often textured and geometric, hammered and curved, and always made to be worn. The Ellipsem Jewelry studio is currently located in Dover New Hampshire.

LOQUAT – Fashion Studio + Vendor Demonstrations (jewelry + wood-burning)

Loquat 521 Congress St., Portland, ME

Join us in the MECA+D alum owned and operated fashion studio at Loquat. Tour the equipment, materials, and engage with makers as they produce their work. Artists and alumni Bryan Hansen (Metalsmithing & Jewelry 18’) and Jason Haskell (Woodworking 20’) will also be in store all day working in their portable studios. Hansen and Haskell will be demonstrating jewelry making and wood burning respectively. Their works and the works of many other artists will be on display and available for purchase with cash and credit card.

Saturday October 5th, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday October 6th, 11:00am – 6:00pm

LOQUAT: We know that art can save lives. Our materials, motifs, collaborations and contributions are selected to directly benefit and empower marginalized people, causes and aesthetics. Our goal as artists and designers is to honor the individuals, traditions and communities that have made LOQUAT possible.

Jason Carias graduated from Maine College of Art and Design in 2021 where he received his BFA in wood working and furniture design. Carias is a POC Maine based woodworker and turning artist based in Portland Maine. Carias’s focus is to create work that is ethically designed. He does this by working with locally sourced lumber to create bold pieces that showcase design and woodgrain. Carias’s designs are handmade and inspired by sculptures within furniture, nature, and art by using the process of stack lamination. Carias’s hope, through his art, is to inspire other POC youth to join the field of woodworking.

Bryan Hansen grew up in the midwest and graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing and jewelry from Maine College of Art in 2018. In reference to his childhood mindset, he fabricates, casts, and forges objects of vague whimsy that appear artifactual in nature. Hansen’s interests lie in tools, relics of supposed unimaginable significance, the augmentation of the body through said objects, and a precursory state of perception that makes up any and all of the connections we experience in our individual constructions of reality. Stripped of these heady concepts he also appreciates and pursues the beauty in simple objects and curated forms and the almost supernatural allure certain forms are capable of producing.

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Micki Whelan Open Studio Sale!

Micki Whelan 15 Marial Ave, Biddeford, ME

Open Studio and Gallery : preview of new jewelry collection in memory of Jan Yager, along with our tried and true best-loved styles. Also a new series of smaller original paintings at friendly prices...

Jewelry + Ceramics @ dowstudio in Deer Isle

dowstudio Dow Road, Deer Isle, ME

Join Mozelle Fine Jewelry and guest artists for an exhibit of jewelry, ceramics, and fibers, as well as demonstrations of Precious Metal Clay and Kumihimo bead braiding. Saturday, October 5 from 11am-4pm, and Sunday, October 6 from 12-4pm.

Craft Fair + Exhibition – 49 Oak Student Gallery / Maine College of Art + Design

49 Oak Student Gallery / Maine College of Art & Design 49 Oak St., Portland, ME

Showcasing 19 Craft students in their fourth year of study, artisan booths include ceramics, fashion and textiles, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking and woodworking. Expected graduates will be present to discuss and present their one-of-a-kind exhibition works, with a selection of production pieces available for purchase. Only cash and credit cards are available for purchases.

Saturday October 5th, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday October 6th, 11:00am - 6:00pm

Open Studio at Sew Crafty

Sew Crafty 650 Congress St., Portland, ME

Do you have the urge to create something everyday? Are you looking for a new hobby? Come spend some time at Sew Crafty and play with our supplies. Try out a sewing machine, or try some weaving. Learn how to use felting supplies or make some polymer earrings. We’ll have different stations set up for you to explore. Bring the family!

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80+ Artists! Explore Open Studios at Running With Scissors Art Studios + Community!

Running With Scissors Artist Studios & Community 250 Anderson St, Portland, ME

On Saturday, October 5, 2024 stop by the studios located at 250 Anderson St, Portland from 12 - 5pm and wander 16,000 square feet of artist work spaces. Explore the life and works of 80+ artists working with diverse mediums, goals, backgrounds, ages, and experiences and watch live demonstrations including printmaking, felting, tiny stone house building, and wheel throwing.

RWS is a multimedia artist space and home to the Clay, Print, and Wood Departments. Our studios are a community where members share equipment, ideas, tools, and support. RWS aims to help artists reach their independent creative goals by providing access to shared equipment, tools, information, and community. Open studios only happen twice a year. Support local artists and learn more about RWS at these family-friendly and free events!

Markings Gallery

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME

Markings Gallery will be proud to have several of our artists on location for both days to engage customers with discussion of their work.

Maine Crafts Gallery – InspirArt North

InspirArt North 75 Water St., Skowhegan, ME

Open gallery Inspirart North on facebook and instagram, and chat with me about my rock creations and other artists in the gallery.

Studio Tour @ Antje Roitzsch

Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets to balance? During this open studio, you will get the chance to see works in progress and you can witness the magic of sculptures taking to the air, balancing and moving.

Additionally, walk through the garden display and enjoy the artwork on the open porches. Dynamically moving sculptures need to be seen in person, no photo will give justice to the magic. Enjoy this chance to see mobiles as well as a line of jewelry and belt buckles in different sizes and materials. I look forward to meeting you.
- Antje

The Flowered Apron and Friends Pop Up Market at The Maine Craft Weekend

The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, ME

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.

Caravan ‘Feisty Fall Artist Market!’ at Bath Waterfront Park

Bath Waterfront Park 61 Commercial Street, Bath, ME

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.