Northeast Livestock Expo (Windsor, ME)
Taking place at the Windsor Fairgrounds directions
June 3
Artsy Affair: Handmade Summer Marketplace (Brunswick, ME)
June 18
Made in Maine Market (Ellsworth, ME)
Sponsored by the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce
June 25
BiddeFair Arts and Craft Festival (Biddeford, ME)
July16
Old Hallowell Day (Hallowell, ME)
Annual celebration of all things Hallowellian! This quaint city is quickly becoming one of Maine's hippest and most happening cities!
July 17
Fisherman's Day (Stonington, ME)
21st Annual family fun day on the Stonington Fish Pier: crafts, slippery cod contest, whacky boat races, lots of food! Sponsored by the Island Fishermen’s Wives Association
July 23
Central Maine Egg Festival (Pittsfield, ME)
July 30
Artisan Bread Fair (Skowhegan, ME)
Part of the weekend-long Kneading Conference held at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds and sponsored by King Arthur Flour
August 6
Winterport Music Festival (Winterport, ME)
This is one event you will not want to miss! Food, crafts, beer, and the best live local music you could ever ask for - and admission is only $5!
August 27
Designing Women (Manchester, ME)
Annual fine arts and crafts show held at the amazing Longfellow's Greenhouse. Come check out Maine's finest artisans surrounded by the most extensive collection of plants, trees and shrubs anywhere in Maine!
Sept 10
Woofstock (Damariscotta, ME) map
Sponsored by The Animal House and held at Round Top Farm
Sept 23, 24, 25
Common Ground Country Fair (Unity, ME)
Oct 7
Art in the Garden (Bangor, ME) Sorry - this show has been cancelled
Come and join us for an evening featuring the finest craftspeople of Maine! Taste the wine & cuisine provided for us by Winterport Winery’s ‘Pairings’ all while supporting local businesses and Bangor Humane Society.
Oct 8
Acadia's Oktoberfest (Southwest Harbor, ME)
This Brewfest has been noted as "one of the spots not to miss" and one of the "top ten festivals in New England" by the national RV Magazine and New England brewery magazines. One of the largest and most popular Festivals in Maine the 2009 attendance was 4000. Maine brewers state that this is their favorite Maine Festival.
They had me at 'brew'...
Oct 14 & 15
Beads, Baubles and Fleece Downeast
Beads, Baubles & Fleece Downeast Fall Bead, Jewelry & Fiber show. Something for everyone! Featuring both supplies and finished work.
Oct 16
Woofstock OOB 2011
An OOB 365 and Pet Lover Event at the Ballpark. There will be local food venders, pet supply venders, rabies clinic, dog costume contest, animal rescue groups, food music and fun!
Oct 29
Hall-Dale Fine Arts & Craft Fair (Farmingdale, ME)
Free admission, live music and 60 fine artisans... what more could you want? How about a craft room to entertain the kids while Mom and Dad shop!
November 5 & 6
Fall Art and Artisan Show and Sale at Longfellow's Greenhouses (Manchester, ME)
This year the show will host over 20 artists and artisans who will be showing and selling their art and hand-crafted works. The event is held inside the greenhouses, so you can come in and browse the show and their gorgeous greenhouses. Lunch and (very yummy) snacks also available!
November 11 & 12
The Gifted Hand Fine Art & Craft Show (Ellsworth, ME)
Downeast Maine's finest Fall artisan show! Don't miss this one!
November 18 - Dec 11 (weekends only)
Back to the Land Fine Art and Craft Show (North Yarmouth, ME)
Come one, come all, to Skyline Farm's 6th annual invitational art exhibit and sale, one of its most significant fund raisers! For four weekends we will showcase talented Maine artists and artisans whose paintings, photographs, and fine crafts are inspired by Maine's natural beauty.
December 1 - 11
HANDMADE: 2nd Annual Indie/Alternative Craft Show and Sale (Belfast, ME)
The second annual exhibit showcasing over 40 indie and alternative artists and crafters from all over New England at Waterfall Arts in Belfast. A portion of the proceeds from HANDMADE will benefit Waterfall Arts and its programming. Support your local arts center and score some unique holiday gifts at the same time!
December 2 & 3
Winter Faire (Blue Hill, ME)
The Bay School's annual winter art and craft fair, with catered preview party on Friday evening (oo-la-la!). This exceptional show features the best of the best in Maine art and fine craft!
New shows added as dates are confirmed, so check back often!
BiddeFair Arts and Craft Festival (Biddeford, ME)
July16
Old Hallowell Day (Hallowell, ME)
Annual celebration of all things Hallowellian! This quaint city is quickly becoming one of Maine's hippest and most happening cities!
July 17
Fisherman's Day (Stonington, ME)
21st Annual family fun day on the Stonington Fish Pier: crafts, slippery cod contest, whacky boat races, lots of food! Sponsored by the Island Fishermen’s Wives Association
July 23
Central Maine Egg Festival (Pittsfield, ME)
July 30
Artisan Bread Fair (Skowhegan, ME)
Part of the weekend-long Kneading Conference held at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds and sponsored by King Arthur Flour
August 6
Winterport Music Festival (Winterport, ME)
This is one event you will not want to miss! Food, crafts, beer, and the best live local music you could ever ask for - and admission is only $5!
August 27
Designing Women (Manchester, ME)
Annual fine arts and crafts show held at the amazing Longfellow's Greenhouse. Come check out Maine's finest artisans surrounded by the most extensive collection of plants, trees and shrubs anywhere in Maine!
Sept 10
Woofstock (Damariscotta, ME) map
Sponsored by The Animal House and held at Round Top Farm
Sept 23, 24, 25
Common Ground Country Fair (Unity, ME)
Oct 7
Art in the Garden (Bangor, ME) Sorry - this show has been cancelled
Come and join us for an evening featuring the finest craftspeople of Maine! Taste the wine & cuisine provided for us by Winterport Winery’s ‘Pairings’ all while supporting local businesses and Bangor Humane Society.
Oct 8
Acadia's Oktoberfest (Southwest Harbor, ME)
This Brewfest has been noted as "one of the spots not to miss" and one of the "top ten festivals in New England" by the national RV Magazine and New England brewery magazines. One of the largest and most popular Festivals in Maine the 2009 attendance was 4000. Maine brewers state that this is their favorite Maine Festival.
They had me at 'brew'...
Oct 14 & 15
Beads, Baubles and Fleece Downeast
Beads, Baubles & Fleece Downeast Fall Bead, Jewelry & Fiber show. Something for everyone! Featuring both supplies and finished work.
Oct 16
Woofstock OOB 2011
An OOB 365 and Pet Lover Event at the Ballpark. There will be local food venders, pet supply venders, rabies clinic, dog costume contest, animal rescue groups, food music and fun!
Oct 29
Hall-Dale Fine Arts & Craft Fair (Farmingdale, ME)
Free admission, live music and 60 fine artisans... what more could you want? How about a craft room to entertain the kids while Mom and Dad shop!
November 5 & 6
Fall Art and Artisan Show and Sale at Longfellow's Greenhouses (Manchester, ME)
This year the show will host over 20 artists and artisans who will be showing and selling their art and hand-crafted works. The event is held inside the greenhouses, so you can come in and browse the show and their gorgeous greenhouses. Lunch and (very yummy) snacks also available!
November 11 & 12
The Gifted Hand Fine Art & Craft Show (Ellsworth, ME)
Downeast Maine's finest Fall artisan show! Don't miss this one!
November 18 - Dec 11 (weekends only)
Back to the Land Fine Art and Craft Show (North Yarmouth, ME)
Come one, come all, to Skyline Farm's 6th annual invitational art exhibit and sale, one of its most significant fund raisers! For four weekends we will showcase talented Maine artists and artisans whose paintings, photographs, and fine crafts are inspired by Maine's natural beauty.
December 1 - 11
HANDMADE: 2nd Annual Indie/Alternative Craft Show and Sale (Belfast, ME)
The second annual exhibit showcasing over 40 indie and alternative artists and crafters from all over New England at Waterfall Arts in Belfast. A portion of the proceeds from HANDMADE will benefit Waterfall Arts and its programming. Support your local arts center and score some unique holiday gifts at the same time!
December 2 & 3
Winter Faire (Blue Hill, ME)
The Bay School's annual winter art and craft fair, with catered preview party on Friday evening (oo-la-la!). This exceptional show features the best of the best in Maine art and fine craft!
New shows added as dates are confirmed, so check back often!
