Events

August

08/30/19 to 09/8/19

Boothbay Harbor Fest

Harbor Fest is a waterfront celebration of creative Mainers.  The non-traditional festival format takes attendees on an adventure around the Boothbay peninsula to experience a 3- day food tasting and live music at 15 local venues, a 5k & Half Marathon, a vintage & artisan market, food trucks and a one of a kind fashion show featuring original designs made from the marine industry.
08/30/19 to 09/2/19

A Taste of Local Flavor

Passport holders will visit local restaurants, pubs and markets (according to the schedule on their passport) to enjoy their signature taste and live music. Every visit promises a completely unique local experience.

September

09/7/19

Fishin’ For Fashion Show

Original designs inspired by the sea…
Creativity abounds at this one of a kind fashion show that dazzles its audience each year at Harbor Fest. Talented designers debut original designs made only with materials from the marine industry, using everything from tarps and fishing line, to shrink wrap and lobster traps. Local merchants also hit the runway with their unique wares and local students help produce the show.
Proceeds benefit the BRHS Project Graduation.

09/7/19 to 09/8/19

Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival

The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is held in Wells, Maine, every September on the weekend after Labor Day. This prestigious, juried event brings many of New England’s finest artisans to exhibit their wares for thousands of browsers. Music and food round out the 2-day festival.

09/15/19

Trail to Ale

Pair that run or walk with pizza, beer, yoga, massages, healthy snacks, and a DJ dance party to meet you at the finish line–and you’ve got Portland’s favorite fall 10K! Join over 1,500 runners and walkers for the 20th Annual Trail to Ale 10K Race + Walk and support the trails you love.

09/28/19 to 09/29/19

Dempsey Challenge

The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run, walk, cycle experience and is the primary fundraiser for the Dempsey Center.

October

10/1/19 to 10/31/19

Masters & Apprentices: Work from the 2019 Maine Craft Apprentice Program

The Maine Craft Apprentice Program is a production of the Maine Crafts Association and the Maine Arts Commission with generous funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. CAP celebrates the master/apprentice relationship as a way to generate creative entrepreneurship, envisioning a sustainable and resilient craft sector for Maine.

To close the program, all artists participate in an exhibition in a formal gallery. Masters & Apprentices: Work from Maine’s 2019 Craft Apprentice Program will be on view at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME from October 1-31, 2019 with an opening reception Friday, October 4, in conjunction with Maine Craft Weekend.

10/1/19 to 10/31/19

Masters & Apprentices: Work from the 2019 Maine Craft Apprentice Program

The Maine Craft Apprentice Program is a production of the Maine Crafts Association and the Maine Arts Commission with generous funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. CAP celebrates the master/apprentice relationship as a way to generate creative entrepreneurship, envisioning a sustainable and resilient craft sector for Maine.
To close the program, all artists participate in an exhibition in a formal gallery. Masters & Apprentices: Work from Maine’s 2019 Craft Apprentice Program will be on view at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME from October 1-31, 2019 with an opening reception Friday, October 4, in conjunction with Maine Craft Weekend.

10/4/19

More Than Ever

Join Planned Parenthood of Northern New England for an evening of inspiration, empowerment, and unity as we celebrate our signature fundraising event in Portland, Maine! Enjoy a night of Moth-style storytelling, hearty hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts, exciting activities AND hear from PPNNE President & CEO Meagan Gallagher, who will inspire with tales from the front lines.

In the face of relentless attacks on reproductive and sexual health care nationwide, PPNNE recognizes that now, more than ever, we must come together to persist, march, vote, and care! We look forward to seeing you there.

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