The Friends of Acadia Annual Benefit has become a wonderful tradition celebrating conservation, friendship, and philanthropy, all to benefit Acadia National Park. Since its inception in 1990, the Benefit has raised over $13.5 million for Acadia; providing critical funds to support new and ongoing programs in Acadia that engage youth, protect natural and cultural resources, and contribute to a quality visitor experience in the park.

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.

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.

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.

Join us at beautiful Pineland Farms for the inaugural Dynamic Fit Challenge.  We took a trail run, blended with parts of the Dynamic Dirt Challenge obstacle course, then added the spice of working out with a personal trainer during the race.

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.

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

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.

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.