Seacoast Artisans 27th Holiday Craft Fair
How time flies! This will be the 27th year of Seacoast Artisans. Please join us in celebrating local artists and makers. Our show is truly accessible to all. Plenty of free parking. Stay for lunch and take your time to enjoy all the vendors who absolutely love this show. See you there!
USM Fall Show, Costello Sports Complex, Gorham, ME
University of Southern Maine Fall Show offers fundraising support for student athletes. Run, swim, paddle, kick, throw, toss, sprint, and row yourself over to the show and get your holiday shopping game in shape for the season! See you there.
USM Fall Show, Costello Sports Complex, Gorham, ME
University of Southern Maine Fall Show offers fundraising support for student athletes. Run, swim, paddle, kick, throw, toss, sprint, and row yourself over to the show and get your holiday shopping game in shape for the season! See you there.
Wentworth Greenhouses
Seacoast Eat Local Winter Market at Rollinsford features a wide variety of vendors selling fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, prepared foods, handmade crafts, and natural body care. Every vendor personally makes, grows, harvests, catches, or crafts the items they offer. Live musicians, local nonprofits, and visiting guests bring extra community spirit and lively, family-friendly fun.
Speciality Food Market, Maker’s Market, Thompson’s Point, Portland, ME
Nov 22 is a special, Specialty Food Market in the HALO building at Thompson’s Point. (HALO is located next door to the Brick South building, where Maker’s Market began.) Both buildings feature local artisans, craftspeople, makers, creators, farmers and other can-do types. Come out and meet a few! Bonus, there is a full bar with alcohol and NA alike. Sniff out Backyard Garlic (in the HALO building, remember) and pick up a wrapped grinder jar for that garlic fan on your list. Yes, this is not only the time to start shopping but absolutely the right place to enjoy looking for the perfect gift.
Cherry Hill Place Makers Market
Cherry Hill Place is a brand new venue that combines traditional design with modern features. Nestled on 154 acres of land in the town of Gorham, the main building is inspired by the simple beauty of Maine barns and built in the authentic post-and-beam style. Come take a look! It’s a beautiful venue.
Button Factory Open Studios, LUMMUS Studio, 1st floor, Portsmouth, NH
Put this one in your calendar — Button Factory Open Studios is jolly-like fun and absolutely not to be missed. This event captures the hustle and bustle of December in the very best way, with a warm, festive energy around every corner. Meet artists in their studios and learn about their work and creative process while you wander the building’s character-filled halls, each space feeling as charming as a holiday tale. Backyard Garlic will be on the first floor in the LUMMUS studio, where Jon Lummus — a master woodworker, cabinet maker, and skilled craftsman. Plan to stay for a couple of hours, take your time exploring, and enjoy the experience.
Button Factory Open Studio, LUMMUS Studio, 1st floor, Portsmouth, NH
Put this one in your calendar — Button Factory Open Studios is jolly-like fun and absolutely not to be missed. This event captures the hustle and bustle of December in the very best way, with a warm, festive energy around every corner. Meet artists in their studios and learn about their work and creative process while you wander the building’s character-filled halls, each space feeling as charming as a holiday tale. Backyard Garlic will be on the first floor in the LUMMUS studio, where Jon Lummus — a master woodworker, cabinet maker, and skilled craftsman. Plan to stay for a couple of hours, take your time exploring, and enjoy the experience.
Maker’s Market HALO
Join Backyard Garlic and many other speciality food vendors in the Halo building - a few steps away from Thompson’s Point. Same parking lot, easy-peasey.
Wentworth Greenhouses
Seacoast Eat Local markets are made up of a variety of different vendors who sell fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, value-added foods, hot prepared food, crafts, and body care products. All vendors make, grow, harvest, catch, or craft 100% of the products they sell at the market. We also have musicians, nonprofits, and other guests to help make the markets fun, community-oriented, and engaging.
Marker’s Market HALO
Maker’s Market at Thompson’s Point has a second building - the HALO building. Brick and beautiful just like it’s neighbor, the Thompson’s Point Maker’s Market, HALO is filled to the light-filled brim with vendors and makers. Find Backyard Garlic in the HALO building and say hello! Events in both buildings are managed by the same terrific coordinator.
GNE Holiday Show in Concord, NH
The 3rd annual juried Holiday Show in the Capital City fills Capital City Sports & Fitness in Concord, NH with 135 New England exhibitors offering high-quality handmade gifts, food, and seasonal decor. Live music, cocktails, and a visit from Santa. Both days run 10 AM – 4 PM. $5 admission valid both days; ages 14 and under free. Free parking. Produced by The Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows.
GNE Holiday Show in Concord, NH
The 3rd annual juried Holiday Show in the Capital City fills Capital City Sports & Fitness in Concord, NH with 135 New England exhibitors offering high-quality handmade gifts, food, and seasonal decor. Live music, cocktails, and a visit from Santa. Both days run 10 AM – 4 PM. $5 admission valid both days; ages 14 and under free. Free parking. Produced by The Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows.
Craft Fix
Craft Fixx is a free outdoor event held in the parking lot between Buoy Gallery and Black Birch on Government Street in Kittery, ME.
Saco Pumpkin Harvest Festival
The Saco Pumpkin Harvest Festival returns in 2026 as one of the community’s most beloved seasonal traditions, celebrating the sights, flavors, and family fun of autumn in downtown Saco, Maine. Organized by Saco Main Street, this free annual event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the CK Burns School and Dyer Library area, drawing families and visitors from across the region for a festive day of fall activities.
Known as Saco’s signature fall celebration, the Pumpkin Harvest Festival features a wide range of activities designed for all ages. Visitors can explore a lively marketplace of more than 80 vendors, including local artisans, community organizations, and food vendors offering seasonal treats and handmade goods. The event also features live music and performances throughout the day, creating a warm, welcoming festival atmosphere.
Maker's Market, Thompson's Point, Portland, ME
Join us at Thompson’s Point (in the Brick South building) and support local farms, artisans, artists, movers, and shakers at Portland’s most curated Market! From 10AM–3PM on Oct 18th swing down to Thompson’s Point for a fun weekend. Entry is free.
York Harvestfest, Short Sands Beach, York, ME
Join us at York Beach for Harvestfest — a free, family-friendly fall festival with local makers, food, live music, and kids’ activities. Enjoy a juried craft market, Old‑Fashioned Market vendors from across New England, and Kidsfest storytime and hands‑on fun. Free admission and complimentary parking at York’s Wild Kingdom only. Paid parking in York Beach runs through the end of October.
Freeport Fall Festival
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, Maine.
In addition to browsing local art, join us 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!
Freeport Fall Festival
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, Maine.
In addition to browsing local art, join us 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!
Freeport Fall Festival
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, Maine.
In addition to browsing local art, join us 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!
Eliot Festival Day, Eliot, ME
Eliot Festival Day is a community event featuring the Eliot Festival Day 5K Road Race in the morning and the Donut and Pie Eatin’ Contests in the afternoon. Along with crafts, food, products, and informational booths we have a Farmer’s Market for area agriculture, a Colonial Re-enactment camp, a PARADE for one and all, Kids’ Fun Run, live music, Dancing DJ Carmen and more!
Held the last Saturday in September — this year that is September 26, 2026– right by the gazebo on State Road.
We will have FIREWORKS on Friday night at the Eliot Boat Basin. We still need volunteers to help onsite Friday, September 25. If you can help, please email us at
Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, ME
The 2026 Laudholm show promises seaside hospitality and the vitality of the Maine coast with new and returning artists. Put this event at the top of your thing-to-do list for the weekend AFTER Labor Day. This location is beautiful. Rain or shine.
Why go?
Incredible coastal setting with ocean breezes and picture-perfect views
A mix of new and returning artists showcasing crafts, paintings, jewelry, and more
Laid-back, friendly Maine hospitality—great for families, couples, and solo explorers
Outdoor atmosphere that holds up whether it’s sunny or drizzly
What to bring
Picnic blanket or low beach chairs
Light jacket for coastal breezes
Refillable water bottle
Your Backyard Garlic grinder to sprinkle on everything from chowder to corn on the cob
Make plans now to get the most out of your post–Labor Day weekend: art, sea air, and delicious bites—enhanced by the bold, all-garlic flavor of Backyard Garlic. See you by the shore.
Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, ME
The 2026 Laudholm show promises seaside hospitality and the vitality of the Maine coast with new and returning artists. Put this event at the top of your thing-to-do list for the weekend AFTER Labor Day. This location is beautiful. Rain or shine.
Why go?
Incredible coastal setting with ocean breezes and picture-perfect views
A mix of new and returning artists showcasing crafts, paintings, jewelry, and more
Laid-back, friendly Maine hospitality—great for families, couples, and solo explorers
Outdoor atmosphere that holds up whether it’s sunny or drizzly
What to bring
Picnic blanket or low beach chairs
Light jacket for coastal breezes
Refillable water bottle
Your Backyard Garlic grinder to sprinkle on everything from chowder to corn on the cob
Make plans now to get the most out of your post–Labor Day weekend: art, sea air, and delicious bites—enhanced by the bold, all-garlic flavor of Backyard Garlic. See you by the shore.
Camp Ellis Harborfest
Camp Ellis HarborFest is a locally grown community festival celebrating our active working waterfront and the rebuilding effort to bring the beach back to Camp Ellis, all while having family fun and great food! This community event, sponsored by local businesses and the City of Saco, will kick off with fireworks on August 8, 2026, and the Camp Ellis HarborFest on August 9, 2026.
Kittery Block Party
The Kittery Block Party is a celebration of local art, culture and food that fosters lasting relationships and strengthens community in a fun neighborhood atmosphere enjoyable to all ages. In fact, it's just ducky.
Pride in the Park, Maker's Market, Athletic Complex Foss Road, Saco, ME
This community celebration to kick off Pride Month features a lively 1-mile color run, a variety of food trucks, DJ Mel the British spinning upbeat tunes, and a vibrant maker's market showcasing local crafts. The event is a family-friendly, inclusive space welcoming all ages and honoring the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ diversity.
Great New England Craft & Artisan Show, LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, Derry, NH
Products for Mom, Dad, Grads, and YOU, of course, you, too. Cash bar in ballroom.
Great New England Craft & Artisan Show, LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, Derry, NH
Products for Mom, Dad, Grads, and YOU, of course, you, too. Cash bar in ballroom.