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.
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.
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
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.
Halo at the Point
Halo at Thompson’s Point, just like it’s big sister market across the parking lot, Marker’s Market, is an ode to local Maine artisans, craftspeople, artists, creators and farmers. Offering the finest that Maine has to offer, a spirit of ingenuity and a deeply imbedded culture of community and togetherness.
Halo (Next door to Maker’s Market) at Thompson’s Point
Join Backyard Garlic along with many other AMAZING makers, crafters, bakers, and creators at Halo for another exciting Select Sunday. (You don’t need song math to remind you that Dec 14th is well within choraling range… The Twelve Days of Christmas will have just begun!) It’s the perfect time to find unique, handcrafted gifts while enjoying the festive holiday spirit.
Button Factory Open Studios
Button Factory 2025 Open Studios
Friday evening preview, December 5th, 5-8 PM
Saturday and Sunday, December 6-8th, 11 AM to 5 PM
Welcome and come all to the Button Factory Open Studios, the largest, longest running and most eagerly attended holiday arts and crafts exhibit in the Greater Seacoast area.
Once a year, the Button Factory Studios invites the community in to meet local artists and craftsmen. These creators have earned prominence in the fields of painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, fiber arts, floor cloths, pottery, sculpture, stained glass, handcrafted furniture, custom framing and more. Art lovers are free to discover our newest creative works, perfect for gift giving.
The Friday Preview showcases Button Factory tenants only. On Saturday and Sunday visiting guest artists will be hosted inside some studios.
Halo at the Point
Halo At The Point is an event venue located in the Brick North building of Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine.
Seacoast Eat Local Wentworth Greenhouses
The Rollinsford Farmers’ Market takes place in the beautiful Wentworth Greenhouses. This market has been one of our most recognizable and one of the biggest markets in the Seacoast since 2010. Enjoy the warm air of the greenhouse and browse a wide variety of houseplants during the cold winter months before entering the market area. Once you step into the farmers’ market area you’ll be amazed at the variety of locally grown and produced food. Enjoy a warm breakfast or coffee while shopping. You’ll hear some wonderful live music from local musicians while you’re here.
Seacoast Artisans
26th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10 AM to 4 PM
"ONE DAY ONLY"
At Great Bay Community College
320 Corporate Drive
Pease Trade Port, Portsmouth, NH
Maker’s Market
The Maker’s Market celebrates local Maine artisans, craftspeople, and farmers, showcasing the best of Maine's ingenuity and community spirit. Plus, there's a bar! Grab a mimosa, shop with friends, and enjoy free entry!
Maker’s Market
The Maker’s Market celebrates local Maine artisans, craftspeople, artists, and farmers. It showcases the best of Maine with a strong sense of community. Plus, there's a bar! Bring your friends, enjoy a mimosa, and shop often. Admission is free!
York Harvestfest
Harvestfest always takes place on the weekend after Columbus Day.
Harvestfest is a smoke-free event.
For everyone’s safety & comfort – Dogs or pets of any kind are NOT permitted at Harvestfest.
Public Parking for Harvestfest is at York’s Wild Animal Kingdom. The parking meters at the beach are free during Harvestfest.
Handicap Parking is available in a designated area at York's Wild Kingdom with trolley shuttle to the event.
Solicitation of any kind is prohibited within the grounds of Harvestfest & Kidsfest. Religious Groups / Political Candidates / Parties / Groups promoting a cause of any type must purchase a booth space located in the Esplanade area.
Eliot Festival Day
Backyard Garlic moved to Eliot, Maine in 2021. It was a great move! Our neighbors have helped plant, harvest and peel garlic. And now we get to spend the day visiting with them all!
