2024 is our 25th Anniversary!

Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 225 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival on the L.L.Bean campus, in the Mallard Parking Lot behind the Freeport Historical Society, on the lawn at 135 Main St, Freeport Town Hall, and in Freeport Village Station in Freeport, Maine.

All Weekend:

Visit Freeport’s Bubble Machines. - L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage

Kids are invited to go on a magical quest. Hosted by Kids Arcanum. - Booth 4 & 5, L.L.Bean

Stop by and learn about healthy eating habits at their make your own trail mix station. Plus, face-painting! Hosted by Taro Health. - Booth 68, L.L.Bean

Kids are invited to stop to meet the artist behind Waiting for Halloween for a trick and a treat while supplies last. - Booth 115, L.L.Bean

The first 100 kids to visit 569 Woodworking will be surprised with a free handmade toy animal from owner Bruce and Laura McEwan. Booth 167 & 168, Mallard Parking Lot

Kids are invited to play with Legos and play PLINKO for a chance to take home a toy! Hosted by Renewal by Andersen. - Booth 173, Mallard Parking Lot

Kids can make their own gem tree to take home. Hosted by Wolf Willow Trees. - Booth 212 & 213, 135 Main St

Katie Coppens, author of The Acadia Files, will help kids with a hands-on science activity at her booth! - Booth 223 & 224, Town Hall

Live blacksmithing demonstrations with artist Nick Rossi. - Booth 249 & 250, Town Hall

Schedule:

Mallard Stage Schedule:

12PM - 2PM: Lee Stearns. Acoustic & electric covers with special guest John Clarke.

2:30PM - 3:15PM: Ronnie Mocciola. Slow, sad songs that mix images of lonesome back woods and coast lines, to up beat foot stompers that plunge into the dark side of living in a rural landscape.

3:45PM - 4:30PM: Sara Trunzo. Award-winning singer & songwriter plus creator and host of “Country & Northeastern” on WERU Community Radio.

5PM - 5:45PM: Kevin McNair. Heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

Discovery Park Stage Schedule:

12PM - 1:15PM: Maine Marimba Ensemble. Traditional and contemporary Zimbabwean music on handcrafted marimbas.

1:45PM - 3PM: Sugar Hill Stringband. Bluegrass, Celtic, old-time, and early country music.

3:30PM - 4:45PM: Snarky Sisterz. Americana-infused clever originals and curated covers, with great harmonies and droll banter.

5:15PM - 6PM: 207 Rhythm Road. Country, Pop, Blues & Rock.

Kid’s Activities:

12PM - 6PM: Kids are invited to get their hands dirty! Hosted by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.  - L.L.Bean Booth 69

12PM - 5PM: Face Painting with Party Palooga - Booth 161, Mallard Parking Lot

12PM - 5PM: Kids are invited to get a glitter tattoo to show their sparkle. Hosted by Party Palooga and Five County Credit Union. - Booth 191, Mallard Parking Lot    

12PM - 3PM: Kids are invited to learn about the history and ecology of the Desert by doing an art project. Hosted by the Center for Arts and Ecology at the Desert of Maine. - L.L.Bean Booth 70

12PM - 3PM: Make a craft with the Freeport Community Library.  - Booth 184, Mallard Parking Lot

3PM - 6PM: Kids are invited to make a felted acorn to take home. Hosted by Wolfe’s Neck Center. - L.L.Bean Booth 70

3PM - 6PM: Meet the Freeport Lionesses and create with nature! Make a FREE nature art craft to take home. - Booth 184, Mallard Parking Lot