The Benton Alewife Festival is a free community event celebrating the annual return of the alewives to the Sebasticook River. This event includes live music, food, samples of smoked alewives, arts & craft projects, face painting, games, and demonstrations.
Exhibitors Include:
Kennebec-Messalonskee Trails
Sebasticook Regional Land Trust
Ken Hamilton Living History
Benton Historical Society
St. Joseph Nature Sanctuary
Maine Rivers
Eagle & Raptor specialists
Commercial alewive harvesters
Local beekeeper
Wood carving demonstration
Forest Rangers from the Maine Forest Service

May 17th, 11-3 Rain or Shine!