Aug 08 Friday
From his first articles to (now) over a dozen books, Rich Cohen talks about unearthing stories, research, reporting, and the writing process. In particular, he delves into his new book, which investigates a notorious murder in a family of wealth and status. A free event, sponsored by Bayside Arts.
Aug 09 Saturday
Maine Made Crafts and newenglandcraftfairs.com will host its 7th Annual Wells Summerfest Arts & craft show with artists & crafters from Maine & over the U.S. Saturday & Sunday August 9 & 10, 2025 9-4 PM both days rain or shine both inside and outside.
It's the perfect time to buy gift items from our 80+ talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts that feature contemporary, traditional, and country crafts from wood items, quilt work, photography, knits & crochet, jams & jellies, dolls, jewelry, clothing, artwork, needle work of all sorts, & so much more all at prices you can afford.
Give a gift with meaning, give a gift of quality, give a gift made in the USA at our New England Craft Fairs show at the Wells Jr High.
All quality crafters are invited to display their work at our shows. We stay open until 4PM for our customers.
JOIN US for our Makers Market & Pick Your Own Blueberries Fest at Orchard Ridge Farm in Gorham!
The Market is August 9th from 10-2 ( * rain date August 10th, 10-2 * )We will have 30 Vendors selling their goods ( Ceramics, Jewelry, Woodworking, Illustration and Painting, Vintage Clothes, Stained Glass, Soap and Body Products & More..
There will be live music, farm animals and we will have 2 food trucks!* Gunnars Icelandic Hotdogs & Top it on the go serving up ice cream *
We are also having a BAKE SALE ( blueberry themed ) fundraiser for ARLGP with all the funds raised will go to help the shelter continue doing the amazing work they have been doing for years.
This event is going to be incredible and at the height of blueberry picking season, on one of the most beautiful local farms in Maine. Farm animals are awaiting you, all ages welcome !
Most people know that museums collect objects, put on exhibits and present programs, but just how do the staff go about doing those things? Saco Museum will feature some of its oldest collections dating from the late19th century, as well as recent acquisitions, to illustrate how the secrets are unveiled. Staff will be available most weekdays to answer questions. Exhibit hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 4-8 p.m. (free admission); Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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