Welcome to Grand Lake Stream, Maine, and the 25th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival!
A celebration of Grand Lake Stream’s natural beauty and unique cultural heritage, the festival brings together artists, artisans, and craftsmen to display and demonstrate their works, musicians to perform and entertain, and families and friends from near and far to enjoy all of this in a magical setting just off the beaten path.
The quaint village of Grand Lake Stream is nestled in the woods of Washington County, Maine, about ten miles off Route One, which runs along the Canadian border. Eastern Maine’s commercial center, the city of Bangor, is about a two hour drive away. The Grand Lake Stream Area has a long history of catering to those desiring outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking, birding, wildlife watching, photography, and the winter sports of cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Although lumbering, the tanbark industry, and mills have historically played a major role in supporting the towns of Grand Lake Stream and nearby Princeton, the abundant wilderness and many pristine lakes and streams created the perfect setting for lodges, inns, and sporting camps dating back to the 1800s…and many still to be found today! The outdoor experiences in this unspoiled corner of Maine are incomparable and keep folks coming back year after year to escape from the stresses of their busy lives and enjoy the lost art of relaxation!
FOLK ART
Browse the unique creations of more than 60 folk artists and craftsmen. Watch as many demonstrate their talents! Shop for traditional and contemporary folk art and handcrafts in a wide variety of mediums. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts instruction all day long!
MUSIC
Enjoy live performances on stage all weekend by Maine’s premier American roots, Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk and Jazz musicians. Local favorites, The Grand Lake Stream Strummin’ Wildcats, will delight the crowd each day. You won’t want to miss it!
CULTURE
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Grand Lake Stream, with canoe-building displays and historical photos in our Remembrance Tent. Browse the gorgeous displays of handmade quilts from the talented members of the St. Croix International Quilters Guild, including many antique and heirloom pieces.
FOOD
Satisfy your cravings in the food tent, with something for everyone’s tastes! Local vendors will tempt you with downeast favorites like lobster rolls and smoked salmon; traditional burgers, hot dogs and fried chicken; authentic Cajun gumbo and ice cream sundaes!
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Building better kitchen tools to make life easier is the motto for The Neat Kitchen. This family run business builds unique
sculpted cutting boards and knife blocks. Stop by their booth at the 25th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival and see these great boards that guide liquids to a porcelain dishwasher safe tray while also excelling at everyday chopping.
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When you come to this year's festival, plan to spend the day! We promise to feed you well, so let us tease you with some of our offerings in the food tent...
Seafood lovers will be pleased to hear that the Union Congregational Church, from right here in Grand Lake Stream, will be back with their famous lobster rolls. Maine-ly Smoked Salmon from Perry returns with their mouth-watering smoked salmon products, including the popular Salmon Sticks! David's Creole Gumbo joins us with his out of this world good gumbo. Swamp Yankee BBQ will be serving up open pit smoked barbeque beef, pork & chicken meals and Greta & Dave's Place is back with their popular burgers, sandwiches, fries, taco salads and much more!
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DID YOU KNOW: The Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival welcomes children from ages four to twelve to participate in the popular arts and crafts program during both days. Make attending the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival a family affair and the Children’s Art Program a tradition that your kids will look forward to year after year!
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Marlene Greenlaw of Bemela Baskets makes Nantucket baskets. These beautiful baskets are made on a mold with oak bases, rims and staves. Some are made with reed rims. Marlene has been making baskets for about 3 years and she's bringing her talents and creations to the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival. Come visit Bemela Baskets and many other talented folk artists on July 27-28th!
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A well-known name and face around the festival is Cathy Shamel Piecemaker. Not only is Cathy one of the festival movers and shakers, she also designed the logo and is a one of the clever fiber artists. Her pieces of art are like framed stories, made with hand dyed wool and utilizing a variety of fabric art techniques. The animals on her pillows will instantly bring a smile to your face! Come see her original designed visual art at the 25th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival, July 27-28th!
