Welcome to Grand Lake Stream, Maine, and the 26th 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!
2 months ago
We're missing all of the excitement of setting up for the festival this week...and will certainly be missing seeing all of our wonderful exhibitors and the hundreds of visitors to the festival. So...(drum roll 🥁!).....
🎶WE'RE HAVING A CONCERT!🎶
Join us Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on the ballfield where the Strummin' Wildcats will be joined by festival favorites, The Lovelys.
Bring your chair or blanket and come clap, tap and sing along with us!!! We hope to see YOU there!
We'll all miss the Festival again this year but you made a wise decision. Thank you for keeping our little town safe. Hope all who comes by this weekend are vaccinated or at least keeps their distance.
I love this family! Wish I could be there with you all!
Mer, just maybe!!
Deborah Khiel road trip from RB???
Marguerite Correia..here it is!!!
Nancy Anderson Davis
Ann Jones LOOK!!!!
2 months ago
Let's file this under "Wishful Thinking"! It seems that there have been rumors flying around about the festival taking place this year. As reported on this page and also on our website, the decision was made this spring to cancel the festival for this year. Although much progress has been made in battling the coronavirus and masks are off for many people, please understand that putting on the festival requires decisions months in advance, along with substantial financial commitments. We just didn't feel confident enough to move forward back in the spring. We've set our sights on 2022 and hope you will, too! Please squash the rumors...but you're welcome to visit the village this summer and say hello!
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2022! Have a great summer!
So sorry you are not having the festival, always look forward to coming.
We will be there! May the Good Lord bless and keep you all until we meet again.
That’s too bad.
Yes our eyes are on 2022!
Miss you all.
Pocomooshine Crafts
3 months ago
Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day!
God Bless America! 🇺🇸
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