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!
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18 hours ago
We continue to highlight some of our loyal exhibitors who had planned to be with us this summer at the festival.
Sophie Melanson, festival founder, treasurer, and chairperson, somehow also finds time amidst all of her volunteer activities to hand hook beautiful rugs! She sells her original designs each year at the festival and loves to tell about what inspired each design. Since each of her works is truly one of a kind, you'll have to contact Sophie directly to arrange a purchase. She doesn't have a website...but she has a phone! Give her a call at 207-796-5559. She'd love to hear from YOU!
The countdown is now on for 2021!
Sophie does such wonderful original work ! I can easily spend hours and numerous trips back to her space and see something different every time!
How can we contact Sophie?
2 days ago
We continue to highlight some of our loyal exhibitors who had planned to be with us this summer at the festival.
Festival "mover and shaker", Cathy Shamel, creates one of the most eye-catching booths each year! Her colorful, whimsical pieces of fiber art are like framed stories. She utilizes a variety of fabric art techniques in her creations that are guaranteed to make you smile! Matter of fact, she designed the festival's logo! Because she creates many "one of kind" pieces, we encourage you to contact her directly to make a purchase or chat about a custom piece. She's on Facebook... Cathy Shamel Piecemaker. Without all of her festival duties this year, we're sure she'd love to hear from you!
The countdown is now on for 2021!
3 days ago
We continue to highlight some of our loyal exhibitors who had planned to be with us this summer at the festival.
A fan favorite of the festival, Mark Guido from Timberstone Rustic Arts, loves to show off his large variety of natural stone products. His love of the natural beauty of the state of Maine shows through in his Maine products, such as stone lamps, candles, vases, bowls and jewelry. Mark, also known as 'The Rock Guy', has been adding to his Etsy shop recently. Check it out and support him with a purchase! etsy.me/30ToXCR
The countdown is now on for 2021!
4 days ago
We continue to highlight some of our loyal exhibitors who had planned to be with us this summer at the festival.
Maggie's Farm started about 40 years ago with David Pollock designing and creating sculpture and household items out of wood. Today, Maggie's Farm employs 5 part time employees who all work under his guidance. All items feature a luxuriously smooth, tactile finish and ergonomic design that amounts not only to a durable, functional utensil, but to a uniquely beautiful piece of art. Each piece is hand-sawn, hand-carved, hand-sanded, and hand-finished in the foothills of rural Maine. Check out their Etsy site to see more. etsy.me/308Wh9E
We certainly miss everyone and encourage you to contact any of the talented artists and craftspeople who would've joined us, if you're interested in purchasing their works. The countdown is now on for 2021!
I enjoy many of his creations!
I have their backscratcher, among other items. I use it every day!
These spoons and other things are the best I've seen anywhere.
So going to miss it this year!
5 days ago
We continue to highlight some of our loyal exhibitors who had planned to be with us this summer at the festival.
Pocomoonshine Crafts is a husband and wife team of weavers that specialize in handwoven towels, throws, table runners and rugs. They now have a new website where you can view and purchase their items. www.pocoragrugs.com
We encourage you to contact any of the talented artists and craftspeople who would've joined us at this year's festival, if you're interested in purchasing their works. The countdown is now on for 2021!
