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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2 months ago
For those of you who voted at the festival and were wondering who won...Congratulations to our "Best in Show" photo contest winner from the folk art festival this past weekend, R. Furbish! A big thank you to all who participated. The photos elegantly captured the natural beauty and cultural history of the Downeast Lakes region.
Thank you so much for letting us know!!
We come up from Florida every year and make sure to get to this festival. Nine years now and it’s better every year! Especially love the music 🎶
A Great Festival but no place for dogs. Too many in the tent area to try not to trip over as they we so hot they were trying to cool themselves off by laying on the cooler ground .
Beautiful!
3 months ago
What a way to celebrate our 25th year of The Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival!!! The music...the art...the food...the people...the weather...everything was just simply PERFECT! Thank you to everyone that came to this event. Thank you to all the folk artists, food vendors, and musicians who bring their talents from near and far to this area. Thank you to the volunteers who spend countless hours before, during and after the event to help make it successful every year. And thank you to the believers who help make this possible...we couldn't do it without any of you. Thank you again! We can't wait for next year!
Thanks to Cathy, Bill, and Sophie for hosting yet another great festival ❤️
We had fun again this year with friends we usually see in the winter while skiing! Enjoyed the music, too, and even bought another rock fish for our coastal garden! ❤️
As always....this is a highlight of our summer!! 17 years and counting for us!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Cathy , Bill , Sophie - Thank You for your vision and wonderful hospitality that makes The Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival a highlight of our Maine Summer!
Great festival. Always fun to meet up with old friends and meet some new ones.
Thanks for purchasing our towels. Pocomoonshine crafts.
Great festival,sorry that I couldn’t get there this year.Would there be any way to purchase a t-shirt?
3 months ago
What a wonderful time at the Contra Dance last night.
SOOO much fun! We need to do this again soon!
That was fun!
Nancy Anderson Davis
3 months ago
HAPPENING NOW! Be sure to stop by the quilt tent today to get your raffle tickets for this American Girl doll with all the clothes and accessories seen here. Proceeds benefit the St. Croix International Quilter's 'Quilts for Hospice' program.
