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; wood-fired pizza; and summertime ”must-haves”, strawberry shortcake and ice cream sundaes!
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4 days ago
On this day of love, could there possibly be two finer people to celebrate than the Festival movers and shakers, Cathy & Bill Shamel! May they continue to strum and dance together for many, many more years...and Festivals!
2 rock stars of Grand Lake Stream!
Happy 50th Anniversary Bill and Cathy
I am pretty sure I introduced you two, too old to remember for sure😁
Happy Anniversary Bill and Cathy
Happy Anniversary to you both! ❤
Happy 50th. t was nice seeing you at the commissary in Bangor.
Happy anniversary! Here's to another 50!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!!!! See you this summer!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to a great couple 💕💕
Happy Anniversary!!!
Thanks for all the years of musical and art LOVE!
Have a wonderful day - Happy Anniversary from the Irving's!
Wonderful couple. Congratulations.
Happy Anniversary to both of you <3
Happy Anniversary, hope to see you all this summer
Sweet Anniversary Wishes!!
Happy Anniversary to you both !
Marie and I want to wish you Bill and Cathy a very happy Aniversary today. we think of you as family thats for sure.you are very great musicians and we love to hear you play it is a great time , we hope you enjoy the day and have a great time on this great day in your life .we will be seeing you soon have a great time
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! I remember hearing story’s of your wedding in Hawaii! Congratulations on 50 years,
Happy Anniversary Bill & Cathy!
Happy Anniversary to the most two people I Aver new in my life hope you have many more, love you guy so much Marie &Arthur love ya
What a wonderful life! Happy day!
Awesome, We want to be like you❤️
2 months ago
Let the countdown begin!
Can't wait! WILL not miss two years.
Yay!!!!!
Can't wait
I know right! Gonna be awesome!
It’s on my calendar too!
I thought you might like to see the Christmas PJs I gave the kids this year- Tshirts from the GLS festival and LLBean PJ Pants.
COUNTDOWN!!!
2 months ago
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Merry Christmas to friends of the Festival near and far!
3 months ago
Counting our blessings today! We'll take the cold and snow, because you can't beat the beauty of the woods and waters in downeast Maine! Happy Thanksgiving to All of our Friends, near and far!
3 months ago
To our men and women in uniform...past, present and future. God bless you and thank you.
