Welcome to Grand Lake Stream, Maine, and the 23rd 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. Sunday morning, the always popular Old Time Music Jam Session welcomes all. You won’t want to miss it!
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CULTURE
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Grand Lake Stream, with canoe-building displays and historical photos in our Remembrance Tent. New this year, fiber artists will delight you with their creativity in a display featuring a variety of mediums including spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, rug hooking and quilting.
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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18 hours ago
Local quilters, Edith Sprague and Bonnie Gagner, have donated this gorgeous quilt to be raffled with proceeds to benefit the festival. Tickets will be available both days at the event. Your support is greatly appreciated!
2 days ago
Our little 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. We hope you're planning to join us in this celebration of Grand Lake Stream’s natural beauty and unique cultural heritage. We promise you won't be disappointed!!
Arlene Stewart Graham You guys should check this out next weekend. It is probably one of the best Maine fairs of all time. I bet you could bring the trailer. Let me know if interested.
3 days ago
If you're into canoe building or just the history of canoes, particularly the grand laker, you'll find an impressive display of canoes at the festival with photos of the talented folks who crafted them and a bit of their history. Just another reason to visit us in only 8 days!
4 days ago
Will we be seeing you at the 23rd Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival? 🙌 If you're going to be there, share this post, gather your friends, load up the car and get ready for a great time! July 29th & 30th, we'll be there, will you? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
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You coming to visit???
Shannon Richard
Hand Up!!!!
Wouldn't miss it (and Averill Lovely Music -- he's not too hard on the eyes, either(.
5 days ago
Erwin Flewelling of Nestlewood Birds returns this year with his beautiful bird carvings and delicate feather pins. With more than 500 birds of various species, Erwin's work has been entered in many competitions up and down the East Coast. Come see the detail of these works of art in person, along with many other creative folk artists, July 29th and 30th!
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