Welcome to Grand Lake Stream, Maine, and the 24th 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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11 hours ago
Stunning pieces of wearable art created by hand, that's what Susan Bryant Caron Art & Design Jewelry brings to The Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival. Using recycled metals and a process needing no soldering or adhesives, Susan twists and wraps wire to make the beads and components of her jewelry. Unique, fashionable and environmentally friendly, come see all of the amazing works of art on July 28th and 29th.
1 day ago
Karen Journay of Whimsical and POSH is coming back again for her second year at the Festival. She tells us that over the winter fingers have been flying, making many new Whimsical and POSH pins, pendants and earrings to bring to Grand Lake Stream. Stop by her booth on July 28th and 29th!
2 days ago
Trumpeter/Composer Mark Tipton has enjoyed a richly adventurous career as a freelance musician, living and working in NYC, Los Angeles, the midwest, and here in Maine, and even touring the US and Europe. Mark and Les Sorciers Perdus perform as part of the 2018 Festival, continuing a tradition of Mark’s that reaches back over 20 years! Come hear the sounds of The Mark Tipton Quartet on July 29th!
Oh how I love listening to Mark Tipton...💕
Such a talented musician and a great guy! Remember him from his high school days..so happy his talent and hard work have earned him such success!
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3 days ago
Sleeping Dog Studios from Wesley, Maine, will be featuring fine art pen and ink illustrations of the Washington County area. Illustrations of the coastal areas will be for sale with maritime themes of fishing boats, lighthouses and the stunning landscapes to be found along the local trail systems. Prints, both framed and matted, will be available. Visit their booth to see these amazing works of art at the Festival, July 28th & 29th!
4 days ago
Satisfy your cravings in the food tent at this year's Festival. We have 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” like strawberry shortcake and ice cream sundaes!
