It’s the fantasy quest of a lifetime…and everyone‘s got an excuse to get out of it. When all the mighty Heroes of Legend are trapped under an evil spell, lesser-known heroes from warriors to wizards are gathered to go save the day. One problem: everyone has a tale to tell about why they can’t go on a quest just now. Are the Enchanted Lands doomed?

Admission is by donation.

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The fireworks are launched over the river opposite Granite City Park.

This video is from a couple years ago, but it give a good idea of what to expect.

It’s the fantasy quest of a lifetime…and everyone‘s got an excuse to get out of it. When all the mighty Heroes of Legend are trapped under an evil spell, lesser-known heroes from warriors to wizards are gathered to go save the day. One problem: everyone has a tale to tell about why they can’t go on a quest just now. Are the Enchanted Lands doomed?

Admission is by donation.

Click Here For The Schedule of All Events

The Great Parade

Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 am

Begins on Water Street after the railroad tracks pass overhead, continues along downtown and ends at Temple Street. An annual favorite! Who knows what you’ll see? Pick your spot early!

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Activities for Kids

8am - 11am - Old South Church Art Activity

2 Chestnut Street.

Enjoy some refreshments at Old South Church while you decorate a little canvas bag to collect all of your parade candy.

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8:15 am - OHD Kids K Race

Vaughan Field Park, near Middle & Lincoln Streets.

Kids K Race will start after the Old Hallowell Day Road Race. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 per entry.

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9am - 3pm - Old Hallowell Day Sturgeon Search

‍Water Street.

Swing by the OHD Committee Information Booth located at Central & Water Street to snag your Sturgeon Search sheet.

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10am - 10:45am - OHD Parade

‍Water Street.

An annual favorite! Who knows what you’ll see? Pick your spot early!

11am - 1pm - OHD Community Flag‍

Slates Restaurant and Bakery, Union & Water Streets.

‍After the parade, stop by our booth to purchase and decorate your own quilt square. Add your story, your family’s name, a favorite memory, or something uniquely you.

11am - 1pm - OHD Create with Cassie!

‍Slates Restaurant and Bakery parking lot, Union & Water Streets. ‍

Old Hallowell Day 2026 Artist, Cassie Sano, will lead a unique art activity for people of all ages. Come create with Cassie!

11am - 1pm - All Ages & Stages Sensory Experience Tent

‍Slates Restaurant and Bakery, Union & Water Streets. ‍

The Children's Center of Augusta hosts this hands-on environment that invites children to explore sensory-rich activities that emphasize creativity, development, and connection. This tent offers a joyful, judgment-free space for families to come together and experience the magic of sensory play together.

11am - 1pm - International Kids Festival‍

Hallowell Multicultural Center, 20 Union Street.

‍The Capital Area New Mainers Project hosts the 6th annual International Kids Festival! Join us for international music, games, food, and more at the Hallowell Multicultural Center. Admission is free!

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9pm - OHD Fireworks‍

Downtown Hallowell. ‍

The Grand Finale!

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Our famous book sale is back!

Support your local library by adding to yours.

Thousands of books, audio, DVDs, games, and puzzles. For all ages and interests.

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Old Hallowell Day
Arts & Crafts Festival

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2026 Confirmed Vendors

2 Sisters Crafts | Hannah Greenlaw

3D toys, tumblers, stationary, keychains.

hgreenlaw0202@gmail.com • (207) 242-9338 • 398 Togus Rd, Chelsea, ME 04330

3D Stitchery | Amber Feyler

3D prints, crochet stuffies, stickers, pokemon cards, Maine gathered rocks (raw and tumbled), resin/Maine rock paintings.

Art By Megastar and Friends | Megan Daigle

I create unique artwork, prints, and stickers, embellished sunglasses and other embellished items, handpainted hats, handmade jewelry, crochet wearables, and my partner creates intricate fractal burned and laser engraved wood products such as cutting boards, bookmarks, chairs, and more!

https://www.artbymegastar.com/

BohoRockstar

BohoRockstar creates original acrylic artwork on canvas and wood panels with a bohemian, rock-inspired aesthetic. In addition to artwork, BohoRockstar creates handcrafted intention bracelets using a combination of natural stones, glass and acrylic beads, metals, leather, charms, vintage elements, and found materials.

KHanlon78@gmail.com • 142 Baxter Ave, Auburn, ME 04210-4209 • http://bohorockstar.com/

Britteny By Design | Britteny Boucher-McAllister

All homemade jewelry, diamond art items, tie blankets, wreaths, decor and wood workings.

bubblybrittbrat@gmail.com • (207) 855-1597 • https://www.facebook.com/brittenybydesign

Cobbossee Artisans | Tom Waddell

I create jewelry, flower vases, and figurines from upcycled silver-plated flatware.

us1863@gmail.com • (207) 344-7852 • https://www.facebook.com/CobbosseeArtisans/

Coryell Clayworks | Harold Roberts

Ceramics.

coryellclayworks@proton.me • (207) 504-2634 66 Winthrop St, Hallowell, ME 04347 • https://www.coryellclayworks.com/

Creations by Mary | Mary Sabins

Wheel thrown and hand-built ceramic items. Needle felted items.

sabins@tidewater.net • (207) 542-7733 • 139 Beote Road, Union, ME 04862

Creative Cards by Katy | Kathryn Corbett

Specializing in individually handmade quilled notecards and framed art, with a variety of crafted gifts. I am always exploring new art medias, so my booths always have something new and fun to see!

creativecards207@gmail.com • https://facebook.com/CreativeCardsByKaty

Desert Wave Designs | Kelly Gourde

Beautiful handmade stone jewelry that we mine ourselves from all over the USA and Maine!

kgourde2@gmail.com • (413) 977-1324 • 459 Sandy Shores Rd, Site #46, Warren, ME 04864

Endless Creations LLC

I sell tie-dye shirts newborn to 5xl. I do other tie-dye items such as tapestries, reusable bags, flour sack towels, and more. I also make resin trays and keychains.

endlesscreations207@gmail.com • https://endlesscreations207.square.site/

Friends of the Hubbard Free Library

Crafts of upcycled books, with all proceeds going to the Hubbard Free Library!

friendsofhubbardlibrary@gmail.com • https://www.hubbardfree.org/pages/the-friends-of-the-hubbard-free-library

Grass Fed Beauty | Rachel Larrabee

All products I offer besides the hair oil and body oil are crafted with a tallow base. Tallow whips- decadent body whip formulated with jojoba oil, tallow, shea butter and essential oil options; Twilight tallow - a magnesium tallow cream that boosts magnesium levels and enhances sleep quality; Sun balm - an spf cream made with natural spf like zinc oxide, carrot & raspberry seed oil and coconut oil; Lavender lemon lip balm - made with only beeswax tallow and essential oils; Honey Kiss Lip Balm- Local ingredients only (beeswax, tallow, raw honey); Tropical Hibiscus Lip Balm- Super Nourishing tallow lippie with local beeswax, Mango butter, squalene, castor oil and essential oil blend; Sugar Glow - a sugar scrub that smells as good as the ones we used when we were teenagers without the toxins! Coconut oil and vanilla infusions with organic raw sugar; Methylene blue tallow balm - an everyday face balm with limited ingredients that incorporates methylene blue to promote healing and collagen boosting!; Rosemary hair oil- super simple blend of organic jojoba oil and rosemary that is great for your scalp and hair growth. Smells amazing!; A variety of dry brushes - (these have been super popular at my booth during the last 2 markets!)

grassfedbeautymaine@gmail.com • www.grassfedbeauty.com

High Tide Media | Travis Harden

Homemade candles with a professional photographers landscape photos of different areas in Maine printed on them. Photo prints. Felted craft animals.

hightidemedia34@gmail.com • (207) 766-6262 • https://travisharden.com/

Kenzie West Designs | Mckenzie West

Nature inspired homeware and accessories made with epoxy resin and real earth elements such as pressed flowers, seashells, crystals, and more!

kenziewest1120@gmail.com • http://kenziewestdesigns.com/

Knit Wright | Gayle Wright

Felted animals, felted pocketbooks, knitted items, driftwood and sea glass products.

gayleawright@yahoo.com

KPD Designer Collection | Kelly Donnell

Natural Stone and Beaded Jewelry

kellypackard58@yahoo.com • Phone: (207) 242-4077 • 999 West River Road, Augusta, ME 04330 • www.kpddesignercollection.com

Let's Go Children's Books | Mary Preble

Author and illustrator of children's books. I hand paint all the papers I used in my illustrations. Also, flashcards, activity books and placemats to co-ordinate with the books.

letsgochildrensbooks@gmail.com • (603) 505-0542 • 90 Picadilly Road, Hampstead, NH 03841-5317 • https://www.marympreble.com/

Maine Veteran Woodturners | Glen Glazier

Handcrafted pens, bowls, pizza cutters, ice cream scoops, etc. Created by a Military Veterans self help group, registered non-profit 501c3.

https://maineveteranwoodturners.org/

Marc Poirier

Hallowell prints, cards and original paintings.

PO Box 202, Bremen, ME 04551 • https://www.peartreegallery.net/

MLS Designs

Sewn and quilted items, table runners, quilts, book covers, a variety of cozies in various sizes for bowls, plates, cookware and cups, all created with my own pattern designs.

Mushlove project | Lilac Wood

I create jewelry from mushroom spore prints. I also create other mushroom themed products. Magnets, earrings, and bracelets.

My Happy Octopi | Jennifer Lama Birmele

Resin art creations, jewelry, shell art and more! My Happy Octopi is born from my love for the sea. Each piece is one of a kind with different themes and all are made with love.

jenny9570@aol.com • 53 Rustic Lane, Gardiner, ME 04345 • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560330877471#

NJAYJewelry | Norma-Jean Audet

Hand Crafted Jewelry ~ earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings & more! We create with gem stones, crystals, amazing charms, stained glass and sea glass beads. Our creations are a beautiful addition to any outfit. We also create beautiful crystal sun catchers and stained glass home décor.

norma-jean.audet@njayjewelry.com

Ouellette Innovations | Kevin Ouellette

Leather bags, leather aprons, leather wallets etc. We were fortunate to attend our first Old Hallowell Day last year in space #11 and are very excited to attend again.

Our Busy Hive Creations | Jamia Korth

Embroidered home goods such as tea towels, placemats and wearable art; jean jackets, jeans, and clothes all embroidered. I create my own machine embroidery designs.

ourbusyhive1@gmail.com • (207) 480-0866 • https://ourbusyhiveembroidery.com/

Pam Butterfield

Home made kitchen items, baby items. Sublimation wind spinners and tumblers.

pjbjcb@aol.com • (207) 631-5457 • 8 Huff Lane, Carmel, ME 04419

Perspex Studio | Anne El-Habre

Visual artists working in a variety of mediums inspired by nature, mythology, literature, and the world around them. Artwork ranges from pieces to hang on walls, to painted boxes, ornaments, and whatever else suits their fancy. Fine art prints and cards are also available. Great conversation is a bonus.

perspexstudio@gmail.com • (207) 458-9043, (912) 660-1177 • PO Box 112, East Vassalboro, ME 04935 • https://perspexstudio.etsy.com/

Peter Rivard Designs | Peter Rivard

Handmade Jewelry. Earrings, rings, bracelets and pendants. Made with Sterling silver, gold filled, and copper. Wrapped crystals and stones. Love Your Mother Earth Jewelry.

shaktipwr2012@gmail.com • (207) 592-0687

Shameless Bits | Evalynn Olivo

I make handmade, hand sculpted, polymer clay accessories (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, bookmarks), clay worry stones, and small clay wall decor pieces.

ev@shamelessbits.art • 62 Montfort Dr, Strong, ME 04983 • https://shamelessbits.art/

SunSparkle Creations | Cathy and Laurie Rich

Suncatchers, stained glass decor, zipper pulls, key chains, necklaces, and cat nip infused cat beds. All pcs are one of a kind, hand designed, and crafted.

Sweet Parakeet Company

A wide array of handmade items. Upcycled tote bags and zipper bags. Makeup remover pads, book sleeves, bookmarks, key chains, car coasters, and more.

sweetparakeetcompany@gmail.com

The Moon’s Cache | Tonya Patten

Metal and stone jewelry made from copper and sterling silver along with natural stone beads, wall art created with copper and aluminum, and stained glass items often adorned with stones and crystals. Most of my designs feature natural elements like the sun and moon, trees and the Zodiac signs.

moonscache@gmail.com

Taylor Newbeck

Acrylic Paintings.

artist.taylor.newbeck@gmail.com • https://taylortheartist.wordpress.com/

Tie-Dye Guy of Maine | Drew Masterman

Tie-dyed clothing and housewares. Items typically include onesies, women's pants & shorts, men's sweatpants & boxers, etc.

tiedyeguyofmaine@gmail.com • (207) 650-8241

Twisted Roots Creations

Epoxy Tumblers, Resin Crystal Hedgehogs, Resin Moon Snails, Metaphysical items such as runes, divination boards, resin tarot cards, alter trays, pendulums, moon water jars, evil eye or god's eye bracelets. Mystery packs of stickers, and repurposed Doorable Keychains.

https://twistedrootscreations.square.site/

It’s the fantasy quest of a lifetime…and everyone‘s got an excuse to get out of it. When all the mighty Heroes of Legend are trapped under an evil spell, lesser-known heroes from warriors to wizards are gathered to go save the day. One problem: everyone has a tale to tell about why they can’t go on a quest just now. Are the Enchanted Lands doomed?

Admission is by donation.

Click Here For The Schedule of All Events

The 31st Annual Cribbage Tournament,
Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria, 192 Water Street.

Come show off your best moves and strategy! The tournament is single elimination and you must sign up at Burano’s beginning at 5:30 pm. Play begins at 6 pm. $10 entry fee. Bring a cribbage board and deck of cards. No board and no cards = no play! Win a gift certificate to Burano’s Wood-Fired Pizzeria. Sorry, participation is limited to adults 18 years and older.

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The stability of Hallowell’s downtown riverbank is threatened by accelerated erosion from heavy rain events and severe flooding associated with a changing climate. The City of Hallowell engaged expert consultants to develop a riverbank stabilization plan using nature-based approaches.

To date, the project's outreach consultant has interviewed business/property owners and managers, residents, and community leaders to gather local observations on the river front; and the engineering team used this information, a site assessment, and historical records to develop stabilization options for community consideration.

This public meeting will include a project overview; a description of pros and cons associated with stabilization alternatives; and small-group discussions -- over desserts! -- about preferred options. This public input is a vital step towards recommendations to safeguard infrastructure, build climate resilience, and enhance natural functions in a way that meets community needs.

This workshop is open to all who are interested in the Hallowell waterfront -- your voice matters!

This project is supported by a Community Action Grant received by HCC-Hallowell Climate Action in response to community priorities for climate action.

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly Directed by Lucy Rioux, Shows April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026. “An Inspector Calls” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Purchase Tickets Here

One of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre, J.B. Priestley’s daring play takes place in an English industrial city, where an eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the suicide of a young girl. An inspector calls on the family to interrogate them, and during the course of his questioning, each of them is implicated in the girl’s undoing. Before the evening is over, the formerly friendly and close-knit family members reveal themselves to be selfish, self-centered or cowardly – their good humor turning to acid and their fellowship to disdain.

“For all its Edwardian setting and its mid-twentieth-century no-exit philosophy, An Inspector Calls speaks with ease to our own times, bedeviled with ‘alternate facts’ and ethical doubts.” – The Arts Fuse

“A staple of English Literature GCSE; we’ve all grown up knowing the twists and turns of J.B Priestley’s classic play… emphasises the themes of society, class, gender and generational divide.” – Get the Chance

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly Directed by Lucy Rioux, Shows April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026. “An Inspector Calls” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Purchase Tickets Here

One of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre, J.B. Priestley’s daring play takes place in an English industrial city, where an eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the suicide of a young girl. An inspector calls on the family to interrogate them, and during the course of his questioning, each of them is implicated in the girl’s undoing. Before the evening is over, the formerly friendly and close-knit family members reveal themselves to be selfish, self-centered or cowardly – their good humor turning to acid and their fellowship to disdain.

“For all its Edwardian setting and its mid-twentieth-century no-exit philosophy, An Inspector Calls speaks with ease to our own times, bedeviled with ‘alternate facts’ and ethical doubts.” – The Arts Fuse

“A staple of English Literature GCSE; we’ve all grown up knowing the twists and turns of J.B Priestley’s classic play… emphasises the themes of society, class, gender and generational divide.” – Get the Chance

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly Directed by Lucy Rioux, Shows April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026. “An Inspector Calls” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Purchase Tickets Here

One of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre, J.B. Priestley’s daring play takes place in an English industrial city, where an eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the suicide of a young girl. An inspector calls on the family to interrogate them, and during the course of his questioning, each of them is implicated in the girl’s undoing. Before the evening is over, the formerly friendly and close-knit family members reveal themselves to be selfish, self-centered or cowardly – their good humor turning to acid and their fellowship to disdain.

“For all its Edwardian setting and its mid-twentieth-century no-exit philosophy, An Inspector Calls speaks with ease to our own times, bedeviled with ‘alternate facts’ and ethical doubts.” – The Arts Fuse

“A staple of English Literature GCSE; we’ve all grown up knowing the twists and turns of J.B Priestley’s classic play… emphasises the themes of society, class, gender and generational divide.” – Get the Chance

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly Directed by Lucy Rioux, Shows April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026. “An Inspector Calls” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Purchase Tickets Here

One of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre, J.B. Priestley’s daring play takes place in an English industrial city, where an eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the suicide of a young girl. An inspector calls on the family to interrogate them, and during the course of his questioning, each of them is implicated in the girl’s undoing. Before the evening is over, the formerly friendly and close-knit family members reveal themselves to be selfish, self-centered or cowardly – their good humor turning to acid and their fellowship to disdain.

“For all its Edwardian setting and its mid-twentieth-century no-exit philosophy, An Inspector Calls speaks with ease to our own times, bedeviled with ‘alternate facts’ and ethical doubts.” – The Arts Fuse

“A staple of English Literature GCSE; we’ve all grown up knowing the twists and turns of J.B Priestley’s classic play… emphasises the themes of society, class, gender and generational divide.” – Get the Chance

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly Directed by Lucy Rioux, Shows April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026. “An Inspector Calls” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Purchase Tickets Here

One of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre, J.B. Priestley’s daring play takes place in an English industrial city, where an eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the suicide of a young girl. An inspector calls on the family to interrogate them, and during the course of his questioning, each of them is implicated in the girl’s undoing. Before the evening is over, the formerly friendly and close-knit family members reveal themselves to be selfish, self-centered or cowardly – their good humor turning to acid and their fellowship to disdain.

“For all its Edwardian setting and its mid-twentieth-century no-exit philosophy, An Inspector Calls speaks with ease to our own times, bedeviled with ‘alternate facts’ and ethical doubts.” – The Arts Fuse

“A staple of English Literature GCSE; we’ve all grown up knowing the twists and turns of J.B Priestley’s classic play… emphasises the themes of society, class, gender and generational divide.” – Get the Chance

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly Directed by Lucy Rioux, Shows April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026. “An Inspector Calls” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Purchase Tickets Here

One of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre, J.B. Priestley’s daring play takes place in an English industrial city, where an eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the suicide of a young girl. An inspector calls on the family to interrogate them, and during the course of his questioning, each of them is implicated in the girl’s undoing. Before the evening is over, the formerly friendly and close-knit family members reveal themselves to be selfish, self-centered or cowardly – their good humor turning to acid and their fellowship to disdain.

“For all its Edwardian setting and its mid-twentieth-century no-exit philosophy, An Inspector Calls speaks with ease to our own times, bedeviled with ‘alternate facts’ and ethical doubts.” – The Arts Fuse

“A staple of English Literature GCSE; we’ve all grown up knowing the twists and turns of J.B Priestley’s classic play… emphasises the themes of society, class, gender and generational divide.” – Get the Chance

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