
The 3rd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th from 10:00am to 5:00pm on the waterfront walkway in downtown Bucksport. Fine artists and craftspeople, both new and returning, will showcase their hand-crafted wares. 2017 artists include:
A&E Stoneworks, Anne Alexander Sculptor, Argyle Iron Works, Barbara Chase Acrylics, Black Dog Ironworks, Buzy B’z Studio, Bruce Collins, Colour Images Studio, Eloweaves, Fairyland Jewelry, Martin Gallant, Class by CLM, Glass Orchids, JC Turnings, Kerwin Whitney Photography, Renee Lammers, Left Field Graphics, OneWomanStudio, PatchWork Clay, Penobscot Pyrographics, Polly Smith, Purplebean Bindery, Reclaimed Maine, Saucier’s Studio, Sea Glass Frames, Sewing a Notion, Studio 36, Susan L. Hutton Jewelry, TB Pots Stoneware Pottery, Teddi-Jann Covell, The Moon’s Cache, Travelers and Company, Tina S. Gagnon, Patricia Pasteur, Sandy Dolan, Obrianna Fine Art
In addition to fine arts and crafts, the Festival will also feature local food vendors including Island Farm Kitchen and Chef on the Run. Live music will be offered by Flannel Doughboys and The Ace Tones.
All proceeds of the 2017 Festival will benefit Main Street Bucksport’s programs. Main Street Bucksport’s mission is to promote a vibrant downtown Bucksport by supporting existing businesses, attracting new businesses, and supporting cultural arts events.
Questions? Contact Festival Coordinators Lyndsey Marston at 3leggeddogink@gmail.com or Laurie Brooks at lauriebrooksart@gmail.com
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