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Explore life on the creative edge! The Eastport ArtFests partner with the Eastport Arts Center to celebrate our region’s rich cultural heritage with all-ages, all-inclusive interactive art activities, gallery receptions, live music, film, dance, storytelling, puppetry, parades and more.   We partner with local arts and community organizations to present a series of events that are mostly outdoors and free, to welcome and encourage participation by community members and visitors alike.   
Sun, June 28, 2026 DownEast Pride
We partner with the Downeast Rainbow Alliance and the Eastport Arts Center to celebrate creativity, inclusivity and Pride.   We will welcome back the Curbside Queens drag show, present live music with Minor Characters and offer rainbow themed art activities for all ages.  

Click here to view DownEast Pride photo gallery>>
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Fri, July 31-Sat, Aug 1, 2026 - Mermaid Festival
Celebrate our creative connection to the sea in partnership with the Eastport Arts Center.  The Arts Center will host a Mermaid Ball on Friday, July 31st, and the 5th Annual Mermaid Parade will take place on Saturday August 1st.  Local artists will help you create mermaid attire, make sea creatures out of beach trash, plus live music, food trucks and more. Even limited edition Mermaid mustard by Raye's Mustard for National Mustard Day - celebrating over 125 years!

Click here to view Mermaid Festival photo gallery>>
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Sat, Oct 31, 2026 - Witches of Eastport
The Witches of Eastport, in partnership with the Eastport Arts Center, will return with a dazzling array of free, all-ages interactive experiences. Pumpkin carving, witches broom, mask and magic wand making.  Don't miss the hilarious Pumpkin Derby, then join the witches parade, with community dances led by the Shead High and EES Cheerleaders and the Eastport Senior Center Cardio Drummers!  The fun starts at noon downtown Eastport and ends with the Haunted Ball at the Arts Center.

Click here to view Witches of Eastport photo gallery>>
February 2026,  Hearts for the Arts Auction is now CLOSED!
The 6th annual Hearts for the Arts show featured 145 pieces in various mediums by over 60 artists; over half of the works were sold within a 10 day period online, exceeding our fundraising target.  While most of the artwork will stay here in Maine, many of the lovingly created pieces found new homes in VA, FL, NC, KS, TX, CA and WA.  You may still view the beautiful catalog here >>

Thanks to all the artists and buyers who make this a yearly success!
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