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Explore life on the creative edge! The Eastport ArtFests 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.
February 6-15 2026 - 6th Annual Hearts for the Arts Auction
Online submission for "heart-themed" art will be open Jan 23 through Feb 2. Auction will open Feb 6 and close Feb 15.
Artists - click here to view detailed instructions for submission>>
June 27, 2026 DownEast Pride
We partner with the Downeast Rainbow Alliance to celebrate creativity, inclusivity and Pride. We will welcome back the Curbside Queens drag show, present live music and offer rainbow themed art activities for all ages.
Click here to view DownEast Pride photo gallery>>
July 31-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>>
October 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>>
Thanks to our "Partners in Art":
Tides Institute & Museum of Art, Eastport Arts Center, Peavey Memorial Library,
Eastport Parks & Recreation, Downeast Rainbow Alliance
Thanks to our local business sponsors:
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