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Maine Needham Festival

 
 
 
 

Celebrating the cultural and culinary tradition of the Maine Needham

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 | 10 am - 3 pm
FREE ADMISSION

at Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset

 
 
 

If you know and love Maine Needhams,

this festival is for you! 

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If you don't know what Maine Needhams are but

love Maine and celebrating her traditions,

this festival is for you!

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If you love good food, good people, and good times,

this festival is for you!

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What is a Maine Needham, anyway?

 
 
 
 

We're so glad you asked!

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Also known as 'potato candy,' Needhams have a coconut and potato filling covered in dark chocolate (don't knock it 'til you've tried it - they're delicious!).

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They've been around for about 150 years and are a beloved treat of  many Mainers. You can learn more about the history and tradition of the Maine Needham here.

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In 2023, the Maine legislature officially designated the last Saturday in September of each year "Maine Needham Day." What better way to celebrate than with a festival?

Maine Needhams sitting on a bed of shredded coconut in front of a potato

This Year's Festival

 
 

Maine potato-themed

scavenger hunt

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Potato sack races

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Lawn games

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Arts & craft stations

FEATURED EVENTS

Needham-making demonstrations

 

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Homemade Needham contest

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Candymaker & craft vendor booths

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Food trucks & live music

This year's festival will feature candymakers, craft vendors, food vendors and entertainers that share our love of Needhams and Maine!

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Keep an eye on the vendor page for an up-to-date list of this year's festival participants!

Maine Tasting Center

506 Old Bath Rd, Wiscasset, ME

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