Where Maine potatoes, handmade confections & family fun come together
Save the Date
4th Annual Maine Needham Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10am - 3pm
at Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset
The Maine Needham Festival is returning for its fourth year in Wiscasset, and it’s sweeter and more spud-tacular than ever! Held on official Maine Needham Day, this family-friendly festival celebrates potatoes, candy and the classic Maine Needham, for a unique combination of Maine traditions packed into one fun-filled day.
Enjoy Needham-making demonstrations, Needham-themed contests, and plenty of chocolate-dipped delights from Maine's candy and confection makers. Add in potato-themed crafts and lawn games, live music, food trucks and local artisan vendors, and you’ve got a festival that’s fun for all ages.
Whether you’re a lifelong Needham fan, a candy lover, a potato enthusiast, or just looking for a great day out with family and friends, the Maine Needham Festival has something sweet waiting for you.
What is a Maine Needham, anyway?
We're so glad you asked!
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!).
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.
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?
