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?
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