BELFAST — Belfast is one of six featured cities in the Annual Maine Craft Weekend, October 6 and 7, 2023. Belfast’s events will include live demonstrations, DIY workshops, classes, hands-on help, shopping for locally made goods, live music, food, and much more.

Participating makers are:

• Belfast Clay Studio is offering pottery demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday. Stop in to see someone at the wheel and maybe try it yourself.
• Belfast Fiberarts is offering demonstrations and hands-on help with weaving, fiber dying, and glass bead making. They will take over the courtyard at the Mall on High with their activities and have a few treats on hand as well.
• Fiddlehead Artisan Supply is offering classes in their new classroom (registration required). They also offer all the supplies you will need after being inspired by what experience during the weekend!
• Heavenly Yarns is offering knitting demonstrations and hands-on help all weekend long.
• Mainely Gallery & Studio is offering Stained Glass and Torchwork Demonstrations. You can also find the work of dozens of local artists displayed in their studio and learn more about their work.
• Marshall Wharf Brewing is hosting their 4th Annual Beer Bash! This ticketed event will feature live music all day while you enjoy craft beer made locally.
• Our Town Belfast would like to make sure you explore our Sit Down Belfast and Tiny Doors of Belfast design projects as you walk around.
• The Grasshopper Shop has teamed up with a local artisan, Ashley Alice Studio’s to feature her handmade wood and paper earrings.
• The United Farmers Market offers 70+ makers offering food, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, fabrics, and so much more!
• Toko is offering space to local makers to sell their goods in a pop-up style space in their store on Main Street.
• Waterfall Arts has a full day of programming from an Art Together Morning to Ceramics to a pop-up market and much more. Check out their newly installed “Here is Magic” mural project when you visit them.

You can find the full schedule of activities including times and locations at ourtownbelfast.org/maine-craft-weekend.

OUR TOWN BELFAST is a community-driven and nationally accredited Main Street organization whose mission is to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage. We believe in supporting local businesses, honoring our heritage through historic preservation, and bringing together the community to make downtown Belfast a better place to live, work and play. Our Town Belfast envisions a vibrant future in which our waterfront, commercial district, treasured historic buildings, and outdoor public spaces are alive with activity.