Always the Last Saturday in September — September 28, 2024
Welcome to Eliot Maine
Eliot Festival Day is a community event featuring the Eliot Festival Day 5K Road Race in the morning and the Donut and Pie Eatin’ Contests in the afternoon. Along with crafts, food, products, and informational booths we have a Farmer’s Market for area agriculture, a Colonial Re-enactment camp, a PARADE for one and all, Chalmers Kids’ Fun Run, live music, Dancing DJ Carmen and more!
Held the last Saturday in September — this year that is September 28, 2024– right by the gazebo on State Road.
🎉🎉We will have FIREWORKS on Friday night at the Eliot Boat Basin. We still need volunteers to help onsite Friday, September 27. If you can help, please email us at [email protected] with Firework Volunteer in the subject line.
Check back for our printable schedule of events available a few weeks before the Festival
2024 Booth Vendors
UPDATE — The Festival has reached its limit for vendors this year. Email us [email protected] if you want to be put on a waitlist for this year or added to next year’s email notification.
2024 Vendors List (updated as we can get to it — so email if you have questions)
Backyard Garlic – Their goal is to help you up your basic seasoning game of salt and pepper by adding a grate of dehydrated garlic to your cooking routine.
Baha’i Faith Community of Eliot – The Baha’i Faith is a world religion whose founding principle is a belief in the unity of humankind. Their spin art booth is a Festival tradition for everyone.
Eliot Connects – Eliot-centered organization that strives to coordinate fun and service to the community. Learn about upcoming family events for the holidays.
Eliot Democrats – Happy to talk about their candidates but even happier to register you to vote (no matter your personal party choices).
Eliot Garden Club – Founded in 1929, we are a community organization that promotes plant-based community work. Stop by and learn about us and how you can help.
Eliot Historical Society – Check out all the programs the EHS has in place to preserve our physical history as well as walking tour guides to help you see the history before your eyes.
Harbor Scents – Themed home fragrance products that are wickless and family-safe
Great Works Land Trust – local Non-profit conservation group with information on preserves and conservation easements.
John F. Hill Grange #393 – is a fraternal organization that supports agriculture, community service and education.
Lotus Boutique – Jewelry to elevate your personal style. Affordable jewelry and accessories including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and hair clips.
King Tut Cider – Delicious cider and apples locally made.
Knights of Columbus – South Berwick/Eliot chapter – fried dough and cold drinks
Rebecca Marella – Multimedia Artist – silk-screened tees, tanks and sweatshirts with original artwork & designs also stickers and glassware. Book her for your business window or wall mural.
Rae Photography – Capturing landscapes, weddings and portraits of families, big moments and pets
Renewal by Anderson – Replacement windows in your future? These guys can help.
Sport Card Buddies – is the concern of a 10-year-old avid sports card collector and seller. Already selling on eBay and whatnot.com, he is offering sports cards & Pokemon cards
Sturgeon Creek Farm – Your Eliot farm store with grown on the property eggs, flowers, meats, wool, herbs and veggies as well as hosting local area vendors of arts, crafts, homemade goodies. Get on the list for holiday turkeys!!
Town of Eliot Age in Place Committee – Their mission is to look at changes in Eliot’s physical, economic, and social environment that will enable Eliot residents to live in their homes for as long as possible; and to foster services/programs geared to residents active and engaged in the community.
Town of Eliot Agriculture and Food Security – to promote local agricultural-based economic opportunities; preserve, revitalize, and sustain the Eliot agricultural industry; and, promote the pursuit of agriculture as a career opportunity and lifestyle. Furthermore, to advise on issues and challenges regarding food security and accessibility to healthy foods for all residents.
Town of Eliot Conservation Commission – Your source for information on how the town/community is protecting and utilizing the town’s natural resources, ecosystems, scenic vistas, and open spaces. That includes protecting the watershed and wetland as well as helping our community understand the conservation practices and policies throughout the Town and region.
Town of Eliot Planning Department – Responsible for development review, land use regulation development, long-range planning, and many other task areas.
Trooper Black Foundation – Providing assistance to First Responders and their families during times of crisis or need. Sign up for their October 5K fund raiser!!
VFW All American Post # 9394 – Your booth to find out about Wreaths Across America, Buddy poppies and how these veterans serve veterans and their families.
Wild Flour – an Eliot baker, will be bringing Artisan Sourdough and a variety of sweet and savory treats!
Wild Terrace – Maine-based painter and designer Sarah Cassani, offers letterpress stationery, gorgeous notecards, and woven textiles along with her vibrant floral paintings
William Fogg Library – check out our calendar for activities and our catalogue for all the adventures you could want from home.
York Woods Tree & Products – Eliot’s go-to for landscape supplies, garden center goodness, and lot clearing services.
UPDATE — The Festival has reached its limit for vendors this year.
Email us [email protected] if you want to be put on a waitlist for this year or added to next year’s email notification.
Booth Fee — $60
Booth Fee — Eliot Address — $50
Vendors are included in our social media and webpage marketing as soon the application & fee are received for the event year.
This is a family-friendly event so please ask if you have any questions. [email protected]
Who can have a booth at Eliot Festival Day?
Small businesses in the area getting out to meet potential clients
Non-profits looking to raise funds and meet new folks in the area
Local microbusinesses like farm stores/stands or services like knife sharpening and snow plowing
All types of craft makers and fine arts creators
Food trucks and food booths are a special treat for us all.
We have plenty of room for vendors of all shapes and sizes, though we will assign booth space closer to the day.
You won’t be gone long when you run the Eliot Festival 5K This is a fast, smooth, straight course. And it shows off our beautiful Eliot countryside quite nicely. For you competitive types these course records & could be a challenge: Cathy O’Brien 16:06.18 in 1996 (also the Maine State 5K Road Race record) and Patrick Tarpy 14:15.72 in 2006. Click on the map to download a printable copy.
Do you love track & field, but have hung up your spikes? Come and volunteer during the Eliot Festival 5K Road Race. We need timers, people to assist runners, and other event jobs that track people know how to do. It promises to be great fun. Check out EliotFestival.com/volunteers/.
Email [email protected] with questions about the road race — running in it, volunteering at it, or sponsoring it!
Parade
Want to join the parade? We welcome individuals, hobby groups, businesses, marching groups, and community organizations.
The set-up location FOR PARADE is the Eliot Boat Basin (aka Dead Duck) 90 Hammond Ln, Eliot, ME 03903
Parade Line-Up Schedule Saturday, September 28, 2024 (rain or shine) :
Vehicles arrive 9 – 9:30 am
Participants arrive 9 – 9:45 am
Line-up to establish the order for the grandstand 10 – 10:15 am
Step off onto RT 103 10:30 am!!
If your parade entry includes a vehicle there will be a strictly enforced 10 MPH on State Road during the festival.
Parade applicationfill it out online so we know to expect your entry and so our emcee can give you a shout out!
Liability Waiver download the pdf and follow the directions for applicable signatures BEFORE the Festival, please.
