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wells national estuarine research reserve25th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
100 Master Artisans in a Historic Seaside Setting
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About the Festival
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is held in Wells, Maine every September on the weekend after Labor Day. This prestigious event brings nearly 100 artisans, selected by jury, to exhibit their wares for thousands of browsers. Music, food, and environmental education round out the 2-day festival, which takes place on the spectacular Laudholm campus of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Attending the Crafts Festival
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7 each day ($5 for Laudholm Trust members). Neither smoking nor pets are allowed on the site.
Sponsors
We thank these businesses for providing key support to the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, our most important fundraising event of the year:
- The Maine Magazine
Learn how your business can be associated with this popular community event.
How to Apply for the Crafts Festival
Application materials for the 2012 festival are now available (January 10, 2012). We urge you to download these materials, but if you need a packet mailed you may send your postal address through our contact form. Applications must be received by March 13.
- 2012 Crafts Festival Introductory Letter
- 2012 Crafts Festival Information
- 2012 Crafts Festival Application Form • Application in MS Word format
Date & Time
September 8, 2012 – September 9, 2012, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pricing
Regular Price:
$7.00
Discounted Price:
$5.00
For Wells Reserve programs, members of Laudholm Trust enjoy discount pricing.
Discounts offered for other programs, if any, are included in the full description above.
Reservations
Not Needed.





