2025 Holiday Festival

This year the Holiday Festival will be on Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 7th. It is noted that there are two other artisan sales events happening outside of this date range that will be included in promotions: Dandelion Spring Farm Holiday Market (11/29) and the Bowdoinham Community School Craft Fair (12/13).

The schedule of events is as follows:

Dandelion Spring Farm Holiday Market - Dandelion Spring Farm

Saturday, November 29th, 11:00am – 3:00 pm

Dandelion Spring Farm, 961 Ridge Rd.

A community gathering and intimate maker's market, shop from a curated group of talented Maine artists and farmers. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. Weather permitting there will be an outside fire to gather ‘round.

Santa Comes to Town and Christmas Tree Lighting  -  Bowdoinham Fire Department

Friday, December 5th, 5:30 pm

Bowdoinham Fire Station, 57 Post Rd.

After a short ride around the village, the Fire Department will be bringing Santa to the Fire Station at 6pm to light the Christmas Tree and sing our favorite carols.

Merrymeeting Arts Center Holiday Craft Fair – Merrymeeting Arts Center

Friday, December 5th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday. December 6th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Merrymeeting Arts Center, 9 Main St.

Join us for MAC’s Annual Holiday Craft Fair, featuring a wonderful variety of local artists and artisans showcasing their work inside the MAC Gallery.

Nazarene Church Victorian Christmas Open House – Nazarene Church

Friday, December 5th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 7th, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Nazarene Church, 7 School St.

Enjoy wassail and cookies as you experience the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas. A reminder to relax and slow down during a hectic season.

Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans Show & Sale (2 locations) – Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans

Old Town Hall, 13 School St. 

Friday, December 5th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday, December 7th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cathance River Gallery, 18 Main St. 

Friday, December 5th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, December 7th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans will be at both the newly renovated Town Hall and the Cathance River Gallery.  This group of over twenty artisans will have works that include fiber arts, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, metal work, glass work, book art, fine art paintings and more. Don’t miss the café offerings at the Town Hall on Saturday from 10:00 am - Noon to benefit the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.

Breaking Bread Café – Bowdoinham Food Pantry

Fridays, December 5, 12, 19 & January 2, 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Watersong Music, 9 Main St. 

Coffee, pastries and conversation. Proceeds benefit the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.

Artistic Endeavors Studio Holiday Sale – Local Business: Artistic Endeavors

Friday, December 5th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday. December 6th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, December 7th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Artistic Endeavors Studio, 9 Main St.

Join Kathleen Goddu, Diane Friese and Sally Onstead at the Artistic Endeavors Gallery. There will be Indigo Shibori scarves, wall hangings & home decor items, Jewelry from nature (pins, necklaces), greeting cards, miniature easels, and wall hangings.

Bowdoinham Public Library Wreath Workshop Bowdoinham Public Library

Saturday, December 6th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Merrymeeting Arts Center’s Studio, 6 Main St.

Come make your own Balsam wreath, $20 for small and $25 for a large. Supplies and instruction included.

Proceeds benefit the library.

NEW!! Downing Arts – Local Business: Downing Arts

Saturday, December 6th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Longbranch School, 25 Main St. (Outside, weather permitting)

Nicholas Downing will be doing live blacksmithing demonstrations and selling wares ranging from jewelry to household items to artisan tools.

Cookie Decorating Party - Bowdoinham Food Pantry

Saturday, December 6th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bowdoinham Food Pantry, 9 Main St.

Please join us for a cookie decorating fundraiser for the food pantry! We'll provide the cookies, frosting and baubles; you bring your festive spirit. Financial donations to support the food pantry's work are appreciated but not required. All are welcome!

Pony Parade – Local equestrian group

Saturday, December 6th, Noon - 1:00 pm

Come see our local equestrians and their beautifully decorated horses at the Mailly Waterfront Park at Noon. Visitors can meet the horses, and some gifts will be offered as well. They’ll make another stop at the Community School around 12:30 pm.

Bowdoinham Community School Holiday Craft Fair - Bowdoinham Community School Parent Group

Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bowdoinham Community School, 23 Cemetery Rd.

Come support our school, as well as local crafters, and artisans at the annual craft fair!