WELLS, Maine — The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm for its 37th year, the weekend after Labor Day.
Held September 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event features fine art and crafts from top New England artisans. For tickets and a list of participating artists, visit wellsreserve.org/crafts.
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival features 150-plus juried artisans showcasing painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber crafts, mixed media work, and more.
The Wells Reserve anticipates this year’s festival to be the largest yet, featuring a selection of 150-plus juried artisans showcasing painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber crafts, mixed media work, and more.
Live music, an expansive raffle, and a variety of local food and beverage offerings, from cider donuts to lobster rolls, will round out the event to make for a fun and festive weekend in this historic seaside setting.
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm on Sept. 6-7.
Over 100 dedicated volunteers help make the show a success, and nearly 6,000 attendees are expected.
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm on Sept. 6-7.
New this year, the Sunday lineup boasts a native plant sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., presented by the York County Master Gardener Volunteers. Located just outside the festival gates, the sale will offer more than 40 species of young plants grown from wild or wild-type seed, along with information on plant growing conditions, benefits to wildlife, and complementary species.
While on site, visitors are encouraged to explore the reserve’s grounds and trails and pay a visit to the Coastal Ecology Center Gallery. The current exhibition “Notes from the Coast, 2025” features photographic and lithographic explorations of coastal themes, landscapes, and communities.
Funds raised from the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival support the Wells Reserve’s ongoing research, education, and conservation initiatives, as well as maintenance and preservation of the site for public recreation and programming. This year’s event is sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank, Maine Community Bank, Sevigney-Lyons Insurance, Renewal by Andersen, Viking Cruises and Stifel.
Tickets are available in advance online or at the gate with cash or card. The cost is $10 per person, $5 for Laudholm Trust members. For more information, visit wellsreserve.org/crafts for details.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns to the Wells Reserve
