Calendar of Events

 

July 2009

07/01

  • Exhibit Opening: "The Grange in Maine" For over half a century, beginning in the 1870s, the Grange ("Order of Patrons of Husbandry") in Maine numbered some 50,000 members in more than 400 locations throughout the State. Active on behalf of Maine's rural populace, the Grange lobbied the Maine Legislature to improve the quality of education in the State's public and vocational schools, and to reform the taxation system to make it more equitable. In addition, as the first major organization to grant women equal rights, the Grange provided an opportunity for rural females to escape the drudgery of the farm home so they could take advantage of the educational and social aspects of the Order. Based on the book "A FAIR FIELD AND NO FAVOR: A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE MAINE STATE GRANGE, written by Bethel Historical Society Executive Director Stanley R. Howe, this exhibit delves into the history and significance of this remarkable organization and its role in Maine's past. Robinson House, through May 2010. Bethel Historical Society's Regional History Center at 10-14 Broad Street

    07/23

    • Open Farm Day Over 95 farms throughout Maine will open to the public. Visit a farm and see what farm life is all about. Watch farm activities and demonstrations from milking to felting; pet farm animals, pick berries, tour a barn or go on a hay ride. There will be farm-raised products for sale, displays to see and samples to taste. Oxford County Farms


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    August 2009

    08/08 - 08/10

    • Sudbury Canada Days This year's heritage festival will include the following: the Hall Lecture (Friday evening at 7:30 PM), 18th century re-enactors, old-time crafts, an art show, historical films, period room tours, a children's parade and games, badminton and croquet tournaments, a log drivers' bean supper, an open house at the Lower Sunday River Schoolhouse, and an old-fashioned hymn sing at the Middle Intervale Meetinghouse. Bethel Maine More information

    08/15 - 08/17

    • 32nd Annual Trappers' Convention There will be trapping demonstrations, fishing contests, coon dog trials, street dance with music and live auctions for both the kids and adults. East Bethel Road 207.875.5765 More information


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    September 2009

    09/27

    • 12th Annual Fall Festival Join us for our 12th annual Fall Festival at Settlers' Green Outlet Village. Watch Vermont artists Kate & Ernie Brown demonstrate pumpkin carving. Pumpkin Pie contest. Horse-drawn wagon rides. All free and open to the public. Hours are 11-3 More information

    09/27 - 10/06

    • 12th Annual Scarecrow Contest Join us at Settlers' Green Outlet Village for our 11th annual scarecrow contest. See dozens of life size, homemade scarecrows. Entries welcome! Compete for over $2500 in cash awards! More information

    09/28 - 10/05

    • Fryeburg Fair Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage time. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows. Fryeburg Fair


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    October 2009

    09/27 - 10/06

    • 12th Annual Scarecrow Contest Join us at Settlers' Green Outlet Village for our 11th annual scarecrow contest. See dozens of life size, homemade scarecrows. Entries welcome! Compete for over $2500 in cash awards! More information

    09/28 - 10/05

    • Fryeburg Fair Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage time. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows. Fryeburg Fair

    10/01 - 10/20

    • Return of the Pumpkin People Once again, more than fifty area businesses and homeowners are expected to get into the fall foliage spirit by creating unique, colorful and playful pumpkin people throughout the village of Jackson and surrounding towns. The 2008 Map will be available at the chamber office as well as participating businesses or you will find the map online for download and printing. More Information


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    November 2009

    11/28

    • Annual Craft & Wares Fair Come start your holiday shopping at this wonderful event. Craft items include wooden ware, baskets, handmade jewelry, maple syrup products, photography, art work, homemade jams & jellies, handknit items, quilts & other quilted items, doll clothes, fleece products, mittens, hats, pot holders & other kitchen items, antler items, alpaca products and much more. Don't miss the raffle items! 9:00am-4:00pm Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center More information


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    December 2009

    12/04

    • Christmas with the Masons Music & refreshments in the Mason House period rooms (donations accepted), decorated in traditional nineteenth century style and illuminated by candles—a once-a-year event! 6:00 to 8:00 PM Dr. Moses Mason House 207-824-2908 More information

    12/06

    • Annual Taste of Bethel & Theme Wreath Silent Auction This is a favorite holiday event that local people look forward to every year! Noon to 2:00 pm on Saturday, Dec. 1. Restaurants prepare & serve delicious samples of their delicacies for you to taste. Area businesses make gorgeous wreaths for you to bid on at the silent auction. What type of foods do the local restaurants have to offer? Come taste some of their favorite specialties! .75 a sample.Theme wreaths are very festive and are decorated with items from each business including gift certificates, jewelry, holiday decorations, and more. Bid on one of these to decorate your home for the holidays! Telstar High School Cafeteria Bethel Maine 207-824-2282 More information

    12/29

    • Cranapolooza Come celebrate 2010 with Cranmore! From 2pm-8pm enjoy night skiing and tubing, face painting, s'mores, live music from Dennis and Davey, family entertainer- Marcus Gale, FIREWORKS at 7:30 and much more!

      12/31

      • 11th Annual "New Year's Bethel" Celebration An affordable, chemical-free festival featuring a variety of live entertainment at selected sites within historic Bethel Hill village. More information


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