Author: Kimberly Grindle

Calling all Maine artists! The 29th annual Arts in the Park will be returning to the Belfast waterfront on June 28th & 29th. The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will once again bring the beloved Maine fine arts & crafts show to Steamboat Landing Park with over 100 artists, local food, live music and more!

If you are a full-time or seasonal Maine resident, you can apply from January 13th through February 24th. Apply and pay on our website or print and mail your application. Updated event rules and guidelines can also be found on the website. For more information or to apply, visit belfastmaine.org/arts-in-the-park and follow Arts in the Park – Belfast, Maine on Facebook. Event organizers can also be reached at the Chamber office at 207-338-5900.

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In This Issue – Tom DiMenna & Friends at the Belfast Maskers, LEGO Party at Harborwalk Restaurant, Community Walk with RSU 3 Adult & Community Education Program, Tap Takeover at Rollie’s Bar & Grill, Industry Nights begin at Homeport Inn and Tavern, Flavors of Espana dinner and wine pairing at Aster & Rose Maine, and find events happening at The Clifford Arts & Student Center, January Community Classes with MaineHealth Waldo County General Hospital, Winter Classes at Kids Unplugged, Free Trainings with Maine Department of Labor, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from the Belfast Historical Society and Museum, showing the old Eastern Steamship Company wharf (off the now current Steamboat Landing Park). This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

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In This Issue: Everyman Repertory Theatre present Orson Welles’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ Radio Show at Camden Opera House, Belfast Flying Shoes Community & Contra Dances, Edwards Brothers Supermarkets Searsport Celebrates the company’s 10 Years in Business, Stone Tree Farm & Cidery hosts Trivia Night, Captain’s Quarters Web Series with Sail, Power and Steam Museum, Our Town Belfast Business Coffee Downtown, HR for Nonprofits Workshop with United Midcoast Charities, Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House & Tito’s Drink Making Class, and so much more!

Happy New Year everyone! This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

The Chamber greatly appreciates these businesses for their dedication to not only support us with their membership but to further support our mission here with an annual sponsorship. It shows their want to not only see our great communities thrive but to help support and strengthen the ways in which we do it together. Thank you!

In This Issue: Deadline for 2025 Belfast Annual Guide, The Bayou Brothers at Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, New Year’s Eve Eve Eve Bash at Homeport Inn and Tavern, KindKids Music at Belfast Free Library, and lots of New Year’s Eve celebrations and specials from The Club Marina and Bar, Hey Sailor, Crave ME., Aster & Rose Maine, Nautilus, Harborwalk Restaurant, and your list of Last Night Belfast events and more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from the City of Belfast, ME. Gotta love those sweaters! This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working for You! Have a safe and Happy New Year!

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We’re very excited to announce the 2025 schedule for our monthly Business After Hours networking events! Mark your new calendars!

January 15 – Back in Motion Physical Therapy, Belfast

February 19 – Belfast Curling Club

March 19 – DownEast Auctions, Searsport

April 16 – Perry’s Home Furnishings & Design, Belfast

May 21 – Central Maine Power, Belfast

June 18 – Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport

July 16 – Windsor Chairmakers, Lincolnville

August 20 – Bowen’s Pizzeria & Deli, Belfast

September 17 – Nautilus, Belfast

October 15 – SolarLogix, Belfast

November 19 – Rollies @ Waldo County Shrine Club, Belfast

December 17 – Camden National Bank, Belfast

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In This Issue: 2025 Belfast Guide Deadline, 2025 Business After Hours announced, a staged reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ with Theatre Nouveau, Solstice Shine with Belfast Flying Shoes, End of Season Party Potluck and Bonfire at Mainely Gallery and Studio, Holiday in Maine event at Bucksport Trading Post, Pay as You Wish Cookie Benefit for Waldo County Woodshed, Solstice by the Sea with Friends of Sears Island, Free Family Matinees at Colonial Theatre – Belfast, Day of Giving with United Midcoast Charities, Coyote Moon Food Drive for Belfast Soup Kitchen, Christmas Eve Services and downtown Belfast Menorah Lighting, holiday specials and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes from the grand opening of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Waldo County, now open at 92 Belmont Ave. in Belfast! This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

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In This Issue: Holiday on the Harbor (Free Family Event), Santa at Amandine Bakery, Closing Weekend for ‘Scapino’ with Belfast Maskers and ‘If a Tree Falls’ at Clifford Arts & Student Center, Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Habit for Humanity ReStore of Waldo County, 7th Annual Youth Entrepreneur’s Holiday Fair at United Farmers Market of Maine, Winter Wonderland Concerts by Penobscot Bay Singers, Belfast Lions Club – Belfast, ME Breakfast with Santa, Come Boating Belfast Maine Winter Adventure Series, GO Logic Tour with Belfast Senior Collegee, Muskeag Album Release Party at Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, and so much more!

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In This Issue: Early Bird Sale, Holiday Book Drive, Ugly Sweater Party & Sock Drive with Waldo County YMCA & Colburn Shoe Store, Gingerbread House Spectacular Benefit with United Midcoast Charities, Holiday Pop-Up Market at Waterfall Arts, Holidays at the Pentagoet Inn & Pub, First Friday with Belfast Flying Shoes, Opening Weekend for ‘Scapino’ with Belfast Maskers, Ribbon Cutting at Stone Tree Farm & Cidery, New Book Launch Party at Penobscot Marine Museum, Cork & Canvas at Bucksport Trading Post, Searsport Tree Lighting, ‘If a Tree Falls’ Youth Production at Clifford Arts & Student Center, Holidays at the Museum with Owls Head Transportation Museum, Holiday Remembrance Ceremony with Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, Maine, Unity Yuletide Celebration with Unity Business Exchange, Holiday Handbells Concert at Searsport First Congregational Church, Grand Opening of Congress Square Commons, Christmas Trivia Night at Nautilus, Camp CaPella Annual Online Benefit Auction, Happy Wanderers Hike and Waldo Walk with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Girls Night Out at City Drawers, Auction for the Animals with PAWS Animal Adoption Center, Upcoming Workshops from SCORE Mentors, Christmas by the Sea Weekend at Maine Artisans, and so much more!

We also have listings for area giving trees and donations, including Glow Salon, The Belfast Center, Waldo Community Action Partners, Colburn Shoe Store, United Bikers of Maine Waldo County, Seaboard Federal Credit Union, and Loyal Biscuit Co.

This week’s cover photo comes to you from the Belfast Maskers. Scapino, played by Stephanie Natale, looks forward to you seeing the Belfast Maskers production on December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, or 15! This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

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In This Issue: Thanksgiving Offerings, Belfast Variety Show & Supper at Belfast, ME American Legion Post #43, Small Business Saturday, Downtown Belfast Tree Lighting with Our Town Belfast, Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert at First Baptist Church, Belfast, Brenda Smith Book Launch at Penobscot Shores Retirement Community, City of Belfast, ME Active Transportation Plan and Workshop, Holiday Love Lights Ceremony at First Church in Belfast, UCC, Keyes Pottery Holiday Party, Patchwork Plus Country Christmas Open House, Auction for the Animals with PAWS Animal Adoption Center, Holiday Sale at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Open House at Sweet Monkey Business, Darby’s Restaurant Dine-to-Donate for Friends of Sears Island, and so much more!

Wishing you and yours a safe and memorable Thanksgiving. This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

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