LOCAL Events

August & September Events

Millbrook Craft Series

Thursdays - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – 1pm at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, 10 Broad Street.

Please join us each week as a local artist or artisan will demonstrate and discuss their chosen craft or trade. Free and open to the public. August 3: Jim Oliver, Woodworking; August 10: Elina Sh, Painting; August 17: Lizz Peacock, Stained Glass; August 24th Pat Cherella and Suzanne, Spinning. Bethelhistorical.org 207-824-2908

Aug. 1-8: Bethel Rotary Yard Sale The grassy lot next to The Gem Theater. This multi-day event starts Tuesday, the 1st through Monday, the 7th. Shoppers are welcomed at any time from dawn to dusk. You’re in for a treat and lots of treasures - all while helping out the community! Bethelrotary.org

Aug. 4-5: 42nd Annual Andover Olde Home Days Andover Town Common. Live music Friday evening on the gazebo, with festivities Saturday morning with a cookie walk, craft vendors, a parade, the famous lawn mower races, antique tractor pull, a photo contest, classic car display, and food vendors all day long. 207-357-2647

Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 1247, 8 Station Place

Bethel, ME 04217 Tel: 207.824.2282

• Fax: 207.824.7123

Toll-free: 800.442.5826 info@bethelmaine.com www.bethelmaine.com www.facebook.com/bethelarea

Aug. 13: Monarch Festival Valentine Farm Conservation Center, 162 North Rd, Bethel. Join us from 11am-4pm for the annual Monarch Festival — a celebration of one of Maine’s favorite garden visitors. It is a free, family friendly event offering monarch tagging, garden tours and talks, a wildlife presentation, children’s story time, BAAM’s art activity, art/craft vendors, lunch, raffle, scavenger hunt, lawn games, and more! mahoosuc.org

Aug. 17-20: 44th Annual New England Trappers Weekend – 760 East Bethel Road, Bethel. Traditional Maine represented by trapping and hunting demonstrations, contests, stories, music, auction, kids’ events, dance, and more! Family-friendly fun! 207-875-5765.

Sept. 2: Maine Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Bethel Town Common. Always on Labor Day weekend, come enjoy this fun event from 11am-8pm this year with kid-friendly games, food vendors, music, and the live calendar draw. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to benefit families affected by childhood cancer. haileyhugs.org, 281-917-5331

Sept. 10: Mahoosuc Art & Agriculture Tour 12-4pm. Enjoy an outing with friends and family to explore the bounty of Western Maine. Join us Sunday afternoon to tour local family farms and enjoy the Mahoosuc’s rich agricultural and artistic offerings. Meet local artists, support local food producers, and enjoy tasty specialties of the region. The $20 per vehicle ticket includes a map to the open house sites, descriptions of the activities, and a range of special offers, discounts, and promo codes from Mahoosuc businesses. Learn more and purchase tickets at tinyurl. com/maat2021

Sept. 11: The Inaugural Community Concepts Golf Tournament The Poland Spring Resort. Join us for our first golf tournament scramble with a 9am shotgun start. Community Concepts fosters opportunities for individuals, families, and communities. All funds raised support our work in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties. www.ccimaine. org, 207-515-3930

Sept. 16: Bethel Harvestfest Bethel Town Common. An old-fashioned fun fall festival with arts & crafts, farmers’ market area, Maine baked potato booth, burgers & dogs, apple pie contest, live music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. bethelharvestfest.com, 800-442-5826

September 16: Brew Fest – Sunday River: A craft beer event in the mountains, featuring as many as 100 beer & cider selections from around Maine, plus live music, food trucks, and scenic chairlift rides. sundayriver.com. 800-543-2754.

Sept 17: BETHEL - West Parish Congregational Church will host the annual CROP Walk (Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty) around the village of Bethel to raise money for the work of Church World Service (75%) and the Bethel Food Pantry (25%). The day begins with an ecumenical church service on the Bethel Common at 10:00 AM followed by educational stations regarding food insecurity locally and globally. FMI 207-824-2689 email jane.h.chandler@gmail.com and crophungerwalk.org

Sept. 22: Loose Boots Golf Scramble The Bethel Resort & Suites. Bring a friend to participate in this annual fund raiser to play golf, enjoy a BBQ, contests, prizes, and more. All abilities welcome. Support the Mt. Abram Ski Club, a non-profit organization providing education and scholarships related to snow sports for the youth in Western Maine. skiclub@mtabram.com

Sept. 28 - 30: 33rd Maine Mountains Jeep Jamboree. Our challenging trails, the beautiful New England fall setting, and the awesome trail guides are just a few of the reasons why this event is so popular. On Saturday at 9am, come see over 180 Jeeps parade through the town of Bethel. Information at jeepjamboreeusa.com/trip/maine-mountains, 530-333-4002

Saturday Market On Main Street 2023

WHERE: Methodist Church Lawn 79 Main Street Bethel

WHEN: May 27 -June 17 - July 1 - July 15

August 19 - September 2 - September 16

October 7

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This Market is a Community Event. Our goal is to bring folks within the Community together while providing a venue for non-profit and artisans groups to network and get their mission/product out within the Community

There will be Re-Pant bags for sale which benefits the Food Pantry and Smile Fund. Local artisans/crafters will also join the Saturday Market.

At the Saturday Market will be a collection table set up as a drop off site for items for the Bethel Food Pantry Toiletries, household items, feminine products and baby supplies are in need.

HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!