At this time, we still plan to host our Strawberry Festival - Living History Day on June 27th. We will continue to monitor closely what unfolds with the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC recommendations over the next two months.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
& LIVING HISTORY DAY
Saturday, June 27, 2020
11am to 4pm
Admission: $10 per person; $6 ages 12 and under; $25 family rate (2 adults with children under age 18 from same household).
Members' rate is $8 per person; $5 ages 12 and under; $20 family rate.
Not a member of Norlands? Members enjoy a 20% discount on admission, year-round. Join today!
Interested in being a craft vendor? Complete the Vendor Application found here or contact us at norlands@norlands.org or 207-897-4366. Crafters and artists are welcome to exhibit, demonstrate, and/or sell original artwork. All items must be handmade, not mass produced, store bought, re-sale, or imported items. Historical societies and museums are also wanted to exhibit and/or demonstrate antiques, collections, or share educational materials. Norlands is not seeking food vendors at this time.
Vendors are encouraged to register early to be included in all promotional opportunities and to save on the application fee. Application fees range from $15-$30 and members of Norlands enjoy an additional 20% discount on fees. The early bird rate application deadline is May 22, 2020. Applications are subject to approval.
Applications are subject to approval. Payment in full expected by June 26. Due to potential hardship caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic any payments enclosed with the application will not be processed or cashed until June 26 unless permission is granted by the applicant. No refunds unless Norlands cancels the event.
This biennial event features artisans on the front lawn demonstrating handmade craft and selling original artwork. Other day-long activities include horse-drawn hayrides, tours of the 1867 Washburn family mansion, blacksmithing demonstrations, lessons of the past in the one-room schoolhouse, children’s craft activities, living history in the farmer’s cottage, special presentations in the meeting house, and old-fashioned outdoor games such as hoops & graces.