Festival Schedule
Festival Schedule
Friday, Aug. 15
Balloon Launch
Simard Payne Park
6:00 AM
Food Vendors
Simard Payne Park
4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Carnival
Lincoln St. Lewiston, near Station Grille
4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Artisan/Makers Fair and Trade Show
Simard Payne Park
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Hundreds of talented makers will feature crafted soaps, woodworking, crochet plush pals, candles, jewelry, artwork, handcrafted baskets, stained glass, pottery, embroidery, and so much more!
Medieval Tent Activities
Simard Payne Park, Ampitheater
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Join the Society for Creative Anachronism, an immersive history group where you can experience tournaments, royal courts, feasts, and dancing, and learn how to recreate crafts and skills of the pre-17th century world.
Friday’s Activities include fiber and arts displays and medieval caricatures.
Live Music: Country Roads
Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Hailing from Southern Maine, Country Roads delivers the best of today’s modern
country, covering hits from Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Jason Aldean,
Johnny Cash, and more. Whether you’re two-stepping, line dancing, or just singing
along, this high-energy performance is all about great music, good company, and plenty
of fun.
Balloon Launch
Simard Payne Park
6:00 PM
Balloon Tether Rides
Simard Payne Park
6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Violinist Mavy Ho-Le
Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
At 21 years old, Mavy Ho-Le is undoubtedly an up-and-coming force to be reckoned
with in the instrumental world. Her unique styles of performing combined with
choreographed numbers makes her stand out from a traditional classical string setting.
Live Music: Traveller - The Chris Stapleton Experience
Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Traveller is a music project dedicated to re-creating the music of Chris Stapleton. These
A-list seasoned musicians got together and put together a show that will have you
screaming for more. From Alec Antobenedetto’s uncanny vocal resemblance to Chris
Stapleton, Tina Daurizio with her magical Morgane Stapleton background vocal
harmonies, Leo Melanson’s amazing pedal steel tapestries, Jay Tullio’s whiskey-tinged
guitar lines, Kyle Murphy’s weaving of Acoustic Guitar & background vocals, Dave
Hines velvety smooth bass lines to world-renowned drummer Joe Donnelly laying down
the foundation of this band. This show will have you screaming for more long after it’s
over.
Moon Glow Primary
Simard Payne Park
8:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, Aug. 16
Balloon Launch
Simard Payne Park
6:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast
Simard Payne Park – Big Tent
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Balloon Tether Rides
Simard Payne Park
7:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Parade
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Medieval Tent Activities
Simard Payne Park
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Join the Society for Creative Anachronism, an immersive history group where you can experience tournaments, royal courts, feasts, and dancing, and learn how to recreate crafts and skills of the pre-17th century world.
All day activities include:
- Fiber and arts demonstrations
- Youth activities
- Medieval Caricatures
- Forge demonstrations
Carnival
Lincoln St. Lewiston, near Station Grille
10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Food Vendors
Simard Payne Park
11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Pups in the Air
Simard Payne Park
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Live Music: Jody Boys
Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Jody Boys is a fun party band who cover great hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
with a few surprises from all over. If your looking to enjoy some good diverse
music this band likes to rock!
Artisan/Makers Fair and Trade Show
Simard Payne Park
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for an Artisan/Makers Fair & Trade Show presented by Maine Micro Artisans.
Hundreds of talented makers will feature crafted soaps, woodworking, crochet plush pals, candles, jewelry, artwork, handcrafted baskets, stained glass, pottery, embroidery, and so much more!
Tour the Basilica
Pickup at LABF Entrance Oxford and Beech Sts.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
"Blue, Brews and Cruise" Classic Car Show
Festival Plaza and Main St. in Auburn
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Join the City of Auburn for the 7th annual Auburn Blues, Brews & Cruise! Head to Main Street/Festival Plaza in the heart of downtown Auburn on Saturday, August 16 from Noon to 5:00PM. Enjoy incredible LIVE blues by Bad Daddy, Matt & The Barnburners, Kimball, Goodman & Miller, and Continental Shakedown. There will be food trucks, delicious local craft brews, a classic car show and fun for all ages! Admission is free. Learn more at: www.auburnblues.com
Pups in the Air
Simard Payne Park
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Live Music: Bazinga!
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Bazinga! will energize the crowd with a dynamic mix of 90s hits to now hits, from alt-
rock anthems to smooth R&B grooves contemporary favorites. It’s the perfect recipe for
a high-energy concert vibe to put your dancing shoes on!
Live Music: Ocean House Road Band
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
4:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Ocean House Road Band is a blues-rock band from Southern Maine performing music
Balloon Launch
Simard Payne Park
6:00 PM
Balloon Tether Rides
Simard Payne Park
7:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Denny Breau
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Denny Breau legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Denny Breau will mesmerize
the audience with his flawless rhythm and stunning six-string guitar work, blending
folk, Delta blues, country, and jazz effortlessly.
Live Music: Motor Booty Affair
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Motor Booty Affair has been lighting up stages across America with their 70’s
extravaganza for several years, continually improving on the show that has been
dubbed “The Ultimate Disco Party Band”. It is their mission to get the crowd groovin’
as they deliver hits from Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee-Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band,
Chic, The Commodores, Barry White, Abba and more. They will create an event you will
never forget. Make sure you bring your boogie shoes because no matter how big the
dance floor is – it’s always packed from the first song to the last!
Sunday, Aug. 17
Balloon Launch
Simard Payne Park
6:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast
Simard Payne Park – Big Tent
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Balloon Tether Rides
Simard Payne Park
7:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Lewiston Farmer's Market
Oxford St. & Cross St.
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
The Lewiston Farmers’ Market offers visitors a chance to connect with one another and shop for a wide variety of fresh, delicious, local foods and goods while fostering a vibrant downtown and building a strong community and local economy.
Family Fun Day
Simard Payne Park
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pups in the Air
Simard Payne Park
9:30 AM – 10:15 PM
Pony Rides
Simard Payne Park
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Food Vendors
Simard Payne Park
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Live Music: Camp of Rock
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Camp of Rock will start your Sunday with the youthful energy of Camp of Rock. These
talented summer camp students will perform rock classics from Heart, The Kings, The
Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin.
Artisan/Makers Fair and Trade Show
Simard Payne Park
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hundreds of talented makers will feature crafted soaps, woodworking, crochet plush pals, candles, jewelry, artwork, handcrafted baskets, stained glass, pottery, embroidery, and so much more!
Tour the Basilica
Pickup at Entrance
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Live Music: Maine's Got Talent Top 3 Winners
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Pups in the Air
Simard Payne Park
12:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Live Music: Snarky Sisterz
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Diana Quinn and Lisa Ann Wright are the Snarky Sisterz, a DC-based duo that defies categorization! The Snarky Sisterz play an eclectic mix of clever originals and covers, from bluegrass to the Beatles, 20s standards to punk, and on to roots rock, Americana, blues, 60s girl group songs, and even a smidgeon of jazz. www.snarkysisterz.com
Live Music: Rumor Has It
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Rumor Has It are all about having fun, engaging the crowd and playing music that
everyone enjoys. They play a wide variety of music traversing decades and multiple
genres!
Live Music: Taylor Hughes
Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Taylor Hughes is a New Hampshire homegrown country singer. He started singing when he was very young. His musical drive is to bring storytelling and traditional country music. He’s performed all around New England and has sold out performances at the Bank of New Hampshire stage.