Festival Schedule

Simard Payne Park
4:00 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!

Simard Payne Park
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.

Platz Associates Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
4:30 PM–5:45 PM

Rumor Has is is a band from Central/Southern Maine that plays a wide variety of music traversing decades and multiple genres.

Platz Associates Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
6:45 PM–7:45 PM

The Girls of L ~ A was the brain child of Kathy Haley who wanted to form a group, not the Ya Ya Sisterhood, but maybe the LA LA Sisterhood. A group of talented professional vocalists to perform for events and various public performances.

Platz Associates Main Stage at Simard Payne Park
8:00 PM–10:00 PM

Join us Friday evening, August 16, at 8:00 PM on the Platz Associates Main Stage in Simard-Payne Park for Taylor Hughes! A New Hampshire homegrown country signer, Taylor started singing when he was very young. His musical drive is to bring storytelling through traditional country music. Taylor has performed all over New England and has sold out performances at the Bank of New Hampshire stage.

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.

• 10 AM-12 PM—Fencing demonstration 
• 12-3PM—Armored combat demonstration   
• 3-5 PM—Fencing demonstration

All day activities include:

• Fiber and arts demonstrations 
• Youth activities 
• Medieval Caricatures 
• Forge demonstrations

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!

Simard Payne Park
1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Platz Associates Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Bazinga! will rock the night away with a dynamic mix of 90s to now hits, from alt-rock anthems to smooth R&B grooves. It’s the perfect recipe for a high-energy concert vibe that’ll have you dancing all night long!

Platz Associates Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
6:30 PM–7:25 PM

Denny Breau, acclaimed for his flawless guitar technique and genre-blending style, effortlessly merges folk, blues, country, and jazz into mesmerizing performances. Born into a musical family and hailed by critics for his soulful voice and intricate compositions, Denny captivates audiences with every note. A respected figure in the Maine music scene and a member of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, he continues to inspire both listeners and fellow musicians alike with his solo work and performances alongside the Denny Breau Trio. 

Platz Associates 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 dubbed “The Ultimate Disco Party Band”.

Motor Booty Affair consists of 4 funkateers straight from the planet Funktar; Superfly, Spanish Fly, Vinnie Boom-Boom Funktonio and Cyclone Link Skywalker Jr. 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. The songs are authentically reproduced by these top notch musicians with unsurpassed quality and attention to detail.

MBA’s show is energetic and peppered with 70’s lingo jive talkin’ and stage antics to make for 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!

Simard Payne Park
9:00 AM–6:00 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.

• 9-11 AM—Fencing demonstration 
• 12-3PM—Armored combat demonstration   
• 3-5 PM—Fencing demonstration

All day activities include:

• Fiber and arts demonstrations 
• Youth activities 
• Medieval Caricatures 
• Forge demonstrations

2 Oxford St. Lewiston
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.  

Platz Associates Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
11:00 AM–12:15 PM

Camp of Rock is a 2-week music camp for kids ages 7-17, inspired by the movie “School of Rock.”

Simard Payne Park
12:00 PM–7:00 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!

Platz Associates Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
12:30 PM–1:00 PM

Crosshair is made up of teens ages 12-15. They perform 90s alternative and metal covers with some originals thrown in.

Platz Associates Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Julia rose to stardom with her performance as a finalist on the 22nd season of American Idol. She is currently on tour for her debut album, Here In Maine, and we are so grateful to be adding her to our incredible line-up of musicians.

Platz Associates Main Stage @ Simard Payne Park
4:30 PM–6:00 PM

A fun party band who covers hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. If you’re looking to enjoy some good, diverse music, this band likes to rock!