Maine Made

The Big E - September 13-29, W. Springfield, MA
Today is Maine Day at the Big E!
Stop by the Maine building on the Avenue of the States - meet the many Maine companies offering tasty foods, drinks, and sweets. Shop for a piece of Maine from one of our many makers of high quality jewelry, home goods, and giftware.

Just a thought as you navigate the day.

Meet Concepta's Studio :
"I’m not just about spices; I’m about sharing stories, inspiring palates, and embracing cultural diversity. Join me on a flavorful journey that celebrates identity, community, and the extraordinary history of South African Indians."

We told you about this new product from Ragged Coast Chocolates in our most recent newsletter - looks like the Boston Globe thinks they're pretty delish!

Now that the first few days of the school year are done.................
How many missing water bottles, phones, tablets, backpacks can you count?
Make them easy to spot and quicker to claim with stickers from our creative lot of artisans.

Happy Grandparents Day!

No matter where your travels take you this weekend - Maine Made goodness abounds!
September 7th - Makers on Main/Freeport
September 7th - Blackstone Farm Fall Craft/Fort Fairfield
September 7 & 8 - Laudholm Nature Craft Festival/Wells
September 8th - *Maine Cheese Festival/Pittsfield (*advanced ticket purchase required)

Did you get our September Newsletter? No? No worries - here it is.

Maine Made - New Members, New Products & Highlights Places to visit, people to meet, products to love! Order your 2025 Calendars today! September 2024 New Member Profiles: Martha Sullivan Jewelry South Portland Portland Pudgy Biddeford Noteworthy Menti

We are honored and excited to be part of this new event at the Freeport Fall Festival! We believe in the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth and encourage creators of all ages.
Thank you to Visit Freeport for allowing this opportunity!

Mini Makers & Rising Stars Sign Up - Visit Freeport Fill out the application to be a vendor for the Freeport Fall Festival. The Freeport Fall Festival is a juried show for artists & makers only. Apply today!

Thank you Down East Magazine for sharing these lovely creations.

Thank you Green & Healthy Maine for this fine article featuring so many of those in our maker community.

Sustainable fashion designed in Maine | Green & Healthy Maine magazine – Happy, healthy, sustainable Sustainability and social mission are front and center for these Maine apparel and footwear designers.

Have you checked out the work of our newest member?
Meet Tidal Force Creations - maker of cork coasters, wool can koozies, embroidered cotton kitchen towels, and linen pillow covers.
A little about the cork: Cork is a sustainable, plant-based material that offers both heat and water resistance. As part of its natural beauty, the grain of the cork shifts making each coaster unique.

Our artisans are releasing their 2025 Calendars - here's a sneak peek.
Each and every one will add a splash of color to your home, office, or wherever you decide to display them. Your desk? Many offer that size option as well. Most prints are suitable for framing.
Emmy+Olly FishBellies Alan Claude Studio Wendy Webster Good Fine Art Zucchini Fish and Festive Fish.

If our August Newsletter didn't make it into your "in box", here it is:

Maine Made - New Members, New Products & Highlights The Dog Days of Summer are upon us - Products below from these fine creative makers: Herself Clothing, Helene Farrar Art, Maine Village Weaver, James MacDonald Art, Lucy's Granola. August 2024 New Mem

It's Wild Blueberry Weekend!!
Check out all the places and activities happening all across the state:

Wild Blueberry Weekend - Visit Maine Enjoy a weekend dedicated to Maine’s state fruit – the wild blueberry – at Wild Blueberry Weekend.

Looking for another Maker's Market? Check out this one at Morse's Sauerkraut in Waldoboro.

Happy August!
Thank you Nikki Pilgrim Art for such a peaceful and serene print to remind us to soak in those sunsets, smell the salty air, and enjoy Maine's abundance of scenes.

Slow and steady growth - we've enjoyed being along for the ride, watching our member, The Scone Goddess, expand and give back.

Thank you Maine Biz for sharing this event.

Northport scone business 'mixes' things up for food pantry benefit festival The Scone Goddess First Annual Scone Festival, taking place Sunday, Aug. 4, will benefit the Northport Food Pantry.

Starting today and lasting through Sunday - there's so much to do, see, and eat!! 🦞🦞

Poster Artist: Jean Kigel

In case you missed it - here's our friends at Brant & Cochran chatting it up in Episode 512 of From the Woodshed with Ryan and Chase of Kennebec Cabin Company and the popular Maine Cabin Masters

Episode 512 - Steve and Barry from Brant & Cochran - From the Woodshed Season 5 of From the Woodshed returns with Steve and Barry from Brant & Cochran.From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldrid...

Maine Open Farm Day offers a unique chance to:

Experience Farm Life: Discover the daily operations of a working farm, meet the animals, and learn about crop production.
Educational Opportunities: Gain insights into sustainable farming practices, the importance of local agriculture, and the food journey from farm to table.
Good Fun: Enjoy a day in rural communities across each of Maine’s 16 counties, with activities for all ages, from farm tours and demonstrations to hands-on experiences and local food tastings.

Celebrating another location to see our member's artwork up close and personal.
Lehoux Art

Down East Magazine did it again - this time it's a fantastic lineup of Maine Made Skin-Care Faves.

12 Maine-Made Skin-Care Faves With a Little Vacationland Under the Lid For the facial-care gurus behind these balms and butters, a commitment to Maine-sourced ingredients is more than skin deep.

Anyone out there who can help get some of Lakin's Gorges Cheese to Boston? There are certain food safety requirements that are necessary. Please see below.

July 11, 2024. In this modern world, we are sometimes caught in the web of old ways. Turns out the truck driver for the national distributor that just started carrying my cheeses, is logging too many hours and has had to split the run into 2 days. Which means he can’t get my cheese to the warehouse in Boston in time for it to go to NY and the central warehouse, so they can’t pick it up anymore.
Is there anyone who is shipping perishable products already who could pick my cheese up in Waldoboro and either get it to Boston or NY every other week?
Please call Allison at (207) 230-4318 or email [email protected]

From mustard seeds in Aroostook County to a mill in Washington County, to a jar of deliciousness -
Thank you Edible Maine for this in-depth look at Raye's Mustard

Rise and Grind - edible MAINE Their Equipment Is from the Second Industrial Revolution, but Raye’s Mustard Is Still Second to None

Thank you to Forbes for this excellent article on Maine blueberries; the history, the harvest, and economic impact they have on our economy. Bonus: a nice little shout out to Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry Company and Maine Made.

Wild Blueberries: A Journey Through Time and Tradition In Maine Discover the unique flavors and heritage of wild blueberries. Learn about sustainable harvesting and the Passamaquoddy Tribe's traditions. Nature's hidden gems revealed.

Team USA will be wearing footwear made by another fine Maine company. Congratulations to Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafters

Lewiston company is proud to hand-stitch opening ceremony shoes for Team USA The 2024 Paris Olympics marks the fourth time Polo Ralph Lauren has contracted with Rancourt & Co. to make shoes for the athletes.