Saturday, August 22, 2026 10am-3pm FREE Admission An annual festival of Wabanaki’s finest, award-winning artists. Listing of participating artists to be released closer to the event. 2025 Past Participants included: Eric Otter Bacon Dolly Barnes Barry Dana Faye Decontie Aron Griffith Debbie Huston Butch Jacobs Wendy Little Bear Paula Love Richard Love Melaina Maloney Erica Nelson Menard Geo Neptune Peter Neptune Debbie Neptune & Kenny Keezer People of the Dawn Apothecary Gayle Phillips Rae Pictou David Sanipass Caron Shay Sarah Sockbeson Frances Soctomah Lydia & Emma Soctomah The ever-popular Burnaburnuskek Singers & Drummers will be drumming and singing at 12pm noon. The Keepers of Traditions Basket making, stone carving, birch bark etching, woodcarving, doll making, beadwork and jewelry making are among the oldest, enduring, and unique traditions passed down through generations of Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac, and Maliseet peoples, known as the Wabanaki, or “People of the Dawn.” Wabanaki Arts Market Over 40 of the finest, award-winning artists will participate in the Wabanaki Marketplace for their southernmost gathering in the State of Maine. Don’t miss this special opportunity to appreciate Wabanaki culture firsthand through basket making, bead working, storytelling, drumming, singing, and dancing. Sustaining Cultural Practices Purchase museum-quality crafts directly from Wabanaki artists recognized for preserving important cultural traditions. Crafts will be offered at a wide range of price points. It is recommended that shoppers are prepared with cash and/or personal checks since not all artists accept debit/credit cards. We Make You Welcome Free admission and free parking. Rain or shine. Food Trucks will be featured for lunch and snacks. Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village thanks all those who value quality educational and cultural experiences by supporting the Wabanaki Arts Market. Thank you!
