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"Timeless Reflection" (detail) by Judith Clendenning
The Mermaid Festival
July 31 & August 1, 2026
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Celebrate our creative connection to the sea with the 5th Annual Mermaid Parade on Saturday, August 1 and the 2nd Mermaid Ball at the Eastport Arts Center on Friday, July 31st. Part of the Eastport ArtFests series, the Mermaid Festival is a big draw for families from around the region.
Local artists will help you create your mermaid attire or make puppets out of beach trash, the "Tales of Quoddy Bay" puppet theater returns, plus live music and more. Even limited edition Mermaid mustard by Raye's Mustard for National Mustard Day!
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Stay tuned for schedule and more details.
With gratitude for our Sponsors:
and our "Partners in Art":
Tides Institute & Museum of Art, Peavey Memorial Library, Downeast Rainbow Alliance
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