2024 is our 25th Anniversary!
Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 225 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival on the L.L.Bean campus, in the Mallard Parking Lot behind the Freeport Historical Society, on the lawn at 135 Main St, Freeport Town Hall, and in Freeport Village Station in Freeport, Maine.
In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus and the Second Stage in the Mallard Parking lot for three days of live music. There are also plenty of free activities for kids from make ‘n take crafts, to scavenger hunts and more. And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!
Please note: Artist, Maker & Food Truck applications are closed for 2024. The 2025 cycle will open in November.
Learn more about the Artists & Makers participating in our 25th Annual Freeport Fall Festival!
Check out the 2024 musical lineup at the L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage and the Mallard Parking Lot Stage
Preview the tasty treats for everyone from farms to master chocolatiers and everything in between. PLUS eight of Maine’s most popular food trucks!
Three days of live music on two stages plus tons of fun for the kids from face painting to a whimsical quest, there are memories to be made at all the festival sites. See the full schedule at a glance!
More Information
Festival Guide
Each year on the first weekend in October, we bring together the best New England artists and makers for a town-wide three-day festival in Freeport, Maine. Enjoy browsing for just the right piece to add to your collection, plus sample all the fun of a day in Freeport! This year’s festival guide is HUGE and it will be difficult to print at home. Call us at 207-865-1212 to request one by mail, pick one up in town starting around the middle of September, or we’ll have plenty at the Information Booths throughout the Festival when you arrive.
Click here for the 2024 festival guide!
Stay tuned for something completely new, we’re launching a new interactive guide you’ll be able to use on your mobile device during the Festival!
Where to stay
Freeport is perfectly situated where Greater Portland meets the Midcoast making us the perfect place to be your homebase for a long weekend or a full week in Maine! Guests may choose from one of our upscale inns, national brand hotels, or historic bed & breakfasts. Interested in a more rustic experience? Pop up your tent, park your RV or rent a yurt at one of our stunning campgrounds among the pines, on the bay or at the foot of a mountain.
Other Things To Do This Weekend
Come for Freeport Fall Festival, stay and discover many more things to do in Freeport! Be sure to check out Pettengill Farm Day, the new exhibit at Sidle House, and more!
Free Shuttle Service All Weekend!
Although downtown Freeport has plentiful, free parking, our complimentary Festival shuttles offer even more convenience for those who would like to park quickly and get dropped off right at the heart of the Festival.
Free Shuttle Parking: L.L.Bean Corporate Headquarters at Casco Street & Route 1. Please park only in the rear Fitts Parking Lot. Click here for map.
2024 Shuttle Stops:
Elm Street, near the intersection with Main Street
Nathan Nye Street, right next to the L.L.Bean Home Store
Town Hall driveway
Shuttle Schedule
Friday, October 4 from 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday, October 5 from 8 am – 7 pm
Sunday, October 6 from 8 am – 6 pm
Shuttle Notes
Our two comfortable & convenient shuttles are both accessible for wheelchair users.
Both shuttles will run continuously during the times indicated on a staggered schedule.
Each loop is estimated to take approximately 15 minutes.
Special thanks to the Town of Freeport and Freeport Town Council for allocating funds to help underwrite the cost of providing special event shuttles this season.
Our Sponsors
Locations
L.L.Bean
Mallard Parking Lot (Behind Freeport Historical Society)
135 Main Street (former KeyBank lawn)
Freeport Town Hall
Freeport Village Station