Special Announcement
Makers on Main began as a pandemic pivot in 2020, created to support Freeport businesses and give our Fall Festival vendors a place to sell their work when everything else was cancelled. It quickly became a popular program that helped anchor new creative businesses in town and introduced hundreds of Maine artists and makers to Freeport visitors.
What started as six Saturdays that first fall evolved into a monthly market from May through September, leading into the Freeport Fall Festival. In that time, new shops like Freeport Market, Two Sisters, and M.A.D.E. have opened, all championing local makers. Events across New England are back in full swing, and new opportunities for artists continue to grow.
After six successful seasons, our original goals have been met and exceeded.
It’s time for a new chapter.
Thank you to our site hosts, sponsors, and every maker who has been part of this journey.
Makers on Main has truly been a privilege to produce.
More Information
Printable Guide
Plan your visit to Makers on Main with our printable brochure featuring a maker’s directory including schedule, booth location and contact information. New printed brochures will be available at hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and campgrounds as well as at the Visit Freeport Information Centers starting in late April of 2025.
Freeport Fall Festival
If you enjoy Makers on Main, you’re going to love the Freeport Fall Festival. With more than 200 makers & artists set up throughout downtown Freeport plus free crafts for kids, and live music on the stage in the Mallard Parking Lot, it’s three days of bliss for those who enjoy shopping for one of a kind handmade wares and fine art.
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, historic bed & breakfasts or cozy vacation rentals. Interested in a more rustic experience? Pop up your tent, park your RV or rent a yurt or cabin at one of our stunning campgrounds among the pines, on the bay or at the foot of a mountain.
