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Twice Yearly

OPEN FARM DAYS

Party with the pigs!

0CTOBER 11

RAIN DATE: OCTOBER 18

Twice a year the land at Hackmatack opens up for two family-friendly festivals! Join us in the early summer to celebrate the longer days with our annual Jubilee! Festival and again in autumn for our Fall Fest!

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • FRIEND ANDREA

    10AM TO 11AM

    Andrea Szirbik Groft, known on stage as Friend Andrea, is a Berwick, Maine singer-songwriter creating acoustic indie-folk music for children, families, and the wider community. Through songwriting, storytelling, and interactive music, she brings people together and encourages connection, creativity, and authenticity.

  • LINDSAY AND HER PUPPET PALS

    11AM TO 12PM

    Lindsay Aucella’s Puppet Pals brings high-energy puppetry, comedic animation, and silly voices to the stage, creating interactive shows that delight children and families. Through puppetry and storytelling, Lindsay inspires creativity, connection, and shared experiences for audiences of all ages.

  • MELVIN GRADIZ BAND

    11:30AM TO 1PM

    Melvin Gradiz Band is a dynamic three-piece from Southern Maine blending blues, funk, R&B, and pop-rock into a soulful, groove-driven sound. Formed in 2024, the band brings original music and an energetic live presence to the stage.

  • BITTER PILL

    1PM TO 3PM

    Bitter Pill is a New Hampshire roots band bringing a dark, funny, and theatrical take on Americana. Blending bluegrass, blues, and backwoods cabaret, their songs tell stories about people having a really bad time, in the most entertaining ways possible.

FOOD

  • CRESCENT CITY KITCHEN

    Crescent City Kitchen brings the bold flavors of authentic Cajun, Creole, and Caribbean cuisine to the streets. With a menu inspired by Chef Koz’s experience in the culinary world, guests can enjoy flavorful favorites like hearty chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya and seafood gumbo. Come hungry and stop by their food truck at Fall Fest for a taste of their delicious, New Orleans-inspired cooking!

  • YOUNG NONNA

    Young Nonna is a Southern Italian kitchen serving fresh pasta and other delicious, from-scratch bites. Rolling throughout mid-coast and southern Maine, Young Nonna brings comforting Italian flavors and handmade cooking to the road. Stop by their food truck at Fall Fest for a fresh and flavorful bite!

  • HACKMATACK BISON FARM

    Hackmatack Farm will be serving up our very own bison hot dogs at Fall Fest! Stop by and try this unique local treat while enjoying all the food, music, and fun happening throughout the day at the farm.

  • WILDFLOWER CAFE

    South Berwick’s Wildflower Cafe will be pouring hot coffee drinks to keep you going, plus fresh baked bread to take home and enjoy throughout the week!

ACTIVITIES

  • BOUNCEY HOUSES + DRAGON LUMPS

    A place for little ones to play, explore and have fun!

  • CRAFT + COMMUNITY FAIR

    Featuring over 40 local artisans making beautiful things and community non-profits doing good in the neighborhood.

  • FARMYARD VISITS

    Say “Hello!” to our herd of Bison, have a chat with the pigs, and ask the goats about their day.

  • HACKMATACK BEER GARDEN

    Grab a drink and enjoy the fall weather- serving local cornerpoint beers and other delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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THE DETAILS

  • Tickets are $20 per carload. Tickets can be purchased in advance or day of at the ticketing gate. We offer $10 single entrant tickets- but we really hope you carpool!

  • Yes! Most of the events (including music and food) are located on flat easy to navigate land close to handicap parking. If you have additional questions regarding accessibility for the event please send us a message at boxoffice@hackmatack.org

  • Parking is available on site, located next to the beautiful Bison herd. The parking is a short (3 minute) walk to the ticketing gate. There is an upper parking lot reserved for folks who may need additional mobility support to access the festival.

  • Unfortunately, no pets are allowed at the festival. Service animals are welcomed.

    Service animals are defined as working animals trained to perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

  • Yes you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks (no alcohol please!) There will be plenty of delicious food vendors available and we encourage you to try some of the tasty food found in the Berwick area!

AGRITOURISM STATEMENT

Warning: Under Maine law, there is no liability for injury to a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment and animals, as well as the potential for injury if you act in a negligent manner. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.

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