A Celebration of Fine Craft
Preview Reception and Silent Auction
Friday, August 21, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
An exclusive opportunity to preview the Artisan Market and to add a new fine craft piece to your collection through a curated silent auction, supporting both the museum and local artisans.
Light hors d'oeuvres by Rioux Catering at The Farmhouse Inn
Become a Wilson Wayfinder with a gift of $1,000 or more and receive two complimentary tickets to the reception!
(*Tickets not included for Wayfinder gifts made through a Donor Advised Fund*)
2026 Artisan Market & Picnic
Saturday, August 22, 10 am to 4 pm
Local Food Truck ~ 12 Unique Vendors
Sustaining Traditional Fine Craft Skills
The Wilson Museum has celebrated the creativity and skills of traditional craftspeople and artisans through our collections, exhibits, and programs for more than a century. From the fine craftsmanship reflected in the construction of the Perkins House, to the beautiful textile work of Castine’s spinners and weavers over many generations; from the work of our visiting blacksmiths to African metalsmithing traditions that go back thousands of years; from the beauty of Indigenous pottery from across the Americas to the traditional technologies used by today’s Blue Hill Peninsula potters.
The Wilson Museum Artisan Market is our way of promoting and supporting today’s fine artisans and craftspeople on and around the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond, inspired by our history and our mission. Bringing together our commitment to fostering community and nurturing curiosity, this event will offer learning opportunities that build on our long-standing Hands-On History Days while growing the local economy by supporting artisans, offering the community local access to these creative makers, and bringing visitors to Castine and the wider Blue Hill Peninsula.
A local food truck will be offering lunch options alongside samples of the always-popular fresh baked bread from our outdoor bake oven. Bring a picnic blanket or your favorite camp chair and enjoy lunch with a beautiful view of Castine Harbor and Penobscot Bay from our waterfront lawn!
