Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival 2026 - 38th annual

The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival attracts more than 140 talented exhibitors and 5,000+ attendees to a beautifully restored historic saltwater farm on the southern coast of Maine. The festival, brimming with professional vitality and seaside hospitality, is presented by the nonprofit Laudholm Trust as a fundraiser in support of the coastal science, nature, and climate education and conservation programs at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.

This long-running juried show is regarded by many as the best crafts festival in Maine. Exhibitors are the engines of creativity and dynamism that keep visitors flocking back to the annual "Laudholm show." Skilled craftspeople like you offer unique high-quality items, displayed invitingly, that are the heart and soul of the festival. We welcome both returning exhibitors and new talent to maintain this renowned event's excitement and diversity.

Application fees are $35 online through Zapplication or $50 for paper applications  Late applicants must pay a $50 for surcharge. Application fees are non-refundable.

Applicants are judged on these criteria:

• Originality: Unique designs and techniques
• Quality: Exemplary workmanship
• Theme: Works incorporate nature or reflect the natural world or materials
• Display: Attractive booth with multi-level presentation
• Diversity: Multiple price points

Additional details are available on our website at wellsreserve.org/crafts.

By applying to the 38th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, the artist agrees to adhere and abide by all of the following rules listed here and the terms in the legal agreement.

1. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artist guarantees all work is their own. Any artist found to be in violation of this policy will be asked to leave the festival and will be ineligable for a refund.
2. Artists must be present at the festival both days. 

4 large tents offer two rows of approximately 10'X10' ft. areas. There are 4 outside corner spaces on the end of each row which are 9'X10' ft.. There is a center row of spaces we call Super Corners which are 8'X12' ft. spaces in the center of the tents. There are either end caps, open on 3 sides or center spaces, open on the two longs sides having access to customers coming and going. All large tents spaces come with up to 400 watts of electricity. $400 & $425

Barn spaces vary in size and dimension. Display elements must be self-supporting; no elements can attach to the floor or walls. $425

Lawn spaces are in the open, and exhibitors must provide their own awning or tent. All pop-ups must be 10'X10' ft. and WHITE (no exceptions). Spaces come with or without electricity. $350 & $375

Specialty spaces are in the open, and exhibitors must provide their own awning or tent. All pop-ups must be 10'X10' ft. and WHITE (no exceptions). Spaces do not have electricity. $350

Specific booth spaces cannot be guaranteed, but organizers make every effort to accommodate requests.

Jury fees are non-refundable