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Each year, local Maine artists more than meet the challenge of decorating dozens of Atlantic Giant pumpkins that are displayed in downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle during Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta.

Each pumpkin comes with a story about our tight-knit community – the grower who brought it to us, the business that helped sponsor the festival, and the artist who brings it to creative life. This information can be found on each pumpkin’s display card.

This year’s t-shirt design winner is: Zuriel Smith, a 15 year old student from Newcastle, attends Boothbay Region High School where she is a member of the field hockey, track and field, and math teams. Since she was young, Zuri has always loved to draw and create art and especially enjoys using digital mediums. A huge fan of the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta, which she attends every year, Zuri is thrilled that her design will represent the festival this year.

Parking can be limited around Damariscotta during the festival weekend. We recommend utilizing our designated parking lots to either walk into the festival or ride the free shuttle.  Details are available on our website.