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If you don’t know what Maine Needhams are but love Maine and celebrating her traditions, this festival is for you!

If you love good food, good people, and good times, this festival is for you!

We invite you to check out our site and hope you’ll plan to join us at the Maine Needham Festival!

The Maine Needham Festival is back for its third year in Wiscasset, celebrating the rich heritage of Maine’s iconic potato candy on official Maine Needham Day! This uniquely Maine treat takes center stage in a fun-filled event that honors our state’s food traditions with Needham-making demonstrations, candy vendors from across the state, Needham-themed contests, and more.

This family-friendly celebration will feature craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, live music, and plenty of sweet surprises. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or trying Needhams for the first time, this festival is the perfect way to enjoy Maine’s delicious history and community spirit. Don’t miss this sweet tradition—there’s something for everyone!

Take a peek at last year’s festivities –