Join us for the Fourth Annual Pennamaquan Alewife Festival!
Family-friendly fun on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in Pembroke
with pre-arranged visits for school groups on Friday, May 23
10am–5pm
12 Little Falls Road, Pembroke ME 04666
SMOKING AND EATING OF FISH
We will begin smoking fish the day before, with a free local food buffet beginning at noon on Saturday. If you want to join in the dipping, gutting, and brining, make sure to get a fishing license from the town office.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Join NOAA fisheries biologists for all-ages learning experiences. More details soon!
BIKE LIKE A FISH
Mike from Mike's Bikes in Eastport will be here, helping tune up your bicycle for the season. Join a group ride in the afternoon, up the Pennamaquan River to the lake.
MAKE AND EXPLORE
Join for family-friendly art activities, led by local artists. Walk the Alewife Trail!
LIVE MUSIC
Saturday afternoon, stay tuned for details
More Details
- Electric car charger available!
- The Smithereen Farmstore will be open with local produce, cheese, meats, bakery etc. Plenty of delicious treasures to take home.
- Make a weekend of it and book your campsite at Smithereen Farm, or Cobscook Bay State Park for a full agritourism experience.
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Images from the Second Annual Alewife Festival in 2023.
Much fun was had by all! Photographs by Wilder Nichols.
