The Boothbay Railway Village and the Boothbay Information Center will once again be presenting the Fall Foliage Festival on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. A very different kind of craft fair, it is known just as well for its live entertainment, activities for children, steam train rides as the large variety of crafts and arts available for purchase.

Applications from craft artisans, artists, nonprofits and food vendors are being accepted through Sept. 25. The standard space fee is just $75 for the entire weekend with nonprofits being offered free or very low cost space depending upon their needs. The form and a detailed information packet are available on the event page on the Museum’s website or by requesting one by mail.

The 48th annual Fall Foliage Festival has some new and exciting features. We’re partnering with the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest (about 10 miles up the road on the same dates) to have an exchange of programs and publicity. We're also extending our show hours on Saturday to give attendees the chance to experience both festivals. The museum’s giant pumpkin plants both have pumpkins on them right now and artist Thomas Block is already lined up to carve one or both live during the event on Saturday. New pumpkin carving contests for kids, adults and artist will take place throughout the day on Sunday.  

Another partnership is with the Boothbay Register who will be hosting (along with their sister publication Penobscot Bay Pilot) an online advertisement to publicize the Fall Foliage Festival.

Contact the Boothbay Railway Village for more information at 207-633-4727, or online at www.railwayvillage.org.  The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay.