2023 Readfield Heritage Days

 

 

Readfield Heritage Days 2023 offers two days of activities, fun, and entertainment in Readfield!  

 

Originally a fundraiser to assist the town library, Heritage Days has grown and transformed over the years to become a town-wide celebration of a great place to live.  Join us for another year of celebrations!

 

On Friday, August 11th, Heritage Days kick off from 5-7pm at the Readfield Historical Society’s Wine and Cheese Social.  This fundraiser and membership drive gives attendees the opportunity to learn about Readfield history and meet your Readfield neighbors.  Check it out at the Readfield Historical Society - 759 Main Street, Readfield.

 

After the Wine and Cheese Social, join us at the Readfield Beach for a good old fashioned Oldies Dance and Sock Hop!  Free admission with refreshments available from 7pm - 9pm.  Rain location is at Asa Gile Hall (Town Office).

 

Saturday, August 12th is packed with even more events this year!  

 

Our all-day activity on Saturday is the ever-popular Heritage Days Achievement Quest for Kids!  Check off each quest and bring it to the Heritage Days staff at the beach to win a CASH PRIZE!  Get your form at the Town Office to participate or Download Here!

 

To begin the day, there is a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Hall from 7-10am.  The cost is $8 for ages 11+ and kids 10 and under eat free!  Proceeds benefit the Maranacook Food Pantry!

 

The Readfield Community Library’s book sale is at the Readfield Fire Station (1154 Main St.) and runs from 9am - 1pm.

 

At 10:00am, a historical walk about the Readfield water system will be led by Dale Potter-Clark.  This walk will begin at the Masonic Hall, downtown Readfield.

 

The Readfield Historical Society building (759 Main St.) will be open Saturday, August 12th from 10am-2pm.

 

The Readfield Recreation Committee is bringing back their popular Readfield Kickball Championships, which include prizes for best team outfits, and winner!  The championship tournament begins at 10am!  To register, call 207-620-2844.

 

At noon, the beach will feature makers and community organizations all set up for selling and informing you of what they do!  Knitted bears, fabulous mushrooms, fine art, glass crafts, lavender, metal works, wood turning, lawn decorations, earrings, and more will be featured for our Heritage Days Maker’s Market PLUS community businesses, organizations, and groups will also be there!

 

Also from noon until 4 pm, the Readfield Union Meeting House (22  Church Rd) will host an Open House showcasing the incredible work that has been done to the Vestry building. From 1-3pm an Ice Cream Social and face painting will take place.

 

At 1pm, LIVE MUSIC happens at the Beach from 1pm-4pm.  We are so glad to have the Evan Haines Trio bringing tunes to everyone!  Bring a chair and chill with us!

 

Also at 1pm, The Gallery on Main St. presents Martha Miller “Women of Color”  and hosts an open house with the artist.  Stop by and see these great works!

 

 

At 5pm, the Readfield Community Potluck comes to the Town Office as a way to celebrate town volunteers AND deliver the 2023 Spirit of America Awards!  All are welcome!  Bring a dish!

 

We end Heritage Days with a spectacular fireworks display at the beach around 9pm!  

 

Heritage Days is a day for exploring all of Readfield via our sidewalks and trails!  See it all!

 

Visit us online at Facebook.com/readfieldheritagedays

 

Readfield is a great place to live and we’re looking forward to seeing you at Heritage Days 2023!