It's party time!!!!! 2021 Readfield Heritage Days!!!!

Readfield Heritage Days Scheduled for August 13, 14, and 15

For up-to-date information following the Readfield Heritage Days Facebook Page 

Readfield Heritage Days 2021 offers three 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.

On Friday night, August 13th, Heritage Days get started from 5-7pm at the Readfield Historical Society Wine and Cheese Social. This event is open to current members as well as newcomers that wish to join the RHS.  

Saturday, August 14th is packed with fun and excitement all around town.  The day begins with a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Hall from 7-9:30am.  The Library Book Sale at the Fire Station begins at 9am and runs until 1pm.  At the Library at 9am, there’s a historical sign unveiling and at 10am a book event and signing featuring Percy’s Patience from Barbara Bourgoine and Jemelie Bessette (rain location, Gile Hall).  At 10:30, a historical sign unveiling happens at the Union Meeting House.

At 11am, the festivities shift to the Old Fairgrounds on Church St. for more historical sign unveils and a special ox-pulling demonstration featuring the original pulling stones, used for years at the Fairgrounds! There will be an opportunity for kids to participate in a pulling stone activity with Free Whoopie Pies! 

Take the trails down to the Beach for Pinky D’s Poutine Truck that opens at noon, along with the Maker’s Market and lawn games, including Can Jam, ladder toss, and cornhole.  EcoMaine will also be on hand for a composting demo, in conjunction with the new program at the Transfer Station.

Sam Shain and the Scolded Dogs play their funky mix of covers and originals from 1pm - 3pm and we announce our Spirit of America Awards there, as well!

From 12-3pm at the beach, there will be a donation station and raffle for Alexis Michaud, a Maranacook Community School student, recently diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, Chordoma.  Purchase raffle tickets or simply donate to show your support.

At 3pm, the Union Meeting House will be filled with the sounds of the original organ, played by Christina Meisner Rao.  Afterwards, at 4pm, there will be a pie sale, right at the UMH!

Around 9pm, the fireworks begin at the beach.

As a reminder, there is no parking at the beach or the Union Meeting House.  Please park at the Fairgrounds parking lot OR at MCHS and take the free shuttle bus.

At dusk on Sunday, August 15th at the Fairgrounds Ball Field, the Readfield Recreation Committee is showing “The Sandlot.”  Fun for the whole family!

Readfield Heritage Days is sponsored by the Town of Readfield and all activities are free!