Brunswick Downtown Association

09/01/2026

🚨 Tomorrow is our final Music on the Mall Concert of the season, and due to the earlier nightfall, this performance will begin a little earlier--at 5:30 PM! 🚨

Come meet us on the Mall one last time for a free public concert by Breakin' Strings at 5:30 PM; free family-friendly activities with Bath Area Family YMCA and Bc Love Creations: Face painting & more starting at 4:00 PM, and giveaways from our sponsors all night long!

Made possible by Performance Sponsor: Camden National Bank

And by Our 2026 Series Sponsors:
- Bowdoin College
- Portside Real Estate Group
- Tontine Mall
- Renewal by Andersen

The LAST Music on the Mall Concert of summer! This Wednesday's September 2nd Performance by Breakin' Strings at 5:30 PM! 🎶

Breakin' Strings is a premier bluegrass band based in Maine, made up of members Cody Howe, Cliff Gelina, Sam Acus, Amanda Burtchell, and David Bevins, and during their performance, face painting for the community will be offered by Bc Love Creations: Face painting & more, too! Hear Breakin' Strings' sound at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGa0qQN5OJLO2FK08jxPXvg

And this week there's even more...

Before Breakin' Strings takes the stage on Wednesday, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM, set up your lawn chairs early to save your spot for the show and then join Bath Area Family YMCA for kid-friendly bounce house fun on the Mall!

STAY TUNED for free giveaways from local restaurants and from our Music on the Mall sponsors!

Please Note: Due to the earlier nightfall, this final Music on the Mall concert will begin earlier than the rest--at 5:30 PM. In chance of rain, our email contact list and social media pages will be updated on this concert's status by noon on Wednesday!

Made possible by Performance Sponsor: Camden National Bank

And by Our 2026 Series Sponsors:
- Bowdoin College
- Portside Real Estate Group
- Tontine Mall
- Renewal by Andersen

08/25/2026

Only two more Music on the Mall Concerts left this summer season... come meet us at the Gazebo Stage while you still can! 🎶

Tomorrow's August 26th Performance will be by Back Woods Road at 6:00 PM, and Southern Maine Astronomers will be our pre-show community experience at 4:30 PM with telescopes to explore the sky!

With free giveaways from local restaurants Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. and Porteur Breads and from our Music on the Mall sponsors, too, of course!

Thank You to Performance Sponsor: Bangor Savings Bank

And to our 2026 Series Sponsors:
- Bowdoin College
- Portside Real Estate Group
- Tontine Mall
- Renewal by Andersen

Back Woods Road are at Music on the Mall this Wednesday, August 26th! 🎶

Founded in 2011, Back Woods Road is a high-energy bluegrass band known for its tight harmonies, instrumental solos, and hard-driving sound. From classic bluegrass traditions to the newest styles, the band will play it all from 6:00 - 7:30 PM on the Gazebo Stage! Hear their sound at this link: https://www.youtube.com//videos

And this week that's not all...

From 4:30 - 5:30 PM, Southern Maine Astronomers (SMA) will be on the Mall with telescopes on hand for the community to explore the sky! Set up your lawn chairs early to save your spot for the show and then learn all things astronomy with SMA before an evening full of live music.

Made possible by Performance Sponsor: Bangor Savings Bank

And by Our 2026 Series Sponsors:
- Bowdoin College
- Portside Real Estate Group
- Tontine Mall
- Renewal by Andersen

08/15/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Award Winners of our 20th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival!

🏆 Best in Show Stephen Previte Award: Jon White

🥇 Fine Craft Other 1st Place: Emily Norton
🥈 Fine Craft Other 2nd Place: Zachary Fields

🥇 Fine Craft 1st Place: Stephanie Crossman
🥈 Fine Craft 2nd Place: Doug Frati

🥇 Graphics / Drawing 1st Place: Linda Mahoney
🥈 Graphics / Drawing 2nd Place: Kathleen Perelka

🥇 Jewelry 1st Place: Andrew Xenos
🥈 Jewelry 2nd Place: Steve Mitman

🥇 Mixed Media 1st Place: Catherine Worthington
🥈 Mixed Media 2nd Place: Ann Melville

🥇 Painting 1st Place: Patrick Carney
🥈 Painting 2nd Place: Whitney River

🥇 Photography 1st Place: Benjamin Williamson
🥈 Photography 2nd Place: Sandra Mitchell

Thank you for sharing your art with our local community! Congrats, again!

08/14/2026

The official Festival Guide for our 20th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival TOMORROW! Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM along Maine Street and the Town Mall in Brunswick, Maine! 🎨

Check out the event's schedule for Live Music and Family Activities and save the downtown map of 100+ artists showcasing their craft for our local community!

🚨 PARKING INFORMATION 🚨 Please be mindful:
- of our local businesses' reserved parking
- of parking in the direction of traffic flow
- of avoiding the former 7-Eleven Lot

If you would like a paper copy of this Festival Guide, then come meet our BDA Team at our booth on the Mall ( ) tomorrow--we are so excited to see you!

Learn More: https://www.brunswickoutdoorartsfest.com/

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival is made possible by 2026 Presenting Sponsor, Bowdoin College; by 2026 Supporting Arts Sponsors, AAA Northeast, Bath Savings, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Martin's Point Health Care, Poland Spring Natural Spring Water, Renewal by Andersen, The Brunswick Hotel, and Wild Oats Bakery & Café, and by our Media Sponsor, The Cryer.

08/13/2026

Our 20th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival is almost here! Meet us on Maine Street and on the Mall this Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM to celebrate local arts in our community! 🎨

Thank you Main Street Maine for supporting this longstanding summer tradition in our town! Check out the feature at this link: https://mainstreetmaine.org/listing/brunswick-outdoor-arts-festival/

Learn More: https://www.brunswickoutdoorartsfest.com/

Welcome to the Brunswick Maine Outdoor Arts Festival. The popular annual event takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in historic downtown Brunswick, Maine. The Brunswick Arts Festival celebrates the arts on Maine Street in Brunswick, Maine, on the 3rd Saturday in August. The Brunswick Downtown A...

08/12/2026

Preview the artwork that will be on display at the 20th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival THIS SATURDAY! August 15th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM along Maine Street and the Town Mall in Brunswick, Maine! 🎨

Discover the 100+ artists you can support at this juried fine arts show at this link: https://www.brunswickoutdoorartsfest.com/copy-of-2026-artist-gallery

Learn More: https://www.brunswickoutdoorartsfest.com/

08/11/2026

Don't miss Wednesday's August 12th Music on the Mall concert by Lexi James & Wildheart! An award-winning singer-songwriter from New England! 🎶

Take a sneak peak of tomorrow's performance at this link: https://youtu.be/UgKiy1V9rVM?si=Rb929tTKsgrMkE3j

Please Note: This week there will be no food giveaways at Music on the Mall, so plan to bring a picnic dinner from one of our beloved, local restaurants!

Made possible by Performance Sponsor: Senter Place

By our 2026 Series Sponsors:
- Bowdoin College
- Portside Real Estate Group
- Tontine Mall
- Renewal by Andersen

And by our Media Sponsor: The Cryer

This Wednesday at Music on the Mall is... Lexi James! 🎶

Lexi James is a new country-pop artist with a voice as vibrant as her fiery red curls! Born and raised in New England and shaped by the spirit of Nashville, Lexi weaves classic country storytelling with a modern edge. Delivering songs that are as relatable as they are unforgettable, she has created a sound that is timeless, fresh, and unmistakably her own.

Please Note: This week there will be no food giveaways at Music on the Mall, so plan to bring a picnic dinner from one of our beloved, local restaurants!

Made possible by Performance Sponsor: Senter Place

And by our 2026 Series Sponsors:
- Bowdoin College
- Portside Real Estate Group
- Tontine Mall
- Renewal by Andersen

08/11/2026

This Saturday! Our 20th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival on August 15th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM along Maine Street and the Town Mall in Brunswick, Maine! 🎨

Since 2006, this juried fine arts show has showcased a diverse array of fine art, featuring recognized artists as well as emerging creators working across a range of mediums including photography, painting, mixed media, jewelry, fiber, and ceramics.

Come meet 100+ artists downtown this Saturday and support the arts in our local community! Preview the artwork that will be on display at this link: https://www.brunswickoutdoorartsfest.com/copy-of-2026-artist-gallery

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
- AAA Northeast
- Bath Savings
- Bowdoin College
- LeafFilter Gutter Protection
- Martin's Point Health Care
- Poland Spring Natural Spring Water
- Renewal by Andersen
- The Brunswick Hotel
- Wild Oats Bakery & Café

And to our media sponsor: The Cryer