Rockland Main Street

11/03/2026

Make your business a special part of this year's Festival of Lights 🌟 Sign up to participate in Early Bird Saturday, Sip & Shop, and ROCKlocal & Win at www.rocklandmainstreet.org/lights-shop 🎁❄️

11/02/2026

It’s almost our favorite time of year ❄️❤️

We’re excited to introduce this year’s Festival of Lights! 🌟 This year’s festival theme is A Winter Wonderland ☃️

Special thank you to the festival’s 2026 headline sponsor: Maine State Credit Union! Rockland Main Street is exceptionally grateful for your support ❄️

See the full festival schedule at rocklanddowntown.com/lights

10/27/2026

We are delighted to welcome Ari Jimenez as our new Executive Director! As we reintroduce ourselves to the community following a period of organizational rebuilding, Ari’s energy, collaborative spirit, and investment in our mission make her an excellent person to lead RMS into its next chapter.

Read all about Ari in the Midcoast Villager!

Jimenez brings years of experience in community outreach, project management, business development, volunteer recruitment, and event coordination, according to the news release.

Story link in the comments.

10/25/2026

Downtown businesses! Be a special part of this year’s Festival of Lights 🌟 Register to participate in this year’s Early Bird Saturday, ROCKlocal & WIN!, and Sip & Shop at rocklanddowntown.com/lights-shop ❄️

10/22/2026

The 2026 Festival of Lights is 37 days away! Volunteers make the Festival of Lights possible. Sign up to volunteer at this year’s festival at rocklanddowntown.com/lights-volunteer ❄️

10/11/2026

Please join us for Morning On Main on Tuesday, October 13th at 8am!

This month we are meeting at REMAX Jaret & Cohn at 25 Park Street in Rockland.

As always, these monthly gatherings are sponsored by First National Bank with coffee from Rock City Coffee.

This is always an excellent opportunity for business owners, nonprofit leaders, city staff, elected officials, and residents to come together and share their successes and challenges! We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Kick off (or wrap up) your First Friday Art Walk with REcreate Collective and be sure to visit the amazing Center for Maine Contemporary Art and Farnsworth Art Museum museums and all of the stunning galleries on and off Main Street including Landing Gallery, Dowling Walsh, Blue Raven, and more!

Unwind at one of our eateries/drinkeries and pick up something special at any of our downtown shops!

09/20/2026

Join us for Sunday Strolls Rockland tomorrow, September 20th, 11am-3pm!

Lots of vendors, makers, community booths, music, and games!

And don't forget to pick up a ROCKlocal&stroll punch card, get a punch or stamp every time you make a purchase at a participating shop/ restaurant during the stroll, and return your fully stamped card to be entered to win a prize!

This month's theme is Wellness.

09/16/2026

We're hiring! Rockland Main Street is seeking a new Part-Time Executive Director. Learn more and apply at www.rocklanddowntown.com/hiring

09/10/2026

TOMORROW! Friday, September 11 4-7pm, support a support local nonprofit while enjoying amazing local food and listening to awesome music!

All for just $10!

Homeworthy Ada's Kitchen

THIS FRIDAY from 4-7PM at Harbor Park! Our friends at Ada's Kitchen will be slinging drinks and serving slices at the Homeworthy Music Festival! Come on down for some great eats, great tunes, and great friends. All funds raised go toward Homeworthy programs. And tickets are only $10 - youth 18 and under free!

Get your tix: https://homeworthy.org/concert-tickets