Year-1 outdoor community music festival in Ellsworth, Maine - October 3, 2026. Independent artists, one stage, all day, free to attend. Planning live in Telegram while the public site comes together.
When: October 3, 2026
Where: Ellsworth, Maine - part of the 9th Annual Art of Ellsworth
Format: Year-1 outdoor community music festival. Independent artists, one stage, all day. Free to attend.
Status: Pre-public. Lineup, venue specifics, ticket model, and partners pending. Public website + applications coming. The Telegram team bot is the current entry point for anyone helping plan, perform, or partner.
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