Greetings from Bucksport!
At long last, things are beginning to feel more normal after COVID. Like all communities, there have been many changes in retail and commercial merchants and activities here – and, we have welcomed many new residents to town, a positive development.
Bucksport persevered and Town Government & generous citizens helped our merchants get through the pandemic – thank you for that! We made it, but not without some pain.
Wednesday On Main has had two solid seasons since COVID shut us down in ‘20 & ‘21. Thank you to our supporters, sponsors, visitors, devotees and volunteers for bringing back this summer event series. It means a lot and brightens our days – much needed.
2024 is looking great – we have a terrific lineup of performers, starting with our perennial season opener Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers on June 5th. Suitable for ages 4 to 94!
You’ll enjoy a little bluegrass, a little classical, some Barcelona, some pop, some Americana, and a load of fun. See our schedule of events for the 2024 season below.
With gratitude,
Paula
2024 Schedule
June 5 - FROGTOWN MOUNTAIN PUPPETEERS
5:30 – 7:00 pm (Doors open at 4:45 pm)
Alamo Theatre - FREE
Everybody’s favorite goofy bunch of characters that delight every age and disposition! Ages 4 and up – prepare to laugh.
Generously sponsored by Ellsworth-Bucksport Dental Associates, Inc.
June 20 - IT’S WEDNESDAY ON THURSDAY!
FIFTH FRET
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Brown Hall Community Room, Elm Street Congregational Church,
Elm & Franklin Streets, Bucksport
A favorite LOCAL Bluegrass Trio, doing their usual
fabulous work – Dougie, Connie & Bobbie.
$10 suggested donation
Our partner is Brown Hall Arts Committee, a newly formed non-profit organization bringing events of interest to our community under the Know Your Neighbor banner, including public forums, theatre, dance & art classes, Improv, food events and more.
July 17 – BARCELONA
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Alamo Theatre
Welcome Sam Lardner and his talented group of singers and players from Spain back to The Alamo for another beautiful evening of song and we hope, dance (yes, flamenco). We can't seem to get enough!
This event SOLD OUT last year.
CALL 207-266-7999 & RESERVE YOUR SEAT – CALL EARLY.
$10 suggested donation
Generously sponsored by Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
July 18 - IT’S WEDNESDAY ON THURSDAY AGAIN!
KNEISEL HALL STUDENT CONCERT
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Alamo Theatre
Making their first appearance in Bucksport, help us welcome with great pleasure the supremely talented young musicians from the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival. These young men and women are chosen from hundreds of applicants from all over the world to study and play with internationally known artists that make up the KH faculty, and we have the rare opportunity to host these accomplished musicians.
$10 suggested donation
July 20 - THE ANNUAL BUCKSPORT BAY FESTIVAL
All Day!
Downtown fun and activities for the entire family –
on the Waterfront, On Main Street and everywhere in-between.
Find the schedule of events at
www.bucksportmaine.gov or on Facebook
July 31 - ROSIE UPTON & PETER van REESEMA
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Alamo Theatre
Vocalist & Orland native Rosie Upton & hubby Peter van Reesema bring their duo home! Drawing on classical upbringings and love of American roots music, we’ll enjoy a night of intimate storytelling and virtuosic Americana.
$10 suggested donation
August 14 - BLUE NORTHERN BLUEGRASS BAND
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Alamo Theatre
The Blue Northern sound originated in Maine and they play traditional, original and contemporary acoustic music. Featuring vocals accompanied by guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and tenor guitar. These seasoned and ultra talented guys are GOOD - Welcome back!
$10 suggested donation
August 21 - ANNI & THE RAINMAKERS
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Bucksport Waterfront Gazebo
Introducing Anni & The Rainmakers: Trailblazers lighting up the New England Scene with Legendary performances, impossible vocals and a dynamic fusion of genres. With their energetic live shows, diverse repertoire and fiercely original songs, this band is captivating audiences across pubs, clubs & festivals throughout the region.
***BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR***
$10 Suggested Donation
Thank you to our sponsors,
Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and
Ellsworth-Bucksport Dental Associates
Contact: Paula Kee 207-266-7999
Since 2015, The Town of Bucksport has generously underwritten the entire season of the Wednesday On Main Summer Event Series
