Members of the Kennebec Valley Art Association and artists from the greater Augusta area come together on the banks of the river for the 3rd annual Hallowellness and Riverfront Art Show and Sale, a official “Whatever Festival” event.

Print a copy of the Program – click here.

Here is a list of artists and the booth number for the exhibit.

1. Karen Kelly-Philbrick – Kil’n Time Pottery in Belgrade, Maine.  Pottery, Prints and More.

2. Norman Guyer

3. Lucia Robinson and Laleah Kennedy – Prints of original art work;  Coastal landscapes Little Island Studio.  Lucia Robinson Greeting cards, Photographs of  West African life, Maine2Africa Pressed Flowers of Maine

4.  Ernest DeRaps  - Pigment ART

5. Maggie McKinney – Maggie’s Baggies & Quilts

6. Kathy & John Paine – Paintings and poetry.

7. Laurie Proctor – Acrylic works consisting of Maine landscapes and other Maine themes.

8. Melissa Hunnibell - Art is Good: funk-tional art handmade from born-again objects and revered materials.

9. Jenny Greenleaf – Jenn Greenleaf is a mixed-media artist and author hailing from Richmond, Maine. She’s presenting mixed-media paintings, altered books, assemblage pieces, woodwork, and handmade books.

10. Ivy Jordan – My Line includes hand painted silk scarves, hats, and silk clothing for women and children.  I also will have stone and sea glass jewelry to compliment my line of silks.

11. Adria Keneagy – I will be exhibiting original art work in oils, watercolor and pastel, as well as offering matted and/or framed giclee prints.

12. Nancy McGinnis – Nancy McGinnis of nancymcginnis! — Original art photography capturing the essence of Hallowell, Maine, & the rest of the universe…

13. Barbara Loken – Loken Pottery and Central Maine Clay Artists

14. Kay Seefeldt – Watercolor landscapes and abstract pieces in traditional and experimental styles.

15. Rachael Lamb

16. Linda Szadis – My art is based on nature, the love of animals and buildings.

17. Debby Olken – Perly Stone Designs

18. Theresa & Rodney Belengar

19. Sheryl Black Sea Glass Creations — Seaglass windchimes, along with mirrors, candles and other items adorned with Maine seaglass.

20. Shirley Hanley – Shirley Hanley, Children’s book author, flower arrangements etc.

21. Jackie Ouellette – Designs by Jackie ‘O’, in Bradley, Maine, designs and handcrafts jewelry using various combinations of gemstones & Pearls

21. Rick Freeman

22. John Butke  - John & Paula Butke of The Butke Studio will be displaying oil and watercolor paintings and handwoven cotton and wool scarves.

23. Jason & Shannon Morgan – Jason Morgan is a Readfield native who explores impressions of Maine, New Mexico, and our natural world through paint and printmaking.  Shannon Morgan, a Wayne native, give the handmade touch to fabric creations such as aprons, yoga bags, shoulder bags, and wall hangings.

24. Paula Fike - Paula’s Feel Good Jewelry.  All made with real Gemstones & Healing Properties.

25- Gabriel Greenlaw – I will be selling handmade flameworked glass Jewelry and sculptures.

26. Justine & Ron Fontes – Critter Publishing: children’s books and graphic novels

27. Joe Brandt Original oil paintings.

28.  Elnel Browder – Handcrafted jewelry by elneldesigns using sterling silver, mixed metal, gemstones and glass.

29.  Megan Kyle – Handcrafted silver and jewelry

30.  Katherine Kollman

31.  Todd Park – I will be displaying woodcarvings and woodburned etchings on a variety of plaques.

32.  Jeanne Marie Coleman

33.  Ted & Janice Stephens Ted Stephens Photography, “Nature’s Treasures, in less than a sixtieth of a second!”

June 27 at the Bandstand and Boardwalk

A day of health, wellness and earth-friendly information

The Riverfront~Hallowellness Celebration is made possible in part by a grant from Gardiner Savings Bank of Maine, the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, the State of Maine Marketing Partnership Program and the Maine Office of Tourism.

Print a copy of the program – click here.

Hallowellness Exhibitors Riverfront and Boardwalk
11AM ~ 5PM

Wellness is about Holistic Health, it is patient centered and encompasses mind, body and spirit.  We all need to eat well, move well and think well.  Toxicity and deficiency affect our homeostasis, which is how we maintain balance.  The professionals at Hallowellness will help people to become aware of what they may require to help them attain this higher level of wellness.

• Age Right Fitness – How strong are you?? 623-3550
• Aura-Soma Color Consultations  Cynthia Swan  236-3204 Esoteric system of colored liquid, crushed gemstones and essential oils.
• Chiro-Works, LLC  Dr. Kelly Lemelin  623-9355 Complimentary Spinal Screening and Postural Analysis
• Curves  Jessica Clark  582-6461 Free Body Fat Analysis
• Hand and Foot Reflexology  Charlene Peasley  582-5656
• Healthy Communities of the Capital Area  Amy Wagner  588-5019 Nutrition, physical activity, sun safety. Decorate a free bucket hat.
• KV YMCA Trish Hanley-Goodwin  626-3488 Personal Trainers: Fitness consultations, assessments and exercise demonstrations
• Maine Accent  Jane Shain  622-5017 (on site at the Outlet Road location) Travelling Yogini Beth Jones
• Maine Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure  Victoria Abbott  446-0062 Breast Health Education
• SCIO-INDIGO Ida Gammon-Wilson  622-2731 Nancy Bilodeau 377-6883 Chris Szigeti-Johnson 582-2220 Relaxing stress reduction technology.  Mayo Clinic Stress Symptom Profile
• Sacred Moments Massage Therapy  Carla Heisten LMT  621-0075

We are delighted that you are interested in Historic Hallowell! Send us an email for more information about our work and learn how you can help.

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Contact Us:

Historic Hallowell

c/o Hallowell Area Board of Trade
PO Box 246
Hallowell, Maine 04347
Info Phone (207) 620-7477

Kennebec Pizza Company – Opening Soon!!
144 Water St Hallowell 04347
Traditional thin crust pizza and Neapolitan style pizza baked in a wood fired brick oven.
Owner: Steve Diptula
Business Hours: Sun-Wed 11:30-11:30, Thurs-Sat 11:30-1:30
Phone: 207-623-0500
email:rhp10@msn.com

2010 Schedule

Schedule an event for 2011 Contact Ruth LaChance
e-mail to:Ruth@CBUTeam.com 207-215-6685

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Contact: Mike Whitman
Phone: 207-622-6767
Business Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 5:00PM
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Mark L. Walker
226 Water St.
Hallowell, ME 04347

I offer a full scope of legal services.

Telephone: 207-621-8188
Cell: 207-458-9893
Business Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM and as needed
Email: mark@marklwalkeresq.com
Web page: www.marklwalkeresq.com

January 28. 2010 4-6:30PM Historic Hallowell House
98 Second Street at the corner of Winthrop.

The State of Maine Public Utilities Commission cordially invites you to attend their open house. Please come join us as we celebrate our opening at our new location in the beautiful, historic downtown Hallowell. We hope to see you there.

Get ready to party!
8th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration

Saturday, February 13, 2010.

Schedule of Events

Mardi Gras Mask Making Contest – BIG Hallowell Bucks Prizes.

Entries Due Thursday by 5:30 pm at the Hubbard Free Library – Peoples Choice! Everyone can vote!

Entry form at the library and online.  Sponsored by the Hallowell Area Board of Trade - Click here to download an entry form. You must have Adobe Acrobat. You can download the program by clicking here.

Silent Auction at Harlow Gallery begins Thursday, February 11, 2010

Saturday – February 13, 2010

Hubbard Free Library Book Sale - 9:00AM Until 12:00 PM Unbelievable Values for readers of all ages!

Pub Crawl – 4-10PM – Knee pads optional – 2nd Annual Pub Crawl – Buy a T-shirt at any of the participating restaurants or bars and enjoy live music & drink specials. Hattie’s, Hallowell & Liberal Cup, Higher Grounds, The Wharf, Joyces and Slates.

Original Pub Crawl T-Shirt Art Work Raffle ~ Tickets $5 each – Bruce Mayo has graciously donated his art work to the Mardi Gras committee to raffle on behalf of the Hall-Dale H.S. Art & Music Program.

Super Silent Fabulous Art Auction – Harlow Gallery through- Sunday

Children & Adult Mask Making 2-4PM
Hallowell Clay Works ~ Make a mask and join the parade!

Children’s Face Painting – 2-4PM at the Harlow Gallery

Great Hallowell Mardi Gras Parade!
Gather at 4:30, Parking lot across from the boat landing.

Costume Contest at 8:00pm at Joyce’s Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: 1. Best Costume 2.Best Mask & 3. Best Costume featuring a Pub Crawl T-Shirt

Commemorative Button $2 each.

Rocky Horror Picture Show- Proceeds to benefit families with children undergoing cancer treatment. 2 showings at City Hall 8pm & 11pm, seating: $17.50 floor & $15 balcony. Props will be provided or bring your own!!!

Mardi Gras Central:  Boynton’s Market

March 18, 2010 5:30 – 7:00 pm

108 Water St. Hallowell

Donate a DOOR PRIZE and get your business mentioned !

Bring your business cards, network with your neighbors and a win door prize.
Donate a DOOR PRIZE and get your business mentioned ! Full 2010 Schedule

RSVP via e-mail to: Ruth@CBUTeam.com
Ruth LaChance
215-6685
Marketing Committee

Another FREE Hallowell Area Board of Trade event.

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Whitefield, ME 04353

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Troy Ireland
Business Hours: On Call
Phone: 207-446-7924

A full service building contracting and energy services company offering energy auditing, energy efficiency retrofits, renovation, historic restoration and new design/build projects. Energy efficient, green builders.

Email: currycaputo@savemaineenergy.com

Web Site: www.savemaineenergy.com

Check the Harlow Gallery Pictures

Chateau Benoit
1st prize entry 12 years and under
Lisa and Marie Benoit

Ginger Boys House
1st Prize Team or Family
Lisa Lancaster

Snow Day
1st Prize 13 years to 18 years
Megan Daigle

Hallowell Fire House
1st Prize “All Others”
Marc Poirier

Known first as “The Town House” the building that houses the Hallowell Fire Department is one of the oldest structures being used for this purpose in the country. The building, with its hose tower and weather vane is one of the City’s the most recognizable landmarks and for that reason was chosen for this year’s Hallowell ornament. The delightful decoration is the fifth created by China Village artist Paula Stevens.

Paula’s love of early American painting and folk art allows her to incorporate styles and techniques of the past to develop her decorative art. Each ornament is carefully hand-painted in exquisite detail.  Seventy-five have been commissioned, with half scheduled to be delivered before the holidays and the remainder shortly after the first of the year.

The Town House Hallowell ornament can be seen and ordered at Water Street Mercantile, 136 Water St. and at the Hallowell Antique Mall 191 Water St. in Hallowell . A deposit is required with every order. The 2008 ornament showing the Old South Congregational Church may be purchased there as well. The Town House ornament is also available  by sending a check for $49.00, plus $5.00 for postage and handling, to Hallowell Area Board of Trade PO Box 246, Hallowell, ME 04347. Proceeds from the sale helps the Board of Trade promote and sponsor many of the city’s celebrations.

The Town House was built in 1828 and served as municipal offices, school, jail and community center.  Sunday School programs were offered here as well as concerts, dances, roller skating and other events.  The Hallowell Lyceum, an education and entertainment forum, met here as well.

An exciting new invention destined to connect the nation in unimagined ways was introduced to the city in an 1832 Town House lecture by Mr. Merrick. A schedule of 1853 presentations showed a long list of notables including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Wendell Phillips, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Richard Henry Dana and women’s rights advocate, Lucy Stone.

Hallowell’s new City Hall was completed in 1898 and the Fire Department moved into its new Second Street home and has served the community at this location ever since. The Fire Department boasts one of the finest collections of antique fire fighting equipment in Maine. The collection and the history of the fire department is one of the exhibits being developed as part of the Historic Hallowell project.

Schedule of Events

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Thursday, December 3 ~ 6:00 pm
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa Claus Sponsored by City of Hallowell ~ Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop Street

Friday, December 4 ~ 5:00-8:00 pm
8×10x80 Fundraising Exhibition

Opening celebration with refreshments provided and with live music by Joshua Hatfield of Lewiston. Hatfield is studying Jazz and Contemporary music at UMA and has been a professional piano player for 8 years. Come early to opening for best selection doors open at 5pm sharp!  The art can be purchased for just $80 each, and taken home the same day.  Proceeds benefiting the Harlow Gallery. Show runs through December 13^th.   ~   Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street

Thursday, December 10 ~ 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Holiday shopping in Hometown Hallowell

Hallowell residents are invited to “Shop at Home”. Special discounts, drawings and other promotions will be available to Hallowellians who do their holiday shopping “at home”! Come for dinner or a drink and enjoy regular weekly live music at downtown venues such as the Liberal Cup, Hallowell & Wine, Higher Grounds, Hattie’s and The Wharf .  Many shops and other businesses will also stay open extended hours to welcome visitors.

Friday, December 11 ~ 6:00 pm
8^th Annual Christmas Cribbage Tournament No entry fee
The Wharf, 132 Water Street

Saturday, December 12

10:00 am – 4:00 pm    Gingerbread House Display Contest Sponsored by Kennebec Valley Art Association
Enter a Gingerbread House or stop by and vote for your favorite in each category. (Team or Family, Kids 12 and under, Kids 13-18, and Other) Prizes for top 3 in each category! Everyone is invited to participate! Selected Gingerbread Houses will be sold by silent auction, proceeds to go to the KVAA. For more information and a great gingerbread recipe, call 623-5222.   9:00 – 9:45 am  Drop off and Registration, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Judging by popular vote, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm On Display, 4:00 pm          Pick up

Hospitality Stop – Free Refreshments
Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street ~ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sponsored by  Holidays in Hallowell Committee

10:00 am – Noon        Annual Cookie Walk & Craft Sale
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 18 Union Street

10:00 am – 1:00 pm    Historic Hallowell memories – Historic Holiday photos & memorabilia Hubbard Free Library, Corner of Second & Central Streets

10:00 am – 5:00 pm    Show and Sale of Fine Art Photography by Nancy McGinnis and Tilbury House Publications
From cards & stocking stuffers to wall art, to benefit ‘Dogs Deserve Better’. New this year- books!  Save on the new Tilbury House titles for all ages.
Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street

10:00 am – 4:00 pm    Annual holiday art sale
Cerulean Gallery will feature its artist’s collective, booths for each artist
Cerulean Art Gallery

10:00 am – 4:00 pm    Christmas Storefront Mouse Hunt Contest
Sponsored by Hallowell Area Board of Trade
Find the mouse in each window display. All correct Mouse Hunt entries will be placed in a hat and 3 prizes will be randomly drawn.

Noon – 3:00 pm          Clay Ornament Making
Make two clay ornaments for $5.00 for kids of all ages. Also stop by to see the student pottery on sale! ~ Hallowell Clay Works, 134 Water Street

1:00 – 2:00 pm            Hubbard Free Library Annual Holiday Open House Caroling Sing-a-Long Corner of Second & Central Streets

2:15 – 3:15 pm            Hanukah  in  Hallowell
Come and enjoy the traditions of Hanukah. We’ll have stories, crafts and snacks.
Hubbard Free Library, Corner of Second & Central Streets

3:00 – 5:00 pm            Family Fun – Book reading Meet children’s book author/illustrator Rebekah Raye, who will read aloud from her work, and inscribe copies of her newest book, Bear-ly There, as well as Thanks to the Animals and The Very Best Bed. These and other Tilbury House titles on sale here all weekend ~ Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street

5:00 pm                       The Great Hallowell Christmas Parade
To join the parade, please call 621-0325 or email cary.colwell@gmail.com
On Water Street from Boat Landing to City Bandstand

5:15 pm                       Fireworks over the kennebec

7:00 pm                       Festivus airing of grievances & feats of strength
Corner of Dummer’s Lane & Water St.

Sunday, December 13

11:00 am – 3:00 pm      Show and Sale of Fine Art Photography by Nancy McGinnis and Tilbury House Publications
From cards & stocking stuffers to wall art, to benefit ‘Dogs Deserve Better’. And- just in time for the holidays: save on the new Tilbury House titles for all ages. ~ Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street

10:00 am – 2:00 pm    Annual holiday art sale
Cerulean Gallery will feature its artist’s collective, booths for each artist
Cerulean Art Gallery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Holiday Brunch With  Santa. Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn and Conference Center. Brunch buffet with Maple Hill Farm favorites and kid-friendly choices.  Santa will be visiting kids in the living room by the fireplace and holiday tree after the meal.  All children will receive a free photo with Santa!  Brunch is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-10, and free for kids under 4.  Donations of unwrapped toys for the Family Violence Project and non-perishable food items for the Hallowell Food Bank will be gladly accepted.  Call 622-2708  or email stay@MapleBB.com for reservations.

Sunday, December 20

4:00 – 6:00 pm Christmas Sing-A-Long

Join Marcia Gallagher for a festive afternoon with mulled cider and wine for adults to get together and celebrate.  ~ Hallowell & Wine, 122 Water Street

Power Play Personal Trainer
301 Water St.
Hallowell, ME 04347

A private fitness studio that educates and empowers people at all fitness levels to achieve their best by teaching them how to live a healthier lifestyle not just how to pick up a weight and put it down.
Owner: Lou Berthel
Business Hours: By appointment
Phone: 207-624-1487
Email: powerplaypersonaltraining@roadrunner.com
www.powerplaypersonaltraining.com

Trask & Parady Numismatics
PO Box 89
Hallowell, ME 04347
207-680-5810

Trusted, knowledgeable dealers in historic coinage and paper money.
Email: tandpnumismatics@hallowell.org

How well do you know Hallowell?

See if you can identify each of the 10 photo clues—all readily visible on or from Water Street. Download a picture score sheet.

Invite your family, friends or the dog to take a stroll with you downtown to locate each of the images. Bring the picture clues, paper and pen for notes. Note that the images here are not necessarily in proportional scale. Write your corresponding answers legibly on a blank sheet of paper; add your name and phone number and drop off your entry at Dom’s Barber Shop anytime before 1pm Saturday; or at the Harlow Gallery by 4pm Sunday. Identify all the picture clues correctly and you could win a quart of organic Maine maple syrup! Up to three winners will be selected, by random drawing if more than three correct entries are received. Enjoy a walk through history…

Celebrating Hallowell presents our annual…
Fall Festival of Art and History in Historic Hallowell on the Kennebec

Promotional support provided by a grant from the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, the State of Maine Marketing Partnership Program, and the Maine Office of Tourism www.kennebecvalley.org

‘SCARECROW CITY’ ~ SATURDAY OCTOBER 17^th, 2009
Every autumn, an annual time of reflection and gratitude for the harvest, Hallowell, Maine celebrates our community’s own abundance of resources: our rich history and heritage, our creative talents, and the natural beauty and recreational opportunities that surround us.  Come join the celebration and be part of our own tradition!

NOTE: The scarecrow contest is free and open to all—you need not live or work in Hallowell to enter.  Scarecrow entries must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Deadline to register is 5pm Thursday, October 15^th. Entry form and info available at various downtown venues including Dom’s Barber Shop, City Hall, Boynton’s, Slates Bakery, and the Harlow Gallery; or online at www.hallowell.org.

Dom’s Barber Shop is the polling place Friday from noon to 7pm and Saturday from 8am to 1pm; then voting shifts next door to the Harlow Gallery on Saturday afternoon till 6pm and Sunday from noon to 4pm.  You can also view snapshots of the scarecrows and vote at the Candidates’ Forum at City Hall. Votes will be tallied and winners announced the following week, in all categories— People’s Choice, as well as those judged ‘Best in Show’ and “I Made It Myself’’. Events are free unless otherwise noted.

By noon Friday October 16th: All scarecrow entries must be in place – voting begins.

‘Polls’ open! Bring nickels to vote for your favorite scarecrow at Dom’s Barber Shop—“Scarecrow Central” from noon-7pm Friday, and Saturday from 8-1. Voting then shifts next door to the Harlow Gallery, where the ‘polls’ remain open until 6pm Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4pm.

Historic Hallowell photo scavenger hunt: see www.hallowell.org or pick up the Capital Weekly for photo clues & rules.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17th

Free cookie and small coffee at Slates Bakery for anyone wearing a Fall Festival shirt who stops by today! Support the Fall Festival by purchasing long sleeved Ts, sweatshirts and baseball caps downtown this weekend.

Photo scavenger hunt continues: see www.hallowell.org or pick up a copy of the 10/16 Capital Weekly for clues & rules. Admire the work-in-progress of ’plein air’ sidewalk artists sketching and painting while you stroll downtown to find those photo scavenger hunt clues, browse the Museum in the Streets, and check out all the scarecrows so you can vote for your favorites (votes cost a nickel apiece— cast as many ballots as you like, all proceeds benefit the Festival).

9am-1pm Hospitality and information at Dom’s Barber Shop— this year’s Fall Festival Headquarters and ‘Scarecrow Central’. Fall Festival buttons, shirts and hats on sale to benefit Celebrating Hallowell and next year’s Fall Festival. Don’t forget to bring nickels to vote for your favorite scarecrows!

10am-2:00pm Open House at the expanded North Bay recycling facility, hosted by Hallowell’s Solid Waste and Recycling Committee. Bring your recyclables along with you to Hallowell’s North Bay in the Public Works garage on Water Street. Community volunteers will provide tours and answer your questions… think green!

10am-2pm Historic Hallowell Project at the Hubbard Free Library on Second St.

Project team members will be on hand to explain about this exciting local history project, funded by a grant from the Maine Historical Society as part of the Maine Community Heritage Project.  Your old photographs, and recollections of important Hallowell people, places and events can become part of an online exhibit at www.mainememory.net. More details at info@historichallowell.org or call 620-7477.

Noon-2pm – Kids’ pumpkin decorating: Slates Bakery lot [note new location]:  transform a pint-sized pumpkin into a one of a kind work of art. Hands-on fun for youngsters of all ages and their families. (will take place indoors at the Harlow Gallery if weather dictates)

1-6pm Scarecrow voting continues at Harlow Gallery – bring nickels!

3-4pm Candidates’ Forum at City Hall. Sponsored by Row House, this event offers Hallowell residents a chance to become more familiar with another important resource: our candidates for public office!  Hear from mayoral contestants Dot Mithee and Charlotte Warren; and city councilor-at-large candidates Ed Cervone and Christy Cross, in a Q&A forum.

7pm Riverside community bonfire & drumming at the waterfront by the north end of Water Street.  Drummers of all levels are invited to bring your drums and participate!  Featuring a special performance by Hall-Dale Japanese drumming students, who will coach anyone who would like to try the drums afterwards. [weather permitting: bonfire will be postponed to Sunday evening in case of rain or high winds]

7pm ‘Party with the Stars’ – John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium will offer glimpses of the autumn stars and planets through his high-powered telescopes, on the boardwalk. An unforgettable experience for young and old! [weather permitting]

Concluding Sunday, October 18^th:

Last day to enter photo scavenger hunt: see www.hallowell.org or the Capital Weekly for photo clues. Entries must be received at Harlow Gallery by 4pm today. Three winners (chosen randomly from all correct entries) will receive a quart of pure organic Maine maple syrup!

Noon-4pm scarecrow voting continues at Harlow Gallery – last chance to bring your nickels and cast your votes… polls close at 4pm!

This schedule-in-progress is complete and up to date as of October 4. Please check local newspapers, call 620-7477 or visit www.hallowell.org for more details and updates.

Promotional support provided by a grant from the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, the State of Maine Marketing Partnership Program, and the Maine Office of Tourism www.kennebecvalley.org

Celebrating Hallowell presents
9th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Fall Festival of Art & History
Historic Hallowell on the Kennebec
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009

With your help, Hallowell will once again be transformed into ‘Scarecrow City’ for the Fall Harvest Festival. Scarecrows will be found in store windows and doorways, on benches, lampposts, inside and outside public places all over downtown and at Hallowell residences.  We’d like to see scarecrows everywhere!   Open to everyone—businesses, organizations, families, residents, and visitors are all welcome to participate. Download a Scarecrow Contest Entry Blank
CATEGORIES:   Best in Show, “I Made It Myself”
(for age 10 and under) and People’s Choice.  A panel of judges will determine winners in the first two categories.  On October 17^th, ballots may be cast (as many and as often as you like!) for your People’s Choice favorite(s).  Don’t forget to bring nickels to vote—all proceeds support the Fall Festival!
PRIZES: Prizes, awarded in each category, will consist of “Hallowell Bucks” redeemable for goods and services at Hallowell Board of Trade businesses. First, Second and Third place winners for Best in Show and People’s Choice will receive $50, $30 and $20 in Hallowell Bucks. The five top entries in the kids’

“I Made It Myself’ category will each be awarded $20 in Hallowell Bucks.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Register (see below) to be eligible for prizes. Create your scarecrow using your own recycled odds and ends and your imagination.  It may be standing, sitting or otherwise securely attached to your assigned location. Set up your scarecrow anytime between Fri., Oct. 9 and noontime Fri., Oct. 16.
HOW TO REGISTER: To be assigned a scarecrow location and to be eligible for prizes, all entries must be registered by no later than 12 noon on October 15th at Dom’s Barber Shop.  There is no fee to enter the contest.  After you submit a completed registration form (below), you will receive an ID tag to complete and place in a visible location on the scarecrow itself.   Please fill in the registration form below and drop it off at or mail it to Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine 04347.

LOCATIONS:  We will do our best to accommodate your request for your preferred set-up location, if you have one; or we will choose a spot for you. Your registered scarecrow will be added to the location map and photo display for the public to view and vote on October 17th.

JUDGING: To be eligible, registered entries must be set up no later than NOON Friday, Oct. 16. They will be judged in the categories above.  Whether it is selected as a winner or not, your scarecrow may be featured in news media and future Fall Festival promotional material.  Winners will be announced during the week following the festival.  All contest participants must agree to take down their scarecrows anytime after the Fall Festival but no later than Sunday, November 8^th.

You can create and enter as many scarecrows as you wish.  Individuals, families, classes, businesses and organizations are welcome to join in the fun!  For more information, please call 622-1350.

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support and participation of Hallowell businesses and individuals, and the Hallowell Area Board of Trade.

Promotional support provided by a grant from the Kennebec Valley Tourism

Council, the State of Maine Marketing Partnership Program, and the Maine

Office of Tourism www.kennebecvalley.org

HALLOWELL FALL FESTIVAL 2009 SCARECROW CONTEST REGISTRATION

Complete and return to Dom’s Barber Shop – deadline is NOON Oct. 15th

Name:________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Phone:  _________________________________      E-mail__________________________________

How many scarecrows? ______________

Requested Location:  ___________________________________________________________
If this scarecrow is being entered in the “I Made It Myself” category (limited to age 10 and under)

parent or guardian signature required here __________________________________________

Hallowell Antique Mall
191 Water St.
Hallowell, ME 04347
A large-group antique mall comprising space for up to 80 dealers. A constant flow of Central Maine antiques make every visit a new and exciting experience.
Owners: Randy and Fred Knee
Business Hours: 10AM -5PM weekdays, 10AM – 7PM Thurs-Sat.
Telephone: 207-624-2440 or 207-542-4060
frknee@yahoo.com