Christmas in Machias
A Holiday Celebration in Machias
Christmas in Machias celebrates the season in the heart of downtown Machias as the community comes together for a festive day filled with holiday cheer. The Pellon Center will be transformed into a bustling winter marketplace featuring local artisans, handcrafted gifts, food and drink, live music, demonstrations, and a kids' craft area.
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There will be plenty of surprises throughout the day, and of course, a visit from Santa!
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More activities and entertainment are being added as Christmas in Machias takes shape, so check back for the latest schedule.
Schedule of Events
Spend the day finishing your holiday shopping, enjoy live entertainment, festive activities, and community celebrations throughout Machias.​
10:00 AM
OPENS
Holiday Marketplace Opens​
Shop handcrafted gifts, artwork, holiday décor, specialty foods and more.
11 - 12 PM
1 - 2 PM
Visit with Santa and his Elf
Stop in for holiday wishes and photos with Santa.​
ALL DAY
10 - 5 PM
Children's Activities
Holiday crafts and family-friendly activities.
Throughout​
the Day
Live Music
Cindy Jollotta - Enjoy live music from Cindy Jollotta as part of the Christmas in Machias festivities.
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Hunter Beverly - Machias native Hunter Beverly brings his deep vocals and 12-string guitar to a mix of classic country, folk, and rock favorites.
5:00 PM
CLOSED
Holiday Marketplace Closes
Wrap up your holiday shopping at the Machias Arts Center.
7:00 PM
MUSIC
Rings & Strings: A Christmas Concert
End your Christmas in Machias celebration with Gordon Thomas Ward and Veronica Ward and their distinctive blend of vocals, guitar and handbells at 9 Centre Street Church.
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More Holiday Fun is on the Way!
Check back as we add demonstrations, performances, family activities, food and more to the Christmas in Machias schedule.
Santa and his Elf are Coming to Town!
Bring the kids, share your Christmas wishes, and enjoy a little holiday magic with Santa and his trusty elf, Ellen!
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Visit and Photos with Santa:
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Machias Holiday Marketplace
10am - 5pm
​Browse unique artwork, meet the artists behind the creations, try a new creative activity, enjoy local food, and spend an evening connecting with neighbors and visitors from across Downeast Maine.
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Whether you come to shop, create, listen, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.
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Admission is free.
Meet the Makers & Vendors
Shop local and discover handmade goods, artwork, gifts and more from an incredible collection of Downeast Maine makers and small businesses.
BAKED GOODS
A Charlotte-based micro-bakery creating delicious scratch-made treats with high-quality ingredients.
WOODEN HOME GOODS
We build solid-wood furniture, custom butcher-block countertops and home goods with quality craftmanship.
PAPER & CLAY ART
Hand-sculpted paper-quilled art and earrings, plus polymer clay charms and small sculptures.
ILLUSTRATION & GIFTS
Original bug illustrations transformed into playful jewelry, stickers, prints, keychains, shoe charms and more.
HERBAL & PANTRY GOODS
Handcrafted herbal remedies, teas, salves, jams, jellies and pantry goods made and locally sourced ingredients.
WOODWORKING
Handcrafted wooden signs, cutting and charcuterie boards, flags, games and more.
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FIBER & SEWN GOODS
Handmade quilted tote bags, crossbody bags and other beautifully sewn accessories.
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WOODBURNING
Unique Designs Custom Woodburning
Hand-burned cribbage boards and boxes created from locally milled wood.
NATURAL BODY CARE
Small-batch natural skincare and body care, including tallow creams, balms, salves, scrubs and herbal remedies.​​
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FIBER ART
Whimsical coastal-inspired fiber art, from quilted bags and rugs to crocheted animals, plushies and wall hangings.
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JEWELRY & ART
Periwinkle & Co.
Resin jewelry and art featuring real flowers and ethically sourced insects from Downeast Maine.
STONE & WOOD ART
Rock & Bowl
Native stone jewelry paired with hand-turned wooden bowls, plates and other one-of-a-kind pieces.​
ART & JEWELRY
Bold, colorful and whimsical paintings, beaded jewelry and screen-printed creations.​
MOSAIC ART
Original mosaic art created from carefully selected materials, color and texture by Maine artist Paul Lilley.​​
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HANDMADE • UPCYCLED
Handmade clothing, bags, hand-painted cards, original wood burnings and unique gifts created from thrifted or recycled fabrics.
ART & GIFTS
A family of makers creating jewelry, wood-burned pieces, resin gifts and games, clocks, crocheted toys, framed art and more.
HOME / AUTO FRAGRANCE
Home, office and auto fragrance products in a variety of scents, including room and car diffusers, room sprays and beeswax melts.
ORIGINAL ART
Husband-and-wife artist duo offering paintings, ceramics and nature-inspired sculptures created from reclaimed metal and other materials.​
ART • QUILTING • JEWELRY
Healing Tree Studio
Nature-inspired paintings, art cards, quilted pieces and semiprecious stone jewelry created with an appreciation for natural materials and the environment.
SCENIC PHOTO ITEMS
Matted prints, metal prints, magnets, nightlights and calendars featuring drone photography from Downeast Maine and coastal NB Canada.
All Vendor Spaces are Filled!
We’re excited to announce that all vendor spaces for the 2026 Machias Holiday Marketplace have been reserved! Shoppers can look forward to a wonderful variety of original art, handcrafted gifts, baked goods, jewelry, fiber arts, woodworking, natural body care and more from talented makers throughout Downeast Maine.
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