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Radical Reuse Festival & Artisan Fair

  • 2179 Heald Highway Union, ME, 04862 United States (map)

When:  Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM 

 Where:  2179 Heald Hwy, Union, ME 

 What to Expect: 

  • Reuse Marketplace: Shop for unique, handcrafted items made from reclaimed materials, including furniture, jewelry, art, and more! Support local makers and take home one-of-a-kind treasures.

  • Chestnut St. House Exhibition & Sale: Witness the transformation of materials salvaged from an historic house in Camden into stunning creations. Many of these showcased items will be available for purchase.

  • Second Story Internship Creations: Explore and purchase works crafted by participants in our paid summer internship program. These young builders and craftspeople (ages 16-24) have spent the summer learning deconstruction, material processing, and design/build skills, culminating in this event.

  • Live Music: Enjoy performances on instruments made from reclaimed materials.

  • Food: Grab a bite from local food vendors.

  • Community Engagement: Learn more about Radical Reuse and how it’s shaping a more sustainable future in Midcoast Maine.

Learn more: secondstorybuilders.com/festival

Earlier Event: July 28
Gardening for Biodiversity Book Party • Wild Seed Project
Later Event: September 26
retrofitMAINE symposium