BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Penobscot Marine Museum - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Penobscot Marine Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Penobscot Marine Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260929T185633Z CREATED:20251201T183636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T185633Z UID:10000741-1791021600-1791043200@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:SardineFest 2026 DESCRIPTION:SardineFest\n October 3\, 2026 | 10am-4pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate all things sardines!\n October 3\, 2026 | 10am to 4pm | Free Admission\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PMM invites you to SardineFest on Saturday\, October 3: A free day celebrating Maine’s sardine industry and the coastal communities connected to it. \nCome for the sardines\, stay for the music\, food\, family fun\, and stories of Maine’s working waterfront. Whether you’re a local\, a history buff\, or just looking for a fun fall day out\, there’s plenty to see\, taste\, hear\, and explore at SardineFest! \nHighlights Include: \n\nLive Music\nTalks\nNew Children's Stage featuring Sea Chanteys\, Mr. Ropes\, Meet a Lobsterman\, Bob Lloyd Magic\, and Ronda from Carver Memorial Library\nSea Life Touch Tank with Herring Gut Coastal Science Center\nCrafts & Games\nSamples & Exhibitors\nSardine Craft Exhibition Hall\nMeet Champion Sardine Packer Rita Willey\nMuseum Exhibits & Set Sail Demonstrations\n\nWhile you’re in Searsport for SardineFest\, take some time to explore the local businesses\, too! Stop by the Scullery Made Deli for their special avocado toast topped with thinly shaved onions\, blistered tomatoes\, and sardines. Head over to the Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe to try your hand at decorating chocolate sardines. At H&H Mercantile\, check out their sardine-themed window\, enjoy 10% off storewide\, and let the kiddos take part in a sardine coloring contest. There’s plenty to see\, do\, and taste around town! \nSardineFest is presented in conjunction with Sardineland\, the museum’s exhibit exploring the people\, places\, and stories behind Maine’s sardine canning industry\, from fishing and processing to the communities that depended on it. \nCome enjoy a day of history\, music\, food\, and community fun\, and discover the surprisingly big story behind Maine’s little sardines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exhibit at SardineFest!Showcase your products\, services\, or mission at SardineFest—a celebration of Maine’s coastal culture. We’re especially looking for food vendors and organizations tied to Maine’s maritime industry to help highlight our rich working waterfront. Spots are limited—apply now to be part of the fun! \n\nApplications for exhibit space are now closed. Stay tuned for exhibit opportunities in our 2027 event! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer at SardineFest!Volunteers help create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere\, assisting with event setup\, guiding visitors\, and supporting various festival activities. It’s an opportunity to connect with the community\, learn about local history\, and be part of a lively celebration of music\, food\, and the region’s storied sardine industry. Plus\, it’s a fun and rewarding way to make a positive impact while enjoying the festival firsthand. \n Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling All Crafters!Penobscot Marine Museum is seeking artists and crafters to showcase their creativity in the Sardine Crafts Exhibition Hall during the 2026 SardineFest. Submit your sardine-inspired work and be part of a fun\, imaginative display celebrating this iconic piece of Maine’s coastal culture. Whether your style is traditional or unexpected\, we’d love to see your take on the sardine. \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SardineFest Schedule\n \n Come join the fun at Sardinefest! 🐟 Admission is FREE\, with a full schedule of activities\, entertainment\, and plenty to see and do. Check out the schedule and make a day of it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Celebrate Sardines?\nFrom the late 1800s through the early 2000s\, Maine’s sardine industry played a major role in shaping coastal communities. The Penobscot Marine Museum’s Sardineland exhibit explores this rich history and its lasting impact on the people who lived it. SardineFest brings that story to life with fun activities\, food\, and entertainment for all ages as we honor a vital piece of Maine’s maritime past. \n \n Download the SardineFest program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is plenty of free parking available for SardineFest!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Look Back at SardineFest 2025! URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/sardinefest-2026/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sardinefest2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T123000 DTSTAMP:20260325T202038Z CREATED:20260325T202031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T202038Z UID:10000772-1791455400-1791462600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days—Boats\, Boats\, Boats DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families\, enjoy crafts\, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 12:30pm\, families are welcome to explore independently. \n$5/person\, $20/family \nRegistration required  \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/homeschool-days-boats-boats-boats-2/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Homeschool-Dayssm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260323T202805Z CREATED:20260323T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202805Z UID:10000767-1791475200-1791478800@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Monthly Sea Chantey Singalongs DESCRIPTION:Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share\, you are welcome to lead one. We will also talk about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome\, and no experience is needed. \nFree. URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/monthly-sea-chantey-singalongs-3/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6-12-7-10-8-14-9-11-10-9-Sea-Chantey-Singalong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260325T202156Z CREATED:20250821T165647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T202156Z UID:10000731-1791626400-1791651600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Last Day of the Season DESCRIPTION:Visit Penobscot Marine Museum for the last chance to explore the full campus in 2026. Enjoy access to all exhibits and historic buildings before we close for the season. Admission is reduced to $10 for the day. \nWhile the campus will be closed after today\, our digital museum\, research library\, photo archives\, education department\, and administrative offices remain open year-round. \n$10 at the door URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/last-day-of-the-season/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Set-Sail-fieldtrip-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000 DTSTAMP:20260325T202448Z CREATED:20250325T184905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T202448Z UID:10000701-1792854000-1792864800@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Twilight Tours DESCRIPTION:Meet the spirits of those lost at sea—a shipwreck\, a waterspout\, Confederates\, yellow fever\, and a menagerie at the bottom of the ocean are just a few of the plots visitors may encounter on Twilight Tours.  \nThis indoor evening event takes place throughout the historic Merithew House\, where volunteer actors stationed upstairs and downstairs portray ghosts from the past. Visitors move through the building to hear each story. Pre-registration is encouraged\, walk-ins are welcome. Tours begin at 4pm and depart every 10 minutes. An accessible\, seated version of the program will also be offered for those who prefer to remain in one place. In this format\, the ghosts rotate through the room to share their stories. This wheelchair-accessible presentation begins at 3pm. \nInterested in volunteering? Email Jeana at jganskop@pmm-maine.org. \n$10 at the door\, $8 pre-register \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/twilight-tours-4/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/10-12-Twilight-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260922T193705Z CREATED:20251117T160502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T193705Z UID:10000736-1794056400-1794063600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Sardine Snacks Workshop DESCRIPTION:For sardine fans\, the sardine-curious\, and everyone in between\, this workshop presents a variety of ways to eat sardines! The Maine Sardine Council published several cookbooks in the mid-to-late twentieth century to encourage people to buy and eat Maine sardines. In this workshop\, participants will prepare SIX different no-bake sardine recipes—some drawn from vintage Maine sardine cookbooks plus one or two recipes that reflect today’s flavors and food trends. Participants will try their creations and have plenty to bring home (to kick off your holiday season?). All ingredients included in the workshop fee. Space is limited; registration is required. \n\n$50 for one participant\n$65 for two participants with a shared workstation\n\nRefund policy: This workshop requires substantial materials. We are able to offer refunds minus a 50% administrative and materials fee until 9pm the day before the program. Requests for refunds must be submitted to Jeana at jganskop@pmm-maine.org. Programs are nonrefundable after 9pm the day before the program\, including no-shows. \nRegistration required  \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/sardine-snacks-workshop/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-09-12-Sardine-Snacks-Workshop-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T190309Z CREATED:20250821T171309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T190309Z UID:10000733-1794650400-1794661200@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Sailors’ Knot Ornament Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is led by Penobscot Marine Museum Education Director Jeana Ganskop. \nLearn how to type a flat Turk’s head knot out of lobstering string to create a sailors’ knot ornament. Staggered start times allow for individual instruction and support. In addition to a finished ornament\, attendees will take home materials to complete more knotwork projects. Attendees may also enjoy the Sailors’ Knot Wreath workshop on November 21. \n$35/participant \nRegistration required  \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/sailors-knot-ornament-workshop/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Knot-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260325T203514Z CREATED:20250918T170900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203514Z UID:10000734-1794663000-1794670200@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Shell Art Photo Frame Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use your creativity (and dreams of summer) to decorate a wooden picture frame with seashells. This craft is a perfect DIY holiday gift! All ages welcome. Participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. \n$25.00/participant \nRegistration required  \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/shell-art-photo-frame-workshop/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Shell-Frame-11-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T191121Z CREATED:20241101T105057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T191121Z UID:10000664-1795255200-1795266000@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Sailors’ Knot Wreath Workshop DESCRIPTION:Starting with a single piece of cotton rope\, create your own sailors’ knot wreath! Participants will use wooden jigs to help them create their wreaths. Materials are provided. Start times are staggered to allow personal instruction and assistance. Individuals may require more or less than the scheduled time. \nParticipants who are interested in learning how to make different sizes of wreaths with a Turk’s head knot are encouraged to attend both this workshop and the Sailors’ Knot Ornament workshop on November 14.  \nThis workshop is led by Penobscot Marine Museum Education Director Jeana Ganskop. \n$60/participant \nRegistration required  \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/sailors-knot-wreath-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Knot-Wreath-11-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T163000 DTSTAMP:20260921T191528Z CREATED:20260323T195503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T191528Z UID:10000760-1795267800-1795278600@penobscotmarinemuseum.org SUMMARY:Ocean Tapestry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the ocean views we see on Penobscot Bay\, create a woven piece featuring a variety of yarns\, fabric\, and fibers. Materials are provided. You are welcome to bring additional supplies. \nThis workshop is led by Penobscot Marine Museum Education Assistant and local fiber artist Veronica Maresh Mead.  \nCost: $40 \nRegistration required. \n \n Register URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/ocean-mini-tapestry-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church Street\, Searsport\, 04974\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ocean-Mini-Tapestry-7-30-7-31-11-21.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR