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Art Walk is back this Friday in downtown Biddeford.The streets will be full of local art, vendors and all sorts of fun t...
08/19/2026

Art Walk is back this Friday in downtown Biddeford.

The streets will be full of local art, vendors and all sorts of fun things to discover. Grab a friend and wander around downtown!

đź“… Friday, August 21st
đź“Ť Downtown Biddeford
🕔 5–8 p.m.

See you soon!

ARTIST TALKS AT FRINGEWhat happens when an artist follows a question and sees where it leads?This evening, we’re taking ...
08/14/2026

ARTIST TALKS AT FRINGE

What happens when an artist follows a question and sees where it leads?
This evening, we’re taking a look beyond the finished work and digging into the creative process and research inquiry within the studio. Please join us for a 30-minute conversation with participating artists and an arts administrator, moderated by Art of Biddeford Program Director Larry Weyand.

We’ll talk about what goes on behind the works presented at Fringe Fest, from how artists develop an idea to what happens once they start working with materials and experimenting in the studio. We’ll get into what it means to make “fringe” art in a world still largely dominated by the traditional “white cube” and what it’s actually like to make and present art in Biddeford.

We’ll also talk about the realities of being a practicing artist, including the freedom and possibility that comes with creative work, as well as some of the hurdles that come with making a career around art.

- Sacred Profane, second floor
- Today, Friday, August 14
- 8:00–8:30 PM

Artist talks sponsored by Pizza by Alex.

Part of Fringe Fest: A Cabinet of Curiosities, happening throughout Washington Street in downtown Biddeford.

FRINGE MAP IS HERE!TODAY IS THE DAY!Fringe Fest takes over downtown Biddeford tonight with art, music, performance, curi...
08/14/2026

FRINGE MAP IS HERE!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Fringe Fest takes over downtown Biddeford tonight with art, music, performance, curious creations, and plenty of unexpected discoveries.

Here’s your guide to the festival, with all the artists, performances, live music, vendors, Pie Luck, Artist Talks, community partners, and Fringe happenings around downtown.

And remember, Fringe goes beyond Washington Street! Be sure to make your way to The Art Certificate Program and Flourish for even more to discover.

You can save the map to your phone, or pick up a physical copy when you arrive. We’ll also have wayfinding throughout the festival to help you find your way.

But don’t feel like you have to follow the map perfectly. Wander around, follow the music, peek into the spaces along the way, and see what catches your eye.

You never know what you’ll find around the next corner.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
DOWNTOWN BIDDEFORD
FRINGE FEST: A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

See you tonight!

FRINGE IS SPILLING OUT INTO DOWNTOWN!Think you’ve found all the Fringe? Think again.Fringe may be centered on Washington...
08/13/2026

FRINGE IS SPILLING OUT INTO DOWNTOWN!

Think you’ve found all the Fringe? Think again.

Fringe may be centered on Washington Street, but our arts community partners are helping us spread the fun throughout downtown Biddeford. There are a couple of special stops you won’t want to miss:

đź“Ť 148 Main Street
The Art Certificate Program is bringing some seriously cool art to the space, along with Cabinet of Curiosities-inspired film projections. Step inside, take a look around, and see what you discover.

đź“Ť 140 Main Street
Flourish is joining Fringe with a performance by Hannah Judson. Stop in and catch the performance while you explore another part of Biddeford’s creative community.

So don’t just stick to the main street. Wander a little. Peek inside. Turn a corner. Follow your curiosity. You never know what you might find.

- Friday, August 14
- Washington Street + 140 & 148 Main Street
- Fringe Fest: A Cabinet of Curiosities

We’re so excited to have our arts community partners as part of Fringe and to see the festival spilling into more corners of downtown.

Come make your own little curiosity!Artist Ann Thompson of BikePartArtME is bringing a tiny world of curiosities to Frin...
08/13/2026

Come make your own little curiosity!

Artist Ann Thompson of BikePartArtME is bringing a tiny world of curiosities to Fringe Fest, and she wants you to make one of your own.

Stop by and create a pop-up curiosity box of your very own. The only rule? Your curiosity has to fit inside a standard small matchbox.

What strange, wonderful, mysterious, or completely unexpected thing would you put inside?

Come make it, explore Ann’s work, and add your own tiny curiosity to the Cabinet.

- Friday, August 14
- Washington Street, Biddeford
- 6:00–8:30 PM
- Free and Open to All

Bring your imagination. We’ll provide the tiny cabinet.

Rift is coming to Washington Street!We’re excited to welcome Rift Arcade Bar to Fringe Fest as they get ready to make Wa...
08/13/2026

Rift is coming to Washington Street!

We’re excited to welcome Rift Arcade Bar to Fringe Fest as they get ready to make Washington Street their new home!

Rift won’t be officially open just yet, but they’re giving Fringe visitors a first look at their new space with a special soft launch during the festival. A handful of arcade machines will be powered up and free to play!

So while you’re wandering through our Cabinet of Curiosities, exploring artists, performers, makers, music, food, and all the strange and wonderful things Fringe has to offer, make sure you find your way to Rift.

Come see what’s waiting inside.

- Rift Arcade Bar
- Washington Street
- Friday, August 14
- 6:00 – 8:30 PM
- Free play

Welcome to Washington Street, Rift!

Get ready for something a little unexpected.TriSarahProps is a playful, clown-esque flow artist who combines hoop manipu...
08/12/2026

Get ready for something a little unexpected.

TriSarahProps is a playful, clown-esque flow artist who combines hoop manipulation, movement, performance, and a healthy dose of theatrical weirdness. With colorful costumes, glowing props, and some seriously impressive coordination, their performances feel part circus, part character act, and part beautifully chaotic fever dream.

At Fringe Fest, TriSarahProps will be bringing their glowing hoops and playful energy to our Cabinet of Curiosities, creating one of those wonderfully strange moments you don't quite expect to find on Washington Street.

It's colorful. It's physical. It's funny. It's mesmerizing. And it is very, very Fringe.

Come catch TriSarahProps in action.

Friday, August 14
6–8:30 PM
Washington Street, Biddeford
FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE

Come curious. Stay for the strange.

We want Fringe to be a welcoming, accessible event for as many people as possible.A few things to know about accessibili...
08/12/2026

We want Fringe to be a welcoming, accessible event for as many people as possible.

A few things to know about accessibility at Fringe:

- Accessible parking is available nearby.

- The festival takes place along Washington Street, with some areas of pavement and street surfaces that may be uneven.

- Seating will be available throughout the festival area for anyone who needs to take a break.

- Service animals are welcome.

- If you have an accessibility question or need an accommodation, please reach out to us before the festival and we'll do our best to help.

- If you need a quieter place to take a break during the festival, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Sensory considerations: Fringe is a lively street festival with amplified music, including some louder electronic performances. One performance will also feature spinning lights/visual effects. If you are sensitive to sound, crowds, or flashing/moving lights, please keep this in mind when planning your visit.

We know accessibility looks different for everyone, and we're always learning. If there's something that would make Fringe more comfortable or accessible for you, please let us know.

đź”® Friday, August 14. 6:00-8:30 PM
đź“Ť Washington Street, Biddeford
✨ Cabinet of Curiosities

Come wander, make, listen, look, eat pie, discover strange things, and be curious with us.

🥧 PIE-LUCK AT FRINGE 🥧You bring the pie. We’ll bring the weird. We’re putting together the beloved community pie-luck fo...
08/11/2026

🥧 PIE-LUCK AT FRINGE 🥧

You bring the pie. We’ll bring the weird.

We’re putting together the beloved community pie-luck for Fringe and we need your help filling the table!

🥧 Bring a homemade pie
🍎 Bring your favorite family recipe
✨ Bring something experimental
🍫 Bring something sweet
🥧 Bring something savory

Basically, if it’s pie, we want it.

A huge thank you to our pie sponsors, Reilly’s Bakery and Maine Pie Co., for helping make the pie-luck possible!

Want to bring a pie? Sign up link in our bio or bring it with you to Fringe!

đź”® FRINGE: Cabinet of Curiosities
🗓️ Friday, August 14
đź“Ť Washington Street, Biddeford
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
🎟️ FREE

Come for the art. Stay for the pie.

FRINGE IS GETTING CURIOUSOn Friday, Washington Street turns into a Cabinet of Curiosities, filled with art, makers, vint...
08/10/2026

FRINGE IS GETTING CURIOUS

On Friday, Washington Street turns into a Cabinet of Curiosities, filled with art, makers, vintage treasures, plants, performances, music, and some very curious finds.

Come wander, shop, watch, listen, make things, eat pie, and see what you stumble into.

A few of the folks joining us:

Moon Lady Plants
Biddeford Public Arts Commission
Blackbare Studios
Biddeford Ballet
Loving Anvil / Hogfarm Studios
Rewound Vintage
Another Shore Co.
Joywhii
Alice in Vacationland
Dyrad Collective
Diane Beaupre
Biddeford Vintage Market
Alyssa Schadhauser
Color - Sound - Oblivion

…and more!

There will also be artist talks, workshops, shadow puppets, music, performances, a pie-luck, and plenty of art to discover along the way.

FRINGE: Cabinet of Curiosities
Friday, August 14
Washington Street, Biddeford
6:00–8:30 PM
FREE

Come wander around and get a little curious.

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Biddeford, ME
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