An Adventure of Love, Forgiveness and Recovery on the Coast of Maine
Discover love, forgiveness, and a changed life in a place called Appleton Ridge
Discover love, forgiveness, and a changed life in a place called Appleton Ridge
About the author
Weldon M. Clarkson grew up in France, Quebec, and on the Coast of Maine. He has served churches in New England, France, and Greece. He is currently on the staff of a church in Florida. He met his wife in Portland, Maine and they have three grown children born in three different countries.
Discovering Grace's Genesis
I fell in love with the Coast of Maine when I was a teenager attending a private academy in Glen Cove, Maine. I grew to appreciate the sunrise over Penobscot Bay, helping pull lobster traps on the “Laura” and going to church...or “chuch” with my friend Kerwin in his bright yellow Chevy convertible.
More from the author
I have resided in half a dozen countries and visited thirty-some others. Although nearby Florida beaches are attractive, my heart longs for Penobscot Bay, where I dream of retiring. In the meantime, join me in discovering coastal Maine, its unique accent, and the people who inspired this story.
CAUTION:
contains Maine humor. may cause fits of Laughter!
Weldon Clarkson follows the tradition of Maine "Bert & I" storytellers like Marshall Dodge, Bob Bryan and Tim Sample.
Get to know the Downeast. Read Downeast Magazine
Down East: The Magazine of Maine is the principal general interest monthly magaize covering the state of Maine. It is based in Glen Cove with a second office in Yarmouth. It covers a range of topics including travel, food, the arts, the environment, politics, business, and lifestyle in the state of Maine.
PLACES I RECOMMEND
If you are planning a trip to Maine
I recommend visiting the L.L.Bean Flagship Store in Freeport, Maine. Situated on Main Street, it is open 24/7! For a delicious sandwich try Amato's. Craving ice cream? Visit the Smiling Cow in Camden. Don't miss the famous Rockport Opera House. Fresh lobsters await you at Young's in Belfast. Yum!
Discover Appleton Maine
Appleton is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. It is about 15 miles inland from Penobscot Bay and coastal towns such as Camden and Rockland, about 30 miles east of the state capital of Augusta. The population was 1,411 at the 2020 census
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Discover the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
About the Wild Blueberry Festival
About the Wild Blueberry Festival
About the Wild Blueberry Festival
The Maine Wild Blueberry Festival at Union Fair was born in 1960 as a method of promoting the industry in Maine. The secondary goal of the festival was to find the best blueberry pie maker in the coastal area. Mrs. George Cole won that competition. Another feature of that original festival day was the junior pie eating contest won by Will
The Maine Wild Blueberry Festival at Union Fair was born in 1960 as a method of promoting the industry in Maine. The secondary goal of the festival was to find the best blueberry pie maker in the coastal area. Mrs. George Cole won that competition. Another feature of that original festival day was the junior pie eating contest won by Willard Pease. Choosing a Blueberry Queen became an added feature in 1961. Each contestant had to be sponsored by a blueberry packer or processor and would be chosen to represent the industry for a year. There were 13 contestants and Monalee Smith became Union Fair’s first queen. Union Fair was so committed to the festival that it petitioned legislature which formally changed our title to Union Fair, Maine Wild Blueberry Festival.
Contact INFO
About the Wild Blueberry Festival
About the Wild Blueberry Festival
Email: info@unionfair.org
Phone: 207-785-3281 (not staffed off-season. Email for info.)
Office: Our office is staffed Monday - Friday, 8am - 2 p.m. starting June 19th. Fair week the office is staffed 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Find us in the Secretary’s Office straight back from the entrance, near the track.
Physical Address: 175 Fairgrounds Lane, Union, ME 04862
Mailing Address: PO Box 421, Union, ME 04862
Fun FOR ALL!
About the Wild Blueberry Festival
Fun FOR ALL!
The 2024 Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival will be Wednesday July 10 - Sunday July 14, 2024 at the Union Fairgrounds in Union Maine.
A Maine tradition since 1959. Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival showcases all things blueberry and Maine’s official dessert the Blueberry Pie.
Smokey’s Greater Show will provide midway rides with your “Pay One Pr
The 2024 Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival will be Wednesday July 10 - Sunday July 14, 2024 at the Union Fairgrounds in Union Maine.
A Maine tradition since 1959. Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival showcases all things blueberry and Maine’s official dessert the Blueberry Pie.
Smokey’s Greater Show will provide midway rides with your “Pay One Price” paid admission.
The event kicks off on Wednesday July 10th with a free blueberry dessert giveaway.
The coronation of the 2024 Maine's Wild Blueberry Queen will start at 6:30pm.
Other events during the festival include a Children’s Pig Scramble, blueberry pie eating contest, Axe Women Loggers of Maine lumberjill shows Friday - Sunday, daily bands and solo musical acts, food and product vendors, Children’s Day on Sunday full of events, and the Maine State Truck and Tractor Pullers Association truck pulls.
On Saturday July 13th will be our very popular Annual Demolition Derby starting at 6pm.