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Nubble Light Candle is an independent home decor business based in Southern Maine Coast. The Mainer-owned Kittery candle company hand-pours scented soy candles inspired by Maine and New England culture, including Bar Harbor Blueberry, Vacationland, and Stephen King's Study.

Oak Hill Co. in Oakland sells natural-home wellness goods — Berkey water purifiers, air filters, organic baby products — all family-vetted by the owners.

Family-owned Skowhegan brewery in a converted chicken barn since 1996, specializing in malt-forward German lagers when everyone else makes IPAs.

Art Deco café, speakeasy lounge, and art gallery in downtown Lewiston's former Lamey-Wellehan building — paninis, flatbreads, cocktails, and 1920s silent films above the bar.

The pottery I make is earthy and substantial, designed and created to be used and enjoyed. I want each piece to be special, but not limited to special occasions.

From the Gulf of Maine's brisk waters comes our sustainable products. Buy seaweed online at Ocean's Balance and bring a unique flavor to your next meal.

Tex-Mex brunch restaurant in Portland's West End from the owners of Terlingua — winner of Yankee magazine's 2025 Best New Brunch.

Octopus Bookshop is an independent books business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The Kennebunk bookstore opened in 2025 with a carefully curated selection of new releases and classics, plus literary events and community programming.

'90s-themed nano-brewery in Cape Neddick serving ice cream IPAs, candy beers, fruited sours, and pastry stouts — seasonal, food by Food For Thought.

Old Crow Ranch is a family owned, pasture-based livestock farm in beautiful Durham, Maine. We operate on a modified Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) system and offer stellar wholesale meat to our customers.

Commercial Street seafood restaurant with a raw bar featuring Maine oysters from Georgetown, New Harbor, and Bath. Buck-a-Shuck happy hour and cold lobster.

Westbrook-based maker of 100% American-made wool goods. Handcrafted Maine wool apparel and accessories.

Maine's legendary canoe and kayak maker, hand-building watercraft on the Penobscot River in Old Town since 1898, with a factory store and visitor center showcasing 125 years of paddling heritage.

Searsport-based bug repellent maker producing a 1910 formula for mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks. Long-time favorite of Maine outdoorspeople.

Lisbon Falls brewery offering a full spectrum of beers across all styles, with monthly proceeds supporting animal welfare causes.

Handmade chocolates, caramels, truffles, and Blue Hill–roasted espresso in an open-kitchen Rockland shop next to the 250 Main Hotel.

Yarmouth-based modern wall decor. Maine-made removable polyester wallcoverings.

Independent craft brewery based in Lyman, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.

Once A Tree is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The Camden Main Street shop offers handcrafted items from local artisans and craftspeople—wooden bowls and chess sets, unique jewelry, pottery, hanging hammock chairs, mugs, and trays—overlooking Camden Harbor with complimentary gift wrapping and year-round hours.

Portland market and cafe specializing in ferments and fermented foods. A friendly source for kimchi, miso, kombucha, and other living foods.

Ontheround is an independent yarn company offering small batch hand dyed yarn in fun, unique, and highly wearable colorways. We specialize in kettle and speckle dyed superwash merino wool yarn.

Our makerspace provides members with access to studio/work space, tools and community, as well as discounts on classes and supplies.

Portland's only fully gluten-free brewery — Jason Kissinger's lineup uses millet, buckwheat, and quinoa instead of barley, safe for celiac drinkers.

Origin is an independent clothing & accessories business based in the Lakes & Mountains region. The Farmington manufacturer makes 100% American-made denim, footwear, workwear, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gear from Maine-built factories.

Original Maine is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland. Started to revive the 1901 Maine flag, they design and produce locally-made apparel and curated goods from their Portland Factory Store.

Independent craft brewery based in Orono, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.

Our principal goal at Oterra is to create gear that consistently performs beyond your expectations and represents your style, becoming more than just rock climbing gear – it becomes an archive of experiences and a symbol of commitment to your pursuits.

The characters our children meet in their books matters. We curate the best of children’s books featuring diverse characters.

Pittsfield farm-brewery brewing Maine-grown beers from Blue Ox malts and HopYard hops, with cozy heated cabins at the downtown taproom.

Gardiner-based handmade gift, accessory, and decor maker. Subtle-nerd and radiant-soul Maine pieces.

Portland-based purveyor of fantasy music, dungeon synth, and metal. An influential record label and shop in the underground synth scene since 2014.

Bridgton-based outlet store for skis, snowboards, and winter mountain gear. Sister shop to BLEMBOARD’s wakeboard outlet.

Naples-based discount wakeboard and water sports retailer. Specializes in overstock and blemished gear at a sub-retail price.

Owl & Turtle Bookshop Café is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Camden Bay View Street institution has been a beloved community bookshop since 1970—locally owned, quirky, and full of character, with hosted book signings, author talks, and a balcony overlooking Camden Harbor where complimentary coffee and tea are served.

Independent craft brewery based in Newcastle, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.

Our focus is on providing Mid-coast Maine with premium wood-fired pizza made from the best ingredients available to us.

Whimsical, warmly curated gift shop in downtown Freeport — coffee-table books, greeting cards, housewares, soaps, candles, and children's toys.

As a family owned and operated business in Harpswell Maine since 1984, we are dedicated to offering the best Maine-made Holiday wreaths to people all over the country.

Ocean-inspired chowder house and grilled cheese spot from Chauncey Erskine (formerly Maine Booch), opened February 2025 in the former Yonder space in Wiscasset.

Hartland-based women's intimates and undergarments. Penobscot-region lingerie brand.

LyAnna Sanabria's Puerto Rican bar and kitchen in Portland's Old Port — a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Top Ten Best New East Cocktail Bar.

Portland-based online ski, snowboard, and surf shop. Curated brands and fast, free shipping aimed at year-round mountain and ocean enthusiasts.

Parris House Wool Works is a studio for all things rug hooking with a mission to perpetuate the craft into the next century through teaching and public outreach.

Jackman-based Tribally owned organic maple syrup operation. 100% pure Maine maple syrup from a major Indigenous-owned sugarhouse.

Quality nautical goods for the everyday New Englander. Hand sewn, felt lettered crewnecks made in small batches for quality control.

Bath-based maker of organic-cotton kids play clothes. Eco-friendly children’s apparel designed in Midcoast Maine.

Peanut's Candles in Winslow makes hand-poured cat-themed soy candles in 9 feline scents — Coffee Catfé, Catnap, Smitten Kitten — named for special-needs cat Peanut.

At Peapod Jewelry we personalize designs by Maine Artist Ronna Lugosch with your choice of Birthpearls® or semi-precious gemstone “peas” so that the design you select is uniquely yours.

Eddington-based maker of quality tools, handles, and dowels since 1857. Inventor of the legendary Peavey log-rolling tool.

Pemberton's Gourmet Foods is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Family-owned since 2002, the Gray, Maine specialty food maker handcrafts small-batch pasta sauces, jams, jellies, mustards, hot sauces, marinades, and signature creations like Death by Chocolate, sold direct online and through TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Hannaford.

Old Port brewery, distillery, and Neapolitan pizza spot from the Bramhall and Liquid Riot team — beer, full spirits, and waterfront views.

Clifton-based handcrafted pet accessories. Dog and cat collars plus mini-pig harnesses and leashes.

Buy 100% certified organic, top quality garlic and beautiful peonies at Green Garden Farm. Highest quality seed garlic is tested disease-free, for consumers and wholesale markets.

Kettlecorn from Scarborough served fresh at Maine fairs and festivals, with monthly subscriptions and wedding favor options.

Perkins Cove Candies is an independent grocery & food business based in Southern Maine Coast. The family-owned Ogunquit confectioner has handcrafted small-batch chocolates, fudge, salt water taffy, and Maine Needhams since 1981 from their Perkins Cove cottage.

Pottery, gifts, art, home furnishings, vases, cards, wooden, kitchen arts, lamps, coffee mugs, handmade, glassware, located in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Maine.

Perry Home Naturals is a small company based in South Paris, ME. We create, design and manufacture Maine balsam fir pillows, organic lavender sachets, aromatherapy eye pillows, and room & linen sprays.

Personalized Golf Balls is a Burnham-based custom-imprint shop offering logo and text-printed Titleist, Pinnacle, TaylorMade, Callaway, Bridgestone, and other major golf ball brands.

Pet Brands Express in the Kittery Outlets stocks pet food, treats, flea & tick, grooming, toys, training, beds, and gear for dogs, cats, birds, fish, and small animals.

Pet Provisions offers a wonderful selection of high quality food, treats, toys, and supplies — and expertise to support you during your visit.