“I was blown away! The whole atmosphere was one that caused me to smile. The exhibitors were especially welcoming.” - Roberta, Sullivan
“We have some very talented people in Maine. I truly enjoyed meeting them and sampling everyone’s hard work and labors of love. It was such a hard choice between flavors and vendors.” - Rachel, Brewer
“Selina and I had a wonderful time, met some great people and sold some pizza. Mission complete! We’ll be back.” - Ryan Carey, Pizza Pie on the Fly, Portland
“Participating in the Harvest Festival gave my business a big boost. I now supply the Bangor Mall and other area businesses with my homemade whoopie pies!”- Louise Dickens, Weezie’s Whoopie Pies, Eastbrook
"Down East Chefs/Authors were featured at the festival, attracting many more serious "foodies" and cookbook sales than we expected. We couldn't be happier!" - Terry Bregy, Down East Books, Camden
"When I recently attended the Maine Harvest Festival in Bangor, I was impressed by the energy, initiative, and entrepreneurial spirit that are making Maine’s small farms a true growth industry.” - Senator Susan Collins, Washington, D.C.
"The halls were filled to brimming with foodies and their families–and there was a lot of buying going on. I left exhausted and exhilarated!" - Cynthia Finnemore Simonds, Newcastle
“The Maine Harvest Festival is a tremendous celebration of our local farms, culinary specialities, and the very things that make Maine and Bangor unique!" - Catherine Conlow, City Manager, Bangor
"The festival was fabulous. We are already looking forward to the next Maine Harvest Festival." - Bob & Mary Burr, Blue Ribbon Farm, Mercer
"What a great celebration of our local ingenuity, talent, good taste, and terroir. Thank you for this gift to our community!" - Lucy Quimby, Bangor
"Your creative vision to highlight the hardworking local agricultural producers, crafters, and supporting agencies has proved a grand success." - Carol Weymouth, Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District
“Participating in the Maine Harvest Festival has helped me tremendously. Thank you for your commitment to perfection.” - Susan Watson, Midsummer Night’s Meadow Farm, Garland
“Thanks to all for the tremendous support of local agriculture. What a surprise! We’ll be back.”- Ed Ross, Maine Alternative Agriculture, Starks
“The Maine Harvest Festival was a true joy to attend. I have attended many New England fall festivals. Your festival inspired and amazed me by the variety of vendors.” - Roberta, Winterport
“The Maine Harvest Festival was by far the most exciting event that we have participated in, with record numbers of people visiting our booth.” - Donovan Todd, III, Maine State Executive Director Farm Service Agency, Bangor
“What a wonderful event! I came, I ate, and I shopped. Already looking forward to the next Maine Harvest Festival!” - Cindy, Bangor
"Great harvest festival. My family and I enjoyed the growing selection of vendors and attractive added features." - Commissioner Walter E. Whitcomb, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Augusta
