Photo credit: Mary PlummerOrchard Ridge Farm Artisanal Market
Although we are now entering September, several outdoor arts and crafts events are still on the local horizon.
“Art on South” is a returning arts and crafts fair sponsored by the Gorham Village Alliance. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 on the lawn next to the Robie Gym, at 42 South Street. Many talented local artists will be showing their works, which include paintings, pottery and photography.
There will be two more Outdoor Artisan Markets at Orchard Ridge Farm on Sebago Lake Road this year, on Saturday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 7. These events are sponsored by Shenanigans LLC, a new business in Gorham.
Vendors at Orchard Ridge will include Bradbury Home; Chasing Dragonflies; Portman Toad Prints; All Sales Vinyl; Catmint Crafts; Iris Is Beauty; Kim Loves Crafting; The Art Of J; Ang’s Treasure Cove; Advitiiya Creations; Wellness By Design; Shenanigans By The Sea. “Pick your own” apples will be available at Orchard Ridge farm. Smokin’ Dave’s barbecue food truck will be at the October event.
Also, in related business news, the sales space at 18 South Street that was formerly occupied by Maine Micro Artisans is now the location of Shenanigans LLC, a gift shop and artisan sales space. Maine Micro Artisans can still be found at their 8 Main Street location. Besides craft items made by local artisans, Shenanigans LLC also sells books, clothing, “alchemy” items, and various curiosities.
Shenanigans LLC opened on Aug. 17, and is owned and operated by Samantha Camino. Approximately seventy artists and artisans sell their works there; forty were previously at Micro Artisans, and thirty new artisans have been added. The business is open Thursday through Monday each week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday).