Lilac Festival

Roy, West, and MacLeod - 10:30am-11:15am

Michele Roy, Will West, and Heather MacLeod are passionate Celtic and traditional musicians. Roy plays fiddle, West guitar and Irish bouzouki, and MacLeod penny whistle and vocals. They met in 2012 at the Mostly Irish Music Session in Bangor, Maine, and have played together ever since.

Composting in Your Garden - Educational Talk - 11:00am-12:00pm

Join Tessa and Davis from ScrapDogs Community Compost to learn about how and why to use compost in your garden beds – from flowers and veggies to trees and other perennials. Dive into the biological, ecological, and climate benefits of compost application and ask all of your composting questions!

Ethical Wildlife Handling - Educational Walk - 12:00pm-1:00pm

Join Laura Craver-Rogers from MDIFW to learn how to ethically and safely engage with wildlife.

Le Bon Truc - 12:00pm-1:30pm

Le Bon Truc plays music of Brittany, Alsace and Centre France.

DJ PowerSerge - 1:00pm-4:00pm

This spring, DJ PowerSerge brings his signature sound to the Lilac Festival — music as easygoing as the blooms themselves. His set drifts through the soulful grooves of Amapiano, the warm pulse of deep house, and gentle ambient and progressive electronic textures, with familiar pop hits woven in along the way. It's a soundtrack meant to move with the afternoon, not against it — perfect for wandering the paths, picnicking under a tree, or just settling in with the breeze

Lilac Garden Tour - 1:00pm-2pm

Join Viles Arboretum's land manager, Lauren, for a tour of the Lilac Garden. She'll share how we've revitalized it and our plan to expand it.

DJ Cooper Fox - 1:30-4:00pm

The Lost Story of the Maine Insane Asylum Farm Walking Tour - 2:30pm-4pm

Viles Arboretum's executive director, David, will lead a walk following the route of our proposed accessible trail, a project that we hope to break ground on this year. He'll share the history of the hospital farm that once occupied the grounds that are now the Arboretum, and the patients who were forced to work it.

BC Love Creations: Face Paint+

Get ready for some colorful, imaginative fun when Bc Love Creations brings their professional face painting and glitter tattoo kit out! Whether a large Lilac festival or a small birthday party, Sasha works to give every person in their chair, regardless of age or ability, a comfortable and magical experience. Bc Love Creations uses only professional, cosmetic-grade, hypoallergenic paints to ensure skin safety.

• BC Love Creations: Face Paint+'s website

Kids Zone

Our kids zone will have a variety of nature inspired crafts and activities!

Celebrate World Turtle Day!

Stop by our visitor center and meet our meet our turtle ambassador, Legend! She's a painted turtle who lives in our pond tank. You'll have the opportunity to learn about turtle conservation and road-crossing safety.

Bowlicious

Bowlicious specializes in gluten-free comfort food, smoothie bowls, smoothies, fries, chicken tenders, savory bowls and more, and we’ve found that festival guests really appreciate having a dedicated gluten-free option available at events.

Calico Confections

We are a mom and daughter owned, state, licensed home bakery based out of Mount Vernon, Maine. We specialize in cake bars and chocolate covered treats. Everything we hand craft is shelf stable and does not need refrigeration.

Meadowsweet Bakery & Kitchen

Locally made baked goods specializing in floral design cupcakes, seasonal flavors and festive treats!

OSP

Maine themed food truck out of Vassalboro, offering Maine Italians on fresh local preservative free bread, salads, fun desserts and more.

Popped!

Organic popcorn and drinks

Quarter Moon Farm

Specialty food, Black garlic and products using black garlic

Sojourn Ice Co

Maines first and only "Philly-Style" Italian Ice food truck.

Sweet Tooth Fudge

Fresh homemade fudge!

The Family Table Kitchen & Bakery

Sourdough bakery and nutritious and delicious meal services

Torrey's Muffins and Cookies

Scratch made baked goods using locally sourced ingredients.

Twin Acres Farm and Bakery

We are a home bakery located in Brunswick, Maine. We specialize in breads, baked goods, jams, granola, chocolate covered treats, and more!

White Fox Taverna

Mediterranean Street Food: Tavern Style gathering, open air dining, locally sourced grub, inspired live music, and skilled chef.

Maine Environmental Education Association

ScrapDogs Community Compost

ScrapDogs Community Compost is a growing composting operation, founded with the goal of minimizing waste sent to landfill and closing the loop of production and consumption in midcoast Maine. Stop by their table to learn more!

• ScrapDogs Community Compost's website
• ScrapDogs Community Compost's instagram
• ScrapDogs Community Compost's facebook

Spindleworks

We are an all abilities artists’ coworking space and gallery located in the heart of Gardiner Maine. In our artist to artist program, we support adults with developmental disabilities to grow artistic and professional skills. Spindleworks Gardiner is a non-profit program of the Independence Association, and sister studio to Spindleworks Brunswick, in existence since 1976. Our studio space is where we learn skills, create, and sell our art. Spindleworks Gardiner artists are enjoying a full year residency at Vile's arboretum, observing nature and building community. At the Vile's arboretum Lilac Festival, we will have a table of small works by Spindleworks Artists, including cards, notebooks, paintings and drawings, featuring landscapes and flowers. We will also be doing some plein air painting. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

The Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)

The Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) covers free breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services for eligible women.

Watershed Education; Learning for a Lifetime

Join Cami from Watershed Education; Learning for a Lifetime at our vernal pool to explore the species that call it home!

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. By utilizing applied research, engaging in advocacy, providing educational resources, addressing policy implications, and building community, we endeavor to make meaningful long-term conservation a reality. The Xerces table will include educational materials such as our X Kids activity book. In this activity book, kids can follow along with Blue the Butterfly to meet all kinds of different invertebrates and learn about their superpowers. Interactive matching games bring the concepts of invertebrate conservation to life, along with models and activities to help inform visitors about steps they can take to help. Test your invertebrate knowledge with Xerces Trivia! Kids can color a butterfly or bee mask to take home with them, or complete a scavenger hunt meant to facilitate learning of key invertebrate terms.

33 Zen Lane

A small, urban permaculture homestead in Auburn, Maine. We keep bees, and grow medicinal plants and vegetables, many of which you will find in our products. Our offerings include: an array of beeswax candle options, herbal salves, tea blends, specialty honey, natural soaps, and the occasional candy or baked good.

Adorned

Seaglass & gemstone jewelry

Algreyanna Designs

Hand made polymer clay earrings

ALKAME 4 U

Home and hand made delectable delights to tantalize your taste buds! Gourmet desserts, sauces, condiments and snacks accompanied by award winning chili for lunch!

Ancestral French Soaps

Ancestral French Soaps is helping people to reduce their plastic consumption by offering solutions for a plastic-free bathroom and kitchen. We are part of the post-recycling movement.

Art by Donald Patten

I create illustrative mushroom characters that have cute smiling faces. I use the unique and beautiful shapes that mushrooms create and use fantastical forms to make the paintings, drawings and ceramics in this series. I add smiling faces to each mushroom to give them individual personalities that make them joyful characters. I feel so much joy making them and seeing how they make others feel joy and smile.

Berry Sweet Dog Treats

Small batch keto dog treats for dogs with meat and gluten allergies/sensitivities

Bliss & Blossom

Custom Designed Coffee Mugs

Bozhe Mylyy Hats & Accessories

One of a kind crocheted hats (sun hats, fedoras) and bags made in Monson, Maine. Fibers include plant-based raffia, polyester-viscose, or wool yarns, with embellishments of repurposed jewelry, beads, shells, stones and hand-embroidery. Custom orders and gift certificates are also available.

BrookeTrout Designs

Handmade jewelry made in Maine. Unique and whimsical earrings made from wood and resin, acrylic and beads, as well as bracelets, necklaces and more.

BruskoStudio

Bruskostudio is a handmade brand specializing in embroidered textile art and custom portraits created from personal photos. Each piece is carefully crafted with attention to detail, combining traditional embroidery techniques with modern design. The collection includes embroidered bags, home textiles, and unique gift items, as well as personalized portraits that capture meaningful memories. The brand also features a small collection of handcrafted crocheted toys made by my daughter Svetlana, adding a warm, personal, and family touch to the work. All products are made with high-quality materials and a focus on originality, warmth, and emotional value.

Carolyns Creations

Colley Hill Soy Candles

Hand poured 100% soy wax candles, melts, and votives. Room Sprays, diffusers, air fresheners. Family-owned business for over 20 years!

Colonni's Sauces

We make homemade Italian Sauce, Olde world pizza sauce, Italian bread seasoning,and Italian infused oil.

Crafty Badass Stitch

Hand embroidery artist

Creamy Acres Creamery

We are a small-scale dairy farm and creamery. We raise our own jersey cows and turn their milk into our many different types of cheese, yogurt and bottled milk. We also raise our own meat such as, beef, pork, and lamb.

Crochet by Marzy

Crochet stuffed toys, scarves, blankets etc. Paint acrylic canvas paintings, make wood flower arrangements.

Cut and Run Pottery

Handmade pottery (mugs, bowls, decorations, etc)

Dragonheart Farm

Soap maker and Bath Products

Farm House Coffee Roasters

Organic Coffee ... Bags and Nitro Cold Brew

Georges Road Farm

Farm Fresh dog and cat treats

Greatful Threads

Handmade Children's Reading Pillows, and Greatful journals

Hey Lori!

Original art on wood, canvas, and paper, mostly watercolor and mixed media. Greeting cards, bookmarks, and stickers.

Hope Is An Artist

Art, Prints, and Stickers

Imperfectionz Art

Paper Quilled Flowers & Artwork, Paper Quilled Earrings & Cards, Polymer clay earrings & Charms

Inspired by Liz

Handcrafted wallets, totes & purses.

Island House Crafts

Hand painted and crafted items

Joe Lacroix Photography

Photo prints, wildlife, landscape of Maine. Framed and matted prints.

Joelsa Farm Fiber

We have a small farm in southern Maine specializing in lovingly raising our sheep and Angora rabbits to provide all natural gardening products and handmade crafts. We enjoy producing Wool Garden Pellets for garden fertilizer and soil amendment. Chemical free, and made exclusively from Maine sheep wool, adds nitrogen, soil aeration and Micronutrients. We also are selling Garden Glitter Bunny Manure for added gardening nutrition! We have a small line of handmade, cruelty free Angora wool earrings and other handmade wool crafts and beautiful handmade metal work items for the home.

Kassidy's Krafts

Ocean art and jewelry, sea glass and glass bead necklaces and earrings, sea glass art, paintings, crochet items, key chains, wine glass charms, and more!

Kat’s Creations

We offer an interactive booth creating fairy gardens!!

KBPotteryCo

Wheel thrown functional stoneware. Mostly larger sized mugs with various designs around the bottom as well as bowls and bird feeders

Keira's Creations

Make and sell decorated tshirts tumblers resin products and beaded items (keychains earrings)

Know Your Natural Roots

Homemade, Natural & Non-Toxic Tallow Skincare and Beauty Care Products. I buy local beef fat and render each batch of tallow by hand! My tallow is 100% grass fed and finished. I create 100% Non-Toxic Tallow Moisturizers, Tallow Makeup, Tallow Sugar Scrubs, Tallow Shaving Creams, Nature’s Botox Face Serum, and more Tallow skincare products!

Ledgeway Farm Goat Milk Soap

Farm Fresh Goat Milk Soap and other all natural household products.

Loon's Hand Carved Block Prints

Loon’s handcarved block prints pull inspiration from the intrinsic beauty and the connection between the natural world our human life often with surreal undertones. With a focus on sustainability and promoting the important message of caring for our home, the art is printed on uniquely thrifted clothing, handmade paper, organic cotton tote bags, and cards in a small cabin in Hope, ME.

Luci's Lather Lab

Handcrafted soaps and skincare made in small batches using thoughtfully chosen, skin-loving ingredients. Gentle, effective, and inspired by nature

Lyn Snow Gallery

Lithograph and Giclee prints by Maine artist, Lyn Snow. Including note cards, mugs and tea towels of her images.

Mabel's Way

Handmade jewelry. Laser engraved wood, acrylic, and metal earrings and necklaces.

Mainely Art

Hand made crafts and jewelry using locally sourced natural materials such as egg shells from Maine Farms and findings from Maine Bead Stores. Committed to illuminating the natural beauty of Maine.

Mammie's Maine Apothecary

I grow, harvest, infuse and create plant based skin care products that promote healing at a cellular level. Including a thyme acne oil/anti aging night serum, night cream with “natures retinol” bakouchiol oil, day cream with UVA blockers non nano zinc oxide as well and grape leaf and plantain infused oils. Creams contain healing properties of calendula which soothes any skin irritations. Skin healing salves and lotions containing powerful plants such as calendula, comfrey and stinging nettle.

Mark Kuzio

Hand made pottery

Maymadegifts

Crocheted plushies

MB3D Designs and Creations LLC

3D Printing high quality fidgets, animals and critters

MoonBeam Crystals

Crystals, oddities. Crystal and oddity terrariums and shadowboxes, holistic items, crystal and oddity jewelry

Nancy's Novelty Tshirts and Sewing Notions

I sell novelty tshirts, cat toys, and several sewing items.

Nicole's Creations

I am a macrame artist. I sell macrame jewelry, earrings, bracelets and necklaces as well as macrame accessories including, keychains, headbands, car charms, purses, and belts. I also have macrame decor such as wall hangings, dream catchers, shelves, bookmarks, diffusers, coasters and trivets. I also create macrame plant hangers, plant pods, and air plants and accessories such as mini air plant wall hangings, mini air plant hangers and air plant magnets.

Nightshade Maineiac crafters

Crochet wearables, stuffies, jewelry, and home decor. Bookmarks, book lover gift packs and crochet book covers.

North Pond Woodworking

We offer handcrafted wood working products from cutting & charcuterie boards, cheese slices, bread knives, cribbage boards and more.

Our Busy Hive Creations

I am an embroidered of Home goods and wearable art. I create my own designs and create broider Tea Towels placemats and pillows and then vintage jean jackets and other clothing and create my own clothing such as wraps and jackets

Painted Potter

Pottery & Photography

Pebble and Glass Art

Framed tumbled glass (similar to sea glass) art

Pen and Palette Publishing, LLC

Children's book author and illustrator using recycled items to create textures for the illustrations

Perspex Studio

Visual artist using found objects, antique and handmade paper, repurposed boxes. Works in mixed media, acrylic ink, and other media with subjects ranging from animals to funerary sculpture.

Petal and Pearl

Genuine gemstone beaded jewelry, consisting of bracelets and necklaces. Styles include wire strung and traditional silk knotting. Metals used include stainless steel, gold filled and gold PVD. PVD is a specialized vacuum sealed plating over stainless steel that makes the finish waterproof and tarnish resistant. There will be some interchangeable charm options as well.

Purrito Studios

Maine rocks and minerals we hike for and turn into stone paintings

Proxima Design Cat Toys

Handmade joyful cat toys with fun shapes, durable designs and sustainable materials. Proudly made in Maine

Rapha Salves and Craftings LLC

I make all-natural salves, lotions, lip balms, face whips, skin oils, sunscreen, bug spray, pet products, woodburned crafts, paintings, self-published books, and fairy light bottles.

Rosie's Joy Shop

Rosie's Joy Shop exists to cultivate joy. What started as a life-long love of creating and sharing has unfurled into a growing local business. With a Maine nursery license, she grows and sells succulents and other house plants potted in a wide variety of mostly thrifted containers, including table-top succulent gardens. Other products include happy and sassy friendship bracelets of pastel, rainbow, and glow in the dark beads with quirky additions like mini treasure trolls and dinosaurs, as well as mesmerizing glass beaded bracelets. Talking plants and quirky fashion is the best; come say hi! My middle name is Rose, and my parents affectionately called me Rosie Posie growing up. It's for that little girl that I stay on this path of making my own joy.

Rustic Crow Candle Co.

Coconut, soy, beeswax jar candles, doughbowl candles, wax melts, clay ornaments, potpourri, car diffusers

Sarah Terrell Illustration & Design

Whimsical artwork inspired by nature, folklore, and popular culture. Offering original artwork, prints, cards, stickers, coloring books, tote bags, and handmade/hand-painted ornaments.

Schadhauser Illustrations

I sell art prints, stickers, and stationery of nature and critters. Short bio: In Alyssa's depictions of insects, critters, & other earthly neighbors, she touches on themes of interconnectedness, and explores our innate ability to be curious. her drawings urge us to find empathy for the overlooked creatures of the natural world.

Shady Knoll

In the shady knoll, I roll incense, made from locally sourced botanicals.. my work captures the abundant energy that grows in my coastal Maine home. these ritual items are created for everyone, as a labor of love for my home, the plants, and the planet

Shenanigans LLC

Shenanigans is where creativity, magic, and a touch of mischief come together. Hand drawn art, small batch screen printing, custom designed 3d prints, handmade jewelry, witchy basics, crystals and so much more. This random collection of wares is about more than goods – it’s about connection, intention, and celebrating the magic in everyday life. Every piece reflects Sam’s passion for creativity and the joy of turning visions into reality.

Smith and Co Designs

Custom graphic t-shirts, tumblers, keychains, hats, tote bags and more.

Sparkle Plenty

Garden Decor from vintage dishware, Birdfeeders from Mason Jar

Stormy Tides Art

I make both usable items (such as bowls, vases, coasters, plates, jewelry, key chains, etc.) as well as decorative items (Christmas ornaments, figurines of animals, etc., sun catchers, various types of wall or table art, faux stained glass, mounting printed photos on stretched canvas) made mostly with epoxy resin, glass, and a wide range of inks, powders, and paints.

STÜFF by Joey

Handmade STÜFF to make you smile! Ü. I make crochet amigurumi, home goods, and decorations. All at the corner of cute and nerdy. I also have DnD stickers.

Sweet Sparrows

I sell crochet stuffed animals.

Sylvatica

Handmade preserved botanical jewelry and up-cycled eco-printed garments.

Sylvi Roy Creative

Small-batch, wheel thrown pottery made in Portland, Maine

Tastes like Leather

Hand crafted leather goods; bags, belts, wallets, wine totes, koozies, valet trays, magnets, card holders, flowers

The Salty Bee Maine

Locally designed & printed childrens wear, totes, towels, cards & prints. Seasonal honey.

The Silent Sparrow

Jewelry from natural, recycled, and/or vintage materials. Also nature art made from preserved insects and dried flowers pressed in frames or shadowboxes.

Tidal Force Creations

Machine embroidered home goods and accessories made from natural and renewable materials.

Timeless Blooms

I create epoxy resin items using real flowers that I have dried myself. (Sometimes I use other items as well) Items include jars, bowls, key chains, magnets, floral centerpieces. among other things

Versicolor, LLC

Naturally dyed yarns & fabrics using plant materials from my dye garden, locally foraged, and sourced worldwide. Handknits. Dyeplants & seeds. (I can have a small demo in my tent. If not, I won't need electricity & water.)

Warmth + Whimsey

I create charming stickers, cuddly crocheted animals, and other adorable treasures, all crafted with love and a touch of magic. Whether you’re looking for a gift or a little joy for yourself, my handmade creations add warmth + whimsy to your world!

Whimsies & Bijoux

Art from found treasures — where nature meets the whimsical. Here, you will find unique pieces made from lost things, repurposed things, or made-from-scratch things. My quilted pieces often draw on outdoor themes, weaving color and texture into cozy expressions, incorporating fabrics I dyed myself. You'll encounter painted or decoupaged oyster shells gathered from a local oyster farm. Art with seaglass from my travels, my "sun & wind" charms using driftwood & beach treasures found on shorelines all over the world are all a sample of what I have to offer. I'm looking forward to seeing you!

Wilson Wedderburn Press

Based in Maine, Wilson Wedderburn Press, LLC is an independent publisher of original art and creative writing for all ages.

Wing & Wool

Wing & Wool Homestead is a small farm creating handmade goods from our own sheep, right here at home. We offer naturally grown yarn spun from our sheep’s wool, gentle sheep milk soaps, and hand-knitted items made with care and intention. Every product reflects our commitment to animal well-being, quality materials, and traditional craftsmanship. From fleece to finished piece, each item is thoughtfully made and meant to be used, loved, and enjoyed.

ZAM Craft Studio

Handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, and paper crafts.