2025 Maine seaweed week in ellsworth!
Ellsworth, ME – Heart of Ellsworth is excited to announce a unique community event celebrating Maine Seaweed Week April 25 – May 4, 2025. Maine Seaweed Week is an annual statewide festival presented by Heritage Seaweed and Maine Sea Grant celebrating Maine’s seaweed harvest. In Ellsworth, Seaweed Week is sponsored by Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. Ellsworth is the first accredited Main Street Community in Maine to spotlight Seaweed Week.
On Saturday, May 3rd, Heart of Ellsworth will lead a seaweed themed walk coinciding with Jane’s Walk weekend that will explore local downtown Ellsworth businesses that sell products produced with Maine seaweed, while learning about the sustainable and innovative ways seaweed is shaping Maine’s food and wellness industries.
Heart of Ellsworth is looking for Ellsworth businesses and organizations to participate in Maine Seaweed Week. Businesses can get involved by:
Hosting a stop on the downtown Seaweed Walk, where participants can sample products and engage with owners.
Being featured in the Seaweed Shopping List, a guide to seaweed-related products available in Ellsworth.
Receiving a dedicated social media feature on Heart of Ellsworth’s platforms.
Hosting their own Seaweed Week event, with promotional support from Heart of Ellsworth.
Businesses interested in participating should reach out by March 31st, 2025, to Zabet NeuCollins at zabet@heartofellsworth.org. This event is free and open to the public, making it an excellent opportunity to celebrate the intersection of local commerce, sustainability, and community connection.
To learn more about statewide activities for Maine Seaweed Week, visit: https://seaweedweek.org/.