2025 Maine seaweed week in ellsworth!
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 and Star 97.7. Ellsworth is the first accredited Main Street Community in Maine to spotlight Seaweed Week.
Schedule of events in Ellsworth
This is an evolving schedule — check back often to see what is happening in Ellsworth!
Seaweed week ARt show
Opening reception: April 25, 5 PM - 8 PM
Hours: April 26 - May 4, 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: 16 State Street
16 State Street artists, Rosalie Kell, Curt Larson, Amy Reisman, and Grace Otzwirk are excited to share their work inspired by the gardens of the sea. Their processes are very different, but when prompted with the theme of Seaweed week and using seaweed as a medium, their work converses with each other. Come join in on the conversation of seaweed!
Seaweed evening Market & Art Show
Date & Time: May 1st, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: 16 State Street
The Seaweed Evening Market & Art Show celebrates the creativity and vibrancy of the Maine Coast.
Shop with six exceptional vendors, each showcasing seaweed-inspired goods, art, and treats, and view the seaweed-inspired art installations on display at 16 State Street.
Join us and show your love for local makers, coastal creativity, and all things seaweed!
Seaweed & Main Street: A Flavorful Jane’s Walk Through Ellsworth
Date & Time: May 3rd, 3:45 - 5:30 PM
Starting Location: 16 State Street
Join Heart of Ellsworth for a walking tour celebrating the unique connection between downtown businesses and Maine’s thriving seaweed industry. This Jane’s Walk coincides with Maine Seaweed Week, a statewide festival highlighting Maine’s seaweed harvest and its many uses in food, wellness, and sustainability. Maine Seaweed Week happening in Ellsworth is sponsored by Maine Coast Sea Vegetables.
Participants will visit local businesses showcasing seaweed-inspired products, from dulse-infused drinks to kelp-based skincare and other innovative offerings. Along the way, business owners will share their insights, and participants will have the chance to sample select products.
The walk will also touch on the health benefits of seaweed and its growing role in Maine’s economy, offering a fresh perspective on this nutrient-rich, sustainable resource. Whether you're a seaweed enthusiast or simply curious about its impact, this walk will provide a fun and flavorful way to explore Ellsworth’s downtown!
