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Benton Alewife Festival
Sat, May 20
|Benton Alewife Festival
The festival is back! Join SRLT for this all-ages event. Come and learn about alewives and enjoy a day outdoors.
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Time & Location
May 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – May 21, 2023, 3:00 PM
Benton Alewife Festival, 1279 Clinton Ave, Benton, ME 04901, USA
About The Event
Since the removal of Edwards Dam millions of alewives have been able to swim up the Sebasticook to spawn. A festival celebrating the spectacular run, sponsored by the town of Benton, returns after being put on hold by the pandemic the last three years. Join us and see huge numbers of the silvery fish as they arrive at Benton Falls fish lift. Watch the harvesting process and enjoy food, music and children’s activities.
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