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Benton Alewife Festival

Sat, May 20

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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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Benton Alewife Festival
Benton Alewife Festival

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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