All events are at Hodgdon Yacht Services, 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport, or 43° 49′ 45.768″ N | 69° 40′ 36.6852″ W.

Food by Mike Whitney of of Family Thyme Catering .

Demonstrations by artists and artisans Saturday, Aug. 20 is Arts Interaction Day at the Art & Yachts Show & Sale held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Look for artist John M.T. Seitzer of Joy to the Wind Gallery and Studio 53, Tom Whittle making his bamboo fly rods and Leslie Muir-Volpe doing her punch needle embroidery. Some of the fiber artists may be spinning or weaving, and a number of spontaneous crafts demonstrations are highly probable.

Although she will not be demonstrating her craft, author Lea Wait will be signing advance copies of her latest book in the “Shadow” series, “Shadows on a Morning in Maine.” The novel will be released to the general public in September. Wait will answer any questions about the book, the series, as well as about the writing/publishing process.

There are 23 artists and artisans in the 2016 art show (as of press time). They are Christine Thalia Andersen, oil paintings exploring the Midcoast area and people: past, present, and sometimes imaginary; Elise Andersen, Andersen Studio, hand-crafted stoneware animals, birds, bowls, vases ... since 1952; Hilary Bartlett, soft swirling watercolors to bold swaths of highly textured acrylic inks; hand-built fairy houses; Bill Bellows, hand weaver of reversible, two-color, original design rugs in wool and linen; custom made to your specifications; Cheryl Blaydon, oil paintings with a focus on seascapes, landscapes and still life subjects; Jill Butke, fiber artist/weaver, unique hand-woven cotton and wool wearables; John Butke, paintings inspired by Maine landscapes' ever-changing colors and forms; Bill Dixon, listed American Artist featuring impressionistic oils with lush color and depth; Peter Felsenthal, author/photographer, “New Growth: Portraits of Six Maine Organic Farms;” Cindy Heil, jeweler, delicate necklaces, earrings and bracelets with recycled glass in a coastal color palette; Don Josephson, American expressionist painter of Glocester, Massachusetts, Art Institute of Boston; painting in Edgecomb;Barbara Lally, fiber artist, hand-dyed batik — cotton, silk and velvet; unique Christmas ornaments; Jennifer Litchfield, oil and acrylic paintings; Dick Macdonald, stained glass artist, original designs of mirrors, wall hangings, candle holders, suncatchers, lamps, and more; Leslie Muir-Volpe, fiber artist, miniature quilts, punch needle embroidery, unique fabric keepsakes; Sanny Norton, jewelry, wall hangings, painted furniture; necklaces and wire sculptures with sea glass, shells, beach stones; Mark T. Reilly, paintings of iconic Maine scenes; Lynne Seitzer, Joy to the Wind Gallery, paintings in oils, pastels, watercolors, ink; John M. T. Seitzer, Joy to the Wind Gallery, paintings in oils, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, watercolors, 3D; Ursula Smith, weaver, hand-woven textiles for the home; Susie Stephenson, rug hooker, fun fiber arts on the coast of Maine; Lea Wait, author of historical novels for ages 8 and up; two award-winning mystery series for adults; George and Naomi Whitten, hand-marbleized paper, handmade notebooks, cards and boxes; Tom Whittle, plein air paintings and split bamboo fly rods.

The Yachts ...

Hodgdon Yachts and LAF are highlighting beautifully crafted watercraft made locally and available to see on display under cover, outdoors on trailers and in the water at the Hodgdon Yachts Service Marina. Interest in this portion of the show is growing, as are the requests to share more examples of craftsmanship.

Boat builder Roy Jenkins is contributing a 20’ yawl on a trailer, rowing pea pod, rowing shell, and half models/pond models of other craft. Alan Boyes will share his 1910 design kayak (new construction), and Adirondack Guide Boat with oars — the wood used in these craft is absolutely exquisite and must be seen. Southport Island Marine will have its popular 21’ Southport design boat on a trailer.

Nathaniel “Nat” Wilson, the region's internationally known sailmaker, will have materials available and provide information about the various projects and processes used in his craft. And, there may be opportunities to see and use some of the sailmaker’s tools.

Boats being brought to the marina docks especially for Arts and Yachts include two sailboats: Pagan Moon, a 32’ steel cutter-rigged Walter Merritt Gypsy Rover design, Polar Cub, a 1982 classic 22’ Cape Dory “senior;” a newSouthport 30(power-lobster boat cruiser) by Southport Island Marine, and other vintage power and sailboats will be at the docks.

Changing scale, small boat builders and model boat enthusiasts must head over to Boat Shed 2 throughout the three-day event with several antique and/or unique boats on display.

Hours for Sunday, Aug. 21 are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.