From bamboo fly fishing rods to original, contemporary furniture; from whimsical carved mermaids to atmospheric stained glass, and from whiteline wood block to handmade woven rugs, the annual Arts & Yachts show has an unusual blend of artistic mediums for perusal and purchase.

Lincoln Arts Festival has some of the finest artists and artisans in the Lincoln County area in this show, 25 in all, including paintings by Lynne Seitzer, John M.T. Seitzer, Kim Despres Villard, Philippe Villard, Mark Reilly, John Butke, and Tom Whittle.

The show features the works of up and coming artist, Lek Saruta of northern Thailand's Akha Hill tribes, interning at Villard Studios. Saruta has learned the art of whiteline wood block printing and has many works on exhibit. Her botanicals are both enchanting and exotic, particularly when printed within the frame of a drawn elephant, an animal sacred to Thailand.

Saruta, is a daughter of Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD), founded by Jane McBride and Patty Zinkowski of Barters Island and China. Through FTD, Saruta's education was made possible. When she returns to Chiang Mai on Oct. 20, she will be teaching white-line wood block printing at the university she attends.

Exquisite jewelry designs crafted by Christine Peters Hamilton — from reticulated silver bracelets to seed pearls and silver floral earrings; Jlynne Designs (Jessica Sirois, formerly of Boothbay Harbor) silk and silver, Dana Paolillo (ceramic), and handcrafted wire, gold and gemstone pieces by Rhoda Weyr.

Fiber art by Leslie Volpe, silk, mohair and wool scarves, vests and more by Jill Butke and Ursula Smith, and handwoven rugs by Bill Bellows, and mixed media with metals by Sirois.

Furniture by Eben Blaney, Ame Mundy's turned wood, Tom Knobloch photographs, Mike Lewis' carved wood sculptures, Dick Macdonald's stained glass, Peggy Covell's vibrant floral color photographs suitable for framing — and, in fact, most of them are; Andersen Studio's ceramic figurines, bowls and serving dishes.

Bamboo fly fishing rod craftsman Tom Whittle said a bamboo rod was the first he ever used as a young lad of 12. Fly fishing caught on for him, he has even co-written a book on the subject, “Split and Glued by Vincent C. Marinano,” with Bill Harms.

Try your own hand with the arts at the demonstration tables for white-line wood block printing, fly fishing rods, and jewelry making.

The show is at Hodgdon Yacht Services (formerly Boothbay Region Boat Yard), Ebenecook Road, Southport. Attendees won't want to miss touring some of this world-renowned company's yachts — yachting attire optional.

The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.