The 53rd annual Fall Foliage Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum in Boothbay. The event will feature more than 60 artisans, makers and crafters, spectacular live music, and delicious fall foods.

The expansive four-acre village green provides plenty of space for guests to spread out and enjoy the open-air setting, while getting an early start on their Christmas shopping. Guests can also explore the village exhibits, antique car museum, model railroad and the Iron Horse Antiques & General Store.  

The festival is a fundraiser for the Boothbay Railway Village Museum and the Boothbay Region Information Center.

Festival hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person; 12 and under are admitted free. Train is an additional $5; train is free to Museum members.

Music schedule

Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jenny Lou Drew; 1 to 3 p.m., Sean Heely and Owen Kennedy: U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champions; 3 to 5 p.m., Double Entendre duo

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jenny Lou Drew; 12:30 p.m., Oyster Creek Fiddlers; 2 p.m., Hallowell Community Band