Though Maine is famous for its lobster and blueberries, it has so much more to offer—food-wise and beyond! Join us for this inaugural weeklong celebration of handmade Maine products, delicious food, and fun activities September 7-13. 

Businesses in Bar Harbor and around Mount Desert Island will feature their infamous delicacies, treats, crafts, jewelry, and more. This is your chance to experience all that makes Maine unique! The list of participating businesses is available below.

As always, the safety of visitors, residents and employees continues to be our top priority. Here are a few ways we are working to provide a safe experience for all:

• Complying with standards set by the State of Maine to operate and receive guests

• Requiring employees to practice excellent hand hygiene

• Regular cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting in accordance with the CDC and EPA

• Providing hand sanitation units 

• Encouraging touchless payment method options wherever possible

• Requiring the wearing of face masks

  • Free face masks will be added daily to distribution boxes throughout the town of Bar Harbor. The masks are individually wrapped, while the boxes are sanitized regularly and equipped with hand sanitizer

• Limiting the number of customers allowed in stores

For more information, check the Safe Bar Harbor page.

If you would like to add your business to the list of participating Maine businesses, click here to sign up today!

This promotional event is being made possible through the generous support of our sponsors

Activities

Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
228 Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiamountainguides.com
207-288-8186

Rock Climbing in Acadia 
$249.00 for a group of four people
$149.00 for a group of two people
Trip must take place September 7-13. Mention "Maine Made It week" at booking to receive the discount.

Acadian Boat Tours
Sailing from 119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor
acadianboattours.com
207-801-2300

Acadian Boat Tours is offering beautiful sightseeing/ nature cruises highlighting the spectacular Maine coastline of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and the surrounding islands. Come aboard with us as we see the timeless summer mansions, Egg Rock Lighthouse, and highlights of Acadia National Park. Hang out with some local wildlife such as harbor seals, bald eagles, osprey and harbor porpoise! Our naturalist will delight with historical tales - often told with a drop of Yankee humor!  We have several trips daily - call ahead for reservations (207-801-2300) or book online at our website: acadianboattours.com  Our Sightseeing /Nature cruises are also pet friendly to friendly pets and we have FREE onsite parking for our passengers while on our tours!

Ambrosia Cooking School
19 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor
ambrosiacookingschool.com
207-288-4523

Cooking Traditional Maine Dishes

Great Maine foods that are as good as they were over a hundred years. Chowders, popovers, and blueberry cake, all with a history of being made in Maine. Special demonstration class for 1 1/2 hours with food tasting and with an autographed book by the chef/author entitled "A Culinary History of Downeast Maine" as a gift for all people attending this special class. Space is limited. Must reserve a seat in advance. Masks are required. $75 per person.

September 7: 2:00 - 3:30 pm and 5:00 - 6:30 pm

September 8: 2:00 - 3:30 pm and 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Bar Harbor Historical Society
127 West Street, Bar Harbor
barharborhistorical.org
207-288-0000

La Rochelle is one of the best preserved mansions remaining from the gilded age in Northern New England. The history of Bar Harbor and MDI is beautifully exhibited at this 1902 waterside mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See and hear about the area’s discovery and settlement, the Town of Bar Harbor, the wealthy and famous who summered here, the creation of Acadia National Park, the Great Fire of ‘47, and much more!

The Museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and selected holidays. We follow State of Maine and CDC protocols to ensure a safe and healthy museum experience for our guests, volunteers, and staff. The guidelines may be read in full on our website. 

During Made Maine It week, we are offering museum guests that purchase two entry tickets or more a free DVD copy of either the Fire of ‘47 or Consolidation movies. Both documentary films were produced by the BHHS and shot and edited on MDI ($20 value). Museum tickets may be purchased in advance at https://barharborhistorical.org/visit/ or at the door the day of your visit.

Castine Kayak Adventures
17 Sea Street, Castine
castinekayak.com
207-866-3506

Castine Kayak Adventures: Since 1997 ~ Exploring the world by water with customized Sea Kayak Ecotour Adventures with instruction. Trips Daily: 9-12, 1-4 and Moonlit and Nighttime Stargazing & Bioluminescent Tours ~ Kayak Shop~ Bike Rentals.

Bioluminescent and Stargazing Paddle: Sea Kayak at night in Maine's very own Bioluminescent Bay!  7-10pm, $65 each 

Experience an unforgettable evening paddle in Castine Harbor under a blanket of stars and in the midst of bioluminescent organisms of the water that swirl and light up with every stroke of your paddle. Fascinating! Castine's Harbor is Maine'sown Bioluminescent Bay with a unique ecosystem that creates the perfect environment for these glow in the dark phytoplankton to survive and multiply.We'll explore the constellations of the stars of the night sky as a floating planetarium, immersed in the bioluminescent stars of the water!

We gather just prior to sunset and after getting outfitted with lifejackets, paddles and lights we head to the docks with our Maine Guide for paddling instruction and then launch our kayaks into the calm mystical night waters of Castine's Bioluminescent Bay… as the light fades the water begins to glow!

Half Day Tours: 9-12 and 1-4, $55 each

Enjoy paddling Castine’s historic coastline as you observe Castine’s hillside village from a kayaker’s perspective. We'll meander through classic wooden sailboats moored in the harbor and paddle amongst the coastal islands of Castine Bay. Visit beaches and examine sea life above and below the water and learn a bit about the history and current events of Castine.. Every trip includes instruction geared toward each individual's skills, for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. Our small group to guide ratio allows us to make every trip exciting and unique! All necessary gear provided!

Full Day Kayak Adventures: 10-4 

     in Castine: 10-4pm $115 w/lunch

     to other locations: 10-4pm $125 w/lunch

A full day adventure allows time for in-depth exploration of all the incredible wonders this coastline has to offer. Marvel at the wonder of reversing falls. Explore the life beneath the surface, starfish, urchins and more. Experience dramatic 12 foot tidal changes. Paddle among seals, ospreys, eagles and herons. Enjoy an excellent lunch at a scenic island location.

“Everyone Deserves A Good Paddle”  castinekayak.com

The Natural History Center
thenaturalhistorycenter.com
207-266-9461

Tuesday Tide Tour. Paddle sea kayaks with a naturalist on a natural history tour of Mount Desert Narrows. Learn about Harbor Seals and Harbor Porpoise, Bald Eagles, and barnacles. Observe the lunar pull as tides ebb and flow. Our wide-ranging tour narrative includes discussion of local aquaculture, geology, and human history. This three-hour adventure will be limited to six people. Paddlers of all ages welcome. $75 each.

Red Cloak Tours
redcloaktours.com
207-380-3806

5 unique walking tours showcasing the history of Bar Harbor are given daily by Red Cloak Tours. Explore Bar Harbor’s past with an experienced storyteller that will personalize your private tour.

Haunted History, Maritime History & Mystery, Secrets of Bar Harbor, the Village Burying Ground and Historic Bar Harbor are the available guided walks, which last about 45 minutes each.

Each tour is only $19.99 for each individual group with up to 10 guests. The walks are done by phone via conference call, with your professional storyteller LIVE on the phone so you will be guided from spot to spot, told the history, folklore, etc, and be able to ask questions or pause for a break if necessary.

Tour times are on the hour from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. but do require reservations. You may book online at https://www.redcloaktours.com/teletours/ or call 207-380-3806. If it is stormy or too hot and you have your heart set on a tour, arrangements to have a Zoom storytelling session can be made.

Food & Beverage

Brrrr! Harbor Shaved Ice
1319 State Highway 102 & 37 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
brrrr-harbor.business.site
207-801-1232

SnowJoe’s- Organic Fair Trade coffee locally roasted cold brewed and mixed with cream and sugar and poured over our signature soft shaved ice. 
Shaved Ice with-In house made all natural flavors.

The Independent Cafe
164 Main Street, Bar Harbor
facebook.com/theindependentcafe
207-756-9883

Featuring a variety of Maine items. Maine craft brews, local jams and jellies, wild Maine blueberry jam, maple syrup, Maine roasted coffee, Maine blueberry baked goods, Atlantic Brewing Company soda, maple cream, local mustards, and more!

Jack Russell’s Steak House & Brewery 
102 Eden Street, Bar Harbor
steakbarharbor.com
207-288-5214

Bar Harbor’s Best Maine Dinner: $30
Soft Pretzel with Raye’s Spicy Brown Mustard (Eastport), Boiled Maine (Bar Harbor) Lobster, Jack Russell’s Best Brown Ale (made in house), and finish with a Wild Maine (Ellsworth) Blueberry Crumble Tart.

Jordan Pond Ice Cream & Fudge
45Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiashops.com/jordan-pond-ice-cream-fudge
207-288-2422

The Jordan Pond Ice Cream Shop will feature its famous home-made Blueberry ice cream made with Oakhurst milk and Wyman's wild Maine blueberries.
 

La Bella Vita
55 West Street, Bar Harbor
theharborsidehotel.com/bar-harbor-restaurants/la-bella-vita

Our Maine Made It menu will feature the following

• Aroostook County Potato Gnocchi
• Arugula Pesto Cream, Aged Sheep's Milk Cheese
• Local Surf & Turf
• Garlic Rubbed Maine Farms Tenderloin of Beef, Scampi Style Locals Lobster, Cipollini Onion Agrodolce, Farmers Market Vegetables, Reduced Veal Stock & Local Lobster Sugo
• Brick Oven Wild Blueberry Crisp
• Local Oatmeal Streusel, Ben & Bills Wild Blueberry Gelato

Paddy's Irish Pub

50 West Street, Bar Harbor

theweststreethotel.com/bar-harbor-restaurants/paddys

Our Maine Made It menu will feature the following

• Lobster Poutine
• Green Thumb Farms Potatoes, Local Lobster, Pineland Farms Cheddar Cheese Curds, Lobster Gravy, Scallions
• Maine Farms Rotisserie Ribeye
• Green Thumb Farms, Mashed Potatoes, Farmers Market Vegetables, Bone Broth, Horseradish Mustard Sauce
• Wild Maine Blueberry Tart
• Giffords of Maine Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Lemon Curd

Peekytoe Provisions
244 Main Street, Bar Harbor
peekytoeprovisions.com
207-801-9161

We provide the local community with local seafood (lobsters, clams, crab, mussels, oysters, squid, finfish, etc.) as well as an extensive menu featuring Maine made products (pickles, cheese, spices, homemade sauces, etc.)

Route 66 Restaurant
21 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
barharborroute66.com
207-288-3708

Taste of Maine:
Fresh Maine Lobster Roll
Fresh Hand-Cut Fries using Organically Grown Maine Potatoes
Cup Clam Chowder
Maine Blueberry Pie
Maine Root Beer

A Maine Delight:
Maine Lobster & Corn Chowder
Maine Lobster Mac N' Cheese
Maine Blueberry Pie

The Stadium
62 Main Street, Bar Harbor
thestadiumbh.com
207-801-9477

The "Best Ever" Lobster Rolls! Locally caught lobsters, cooked and hand-picked throughout the day, and served on a toasted roll.

Stewmans Lobster Pound Downtown
55 West Street, Bar Harbor
theharborsidehotel.com/bar-harbor-restaurants/stewmans-lobster-pound

Our Maine Made It menu will feature the following

• Local Maine Lobster Dinner
• Locally Caught 1/4 lb Lobster
• Aroostook County Buttered Red Potatoes
• Local Farmed Corn on the Cob
• Acadia Aqua Farm Mussels
• Maine Sea Salted Warm Butter
• Maine Wild Blueberry Pie with Giffords of Maine Vanilla Ice Cream

Sunrise Cafe
1 West Street, Bar Harbor
sunrisecafebarharbor.com
207-288-3948

Lobster Crepe - $17.99
Blueberry Crepe- $10.25
Homemade Blueberry PIe- $5 ( a slice)

Health & Wellness

Destination Health
124 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
destinationhealthmdi.com
207-288-3121

Destination Health is Mount Desert Island's only wellness center owned and operated by 2 local women. Offering Massage & Reiki services, Flotation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Private Yoga, Private Fitness, Nutritional Therapy, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Barre, TRX, and more.  For Maine Made It, guests will have the opportunity to unplug, relax, rejuvenate, and have the best week here in Bar Harbor. For September 7-13 only, guests will receive $20 off a 60-minute Massage or Reiki session followed by a 60-minute Float in our state of the art Float Suite.

Massage Bar Harbor
77 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
massagebarharbor.com
207-266-6045

Luxurious Massage and body treatments performed by the area's highly skilled body workers. Our location is nestled close to all Bar Harbor has to offer. Come and hike, bike, eat at our fabulous restaurants, and, best of all, relax at Massage Bar Harbor.

Tree of Life Day Spa featuring Salon NaturELLES
108 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
treeoflifedayspa.com
207-288-5551

Tree of Life Day Spa is a Maine original - the longest running day spa in Bar Harbor. We are featuring our Maine trained professionals who will provide outstanding Massage, Organic CBD treatments, Mud Wraps, Sugar Scrubs, foot baths, and more. Also, check out Salon NaturELLES for all your hair styling needs. This organic salon is THE place for hair coloring, nails, pedicures, and more. Book online at TOLMaine.com or call 207-288-5551.

Lodging

Acadia Sunrise Motel
952 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME
acadiasunrisemotel.com
207-667-8452

Comfortable Maine accommodations, all include A/C, refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine, and some with full kitchens. Pet friendly rooms available and heated swimming pool still open in early September. 10% off any published rate except economy rooms which are already discounted.

Canterbury Cottage Bed & Breakfast
12 Roberts Avenue, Bar Harbor
canterburycottage.com
207-288-2112

A charming Maine bed & breakfast located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor with off-street parking available. You can easily walk to shops, restaurants, and activities. Get 20% off when you book direct on our website and mention Maine Made It!

The Inn on Mount Desert
68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
staybarharbor.com
207-288-8300

The Inn on Mount Desert, newly constructed in 2018 in downtown Bar Harbor, is family owned and operated by native Mainers. Our goal is to introduce the best of Bar Harbor to our guests, all of whom receive coupons for local dining, shopping, and other Maine Made activities and adventures. We also feature locally-sourced décor and amenities, including photography by Steve Bart of Katahdin Photo Gallery as well as in-room soaps made right here in Hancock County by our friends at Maine Island Soap.

Mira Monte Inn
69 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
miramonte.com
207-288-4263

Stay with us during the months of August or September and receive 15% off our best available rate! Available only through the Mira Monte official website at www.miramonte.com. Use Promotional Code MAINEMADE upon checkout.

Primrose Inn
73 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
primroseinn.com
207-288-4031

The Primrose, a classic 1878 stick style summer cottage, was reimagined for the 2020 season by Maine designers, featuring original art by several of Maine's finest artists including Christopher O'Connor, David Sears, Mary Louise Pierson, and many others. The Primrose offers a freshly prepared breakfast each morning enhanced by herbs from our very own garden. In addition, we feature a variety of locally-sourced amenities including Maine Island Soap as well as afternoon tea from Bar Harbor Tea Company.

Saltair Inn Waterfront Bed & Breakfast
121 West Street, Bar Harbor
saltairinn.com
207-288-2882

We offer the full Maine experience from down east hospitality, amazing water views, and knowledgeable concierge service from innkeepers Matt and Kristi. We also offer fresh, homemade breakfasts including locally roasted coffee and wild Maine blueberries!

Retail

Acadia Country Store 
128 Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiashops.com
207-288-2426

The Acadia Country Store will feature Maine Made Foods like chocolates, popcorn, jams, jelly, lobster chowders, clam chowders, and other prepackaged foods from MDI and the rest of Maine.

Acadia Outdoors Store 
45 Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiashops.com/acadia-outdoors
207-288-2422

Acadia Outdoors Store will feature locally crafted trails signs.

Acadia Park Company 
134 Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiashops.com/acadia-park-company
207-288-5592

The Acadia Park Company will feature Maine balsam products.

The Acadia Shop
85 Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiashops.com/acadia-shop
207-288-5600

The Acadia Shop will feature Maine made pottery, art, gifts, and foods.

Acadia Trading Post
70 Main Street, Bar Harbor
coolasamoose.com

Featuring Sea Bags (sails that have been transformed into nautically inspired totes and accessories that are designed and sewn in Portland, Maine) and Roguewear bags and apparel during Maine Made It week! 

Acadia Trail Sign Company
facebook.com/acadiatrailsigns
207-244-5672

We make reproduction trail signs like the ones seen in Acadia National Park. We have 18" x 3 1/2" cedar signs featuring trails, carriage roads, mountain summits, MDI villages and towns, and special places in and around Acadia.  We also take special orders for custom signs for your house or business.  

Trails signs are $30 and custom signs start at $50.

As a special, Maine Made It promotion, all weathered signs in stock (normally $40) are on sale for $25 with free delivery on MDI and $8 flat shipping in the USA. Email acadiatrailsigns@gmail.com to check availability. 

Happy trails!

Bar Harbor Book Shop
1 Dewey Street, Hulls Cove
barharborbookshop.com
207-288-4665

20% off all Maine books and books by Maine authors! Offer valid from September 7 thru September 12, 2020. Just mention “Maine Made It.”  Books in all subjects available.

Bar Harbor's Eden Farmers Market
21 Park Street, Bar Harbor
mdifarmersmarkets.com

Support local Maine farmers and producers on Sunday from 9:00 am to noon at the YMCA in Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor Pick-A-Pearl
55 West Street, Bar Harbor
207-412-8334

Come and to Bar Harbor Pick-A-Pearl to create your own piece of Maine Jewelry! Come into the store and pick an oyster from the tank. We shuck and clean the oyster and can place the pearl into a beautiful piece of jewelry of your choosing! 
Discount Offered:
A 25% discount will be offered on all Pick-A-Pearl packages of either Silver Platted or Silver. Buy three packages and get the 4th package free. Buy three oysters and get the 4th oyster free! 
Location:
We are located on the Harborside Pier between Stewman's Restaurant and the Harborside Hotel. Close to where Ollies Trolly's leaves from.

Cool As A Moose
118 Main Street, Bar Harbor
coolasamoose.com
207-288-3904

Featuring Maine Maple products, Sea Bags (sails that have been transformed into nautically inspired totes and accessories that are designed and sewn in Portland, Maine), and Roguewear bags and apparel during Maine Made It week!

D’Alessio Gallery
12 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
russelldalessioart.com
207-351-5450

As a local artist, Russell D'Alessio has been painting on Mount Desert Island for 50 years owning a gallery that is now in its 31st year on Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor. His paintings are a place where adults engage in a world of childish innocence. It’s about a perfect day, a place of eternal youth. Everything is brightly animated, whimsical, playful, emotionally charged yet peaceful: it is art to find your inner child. As a figurative expressionist, you will find lobsters to ladies and beyond in his works. Commissions accepted. You are invited to visit the gallery and find “Made in Maine” through the threshold.

FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars
8 Rodick Place, Bar Harbor
fioreoliveoils.com
207-801-2580

AN AMERICAN ICON -- THE MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY -- 
Produced exclusively for FIORE Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars, this is a unique blend of Maine wild blueberries and balsamic from Modena, Italy! FIORE Pairing Ideas -- citrus oils, herb olive oils, nut oils, butternut squash seed oil, EVOO!

Sold in 200mL, 375mL and 750mL sizes. At any FIORE location and online at www.FIOREoliveoils.com

You will love this FIORE Maine Wild Blueberry Reserve Balsamic!

Inspirations of Eden
47 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor
inspirationsofeden.com
207-801-9400

Offering many unique, one-of-a-kind Maine Made items such as pottery, photography, clocks, lamps, jewelry, sea glass candles, coasters, sun catchers, ornaments and, so much more.

Island Trading Company
105 Main Street, Bar Harbor
acadiashops.com
207-288-0807

The Island Trading Company will feature beautiful artwork from local artists and Maine Made ceramics.

Patrick's by the Sea
21 Main Street, Bar Harbor
facebook.com/Patricksbythesea
207-288-0028

Patrick’s by the Sea features many items from the USA! What stands out the most is our Maine Maine Seaglass jewelry that was discovered on the shores of our Maine Coast. We have a talented local artisan creating art by making necklaces, earrings, and bracelets out of the discovery. 
We do have jelly & jams, candy, and teas all Made in Maine.

Planet Naskeag
PO Box 313, Brooklin, ME
planetnaskeag.com
207-266-7104

Wild Pickled Blueberries, made entirely from organic ingredients, including organic blueberries grown on small farms. This makeover of Maine's classic product brings delight to the palate even as it douses your cells in the Fountain of Youth. A new twist, yet made the old-fashioned way, in small batches, using traditional canning techniques.

Sherman’s Maine Coast Bookshop
56 Main Street, Bar Harbor
shermans.com
207-288-3161

What could be a hotter deal than buying a Maine book in a Maine bookstore while you’re here?  Sherman's will have available its amazing selection of books about Maine, and books by Maine authors.

Also featuring:

• Maine Shellware
• Maine Wooden Buoys
• Edwin’s Wooden Buoy Keychains
• Custom Cordage Rope Mats
• Anne Kilham Stationery
• Bar Harbor Jam
• Maine’s Own Treats
• Bar Harbor Tea
• Kinney Maple Sugar Treats
• Tie on Three Wishes bracelets
• Mad Gab Lip Care Products
• Paine’s Balsam Products
• Christine’s Handmade Face Masks
• Lobstering is an Art Cards
• Gallery Leather 
• Alan Claude Coasters, Cards, and Calendars
• DownEast Calendars

Willis’ Rock Shop
69 Main Street, Bar Harbor
willisrockshop.com
207-288-4935

Summer of 2020 is moving along and we made it...
We custom make 14K gold and handcut semi-precious stone nugget jewelry as well as a large selection of 14k gold and sterling silver Maine Tourmaline jewelry. We are a family-owned and operated business specializing in customer designed and handcrafted, in house, unique jewelry pieces.
 
We have been handcrafting our products since 1937 and take great pride in creating something personal for our customers, oftentimes hand cutting and polishing their own beach stones and setting them in our classic settings.

We are open year round and do mail order in the offseason.

Our shop is also home to an extensive collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils since we are Bar Harbor’s original Rock Shop having been in this same spot on Main Street for over 80 years.

Window Panes
166 Main Street, Bar Harbor
windowpanesmdi.com
207-288-9550

During Maine Made It week, Window Panes plans to feature several of our Maine artists that create functional and unique items made from Stone. Look forward to seeing a window display and in-store displays full of items ranging from lamps to coat hooks, from vases to candles holders, from beverage dispensers to bottle openers, from spoon rests to paper towel holders to name a few. We are proud to support and represent more than a dozen Maine artists.