09/29/2026
Join us at SardineFest for a full afternoon of talks exploring Maine’s sardine industry, from cannery operations and culinary history to its impact on coastal communities.
11 AM — Running a Sardine Cannery
Peter Colson & John Melquist, moderated by Mike Strang
12 PM — Culinary History of the Sardine
Food historian Sandra Oliver
1 PM — Last Day at the Sardine Cannery
Documentary photographer Markham Starr
2 PM — Sardine Industry’s Impact on Belfast
Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society and Museum
3 PM — Big Jim Project Panel
Collective , Belmont Boatworks & David Wyman
SardineFest is Saturday, October 3, from 10 AM–4 PM in Searsport. Come for a talk, stay for the music, food, demonstrations, and more! This free event is presented by Hamilton Marine, and sponsored by First National Bank, Sprague Energy, and Safe Harbor Front Street.