When:  Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM 
 

 Where:  2179 Heald Hwy, Union, ME 

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 What to Expect: 

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• Reuse Marketplace: Shop for unique, handcrafted items made from reclaimed materials, including furniture, jewelry, art, and more! Support local makers and take home one-of-a-kind treasures.
   

• Chestnut St. House Exhibition & Sale: Witness the transformation of materials salvaged from an historic house in Camden into stunning creations. Many of these showcased items will be available for purchase.
   

• Second Story Internship Creations: Explore and purchase works crafted by participants in our paid summer internship program. These young builders and craftspeople (ages 16-24) have spent the summer learning deconstruction, material processing, and design/build skills, culminating in this event.
   

• Live Music: Enjoy performances on instruments made from reclaimed materials.
   

• Food: Grab a bite from local food vendors.
   

• Community Engagement: Learn more about Radical Reuse and how it’s shaping a more sustainable future in Midcoast Maine.
   

 

 Why Attend the Radical Reuse Festival & Artisan Fair? 
 

Every purchase you make supports more than just sustainability and creativity — it directly invests in local workforce development and education.

 

Through our paid summer internship program, Second Story Builders is training the next generation of green builders and craftspeople. These young individuals gain hands-on experience in deconstruction and transforming reclaimed materials into functional and beautiful objects.

 

The festival is their moment to showcase and sell their work, celebrating their hard-earned skills and contributions to the community.

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