Farmers Market & Open House

If you’ve always wanted to visit the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray, but haven’t had the time to do so, you’ll have a great opportunity to visit for FREE on Thursday evening, July 30th from 5:00pm-8:00pm ONLY!

A FARMERS MARKET will be offered within the boundaries of the wildlife park from 5pm-8pm as well; and a variety of local farmers, produce, food & craft vendors will be at the wildlife park to sell their local produce, foods, crafts, & other products. In addition, the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park will be offering a hotdog and burger BBQ; with all proceeds supporting the wildlife park.

Admission to the wildlife park will be FREE from 5pm to 8pm only this Thursday, so visitors can stroll around the park on a lovely summer evening, viewing our wildlife, enjoying our grounds and gardens while supporting our local farmers and producers.

This is a great opportunity to meet your local food producers and become ‘fans’ of their products, as well as find out other regular farmer markets at which they can be found.

This event will go on rain or shine!

General Information

The Maine Wildlife Park is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The park exists to promote an understanding and awareness of the wildlife, conservation and habitat protection programs and projects of MDIFW.

The Maine Wildlife Park has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily from April 17th through November 11th from 9:30am-4:30pm; visitors may stay until 6:00pm.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5.50 ages 4-12; $7.50 for adults, and $5.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person. Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community Season Passes are available, and are an incredible bargain for families and groups that visit the park several times over the course of the summer.

Remember that Family Passes make a great gift; and are available for purchase in the Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Online store @ www.mefishwildlife.com.

For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977; or visit us online at www.mainewildlifepark.com , www.mefishwildlife.com or on Facebook!

GEMS OF ROUTE 26:  Rich in culture, ecology and history, the Maine Wildlife Park, Shaker Village, Poland Spring Inn and Resort, Poland Spring Preservation Society, Poland Spring Preservation Park and the grounds of McLaughlin Garden truly are “The Gems of 26.”

Visitors are encouraged to go and experience the park, as well as five other unique sites -- all less than an hour from each other on the picturesque Route 26 in Western Maine. Route 26 connects Western Maine to the rest of the State via Maine Turnpike’s exit 63 in Gray; meandering through gorgeous countryside and boasting culturally, historically, and ecologically significant attractions. Just thirty minutes north of Portland, a family can spend a day or several days visiting all five important and interesting destinations for very little cost – a true value. www.gemsof26.com