Community Events
Events calendar courtesy of Phippsburg CARES.
Events by Month
June 2026
June 9 – Election Day
8am-8pm. Town Hall. Federal, state and local elections, plus the referendum about whether to close the school.July 10 – Popham Circle Bake & Craft Sale
June 10 – Town Meeting
6:30-9pm. Town Hall. The community’s chance to vote on the annual budget and any new ordinances.
June 17 – Chad Hammer on invasive plants
7-8pm. Totman Public Library. An expert from the Maine Natural Areas Program will discuss how to combat invasive plants.
June 20 – Ernest Haskell exhibit opening
2-5pm. Totman Public Library. In conjunction with the opening of the Haskell Studio at the Historical Society on June 26. Continues through July 2.
June 23 – Totman Public Library Summer Reading Program
Tuesdays at 4pm through July 28. Read-alouds and activities for children, 0-12. Register at the library.
June 28 – Bruce Wallace memorial
12 noon. Basecamp in West Point. An informal gathering to commemorate the life and passing of Bruce Randall Wallace, formerly of West Point Road, who passed away Dec. 1, 2025 at the age of 75.
June 30 – Community Wildfire Protection Plan
5pm. Popham Chapel. Leaders will discuss the town’s new efforts to organize villages and neighborhoods to combat fire threats.
July 2026
July 1 – Chris Crosman on the art of Will Barnet
7-8pm. Totman Public Library. The retired director of the Farnsworth Museum will discuss works by Will Barnet (1911-2012), a longtime summer resident of Phippsburg.
July 7 – Conversation with Erick Halpin, Phippsburg’s Chief of Police
7pm. Popham Beach Library.
July 10 – Popham Circle Bake & Craft Sale
10 am-3pm. Popham Chapel House.
July 11 – Veterans Appreciation Day Ceremony and BBQ
12 noon. Sportsmen’s Association. Legion Post 216 and VFW Post 7738 will hold their annual event at the Phippsburg. All area veterans (including active duty) and their families are invited to attend, as well as families with children on active duty. Please RSVP to Mike Young at 207-841-6612 or Ken Kellogg at 207-798-2423.
July 12 – Art, Antiques, and Treasures Festival
10am – 2:30pm. Phippsburg Elementary School. The festival will feature 25 artists and antique exhibitors, plus music, food, a children’s art corner and a silent auction to support Heidi’s Hope Fund.
July 16 – Afternoon Tea with Charlotte Agell, writer/illustrator of children’s and young adult books
3pm. Popham Beach Library.
July 18- Hazardous Waste and Paper Shredding Day
9am – 12pm. Salt and Sand Shed
July 18 and 19 – Totman Public Library Book Sale
10am-3pm. The annual sale includes a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and DVDs. It’s the library’s only fundraiser. Continues during regular library hours through the week.
July 18 – Congregational Church Yard Sale
July 18 – Community Fun Day
10am-2pm. Phippsburg Elementary School. Games galore, music, food, and fun for all.
July 19 – Merritt Mountain Walk
1pm. Barbara Knuckles, from the Phippsburg Land Trust, leads a walk.
July 21 – Heidi’s Hope Fund Annual Meeting
3:45pm. Fire Department. Leaders will discuss first-year report.
July 23 – Photography of WH Ballard with Rob Michael
7pm. Popham Beach Library
July 26 – Shore Day
3-7pm. A celebration of Phippsburg’s working waterfront with Harbormaster Peter Blachly, Shellfish Warden Erick Halpin, Island Institute Fellow Kate Cart, and local fishermen and harvesters. Basecamp, West Point.
July 30 – Exploring the Training Ship “State of Maine” with Peter Jorgensen, Port Engineer, Tote Maritime Services
7pm. Popham Beach Library
August 2026
August 1 – Totman Library Art Show
Through August 22 in the Morong Meeting Room. 14 local artists will showcase works depicting Phippsburg’s waterfront and marine world. Opening, 5-7pm, on Aug. 1.
August 5 – Bath Municipal Band Concert in Fort Popham
6:30pm
Aug. 9- Lobster Bake (NEW DATE)
12noon. Annual fundraiser at Sportsmen’s Association.
August 13 – Bird life in Phippsburg with Will Broussard, Mid-Coast Audubon
7pm. Popham Beach Library.
August 19 – Seasonal Taxpayers Meeting
6pm. Fire House.
Aug. 19 – Lily King on writing
7pm. The acclaimed novelist (“Heart the Lover”, “Writers & Lovers”) ) will speak at the Small Point Baptist Church. Part of the library’s Summer Speaker Series.
Aug. 20 – Phippsburg Land Trust Annual Meeting (CORRECTED DATE)
5:30pm. Sebasco Harbor Resort. Featuring Island Institute Fellow Kate Cart as the speaker.
August 21 Popham Flare Night / Circle Cafe
5pm. Popham Chapel House. Kick off Flare Night, either eat-in or take-out.
August 21 – Flare Night Celebration of the Founding of the Popham Colony
7:30pm. Fort Popham.
August 22 – Climate Workshop (NEW TIMES)
9am, starting at Spinney’s in Popham, then 1pm at Community Garden. Pop-ups in multiple locations across town will discuss local vulnerabilities and hazards. Email with questions and for updates.
August 25 – Summer Camps of Phippsburg
7pm, Small Point Baptist Church. Bob Keyes will lead the discussion during the Historical Society’s annual meeting.
August 29 – Totman Library Art Show
Through September 26 in the Morong Meeting Room. 14 local artists will showcase works depicting Phippsburg’s land, people and things. Opening, 3-5pm, on Aug. 29.
September 2026
September 2 – Poet Julia Bouwsma on Malaga Island
7-8pm. Totman Public Library. Maine’s poet laureate will read and discuss her poems about Malaga Island. Part of the library’s Summer Speakers Series.
September 7 – Concert: Sruli and Lisa – Yiddish folk music (Note that this is a Monday)
6:30-8:30pm. Doors open at 6. Suggested donation $15-$20, kids free. Popham Chapel Tuesday Concert Series.
September 10 – 12 – September Mums Sale
10am-2pm on Thursday and Friday. 10am-1pm on Saturday. Popham Beach Library.
September 17 -Special Town Meeting
6pm, Phippsburg Elementary School. To vote on changes to shoreland zoning ordinance and other issues.
September 22 – Elementary School Open House
5:30 to 6:30pm. The community is welcome.
October 2026
Oct. 7 – Thomas Schmeelk on winter moths
7-8pm. Totman Public Library. Winter moth is a relatively new forest pest to Maine and has been experiencing a population boom in many Midcoast towns. Schmeelk, an entomologist at the Maine Forest Service, will discuss the life history, current situation, and management efforts for this nonnative species in Maine. Part of the library’s Summer Speaker Series.
November 2026
Nov. 4 – Peter Slovinsky on Popham Beach erosion
7-8pm. Totman Public Library. The marine geologist at the Maine Geological Survey will discuss coastal erosion at Popham Beach—what’s happening, why, and what we can expect going forward. Part of the library’s Summer Speakers Series.
November 14 – Popham Potluck Dinner
Gather at 5:30, eat at 6. Popham Chapel House. Your contribution does not need to be home cooked – just bring something, come and enjoy food and conversation!