Get Your Swag Tickets by Sept. 7th!!

Thank you to all of our member businesses and organizations who have donated a t-shirt, hat, or other swag/merch that we can raffle off for our summer fundraiser!

COME GET YOUR TICKETS TO WIN! Anyone can buy tickets for the raffle! $2 per ticket or Six for $10!

The more tickets you get, the more chances to win! Stop by the Information Center at 33 Main Street downtown Belfast!

Join in on the fun! And thank you for your support! Drawing on Monday, September 8th

CLICK HERE for more information and see the SWAG GALLERY!

Passy Pete Prediction on Labor Day

Passy Pete is the nautical New England lobster equivalent of the much beloved Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog of Pennsylvania. The first groundhog prediction was back in 1886. Legend says if he sees his shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. But if he doesn’t, it will be an early spring.

Passy Pete comes forth from the cool waters of Penobscot Bay to make his prediction every Labor Day! Beginning in 2015, the Belfast Barons are the official handlers of Passy Pete and the prediction scrolls. Passy chooses from two scrolls offered to him. Will it be six more weeks of summer or an early winter?

After the prediction (and a little photo op and press), Passy Pete is released back into Penobscot Bay.

WHAT WILL IT BE THIS YEAR? PASSY PETE TELLS ALL!

LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 10AM

Heritage Park, Lower Main Street, Belfast. This is a free event.

Best of Maine - Down East Magazine

Congratulations to all our Chamber members who were named the Best or Top Finalist in Down East Magazine's Best of Maine, and can be found in the September 2025 issue!

A Morning in Maine - Finalist (Boat Excursion)

Arts in the Park Belfast - Finalist (Craft Fair)

Belfast Community Co-op - Finalist (Food Co-op)

Belfast Farmers' Market - Finalist (Farmers' Market)

Belfast Maskers - Finalist (Theater Group)

Dos Gatos Gastropub - Finalist (Bar), Finalist (Brunch)

Downshift Coffee - Finalist (Coffee Shop)

The Grasshopper Shop - Winner (Women's Boutique)

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop - Finalist (Bookstore)

Loyal Biscuit Co. - Winner (Pet-Supply Store)

The Moody Dog - Finalist (Food Truck)

Out on a Whimsey - Finalist (Toy Store)

Pentagoet Inn & Pub - Tie for First (Inn or B&B)

Portable Pie Place - Finalist (Food Truck)

Searsport Shores Ocean Campground - Finalist (Campground)

Stone Tree Farm & Cidery - Finalist (Hard-Cider Maker), Finalist (Winery)

United Farmers Market of Maine - Finalist (Farmers' Market)

WERU Community Radio 89.9 - Finalist (Radio Station)

Windsor Chairmakers - Finalist (Furniture Maker)

Order you copy of the September 2025 Best of Maine Issue here