Downeast Salmon Federation invites you to a Community Celebration & Special Kick-Off Event for the formal launch of a $2.2 million fundraising effort for The Peter Gray Parr Project. We will have tours of the Peter Gray Hatchery, a reception, and light refreshments, along with a special guest from the University of Maine, Chancellor James Page. 

Enjoy Machias River Brewing Company’s special brew called Atlantic Salmon Ale created specifically for the event. Flexit Cafe & Bakery is catering and will serve Mongr smoked wild Alaskan salmon, and other delicious hors d'oeuvres. We’ll have our mobile smoker going and will offer freshly smoked mackerel.

Fundraising efforts to date for the Peter Gray Parr Project have resulted in over half a million dollars donated and pledged by businesses, foundations, residents, visitors and members of Downeast Salmon Federation. Join us for this community-wide event and help us to celebrate the success we’ve had in the first five years of the project and pave the way for the next five years and beyond!