AUTUMN GOLD 2024
September 26th through September 29th
Sponsored by: The First National Bank
City-Wide Decorating Contest:
Awards will be presented at Something to Wag about Autumn Gold Business After Hours on Sept. 26th.
Registration with a picture of your window or display needs to be completed and turned in to the Chamber by September 12th for public online voting.
Submit your registrations to: kburpee@ellsworthchamber.org
Our theme this year is A Pirate's Life for Me. Have fun and get creative.
Jumbo Jackpot: Win $2,500 Cash
Tickets are $10 each, with no limit to how many you purchase. We only sell 500 tickets so make sure you grab them before they are gone.
Go For The Gold:
3 big prizes to win: Stay tuned for the prize list.
Free entry at every participating store you visit during Autumn Gold Weekend.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 26th:
Something to Wag About Business After Hours:
5:00pm-7:00pm
328 Bucksport Rd. Ellsworth
Another Treasure: Treasure Hunt 26th-29th
located at Another Treasure in Trenton.
Eagles’ Nest Clubhouse - 9am-3pm yard sale, raffle and a variety of other activities out front of the facility Thursday and Friday of the Autumn Gold Days.
Friday, September 27th:
Another Treasure: Treasure Hunt 26th-29th
located at Another Treasure in Trenton.
Maine Coast 56er: 6:00pm-10:00pm Woodlawn Museum - Ellsworth www.northernlighthealth.org/56er
Eagles’ Nest Clubhouse - 9am-3pm yard sale, raffle and a variety of other activities out front of the facility Thursday and Friday of the Autumn Gold Days.
Saturday, September 28th:
Rotary Pancake Breakfast-
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
7 am-10 am
City of Ellsworth Craft Fair- 9am- 3pm
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
St. Joseph Church Goodies Galore and More- 231 Main Street Ellsworth 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Old Jail Open House- 10am-1pm
Ellsworth Jewelers- Treasure for a Cause-The Diamond Dig- to benefit Camp Postcard. 9:30 am
Tutu Cute- pirate and mermaid “mini” performance at 10:30 and 12- and craft project for kids 10-12!
Woodlawn- Open House and Scavenger Hunt- 1pm to 4pm
Paint and Sip- 2pm-4pm at the Beth C Wright Center pre registration required
Crown Vic's Unplugged-Black Moon from 6pm to 8pm
Another Treasure: Treasure Hunt 26th-29th
located at Another Treasure in Trenton.
40th Annual Car Show- Located at the Home Depot Parking Lot in Ellsworth.
Registration for participants starts at 8 am. Awards will be announced at 1 pm.
Free Admission for Spectators
Pre Registration- $10
Day of Registration- $20
PLEASE PRINT when filling out your registration forms.
Car Show is Sponsored by: CAP NAPA and Darlings Auto Mall
Roger Willey Road Race: 9 am beginning at the Downeast Family YMCA
Big Tent Sale at Brown Appliance and Mattress : There will be a 40' x 40' tent in our parking lot full of sales/discounts/discontinued items. No Bones Grill Food Truck onsite from 10am - 2pm, live radio broadcast from THE BIG 104 for three hours (either 10-1 or 11-2 radio station has yet to determine)
A raffling off of a Bosch Dishwasher retail value $1180.95 (no purchase necessary, just drop your name in the hat)
A raffling off of a 10 piece Wolf Gourmet Cookware set retail value $1299.95 (no purchase necessary, just drop your name in the hat)
A raffling off of a bedding bundles with pillows, sheets and protectors. (no purchase necessary, just drop your name in the hat)
There will be snacks and cupcakes for everyone, As well as swag bags for customers.
Maine Coast Mall Craft Fair
More info to come
Events at Harbor Park
Sponsored by: Stanley Subaru
Free Union River Boat Rides- 9:30am to 12:30pm on the Union River
Sponsored by: Rudman Winchell
Kids Carnival
Sponsored by: Merrill Furniture
10 am to 2 pm located at Harbor Park.
There will be Face Painting, Rock/Shell painting, free games with prizes and so much more.
Annual Sidewalk Sale Downtown
10 am-2 pm
Treasure Hunt for Kids Downtown
More info to come
Sunday, September 29th:
Autumn Gold Golf Tournament-
Starts at 10:00am
Located: The Lucern Golf Club
$400 per team
Register with us at kburpee@ellsworthchamber.org
Sponsored by: Hammond Lumber
Another Treasure: Treasure Hunt 26th-29th
located at Another Treasure in Trenton.
HOPEFUL art installation- 5pm in the Franklin Parklet on Main Street.
The Autumn Gold Festival is Ellsworth's beloved annual fall celebration, organized by the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. The last weekend in September, amidst the beauty of autumn, this vibrant event features an array of activities and attractions for both residents and visitors to enjoy. From boat rides and car shows to live music, art exhibitions, food vendors, games, and the Annual Mutt Strut, our Autumn Gold festival encapsulates the spirit of community and the splendor of fall in Ellsworth. During the festival, local organizations and businesses showcase their creativity and community pride. Autumn Gold embodies the Chamber's mission to promote Ellsworth, boost tourism, and foster togetherness throughout our community.