PERRY, Maine — The Fourth Annual Rhubarb Festival is set to return to Kendall Farm in Perry on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 5 p.m., with food, live music, demonstrations, and family-friendly fun in store — and a fresh batch of award-winning student artwork to promote it.

The festival’s annual rhubarb-themed art competition featured 12 entries from local students at Calais Middle High School (CMHS), Eastport Elementary School, and Shead High School. For the fourth year in a row, art teachers Bobbi Tardif (CMHS) and Sara Myrick (Eastport Schools) inspired their students to participate.

This year’s winning design, based on the 2025 theme “Pies, Pies, and More Pies!” came from Jaylah Lewey, a Grade 11 student at CMHS. Second place went to Aralyn Myrick, an eighth grader at Eastport Elementary School, and third place to Madeline DelMonaco, an eighth-grade student at CMHS.

The students’ artwork was judged by a 24-member committee representing communities across Washington County. Winners chose local businesses they wanted to support, with gift certificates provided by Breakwater Breeze in Eastport ($50), and The Polar Treat in Perry ($50) going to Lewey, whose design took first place. A $50 certificate from Tales of the Whales (Eastport) went to Myrick, and DelMonaco received a $25 certificate from Crumbs Café (Calais). Each winner also received two custom patches from Bingville Style Shop (Eastport), certificates of recognition, and festival swag including bumper stickers and armband passes.

Lewey’s winning art will appear on the official 2025 festival poster and an apron designed by 207 Maine Gifts of Eastport.

The festival lineup is set to include returning crowd favorites such as a crust-making demo with Jackie Perkins and rhubarb care tips with Ellen Johnson. New in 2025: “A Taste of Tea with Eleanor and FDR Happy Hour,” presented by Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Guests can also expect food and craft vendors, live music throughout the day, and hands-on art activities for all ages. The event’s popular tasting table will offer rhubarb treats for sampling and voting.

This year’s event is made possible by new and returning sponsors, including the Maine Office of Tourism, Roosevelt Campobello International Park, the Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce, AHD Design, Georgie Kendall, Realtor with Realty of Maine, and Kendall Farm Cottages and Event Barn. Admission is by donation. No pets, no vapes, no smoking, please.

Volunteers, vendors, and aspiring rhubarb chefs are encouraged to get involved. For event schedule and more information, to volunteer, or to register as a vendor or tasting table participant, email georgiekendall@gmail.com or visit kendallfarmcottages.com/rhubarbfestival.

Contact: Georgie Kendall
Phone: 207-214-1124
Email: georgiekendall@gmail.com