Update: The Alewife Celebration was Saturday, May 24th. It was a well attended event even with the clouds.

Last year was such a huge success as was this year!

The Alewife Celebration has been a collaborative effort between MCHT, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, and the Alewife Committee with Bailey Bowden taking the lead as the chair of the committee. 

According to Ciona Ulbrich of Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Bailey, there were about 500 attendees in all! A lot of smoked alewives and ice cream was eaten with many fish prints created.

Bailey reported that “macrobiology  was a big hit and was run by Sara O’Malley from Maine Maritime Academy. People got to see several forms of zooplankton and could examine them further using a compound microscope. There are a few printed bags remaining if people are interested.  After expenses, it appears that $162 in donations was collected which will go towards educational programs for students.”

Put it on your calendar for next year! A great time for the whole family!