NEW DAY & TIME — SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 2-7PM
Headliner: COLD CHOCOLATE at 5:00pm
Opening: BOLD RILEY at 3:00pm
Starting us off WMWV Song Of The Year Winner ~ Candie Tremblay!
Fun for everyone at Bicentennial Park! Our outdoor festival focuses on family with kid’s art, stilt-walkers, traditional craft artisans, good music-as always, beer tent, and fun selection of food trucks!
Details: 2-7PM 12 and under Free (accompanied by an adult)
Featuring: The WMWV Song Of The Year WINNER will open our outdoor family art & music festival followed by the beloved BOLD RILEY band and our headliner band COLD CHOCOLATE!
Music:
Cold Chocolateis a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar and mandolin & Ariel Bernstein on percussion and banjo, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus on songwriting, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon and David Grisman, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. Watch Cold Chocolate.
Bold Riley is a folk quintet hailing from western Maine, known for full vocal harmonies, uplifting originals, and creative takes on classic and new folk covers. Fiddle, guitar, banjo, accordion, bass, and percussion provide a wide range for listeners, and members take turns singing lead. A strong sense of community drives the energy of their music.
Audience members enjoy opportunities to sing and clap along to familiar tunes by artists such as The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Fleet Foxes, Peter, Paul, & Mary, The Wailin’ Jennys, Abigail Washburn, and others, including traditional fiddle tunes. While the band enjoys reimagining songs from the folk canon, Bold Riley also has been quickly adding to its original repertory. Original songs feature themes of family, self-discovery, nature, and adventure, and feature lush harmonies and driving instrumentals.
The band comprises members from all over western Maine. Dennis Boyd of South Paris lays the foundation on bass guitar and bass vocals. Julia Edwards of Bridgton offers vocals, accordion, guitar, and occasional percussion. John Gunn of Norway contributes banjo, bodhran (a Celtic frame drum), cajon (a Peruvian box drum), and vocals. Michael Hayashida of Auburn adds vocals, fiddle, and guitar – and is the source of most of the band’s originals. Erin Sampson of Casco rounds out the vocal harmonies and offers lead vocals as well.
Bold Riley is sure to bring joy and hope to their audiences, through uplifting music and charming stage presence. Watch Bold Riley.
Candie Tremblay is a two-time WMWV Song of the Year winner whose music blends mainstream pop with folk and country influences. Her earlier releases lean into a more high-energy, polished sound, while her latest songs bring that same radio-ready quality into a fresh, folk and country-inspired direction—highlighting both her versatility and growth as an artist. Candie delivers engaging live performances that blend original music with familiar favorites, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Her performances are known for their authenticity, storytelling, and genuine connection with her audience.
Food Trucks Extraordinaire:
Terra Firma
Dragon Wagon
Sail Away Coffee
Sponsors:
Denmark Arts Center is grateful for our support from Onion Foundation, Ham Charitable Foundation, The Betterment Fund, Robert & Dorothy Goldberg Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, and The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation and wonderful sponsor support from STANDARD Gastropub, Avenue Media, Norway Savings Bank, WMPG radio, Wyonegonic Camps, Highland Lake Resort, Norway Savings Bank, VisitMaine.com, Skinny Towel & Washcloth Co., Town of Denmark, Denmark Fire Department, Khiel Logging, Downeast Energy, and Atlantic Hardwoods, SO MUCH THANKS!
Buy tickets before midnight July 31 for $20 with CODE: DAMJAM20
Buy tickets before Friday, August 14 for $25 with CODE: DAMJAM25
TICKETS DAY OF EVENT ARE $30
