Mission Statement

The purpose of the Calais Bicentennial Celebration is to commemorate  the development, history, culture, and religion of the first 200 years of Calais as an organized community.  This celebration will also include the events leading up to its permanent settlement while highlighting its significance locally, statewide, and nationally.

Photo’s From During the Bicentennial

Farmer’s Market held on the square at the main intersection in downtown Calais every Tuesday during the summer.

Arrival of the Sylvina W. Beal, on the Friday, July 31, the anniversary of the day Calais became a town.  The Sylvina is believed to be the first time in more than 150 years that passengers have arrived in Calais by boat.  The Sylvina is also the first schooner to visit Calais via the St. Croix in 80 years.

A group from the Bicentennial Committee who were waiting the greet the Sylvina, dressed in period costumes.