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Downeast Fishing Family Forum

October 16, 2025,10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Woodlawn Event Center
19 Black House Drive, Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Join us for the First Annual Downeast Maine Fishing Family Forum—a gathering for fishing families along Maine’s Downeast coast to connect, share, and talk about what matters most:
- Safety on the water
- Harvester health & well-being
- Mental health supports
- Community response in emergencies
- Financial literacy & family stability

We’ll bring brunch, lunch, coffee, and childcare—you bring your voice and what’s on your mind!

We can’t wait to gather together, swap stories, and lift each other up.

—Your Downeast Maine Fishing Families Forum Team

$10 Suggested Donation (use code FREE for free admission)


Admission includes refreshments, light brunch, and catered lunch. Free childcare available.


Please note: Woodlawn is a smoke-free venue.

Support the Forum - Become a Sponsor


Support Fishing Families 

Please consider becoming an event sponsor for the 1st Annual Downeast Fishing Families Forum. This event will bring fishing families together to talk about the issues that matter most. 


Sponsors will be recognized in the program and featured prominently at the event. 

 

Sponsorship Tiers 

Our sponsorship tiers are:  

  • Hahd Shell Select – $1,000
  • Hahd Shell – $500
  • Sheddah – $250
  • Crab – $100
  • Wicked Good Friend - $50


How to Become a Sponsor


To become a sponsor, simply select your sponsorship level during online registration. You will then be able to submit electronic payment securely online.


If you would rather submit a check, please make it out to Sunrise County Economic Council and mail it to: Sunrise County Economic Council, ATTN: Amanda Smith, 7 Ames Way, Machias, ME 04654


Questions? Please reach out to Amanda Smith at asmith@sunrisecounty.org or (207) 259-0755.


Together, we can lift up and support the families who keep our coastal communities strong.