Starts in just 42 Days!
Join us August 15-16, 2009 for fun, food, and family entertainment at the Machias Maine Wild Blueberry Festival.
Vendor applications for this year's event can be found here.
Visit our calendar for a complete events listing.
06-01-2009
ATTENTION - Border Crossing
Effective 6/1/09 you MUST have either a Passport or a Passport Card when returning from Canada by land or sea. These documents can be obtained from the Department of State. Visit www.Travel.State.Gov for more information.
6/12/2009
Sunrise Trail
The Sunrise Trail is NOT open for public use as of 6/12/09. It is hoped that the trail will be opened by the week of June 22nd from East Machias to Whitneyville. Watch this site for information as it happens!
Use Chamber Bucks to buy merchandise, food, and services at nearly 200 area businesses.
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Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes You to Down East, Maine
Live, Work, Shop, and Play the Four Seasons
Washington County is one of the largest counties in Maine. Picturesque harbors dotted with fishing boats, meandering rivers, historic sites pre-dating the Revolutionary War, and bustling New England towns create an unforgettable experience for travelers.
Fresh water lakes, rivers, and streams provide homes to a large variety of wildlife. Deer and moose are often seen. Saltwater bays and tidal areas provide habitats for many bird species. A half-day island tour is available where you can view Puffins in their natural habitat. Ocean vistas abound on hiking trails in the area, and boating and kayaking are popular water sports.
Our natural resources offer a bounty of seafood, blueberries, and balsam products. Ninety-five percent of the world's blueberry crop is harvested here each August and culminates with our famous Machias Wild Blueberry Festival.
Whether you are considering relocating to the Machias Bay Area for employment, retirement, or are exploring our many opportunities as a visitor, the entire community welcomes you.
MBACC is Your Business Connection
The Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce offers Washington County business owners opportunities to market their business, network with other business owners, participate in special events and selling opportunities, and to keep up-to-date on current local business issues.
Learn more about MBACC membership benefits.
Fundraising Restoration Effort
Drawing by Fred Hartman
Eyes closed, we hear the whistle again. The old train is coming around the bend. It heralds with gratitude those who have contributed nearly $20,000 to date to the restoration of the old Machias Station we call Station 98.
Station 98 is listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites. We have started a scrapbook and would appreciate receiving photos you may have of loved ones coming back from war, going off to college, or of visitors arriving by train.
If you would like to make a contribution to this effort, please mail your donation to Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 606, Machias, ME 04654. Your contributions are tax deductible.
Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
207-255-4402
Serving the Communities of Washington County, Maine