Dozens of artists and fine crafters will be exhibiting their wares and work during the 25th annual Bethel Art Fair. Expect to be dazzled with fine paintings, lovely handcrafted jewelry, sumptuous fiber arts, magical blown glass, stunning wood carvings and much more.

Live entertainment is always the center of attention and this year the exception is the addition a second day of fabulous performers. All day Saturday, fair goers will be serenaded by the recordings and live harp music of Conni St. Pierre. On Sunday the bandstand stage will be buzzing with performances by the Shoestring Theater, Troubadour Brad Hooper, the “Ukelady” Mary Christine Hargreaves, singer-songwriter Doug Alford, Just Us Two guitar duo, dancer Debi Irons and more.

The whole weekend is packed full of arts and cultural events in addition to the Bethel Art Fair. Don’t miss the many fourth-of-July events throughout Maine’s most beautiful mountain village:

July 4

Bethel Historical Society annual picnic and concert; High Street Art Walk, 5-8 p.m.; Lauren Head exhibit opening reception at Owen Gallery, Gould Academy; the 10th annual Shy, Novice and Closeted Art Soiree, High Street; fireworks and live music, Bethel Inn Resort.

July 5

Bethel Art Fair on the Common featuring the music of Conni St. Pierre with two live harp performances; the 10th annual Shy, Novice and Closeted Art Show, High St.; Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Library Exhibits; Lauren Head exhibit, Owen Gallery, High St. Gould Academy; Music Without Borders: International Piano Series, Gould Academy, Church St.

July 6

Bethel Art Fair on the Common featuring a full day of live performances by the Shoestring Theater Punch and Judy show, Troubadour Brad Hooper, the “Ukelady” Mary Christine Hargreaves, Doug Alford, Just Us Two guitar duo and more. Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Library Exhibits; Lauren Head exhibit, Owen Gallery, High St. Gould Academy; Music Without Borders: International Piano Series, Gould Academy, Church St.

The Bethel Art Fair is still accepting applications from artists and food vendors. For an application and guidelines, visit: www.mahoosucarts.org