Winner Tristan Singh, an eighth grader from Machias, will now compete against the best in the nation in May at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Spelling Bee
2026 Maine State Spelling Bee
On Saturday, March 21st at 2 p.m., spellers from all over Maine will compete to become the state champion, who will go on to participate in the Scripps’ National Spelling Bee. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at Bowdoin College in the Kanbar Auditorium in the Studzinki Recital Hall.
2025 Leader Spelling Bee
This event took place at Oxbow Brewing on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
2025 Maine State Spelling Bee
Join us at Bowdoin College on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
2024 Maine State Spelling Bee
Join us at Bowdoin College on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet the 2020 Maine State Spelling Bee Contestants
Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. watch the finalists across Maine compete for the chance to become the state champion.
Meet the 2019 Maine State Spelling Bee Contestants
Champions from 15 Maine counties will compete for the chance to represent the state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and you’re invited to watch.