Hackmatack Farm Will Present Farm-to-Table Dinners, Contra Dances & Nature Camp
The Berwick, Maine venue will host outdoor community gatherings on its working farm grounds.
Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse has announced their farm-related events for their Summer 2026 season, including events like the Farm to Table Dinner on May 23, monthly Contra Dances, and a youth nature camp.
Guests enjoy the Farm to Table Dinner at Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse, featuring a seasonal, locally sourced meal paired with live music and community connection. Photo by Rob Strange.
The Farm to Table Dinner, taking place on Saturday, May 23, serves up a Hackmatack-sourced seasonal meal, featuring their own pasture-raised bison and mangalista pig, paired with live music and a chance to connect with the community. James Beard nominated Chef Evan Mallett of the Black Trumpet will prepare a meal with a focus on sustainable regional food systems, highlighting the importance of honoring our local food producers.
“In an age when many people have lost the opportunity to connect with local farms and the farmers who grow their food, our farm-to-table dinner gives the community a chance to see firsthand how their food is sustainably raised, while enjoying a thoughtfully crafted meal prepared by one of our region's most popular chefs,” said Aram Guptill, Executive Producer of Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse.
Dancers of all experience levels take part in a monthly contra dance at Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse, featuring live music, an expert caller and a welcoming community atmosphere. Photo by Laura Riggle.
The connection to the land, music and community continues all summer long, as Hackmatack's 19th century barn welcomes all to monthly Contra Dances. The contra barn dances are led by an expert caller and accompanied by a different musical artist every month. This event invites dancers of all experience levels, with a beginner lesson from 6:30 PM to 7 PM, with dances running from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Young campers at Hackmatack Nature Camp explore the landscape of Berwick, Maine, building confidence and curiosity through outdoor, nature-based activities. Photo by Danielle Day.
For younger explorers ages 5 to 13, Hackmatack Nature Camp offers an environmental education set in the forests, fields, and waterways of Berwick, Maine. Children will be venturing out into nature, rain or shine, participating in activities like hiking, wildlife and farm observation, arts and crafts, and learning about local ecosystems and conservation. Each week will introduce a new theme, promoting curiosity, teamwork, and an appreciation for the environment around them.
Nature Camp directors Jen Insley and Jenna Corriveau bring a combined background in education, counseling, and nature-based programming, fostering a supportive and hands-on environment where children can explore, learn, and grow outdoors. “We want children to leave with the quiet confidence that comes from having done something real — built something, made something, figured something out on their own,” said Corriveau. “We want them to discover that slowing down, if you let it, usually leads somewhere worth going. More than anything, we hope to give children an experience of the world as full, alive, and worth paying attention to — one that stays with them long after camp ends and draws them back outside, again and again, for the rest of their lives.”
For more information, tickets, and to reserve spots for the farm events coming up, please visit Hackmatack Farm or contact Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse at (207) 698-1807.
Information
- Box Office Hours: opens 2 hours before show time
- Box Office Phone: (207) 698-1807
- Box Office Email: boxoffice@hackmatack.org
- Tickets Online: Hackmatack Playhouse Box Office
About Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse
Nestled in pastoral Berwick, Maine, Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse has been a cherished venue for live theater for over 50 years. With its charming, rustic setting and dedication to artistic excellence, Hackmatack brings stories to life for audiences across the Seacoast and beyond. Visit www.hackmatackplayhouse.org to learn more.
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