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LXCL:Heart of Ellsworth is dedicated to supporting downtown Ellsworth’s economic and cultural vitality through concentrated efforts in the areas of design, organization, promotion, and economic revitalization while protecting the city’s unique and historic character.

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Your gift helps keep downtown Ellsworth an active, vibrant and welcoming community. Together we support local businesses, artists, makers, and community partners so downtown stays a place people want to live, walk, gather, and enjoy. Donations fuel year-round work&mdash;from programs like Makerspace at 16 State to events that bring neighbors into shared spaces and conversations. Thank you for investing in this place!

Your gift helps keep downtown Ellsworth an active, vibrant and welcoming community. Together we support local businesses, artists, makers, and community partners so downtown stays a place people want to live, walk, gather, and enjoy.Donations fuel year-round work—from programs like Makerspace at 16 State to events that bring neighbors into shared spaces and conversations. Thank you for investing in this place!

Join Chef Ross Florance of La Laiterie and apple historian Todd Little-Siebold for an intimate, guided experience in the gallery at 16 State Street, part of the 2026 Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival. Your ticket includes a series of food pairings developed by Ross, paired with complimentary French ciders and pommeau selected by Todd, including Fogtown Brewing&rsquo;s award-winning Maine Pommeau, made by Jon Stein. Together, Ross and Todd will guide the room through each pairing, sharing the ingredients, regional traditions, and stories behind their selections. Everyone tastes together, with time for questions and conversation throughout. This is a fully seated experience with theater-style seating. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in before the guided program begins. Ages 21+. Valid photo ID required. Space is limited; advance reservations are required.

The Art of Pairing at 16 State

Reserve your seat for Cider + Cheese: A Guided Tasting at Woodlawn, part of the Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival. Your ticket includes a seated, guided tasting of hard ciders paired with selected cheeses. We&rsquo;ll move through each pairing together, hearing from participating cider makers about their products and exploring the flavors along the way. This event is for guests ages 21 and older. Please bring a valid photo ID for check-in. Portions are intended for tasting and do not constitute a full meal. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. This ticket is for the Woodlawn tasting only; other ticketed festival experiences require separate registration.

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The Art of Pairing at 16 State

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Cider + Cheese: A Guided Tasting at Woodlawn

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