The Autumn Artisan Fair will celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of Midcoast Maine with a weekend of fine art, live music, food and wine at the Rockland Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin Street, Rockland. The fair will take place Friday, Oct. 23, from 4 - 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free. 

The event will feature more than 30 artisans and gourmet food purveyors, including painters, ceramicists, jewelers, textile artists, wood carvers, sculptors, and personal-care makers. 

On Friday evening, featured chef Lisa Goggins will serve three dinner options including one gluten-free dish. Guests can also enjoy live music by Aiden KZ with a mocktail or glass of wine at the cash bar. 

A raffle room will offer donated items from local businesses. One hundred percent of raffle proceeds will benefit Pope Memorial Humane Society and PAWS, supporting animal welfare programs in the community, according to a news release. 

The Autumn Artisan Fair is sponsored by Jamie Spooner Fine Art, Shepherd Auto Group, Adventure Advertising, Patti Montana, The Idle Hour restaurant and bar, The Wine Cellar, Dunbar Tree Service, and WRFR Rockland. 

For more information, visit www.autumnartisanfair.com and www.facebook.com/autumnartisanfair.