Blueberry festival starts soggy, ends spectacularly

Boat rides were cancelled due to the threat of thunderstorms but the rain held off with other events drawing crowds.

Photos: Wilton Blueberry Festival features sights, sounds and tastes

With the threat of thunderstorms causing cancellation of free boat rides, firetruck rides provided by Wilton Fire Department personnel were popular Friday afternoon.

Wilton library to hold book sale during Blueberry Festival

Wilton Blueberry Festival to feature new, returning events

The fireman's muster returns after several years absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year it will be held at the GD Cushing School instead of on Main Street.

Shopkeepers bring life back to downtown Wilton

Several shop owners are breathing new life into downtown Wilton with a monthly event featuring artisan vendors, crafting lessons and more.

Wilton voters OK multimillion-bond for waterline work

The town of Wilton had lengthy discussions about the funding of the water transmission line project and other items at their annual town meeting on Tuesday.

Select Board reviews 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that there were successes as well as room for improvement at the Wilton Blueberry Festival held Aug. 5-7.

Wilton comes alive at 2022 Blueberry Festival

On Saturday, Weld Road and Main Street were lined with people of all ages waiting to see the famous Wilton Blueberry Festival parade, themed "Summertime Fun."

Blueberry is the ‘in’ ingredient for many beverages

For one producer using blueberries was a matter of happenstance, for other Maine producers it made sense to use the well-known Maine fruit.

Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend

For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.