Pies on Parade Returns!

“Pi Day” weekend March 14-16, 2025

Pies on Parade is SOLD OUT!!

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Pies on Parade is a community-wide event that provides an opportunity for people to sample delicious sweet and savory pies over the course of a weekend, while providing critical support for AIO Food and Energy Assistance which serves all of Knox County. The event had a successful 16-year run before the Covid pandemic stopped this Midcoast tradition.

AIO Food and Energy Assistance is pleased to reestablish this weekend-long event in partnership with Rockland’s LimeRock Inn and Camden’s Blue Harbor House Inn, in honor of AIO’s 35th Anniversary this year.

All ticket sales will benefit AIO’s four programs- Food Assistance, Energy Assistance, Weekend Meal, and Diaper Assistance Programs.

Event Schedule

  • Friday March 14 The Strand will kick off the weekend with “The Life of Pi” movie (click here to get your ticket to the movie)

  • Saturday March 15 Pie Stops in Camden and Rockport 12:00 - 3:30pm (see below for details)

  • Sunday March 16 Pie Stops in Rockland and Thomaston 12:00 - 3:30pm (see below for details)

Important Information for Ticket Purchasers

  • The ticket holder(s) assumes all risks associated with the event, including food allergies.

  • This event will be held rain or shine unless a state of emergency has been declared.

  • Tickets will not be mailed.  Tickets must be picked up in person either at The Strand Theater (345 Main Street, Rockland) on Friday March 14 between 5-7pm or Saturday March 15 between 11am-2:30pm (16 Bay View Hotel (lower level in the The Curtis Bok Ballroom), Camden) or Sunday March 16 between 11am-2pm at AIO Food and Energy Assistance, 1 Gordon Drive, Rockland. More details regarding ticket pick up will be communicated to ticket purchasers.

  • Tickets will provide access only to the pie stops open for the day purchased, and that are listed on the ticket and the map provided with the ticket.

  • Tickets to Pies on Parade are not refundable, but are transferable. If you do not use your ticket, you may consider your payment as a donation to AIO Food and Energy Assistance. If requested, you can present your unused ticket to AIO and a donation receipt will be provided.

  • Most pie stops will provide sweet or savory pies with 2-3 bites each. Some stops will provide other "pie adjacent" food or drink.

  • Public restrooms are available in Camden and Rockland and will be located on the map.

  • Some Pie Stops are within walking distance of each other. Other pie stops require driving from one stop to the next. A list of Pie Stops and a link to a google map is available on the event website for planning purposes. (See below) Transportation between all stops is the responsibility of the ticket holder.

  • Note that while all Pie Stops are public-facing venues, please check with the location in advance for any accessibility concerns.

50 Confirmed Pie Stops!

Saturday March 15 CAMDEN and ROCKPORT

For planning purposes, here is a link to the Saturday map

Numbers correspond to businesses listed below in alphabetical order. You decide which venues to visit and in which order. You will be provided a printed map when you pick up your ticket. Your ticket will be punched at each location.

“A La Mode Sponsor”

Camden

#1 16 Bay View Hotel - Savory Galette

#2 Barren's Distillery & Restaurant - Brodis Wild Blueberry Pie

#3 Blue Harbor House Inn - Brownie Pie a la Mode

#4 Buttermilk Kitchen at Marriners - Banana Cream Pie

#5 Cafe Louis - Maduro Cream Rosquillas

#6 Camden Harbour Inn - Limburgse Vlaai with different fillings

#7 Hideaway Inn - Apple Hand Pies

#8 Laugh Loud Smile Big - Pie-flavored mini-cupcakes

#9 Lone Pine Real Estate - Crustless Cheddar and Sundried Tomatoes Quiche (GF option available)

#10 Simply Blessed N' More Gift Shoppe - a variety of pies which will delight you!

#11 Once a Tree - Berry Pies (made by Camden-Rockport Middle School Teachers - see the press release)

#12 Paper Plane - Donut Mocktail

#13 Quarry Hill - Chocolate Fudge Pie

#14 Salt Wharf - Lemon curd tart with basil whip cream

#15 Sea Dog Brewing Co. - Peanut Butter Pie

#16 Villager Cafe - Chicken pot pie bites

#17 Whistling Whale Coffee - Chocolate Espresso Cream Pie

#19 Zoot Coffee - Vegan + Gluten Free Blueberry Crumble (GF,V)

Rockport

#20 Bleecker and Greer - Savory Beef Hand Pie

#21 Graffam Bros. Seafood - Chicken Pot Pie; Blueberry Pie

#22 Rockport Harbor Hotel - Lemon, Lavender, Blueberry Meringue

#23 The Country Inn at Camden Rockport - Raspberry or peanut butter

Sunday March 16 ROCKLAND and THOMASTON

For planning purposes, here is a link to the Sunday map.


Numbers correspond to businesses listed below in alphabetical order. You decide which venues to visit and in which order. You will be provided a printed map when you pick up your ticket. Your ticket will be punched at each location.

“A La Mode Sponsor”

Rockland

#1 13 Oak - Pumpkin Pie Spice Soup

#2 Atlantic Baking Company - Raspberry Crumb bar, and GF Apricot Crumb Bar (GF)

#3 Bixby Chocolate - Various chocolates

#5 Earth Flow + Fire Yoga / Earth Candy- Curried Vegetable Pot Pie

#6 Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars - Berry cobbler (using FIORE Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar)

#7 Hill’s Seafood - Shrimp Quesadilla

#8 In Good Company - Pizza "Pie"

#9 LimeRock Inn - Key-LimeRock Pie; spinach/cheddar/ricotta quiche bites

#10 Loyal Biscuit- various pies made by Timbercliffe Cottage, Rock Coast Roller Derby and community members

#11 North Beacon Oyster - NBO’s famous buttermilk biscuit with caramelized apple

#12 Olive Rose Chocolates - Homemade Marshmallow S'more

#13 Park Street Grille - pie flavor coming soon!

#14 Project Puffin Visitor Center - Cream Puffin Sweetie Pie

#15 Puffin's Nest - Whoopie Pies (made by Home Kitchen Bakery)

#16 Rock Harbor Pub - Shepherd's Pie

#17 Stone Alley Brewing - Pork and Ale Pie

#18 The Apprenticeshop - variety of fruit pies (made by Jeff's Marine and the AShop community)

#19 The Causeway Restaurant at Craignair Inn (note: will be co-located at Hill’s Seafood in Rockland) - Key Lime

#20 The Old Granite Inn - Carrot-Walnut Spice Pie; savory apple-bacon quiche

#21 Winifred & Evalyn - Pecan Tassies

#29 The Samoset - S'mores Whoopie Pie

Thomaston

#22 Flaura Flowers & Wine - Shamrock Cheesecake; Mini Whoopie Pie (pies made by Thomaston Grocery)

#23 Flipside Coffee - Cinnamon Apple Hand Pie

#24 Hot Hill Tavern - Truffle

#25 Maine Department of Corrections (location Maine State Prison Showroom) - Blueberry; Chocolate Cream; Apple; Coconut Cream; Sweet Potato/Pumpkin

#26 Station 118 - Butterscotch Cream Pie (GF)

#27 The Episcopal Church of St John Baptist - Cinnamon Cheese pastry & Crustless Broccoli Quiche (GF)

#28 UpRoot Pie Co - Kale, pesto and fresh mozzarella; Pepperoni; Classic cheese wood-fired pizza pies

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