The Friends of the Hubbard Free Library

Join us Saturday, March 21 from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

for a community chili and music fest benefitting the Hubbard Free Library

Stop by and grab a chili flight with all the fixins and settle in for an afternoon of great food and music!

Chili will be served at the American Legion Hall (114 2nd St, Hallowell).

You can grab your bowls and head across the street to the Hubbard Free Library, where Hallowell musical legend Tom Giordano will be showing off the magical acoustics of the library!

We will also be be raffling four baskets containing gift certificates and other items from local businesses . . . total value of all four nearly $1,500!

Food, fun, and festivities!

  • The Hot Bowls

    • 3-bowl chili flight with traditional, chicken, gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and vegan options
    • Kid-friendly mac & cheese
    • Cornbread, dessert, and drinks included

  • The Cool Tunes

    Hallowell singer-songwriter Tom Giordano performs live at the Hubbard Free Library. Enjoy your chili amongst the stacks and the songs.

  • The Kids' Stuff

    Local artist Ava Katz will be providing facepainting for kids, and our wonderful children's librarian will host a craft station.
Want to support the library but can't attend? Click here to donate!

Raffle basket supporting the library!

We will be raffling four baskets containing gift certificates and other items from local businesses . . . total value of all four nearly $1,500! Prizes include:

  • Gift certificates to Wander Pizza, Lux, Damon's, Cappzas, Burano's, AI Diner, Bintliff's Corner Brew, Slates, and other local restaurants
  • One-month spa membership at Senator Inn and Spa
  • Gift certificate to Lux
  • Pottery classes at Kennebec Clay Works
  • One night at Maple Hill Farm Inn
  • Pillows from Cocoon
  • Original artwork from Michael Paul
  • Gift bag with tarot reading from Sacred Sage

and much more!

All proceeds go directly to the Hubbard Free Library!

Adults: $10 — chili flight (3 bowls), cornbread, dessert & drink

Kids: $5 — 1 bowl of chili or mac & cheese, cornbread, dessert & drink

Raffle Tickets: $1 each · 6 for $5 · 25 for $20.

Buy at the event or at the library; raffle winner doesn't need to be present to win and will be notified that day.