Buskers
Location: Elm Street Plaza (Map)
Buskers, entertainers, sometimes known as street performers, are an added dimension of entertainment for Pumpkinfest, with each year bringing new specialties. We have a star lineup of performers for this year!
Sponsors: Main Street Grocery / First National Bank
2026 Lineup
Saturday October 10
9:00 – 9:45 – Noelle Vinal
Noelle Vinal, a talented 14-year-old freshman at Lincoln Academy who has been singing since she was just three years old. With a natural love for music and performing, she has been sharing her voice at local gigs throughout the Damariscotta area.
Her musical style spans generations and genres, with a repertoire that includes everything from classics by Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac to modern favorites by Justin Bieber and Megan Moroney. Whether she’s performing a timeless classic or a current hit, Noelle brings her own personality and passion to every song.
10:00 – 10:45 – Yöudamönia
A group of Lincoln Academy students who are members of the school's various bands and choirs. They are a jam band who play rock, funk, and blues music. They perform mostly covers, but also have started writing some original music.
11:00 – 12:00 - Mason Harrington
Rock ‘n’ roll songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording and performing artist Mason Harrington hails from Midcoast Maine, where he spent his seminal years playing in hard rock, country, and punk groups, developing his voice and the foundation for an artistic vision, performing his original material at various Open Mic nights, and collaborating with various local talented artists. Working with like-minded acoustic artist Thousand Year Pine, he recorded his debut album "Songs From The Otherworld Radio" at Core Zero studios, an independent recording studio in Hebron Maine, in the summer of 2025. He has worked with Acadia Recording Company in Portland Maine on several projects, and gigs frequently in Bath Maine and the surrounding areas, always bringing a good time and lighthearted atmosphere alongside his renditions of classic songs and undeniable, timeless original material alike.
12:15 – 1:00 – The Porchpicking Band
We play covers of Americana/folk/bluegrass music from artists such as The Band, Tom Petty, The Faces, The Devil Makes Three and Emmylou Harris. Harmonies, instrument solos and variety make it so fun to play together. You can see samples of our music on Instagram at: @porchpickers.
1:15 – 2:00 – The Broken Hipsters
The Broken Hipsters are five musicians, playing fiddle, guitar, banjo, and harmonica. We are united by our love of traditional Celtic, Americana, and more. The name, broken Hipsters, reflects our combined wisdom, maturity, and loss of bone density. And humor.
2:00 – 4:00 – The Wharf Cats
What started on a back porch for neighboring “summer kids” in New Harbor has become one of the musical highlights of the Midcoast. Featuring Sam Hall on saxophone, Tom Linkas on piano, vocalist Izzie Eichenbaum on vocals, and cousins Nick Clifford on drums and Ben Clifford on bass guitar.
The Wharf Cats will perform on a float in the Pumpkinfest Parade on October 10th and then keep the music going on their float after the parade in front of Simmons Seafood Market on Main Street. Hear your favorite summer tunes played well and with passion by this experienced group of young musicians.
3:30 – 5:00 Nina and the Longfellows
Nina and the Longfellows consists of a drummer, electric bass player, electric guitar player, lead singer who plays acoustic rhythm guitar. Our set list includes family friendly, upbeat cover songs.
Sunday, October 11
11:00 – 11:45 Glory Daze Band
Glory Daze is a versatile cover band based in Midcoast Maine, delivering a wide-ranging mix of hits from the ‘60s through today. From rock and pop to country, funk, and even hip-hop, their genre-spanning setlists offer something for every listener. The band’s strength lies in their musical range and ability to shift styles seamlessly—bringing together fans of all ages and tastes. Whether you’re into Fleetwood Mac, Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, or Snoop Dogg, Glory Daze knows how to build a set that keeps the energy high and the playlist fresh.
12:00 – 12:45 – 207 Carl Root
Carl Root sings and plays an assortment of hand drums and other percussion instruments. His set list features a variety of songs from the movers and shakers of the 60s, 70s - Tom Waits, Steely Dan, Dr. John, Paul Simon, Taj Mahal, Stephen Stills, James Taylor, Allen Toussaint, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, and a host of others.
1:00 -3:00 – The Jody Boys
Jody Boys is a fun party band who cover great hits from the 70's 80' 90's with a few surprises from all over. If you are looking to enjoy some good diverse music this band likes to rock!
Our tagline is:
FUN AWESOME MUSIC
3:00 – 4:00 The Wharf Cats
The Wharf Cats return to perform on their parade float in the back parking lot by the boat launch before and after the Regatta on October 11th.
Monday, October 12
10:00 – 10:45 - The Dancing Witches of Merkaba Sol
We started in 2019 in Augusta Maine as a spark of inspiration to bring lively fun to a local trick-or-treat event. It all started with one dance to a single song and quickly grew from there. Since then we have added more songs and spellbinding moves. Now the Dancing Witches are spreading magic far and wide, performing at events all around the area and enchanting audiences everywhere we go.
11:00 – 11:45 Wharf Cats
12:00 – 12:45 – UrBn Zombie
Cooper Stevens, better known online as UrBn Zombie, is an American rapper, songwriter, producer, and content creator from Newcastle, ME. Born in Damariscotta, UrBn Zombie began his musical journey at a very young age when he was given a guitar by his parents for Christmas, following in his older brother's footsteps in learning the instrument. He would go on to upload videos of himself playing the guitar to famous rock songs on YouTube in early-mid 2017, and would soon branch out into other forms of content creation on the platform later that year.
1:00 – 2:00 – Bob Oakes
Bob Oakes is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter hailing from Boston. Although coming from a background of hard rock, Bob's latest endeavors have centered around Delta Blues and slide guitar. Bob plays a mix of old Delta Blues songs as well as bluesy takes on more modern songs and his own original material, Bob has had the pleasure of playing at the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta for the last several years and he is thrilled to be back as a part of the festival again this year.