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Guided shore fjord fishing in Norway at our fishing camp. Beach and lure fishing trips for cod, pollock, coalfish & halibut. 

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About nordic shore fishing

Our History

After a lifetime spent fishing on the beach, our first guided beach fjord fishing holiday to Norway was in 2018, this was soon followed by several more visits over the years until the dream of our own camp came true. Hundreds of hours have been spent catching big, small and not at all, so that we can take you to a mark for your target species, and give you the best possible chance. Norway sea fishing is amongst the best in the world, cod fishing in Norway is very highly rated. Our aim will be to give you the best possible time, with great memories to keep forever. 

Our Location

Nestled along the picturesque shores, our accommodation offers direct access to some amazing cod fishing in Norway. Our guided beach fjord fishing holidays have the pick of hundreds of marks within a short drive. Tell us what you'd like to catch, and we'll give you the best possible chance. If you've always wanted to try Norway sea fishing, give us a call and let us make it happen. 

Our Accommodation

At Nordic shore fishing we offer a comfortable, well equipped holiday house designed for anglers. Unwind after a day of shore fishing with our home from home amenities. Featuring 5 bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 10 fishermen. 

If you decide to drive here and want to bring your dog, we're dog friendly and well behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes are very welcome. 

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Enjoy a sea fishing holiday in a genuine fishing village in Norway.

Soroya is a stunningly beautiful and often inexplicably green island off the north coast of Norway’s mainland: the name is of Scandinavian origin, it literally means ‘The Land Of Big Fish’, and they aren’t kidding.

Skrei Cod – The Northeast Atlantic features the world’s largest population of cod, with the vast majority being the Northeast Arctic cod also known as Skrei (aka ‘The Wanderer’). The Northeast Arctic cod spawn and feed off the north-east coast of Norway before arriving far north in the Baring Sea, where they stay for the rest of their lives until it is time to spawn. Here they grow to enormous size and in the right fishing waters at peak season you can catch specimens that are over 33kg in summer and 45kg in winter.

Halibut – Halibut in Norwegian seas have been reported up to a length of 3 metres, weighing in excess of 300kg. The largest halibut caught at the camp in 2019 was 2.5m long and weighed approx. 220kg.

Plaice – Plaice are a smaller species but even they grow to a comparatively large size in these waters (up to a metre in length, weighing over 7kg)

There are 7 Arronet 23.5 ft aluminium boats with a 150 hp Honda motor available for rent. These boats are ideal for 4 persons and equipped with sonar (Simrad/Garmin 9’), GPS-plotter (Garmin 9’) and VHF-radio.

Dock Facilities

On the wharfside of the camp is a special area for fish cleaning, a freezing room for stock and a drying room for fishing clothes and fishing gear. The camp is approved by the Norwegian Fisheries, so all guests are permitted to take up to 20 kg of fish home after their seafishing holiday if they want to. Papers for customs are also provided, and guests can buy fish boxes at the camp tackle shop to transport their fish home safely.

Self-drive boats allow you to go out when and where you please. Alternatively, you may choose to hire one of the resident expert guides to accompany your group for any number of days, or the entire week if you so choose.

Tackle & Rods

You may have some of your own equipment, but you should not expect to travel to such a remote location with your rods and have them arrive intact: it is far better to buy delicate material like tackle locally and similarly hire rods and flotation suits. There is a well-stocked tackle shop in the main camp and hire packages are available.

Cod season is divided into winter fishing and summer fishing. Winter (March-April) is the best season for Skrei, with some catches over 40kg! In Summer (May-June) you should expect cod up to 30kg or above. Last year, the biggest summer catch was a 33kg Cod caught in July.

The best Halibut fishing is from Spring to Summer (April-September). In general, you find big Halibut in shallow water (5-30 m) from July-October, but you can catch some really big ones in early April to May, too. Fishing for Plaice begins in April, and they will continue to get fatter until October, when they leave for deeper waters to spawn.

Flying in from the UK mainland involves travel via Oslo into Hasvik, and then on to Sörvaer by shuttle bus. Transfer time is approximately 40-50 minutes, and on the way to the camp the shuttle stops at the supermarket so everyone can buy food for the first few days.

You will need to arrive by Thursday afternoon, as one of our local experts will be on hand at this time to show you through the boat, dock and associated facilities.

Accommodation

The standard package includes 4-person self-catering cabins in the actual fishing village of Sörvaer, all featuring their own kitchen (with oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher), as well as bathroom with shower, and two twin bedrooms (each with 2 single beds) plus a traditional loft room with an extra two beds.

Wi-Fi is available, and all cabins have new TVs with HDMI cables for easy connection to your laptop, or our PC (there is no TV network coverage in the village). The sun does not go down at all in the summer, so blackout curtains are installed throughout to help you better acclimatise to the local ‘evenings’ and get some quality sleep.

There is also larger accommodation in the form of a big guesthouse (Gästehuset) for corporate/group events: Two floors with five 2-bed bedrooms on each floor (20 beds in total), two toilets and two showers on each floor, plus kitchen and dining room.

All of the lovely pictures you see here are of standard cabins. A gallery of images from our big guesthouse is available upon request.

The camp site also has a sauna and jacuzzi, and there’s a nearby pub and restaurant where guests like to meet to share a drink in the evening. The option of a farewell ‘dinner and drinks’ night at this same venue is available to all guests.

Guests arrive Thursday afternoon/evening. Upon arrival there is an orientation meeting to point out all the local facilities, followed by a session where you are shown through the boats and fish cleaning area by our local experts, and can address any rental equipment from the tackle shop. At this stage, guests are free to rest up in their cabins or go out fishing immediately.

£1459 ea. (self-drive boat only)

£1650 ea. (self-drive boat with 2 days guided fishing)

Prices are based on 4 anglers per boat. Includes return flights and transfers from/to the UK mainland, 7 days accommodation, with 6 days of fishing (specifically: arrival Thursday afternoon, fishing to Wednesday afternoon, departure Thursday morning) using a self-piloted boat and staying in a self-catered cabin (incl. fresh sheets/towels).

Experience true Norwegian fishing

Want to experience true norwegian fishing from a boat? Fish for cod, mackerel, crab and lobster on our fishing adventure adapted to the ordinary tourist.

Fishing the way we do it in Norway

Adopted to the average tourist, what to expect on our adventure.

For centuries, fishing has been an important part of Norwegians' everyday life and survival. The delicacies of the sea were vital for the people who lived along Norway’s coast. Today, fishing is more of a hobby for most people in Norway. Join us on a guided fishing trip west of Sotra. Our local guide takes you to the best fishing spots with the North Sea as your nearest neighbour. Enjoy the fresh air while fishing for, among other things, lobster, crab, cod, lyre or herring. At the end of the day we will make a delicious meal out of the catch we got.

This is a fishing trip that has been set up so that everyone can participate. This is not set up for professional fishermen, but for the ordinary tourist who wants to see and experience real Norwegian fishing up close. This is the closest you will get to real Norwegian fishing. You don’t need any prior knowledge or bring your own equipment. We show you simple fishing techniques and lend you all the fishing equipment you need, as well as a life jacket and a warm coverall. You get to see great Norwegian coastal nature, and maybe you’ll be lucky and spot a sea eagle too?

We will pick you up and drive you back to your accommodation in Bergen. The drive will take you to the west side of Sotra, an island that is situated a short drive from Bergen. We will lend you fishing equipment, a life jacket and a warm coverall. We go out in a boat and fish for lobster, crab, cod, lyre and other fish found here. We take the catch ashore and cook an exciting meal. The fishing and the catch will depend on the weather and the season. We will do our best to ensure that you have an unforgettable day at sea.

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Come on a guided fishing trip

You’ll get the chance to fish in two private waters that are perfect for fishing. i’ll bring you along on a bespoke guided fishing trip to the lakes that are at my disposal. these fishing waters are located in nærsnes in the municipality of røyken, approximately a half hour drive from oslo., about the fishing trips.

The main focus of your Norway-fishing trip will be the carp. The species originated in Asia, but has frequented Norwegian waters for hundreds of years. However in Norway the carp is still considered a rare species, that can only be caught in a few select places. The waters I rent are two of the fishing waters that contain the most carp in Norway. 

I offer an exciting experience where you’ll have the opportunity to fish grand and exotic fish in true Norwegian forest terrain. I will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, the airport or whatever else that might suit you. Food and beverages are also included in the package. Feel free to bring your own gear and equipment, but you are also welcome to borrow equipment for free. 

Every guided trip can cater up to four people. However, if you want to try your luck at fishing with a larger group or company this can be arranged. The ocean is very close to the fishing waters, so you will be able to enjoy nature at its best with teeming flora and fauna.

Opening hours

The waters are open for fishing in given periods of time. Dates for booking are between April 20th and November 1st. For fishing outside ordinary dates - please contact me to arrange a suitable time.  Booking by appointment. Dates will vary.

My name is Simen. I’m 28 and from Oslo, Norway. I have been an active angler since I was about 10 years old. My experience ranges from fishing all over Norway, but also a great del abroad. I studied tourism, and have worked in sports fishing shops throughout the years.

I am passionate about my job, and giving my customers the very best experience when we are out fishing together!

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Guiding in two private fishing waters with carp, in pleasant countryside about 35 minutes from Oslo. The fishing waters are available during given periods of time. For fishing outside ordinary dates, please contact me, so I can set it up. I can also help you with:

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Bring family or friends on an exclusive fishing trip outside Ålesund. You get both excitement and wonderful nature, all in comfortable and well-eqipped boats.

Seek the thrill of dropping the jig into the water and see what you can catch. If you are interested in technology, you have to go inside and learn more about the advanced and top modern sonars and mapping systems that locate the fish.

Meals on this trip

During the trip, you will have a light meal made from the produce of the season, for example crayfish, sea food soup or bacalao. Maybe you even get to taste your own catch? Here you will find no crisp tablecloths or menu cards, only real, fresh, local world class food, served in some of the most spectacular natural backdrops in Norway. Local fishing guides with genuine interest and long experience will bring you to the best secret fishing spots, and all equipment you need for both fishing and staying safe is top modern. Do not miss out on this opportunity for excitement and thrill! No previous experience needed, and suitable for participants of all ages.

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Welcome to the Guided Fishing Norway Blog

Gfn making dreams a reality..

No matter what level of experience you have, if you’re a keen shore angler but find it disheartening when lots of time, money and effort are exchanged for very little rewards, then a weeks fishing in Norway with GFN really could change all that for you. You would fish every day in stunning surroundings alongside Norways best shore fishing guides. Fishing in some of the richest waters in Europe where our guests have already broken numerous European shore records, our goal is to not only offer good fishing, but to teach you the skills to make the most of your fishing whilst with us, and importantly these are skills you can use in the Uk. All our guests come away with more than just happy memories, they take with them a new level of experience which they then put to good use at home. This means they waste less time in the UK chasing shadows, and spend less money doing so. We’ve had anglers who are only just beginning in the sport, all the way up to anglers who’ve fished for over 50 years, and each of them are amazed at how much they learn in just one week. From the moment you book your holiday to the moment you arrive we are here to help and advise, because traveling to a different country and knowing what to bring is in itself a minefield. There’s just so many different types of fishing marks and so many species of fish to target, bringing the correct equipment in your luggage allowance is vital. But you also have the even easier option of hiring your equipment and specialist clothing when you’re with us, meaning you simply turn up with your basic clothing and your enthusiasm. Add to this the fact that our relatively small amount of clients (about 10% of the current number of UK shore anglers who visit Norway each year) have caught more record breaking fish in a couple of years than everyone who’s tried doing this themselves then it’s obvious that if you want your best chance of a successful week then you should book with Guided Fishing Norway. We know of 2 records outside of GFN the last 3 years, whilst we’ve broken 10…!! We’re at the forefront of research into new marks and new methods, with numerous methods now being adopted by people fishing in both the UK and in Norway. We take that as a massive compliment, and it strengthens our belief that we are leading the way. We have pioneered the deepwater fishing, and are now fishing marks successfully which only 3 years ago would of been classed as unfishable. Our understanding of baits and presentation, along with the knowledge of the marks has seen fish caught that were merely the stuff of dreams until recently.

On top of all this your holiday is an actual holiday. No more worrying about car hire, road tolls, driving on ice on the wrong side of the road, finding marks, bringing food, cooking food, bringing bait, running out of leads, etc, the list is endless. When you realistically look at what it costs to do everything yourself, plus the time you lose in your week driving from mark to mark, cooking and organising, then it’s a bit of a no brainer about what is the best value. So if you’re thinking about improving your fishing and having a great time doing so, then get in touch with us we’ll start your journey on the path to success.

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Cod Fishing in Norway, part 1

For many of the UK shore anglers there’s only one fish that really gets us all congregating on cold windy shorelines throughout the winter, and that’s the Cod. We seem happy to spend hours staring at motionless rod tips with the rain or sleet lashing down into our faces, just for that one chance that a big hungry Cod will pick up our bait. We’ll stay out all night if that’s what it takes, wearing thermal layers and expensive waterproofs to keep us warm and dry.

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How often have you fished right next to someone and all they seem to do is pull in cod after cod, yet you cannot get a bite. You might even walk over to have a “nosey chat” with them, and enquire as to what bait, rig & method they are using. And quite often you here that they’re using similar bait, the same rig and even the same rod as you are!! How frustrating is that!!?? But delve a little deeper and you’ll often find that there are in fact subtle differences in the way they rig their baits, the way they set their lead into the tide, the way they notice the bites amongst the windy rod rattles and so in. in fact it’s the subtle differences that often set the better anglers apart from the average anglers. And when you make lots of subtle differences it can amount to a big difference, and the difference between success and failure.

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One thing you have to remember when you stare at that photo of that massive cod, is that the captor didn’t simply step off of the plane in Norway, find somewhere that looked fishy, and simply proceed to catch that fish in an instant! Even in Norway, with the all important local knowledge and the right equipment and methods, it’s still a question of putting the hours in.

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Salmon River Fishing in Norway - Guided fishing services

Only at Lyngen Lodge can you sail in a boat up the winding Reisa River, into the heart of a picturesque national park, and fish for your own salmon under expert guidance.

Fishing activities at Lyngen Lodge go beyond expectations. Our dedicated staff provide luxury transport to the best fishing spots in Norway, offering a choice of both pools and faster flowing sections of water. Everything you need is provided by Lyngen Lodge, taking the weight of your shoulders and allowing you to go river fishing in peace.

Everything required for a Norway Fishing Holiday is provided

We understand that when you visit the luxurious Lyngen Lodge, you want the opportunity to relax in peaceful surroundings. We organise everything you could possibly need for Lapland fishing for you, including:

• Top-end rods, including both fly and spinning options
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• Licenses and necessary documents to enable you to fish
• Transport to and from the best fishing locations

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Experienced River Fishing Assistance

Our guides at Lyngen Lodge have many years experience of fishing in the waters in the Lyngen Alps. They will help you decide when, where and how you want to spend your Norway fishing holidays.

The Reisa River – Lapland fishing in stunning scenery

We recommend salmon fishing in the Reisa River, a beautiful river winding through a stark canyon landscape. The river is 100km (70miles) long, flowing from the Finnish tundra down to the sea only 30 minutes from Lyngen Lodge. The Reisa is divided into 19 unique fishing zones: Zones 1-10 are easily accessible via the road from Storslett to Bilto. Here, the river spans 30-50 meters, with deep pools, fast sections, and slower pars along the meandering way.

Our special boat can also take you upstream to the upper 30km of the river, an area of stunning natural beauty.

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• Salmon from northern Norway are famous worldwide for their size, and make up a large proportion of all Atlantic salmon in the world
• The best weeks of the year for river fishing vary wildly from river to river, but the biggest fish tend to be caught in the earlier part of the season (from the end of June)
• The Reisa River is especially famous for the size of its salmon – up to 20kg salmons each year!
• You can fish for salmon at any time of the day, thanks to the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun  in summertime.

Feedback from our guests about salmon fishing in Norway:

“Summit To Sea, a new experience in Norway” “Summit To Sea, a new experience in Norway. We were so many times in Norway but this was very special. Your team at the lodge is wonderful. Jane's kitchen, Burkhard for always having the sun in his backpack, Graham and his fishing and for us as architects we loved the design and architecture of the lodge. Congratulations Elisabeth and Graham.”

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9 things to know before going to Norway in 2024

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These insider tips will help you plan the Norway trip of a lifetime © Alexander Spatari / Getty Images

Norway is a wonderful country to experience as a first-time visitor – an efficient and extensive transport network, incredible attractions, breathtaking scenery and relaxed locals all add up to the trip of a lifetime.

But there are still some things that are good to know in advance. For example, Norway is one of the most expensive countries on the planet, so money-saving tips will make all the difference to your travel budget.

Another major influence on your trip will be  the flow of the seasons ; the differences can be extreme and will have a major impact on what you plan to do while you're there, both in terms of climate and strange Arctic phenomena such as the midnight sun and the northern lights .

Here are nine things you need to know to ensure a wonderful trip to Norway.

1. Outdoor activities are seasonal so plan carefully

Seasons are everything in Norway. Each long summer day might feel like it lasts forever, but the window for many activities rarely lasts longer than the June-to-August (sometimes just July-to-August) periods. This especially  applies to hiking – Norway’s intensely beautiful Besseggen Ridge Trail, in Jotunheimen National Park , can draw 30,000 hikers in just two months.

Some trails remain open beyond summer, but you run a serious risk of extreme weather rolling in with very little warning while you’re out there. Cycling just about anywhere, and white-water rafting on the Sjøa River, are also strictly summer-only.

Winter sports like skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding have a similarly narrow opening, although dog sledders can sometimes take a summer ride on a sled with wheels. It all means that planning is essential, and local tourist offices are an excellent resource for knowing what’s possible and when.

2. Eat well on a budget

Prices for a meal in Norway can be eye-wateringly high: in a decent restaurant, a main course for Nkr500 is somewhere close to the norm. Thankfully, the best Norwegian cooking is almost always worth it, but keep these sorts of prices for a special occasion, or even just dinner. 

Most Norwegian hotel buffet breakfasts are extraordinarily good, overflowing in generous proportions, and – best of all – usually included in your room rate. Take full advantage and you may well not need to eat again until the evening. If, on the other hand, you’re hungry again by lunchtime, many cafes have cheaper lunch specials and lighter meals, or you could plan for a picnic with food sourced from a supermarket and its delicatessen.

Snacking at fish markets, or with one of the hot dogs sold at every Norwegian petrol or gas station, could also fill you up without sending a torpedo through your daily budget. Saving money on other meals will make that dinner bill a little less painful.

3. Buy train and bus tickets online

Norway's transport network is efficient and extensive. If you’re traveling by rail, you’re in for a treat with some of northern Europe’s most scenic rail journeys . But whatever you do, don’t pay full fare: Norwegians rarely do. On almost every route, Norwegian state railways  set aside a limited number of discounted (minipris)  tickets. How much you pay has everything to do with how early you book, so start planning as soon as you have firm dates for your trip, even if it’s months in advance. Of all the bus services on offer across the country, Lavprisekspressen is known for its rock-bottom fares along major routes – book online and book early.

4. Join a hotel loyalty scheme

The overwhelming majority of Norwegian hotels belong to a hotel chain, or at least to some more loosely affiliated groupings. Joining one of their loyalty programs is always free, so choose as many as you like. Better still, join one and then find hotels along your route that belong to your program. The best such programs have a simple offer: the more nights you stay – just how many varies from one chain or program to the next – the more free nights you get as a reward for your loyalty.

Another option that is becoming increasingly common, especially in cities, is budget hotels. Before it was just the hostels (vandrerhjem) that promised reasonable prices, but increasingly, slick hotel-hostel hybrids like Citybox  and  Smarthotels  provide respite from the sky-high room rates.

5. Bring a sleeping mask in summer

Let’s face it, Norway’s midnight sun (which can mean 24 hours of daylight for months on end) and polar night (the same, but with endless darkness) can be confusing or frustrating. At first, it can be exciting to walk alongside a beautiful fjord in brilliant 3am sunshine and there is considerable novelty to eating lunch under a night-dark sky. But how do you sleep in summer? Many hotels, particularly in Norway’s north, have heavy-duty, light-blocking curtains, but bring a sleeping mask in summer to ensure you get some shut-eye.

6. Norwegians are tolerant, but always be considerate

Norwegians are pretty relaxed about most things, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more tolerant nation of people. In cities in particular, the guiding principle seems to be to have a good time as long as you’re not hurting anyone. In rural areas, it’s slightly more complicated, but only slightly. There are always exceptions, but Norwegians in small towns and remote areas tend to be more socially conservative. Loud and loutish behavior is rarely welcome in such places, and if you have an all-night party in a small village, you’ll have misread your surroundings and taken Norwegians’ famous tolerance too far.

7. Driving will take longer than you expect

Many of Norway’s roads are engineering marvels, taking you places no road should go. Norway has the longest tunnels in the world and curvaceous bridges that render water obsolete as an obstacle, and car ferries take care of the rest. So rare are potholes, that people take photos of them. Just don’t expect to go very fast.

Part of that has to do with the terrain. It’s also because, apart from a short distance on either side of major cities, freeways are as rare as potholes. Throughout much of the country, especially in summer, you’ll share the road with trucks and campers with only semi-regular overtaking lanes to ease the frustration. Count on slowing down, enjoying the view, and averaging no more than 60km/h (37mph) on most journeys, longer if you stop along the way.

8. Take basic safety precautions

Norway is an extremely safe place in which to travel, possibly even one of the safest in Europe. Like any large modern city, pickpockets are always a possibility in popular tourist areas, especially Oslo and around the Torget area of Bergen . Here and elsewhere, keep your valuables hidden, and never leave them visible in an unattended car. As long as you’re sensible in ways such as these, you and your personal belongings may well be safer in Norway than they are back home.

9. Watch the weather

Watching the nightly weather bulletin with rapt attention isn’t some quirky little pastime in Norway: it could just save your life. Even in summer, wild weather can roll in without warning, which is fine if you’re curled up next to a roaring fire, less so if you’re hiking in Hardangervidda or Jotunheimen, or snowmobiling in Svalbard .

Whenever you’re heading out into any Norwegian wilderness, wise precautions include always carrying warm wet-weather gear, as well as emergency water and food. And always let someone (either your hotel or the local tourist office) know where you’re going and when you expect to be back.

This article was first published Jul 25, 2023 and updated Mar 18, 2024.

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Westbrook Middle School students Bella Zollarcoffer, Priscila Nzolameso and Sarikong Oak held tables educating and informing the community on Black hair history at Westbrook’s Juneteenth celebration last year. Cullen McIntyre/Staff Photographer

Juneteenth, which became both a federal and state holiday in 2021 , celebrates the anniversary of federal troops’ arrival in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to ensure all enslaved people had been freed. This year, the holiday falls on Wednesday, but celebrations are happening over the next two weeks.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. –  Indigo Arts Alliance presents The Welcome Table, an intergenerational symposium celebrating global cultural and culinary histories. Activities include art, movement and meditation workshops led by activists and cultural workers. 60 Cove St., Portland.  indigoartsalliance.me

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. –  Victoria Mansion is hosting a community day with free admission and a recitation of the Emancipation Proclamation by local actors. 109 Danforth St. Portland.  victoriamansion.org

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. –  Space and the Tate House Museum are putting on a Juneteenth community day with free admission and tours of Ashley Page’s “Imagining Freedom” exhibit at the museum. The historical art piece puts viewers into the shoes of an enslaved woman named Bet. 1267 Westbrook St., Portland.  space538.org Advertisement

1-6:30 p.m. –  The first event of “The City that Carries Us: Pain, Streets, and Heartbeats” will take place at the Public Theatre in Lewiston. The celebration will have a parade and a block party with performances, as well as scheduled activities and rituals throughout the day. It is hosted by the organization Maine Inside Out. 31 Maple St., Lewiston, maineinsideout.org

2-3 p.m. –  Through “Poems of Reckoning and Resilience,” the Portland Museum of Art and Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance seek to honor the legacy of Black Americans. Featured poet Nathan McClain will join local poets in the Great Hall at the museum to celebrate Black liberation and creativity. The museum is also offering free admission Saturday through Monday, in celebration of both Juneteenth and Pride Month. 7 Congress Square, Portland.  mainewriters.org

11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. –  The fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration on House Island in Casco Bay will focus on Black joy, as well as nature, health and economic opportunity. Guests can stay for one or two days, and partake in activities like camping, hiking, yoga and games, all led by BIPOC leaders. Fortland, House Island, Portland.  eventbrite.com

4:30-7 p.m. –  The Community Organizing Alliance is putting on an event with speakers, live performances, poetry readings, a voter registration drive and catering by Bab’s Table. There will also be opportunities to get involved in the racial justice movement. The Atrium at Bates Mill, 36 Chestnut St., Lewiston.  eventbrite.com

1-3 p.m. –  Riverbank Park in Westbrook will host a community event with art, poetry, music and guest speakers. There will also be a barbecue picnic, a student fashion show, hair braiding, pick-up soccer and more activities sponsored by the city. 667 Main St., Westbrook.  On Facebook.

7-8 p.m. –  The Portland Yoga Project is putting on a class called “Liberated Breath: A Juneteenth Yoga Experience” that seeks to reflect on the holiday through yoga. The class is free for BIPOC community members and is sponsored by the Portland Public Library. 7 Bedford St., Portland, allevents.in

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