A brand-new event featuring antique bottles, historic advertising, ephemera, and collective memorabilia tied to Poland Spring and Maine. Bottle collectors, antique dealers, and enthusiasts from across New England will enjoy a full weekend of events, all held at Poland Spring Preservation Park, home of Poland Spring Resort and Poland Spring Preservation Society, with educational presentations, guest speakers and a chance to see rare pieces of history. Spend the weekend exploring, collecting, and celebrating the rich history of Poland Spring. Visit our historic museums all weekend long, catch a presentation by one of our guest speakers on Friday and Saturday, and get tickets to the special event Saturday evening. The Inagural Bottle & Memorabilia Show & Sale will be held at the Poland Spring Water Museum (115 Preservation Way, Poland Spring Maine 04274) on Sunday, June 14th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an Early Bird Ticket at 8 a.m. Collectors Weekend Information: Friday June 12th at 5pm, “From 1794- today, 230+ Years of Poland Spring Resort History” Maine Inn Dining Room (22 Robbins Way, Poland Spring) Join Cyndi Robbins, celebrating 55 years as Innkeeper of Poland Spring Resort, and Vice President of the Poland Spring Preservation Society, offering insight into the storied past of the resort and its enduring legacy. Saturday June 13th at 11AM “The Art of Bottle Digging and Diving” (All Souls Chapel 37 Preservation Way Poland Spring). Join Justin Petelle, the Maine Bottle Hunter for a hands-on presentation exploring the art of digging and diving for antique bottles- where to look, how to uncover them, and how to bring them back to life. Saturday 1:30-3:30 Identify Your Poland Spring Bottles & Memorabilia. (Maine State Building 37 Preservation Way Poland Spring). Not sure what you have? Bring your bottles and let knowledgeable collectors help identify and share information about your pieces. Saturday 4:00-6:00PM “Poland Spring Collector’s Soiree” (Maine State Building 37 Preservation Way Poland Spring). Join us for a curated experience featuring a presentation of historic Poland Spring Bottles by Laura Brown, Director of Operations, alongside the special unveiling of a commemorative decanter to be given away exclusively to attendees. Guests will also enjoy a reception with wine and cheese, making this a sophisticated finale to a day of collecting and discovery.  This is a ticketed event, please click here to purchase tickets. Whether you’re a long-time collector or simply curious, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore unique pieces of history and maybe even find something to add to your collection. Make It a Weekend Guests are encouraged to make the most of the experience by staying onsite at the historic Poland Spring Resort. Attendees who mention the Bottle Show when booking will receive a 10% discount on accommodations, making it easy to enjoy the full weekend of activities. In between events, please visit Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant on site for lunch or dinner. Bottle Show & Sale Participants can rent a table for $30. to display or sell their bottles and memorabilia. Space is limited, so reserve early, if you’d like to take part as an exhibitor. Visitors are welcome to browse and enjoy the displays! For more information please contact Laura at Poland Spring Preservation Society – Email: laura@polandspringmuseums.org or call 207-998-4142