VISIT HACKMATACK
Visit the Playhouse
538 School Street
Beaver Dam
Berwick, Maine 03901
Box Office Hours
Our walk-up box office window is closed for the season.
In-season, we are open:
Monday - Wednesday
9am to 3:30pm
Thursday - Saturday
9am to 8:30pm
EXPERIENCE HACKMATACK
We are located on a scenic farm in southern Maine, 20-40 minutes from the seaside towns of York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kittery, and Portsmouth, and 20 minutes from the New Hampshire cities of Dover and Rochester.
We encourage you to arrive early at Hackmatack to enjoy the beauty of our venue. Bring a picnic and relax on our grounds! We have lots of picnic tables in the shade of our early 20th-century apple trees. Our concessions bar opens an hour before the show where you can enjoy a wine, beer, soft drink and snack as you experience a beautiful evening with family and friends.
Take a walk among our fields and visit our heritage-breed farm animals—the Managlitsa pigs, San Clemente Island Goats, and our American Bison. Afterward, take a stroll down to our fishing pond, located next to the bubbling Beaver Dam brook and watch the sunset over our signature Hackmatack sign. Indulge your sweet tooth, our concession stand opens an hour prior to the show and serves refreshments and homemade treats produced by your hosts, the Guptill family.
WHAT’S ON STAGE THIS SUMMER
FARM STORE
Our farm store is open seasonally from June to September and sells Hackmatack Farm bison and pork in addition to hyper-local products. For more information and for hours of operation visit hackmatackfarm.com.
PARKING
Our car park is located among our historic 20th-century apple orchard and is a short walk to the box office and the venue.
We encourage patrons to carpool as much as possible to help save space and to be sustainably conscientious. For those with limited mobility, it is possible to drive up closer to the venue to unload and then return the car to the parking area.
Visiting town? Try our favorite local spots to stay and dine.
OUR LOCAL FRIENDS
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STAGE HOUSE INN
Situated in scenic South Berwick, Maine, the historic Stage House Inn and tavern was once a stop on General Lafayette’s tour after the Revolutionary War. A beautiful place for rest and relaxation.
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LADY MARY INN
A sprawling Victorian mansion located in the center of North Berwick, the Lady Mary Inn is a convenient place to stay and only a stone's throw away from Ogunquit and Wells beaches.
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BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND
Located across from Hackmatack Playhouse, Beaver Dam boasts scenic and peaceful camping spots situated among the Beaver Dam Heath, a unique natural site that is home to two rare turtle species, three rare plant species, and home to Maine’s largest Atlantic White Cedar swamp.
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CORNER POINT BREWING COMPANY
Located beside the powerful Salmon Falls River, Corner Point Brewery is Berwick’s local brewery. A great spot for a cheerful drink with friends and a bite to eat before a show.
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DUFOUR
Located in the historic Stage House Inn in South Berwick, Dufour is an elevated experience for dining. We highly recommend a visit to them for their Sunday brunch.
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OMNIUM BREWERY
A creative brewpub with inventive flavor pairing and many vegetarian and vegan options. For the meat-eaters among us, we’d have to acknowledge their delicious Hackmatack Bison burger.
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JOHNSON'S SEAFOOD & STEAK
Classic home-style cooking at affordable prices. Located nearby in North Berwick, this is a convenient place for a hearty bite to eat before or after a matinee show.
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ROCOCO ICE CREAM
Located in scenic Kennebunk, Maine. Rococo Ice Cream offers unique and inventive flavors of ice cream that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Rococo offers ice cream with an international focus, flavors such as Goat Cheese Blackberry Chambord. Our favorite? Strawberry Habanero, made with local Maine strawberries and serving up a kick!
Visiting from away & need more ideas on planning your time in Maine?
Give us a call and we’d be happy to recommend other places to visit and enjoy nearby in southern Maine and New Hampshire.