2026 THE GREAT STATE OF MAINE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE

Augusta, Maine May 1 & 2, 2026

Join us for the largest homeschool event ever held in Maine!

Please save the date May 1 & 2, 2026

The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference presented by Maine Home Education Alliance is geared for the whole family:

Interactive, engaging family-friendly entertainment and programs for all ages;

  • Workshops and panel presentations;
  • Children’s area;
  • Special learner sensory space;
  • Career and college fair for teens and homeschool graduates;
  • Social time and networking for both teens and families.

Stay tuned as we roll out special announcements of nationally recognized performers and speakers you won’t want to miss!

The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference will be held at the spacious, centrally located Augusta Civic Center. Right off of I95 at 76 Community Dr, Augusta, ME 04330

Stay tuned for the complete schedule!

Stay tuned as we roll out special announcements of nationally recognized performers and speakers you won’t want to miss!

We are excited to announce a bigger, expanded children’s area and even MORE family friendly, hands-on programs than last year! Returning for this year’s lineup: Mr. Drew (both days), Frogtown Puppeteers, and Kind Kids.

Seminars, panel discussions, and breakout sessions at our conference offer a unique opportunity to dive deeper into specific topics, engage in interactive discussions, and network with like-minded professionals. These sessions cover a wide range of subjects and attendees can choose sessions that best align with their interests and goals for a more personalized and impactful experience. Schedule of seminars, panel discussions, and breakout sessions

The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference will host a College and Career Fair for teens from 9-11 am on Friday, May 1! Employers, career preparation professionals/programs and Maine colleges will be on hand throughout the fair to provide information on a variety of opportunities available to young people in our great state. Many will provide breakout workshops where you can get in-depth info on all they have to offer and how they achieved their own career goals!

We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with the Autism Society of Maine and CITE to provide a fun, friendly play space for families and their children who maybe learn a bit differently or have physical or developmental disabilities. The space will be a one-stop shop for networking, information on resources for families, all while the kids are in a safe, monitored space to play. Need a quiet corner for an overstimulated family member? We’ll have one conveniently attached to the play space. This is meant to be a drop in space where families can come and go as they need to…. for 15 minutes or a few hours! It’s your call. Many of our team have homeschooled our neurospicy kids, so we’ll be sure to think of everything we would want!

Please complete if your organization is interested in a paid vendor space at The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference on May 1 and 2, 2026 at the Augusta Civic Center. If Maine Home Education Alliance feels you are a good match for our event, we will get back to you within 2 weeks with vendor details. Space is limited, so please submit early! https://forms.gle/d77N5QL3MWvUxibbA

The vendor fair will run from 9-4 each day; 9-11am each day is dedicated specifically to the vendor fair. We have big plans for a ROBUST vendor area in the main auditorium for 2026, so check back soon!

Thank-you for your interest! Sponsorship packages will be offered soon for the 2026 event on Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2026.

Thank you for your interest! We are seeking breakout session speakers and hands-on programs. Please use the speaker proposal submission form to inquire.

Many hands make light work! In order to pull off the largest homeschool event our state has ever seen, we need lots of help to make the event run smoothly. Parents and responsible teens are needed! We have jobs for everyone, from social butterfly to bookworm. Check back in March to find out how to volunteer!

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