50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years of Cooperation!

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Greetings Owners of the Belfast Community Co-op!

For almost 50 years, the Belfast Co-op has been an anchor of the downtown community, and with our 50th year in business approaching, we are looking to celebrate with what makes the Co-op different from a traditional store. All of you!

Thank you all for continuing to invest in and give love to our vibrant community!

On behalf of the Co-op Board of Directors.

Rio Greeley, Chair of Owner Engagement Committee

You're Invited to Our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, August 22, 2026

2–6 PM

Steamboat Landing in Belfast, Maine

Join us for good food, time with friends, & great music!

Music, Food, & Fun Celebrating 50 years!

Featuring Live Music by Very Greasy and DJ Denis of WERU

Co-op Stories shared on stage celebrating our 50 years.

Free samples, snacks, & drinks. Games, Prizes, & fun!

Visit with Co-op Owners, Board, and Staff. Meet local vendors and community groups: Revision Energy, WERU community Radio, Grandy Organics, Graze Juices, Colvard Sausage, Northeast Organic Family Farm partnerships, and more!

See you at Steamboat Landing 8/22!

questions: info@belfast.coop

Free for everyone! See you there!

Get Involved!

We have many ways for our community to join us in celebrating the past 50 years. From simply showing up to enjoy the day with us, to sharing stories, music, art, food, information, or volunteering, there's a place for you!
Interested in joining us on Saturday, August 22, from 2 to 6 pm? Fill out a form below.

Local Businesses & Community Groups

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Do you represent a local business or community group that would like to get involved in our free celebration?

Share your ideas and contact info with us, and let's see what we can do together! Our partner priorities are local, Maine-based businesses or organizations.

Years of Cooperation

Musicians, Artists, Volunteers, & More!

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We are looking for storytellers, musicians, poets, and more to share their love for our Co-op and the Belfast community over the last 50 years!

Want to be involved behind the scenes? Volunteer to help us set up, stock goodies, and more.

In August, we’ll host a free celebration and the whole community is invited. We’ll gather for good food, shared stories, and great music — a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate everything we’ve built together.

Here’s to the memories we’ve made together — and the ones still to come.

We’d love to hear your favorite Co-op memories. What stories stand out? What moments have stayed with you? Start thinking about what you’d like to share — fill out the form below for individual storytelling or volunteering!

What began in 1976 as a small buying club has grown into a community cornerstone in the heart of Belfast, Maine — built by neighbors, nurtured by shared values, and sustained by generations of owners.

As we look back on our early days, we’re reminded that this Co-op has always been about people. The friendships formed in the aisles, the familiar faces behind the counter, the products that became traditions at your table — these are the moments that shaped us.

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