The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) is hosting their biannual Rally for Democracy: A Get Out The Vote Party on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. outside at the Wells-Hussey American Legion Post #42 in Damariscotta. Parking is available next door at the CLC-YMCA, at 525 Main St., with accessible spots available at the Legion.

Rain or shine, this family-friendly event will feature food vendors, a cash bar, and activities for all ages, including rock painting, giant connect four, a bounce house, and a mini Maine makers market. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Democratic candidates, gather voter information, and sign up for GOTV (Get Out The Vote) volunteer efforts.

Short speeches including remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, will begin at approximately 4 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public with food and drink being sold directly by the individual vendors including Brother Shucker food truck and Perch Cafe & Bakery. The American Legion will run the cash bar.

Zak and Hudson Kuras’s Damariscotta-based trailer and truck, Brother Shucker, will be shucking a variety of Maine oysters as well as selling other seafood, chicken tacos, burgers, dogs, and vegan options to attendees.

A women-owned and family-run business, the Perch Cafe & Bakery in Waldoboro plans to bring their customers’ favorite scratch-made sweet treats like chocolate chip cookies, molasses ginger cookies and pumpkin bread with hot mulled cider and hot cocoa to sell.

Local favorites, The Gulch, will be the house band for the party playing danceable hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The band is made up of Griffin Han-LaLime of Damariscotta (bass/vocals), Corey Redonnett of Damariscotta (guitar/vocals), Michael Sevon of Jefferson (drums), and Chuck Benton of Nobleboro (keyboards/vocals).

As part of an ongoing effort for the organization, the LCDC is collecting the following requested  items for the Jefferson food pantry throughout October: toilet paper, canned meat, baby diaper wipes and cereal bars. Donations may be brought to the rally or dropped at the LCDC Campaign Headquarters at 27 River Rd. in Newcastle. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More details including a list of food vendors, confirmed candidates, and a way to sign up for an email reminder can be found at https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/rally.