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COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS

BOOTHBAY

The grounds of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are a garden-lovers’ paradise. From cultured gardens and swaths of native plants to woodland and wetland trails traversing 300 acres on the coast of Maine, there is so much to see and explore with the entire family. The buildings and central gardens are ADA compliant, making them fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. A full list of the many events both regularly scheduled and special can be found at MAINEGARDENS.ORG.

GREAT MAINE LUMBERJACK SHOW

TRENTON

Watch Timber Tina and her crew chopping, log rolling, throwing axes, speed climbing in more in this fun display of Maine lumberjack skills. Shows nightly at 7 p.m. beginning June 18 through the end of August. Tickets available at the door and online. MAINELUMBERJACK.COM

OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

OWLS HEAD

If you’ve got a youngster that can’t get enough of vehicles, be it trucks, cars, motorcycles or planes, then a visit to the Owls Head Transportation Museum is a must. OHTM’s mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and operate pre-1940 aircraft, ground vehicles, engines and related technologies significant to the evolution of transportation for the purpose of education. The OHTM is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. OWLSHEAD.ORG

BELFAST AND MOOSEHEAD LAKE RAILROAD TRAIN RIDES

UNITY TO BELFAST

This year, the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad offers weekend roundtrip excursions from its Unity venue at 212 Depot St. Book by phone or online. Find more events, fares, schedules and venues online at BELFASTANDMOOSEHEADLAKE RAIL.ORG.

THOMAS POINT BEACH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

BRUNSWICK

The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival brings bluegrass music and family to the shores of midcoast Maine. This four-day event starting Sept. 1, 2022 features world-renowned acts and legendary late-night picking. THOMASPOINTBEACHBLUE GRASS.COM

THURSDAYS ON SWEDEN

CARIBOU

Spend Thursdays on Sweden Street with live music, vendors, food and fun in downtown Caribou. Mark your calendar for June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14 and 28, and August 11 and 25. Visit CARIBOUMAINE.ORG for more information.

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MAINE POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

FORT FAIRFIELD

The 2022 Maine Potato Blossom Festival is scheduled for July 9-17, 2022. Celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage and honoring veterans, events include a parade, BBQ cook-off, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, Tough Tater obstacle courses, live music, children’s activities, pageants, vendors, road race, golf tournament and more. FORTFAIRFIELD.ORG

BANGOR STATE FAIR

BANGOR

The Bangor State Fair returns to Bass Park for another year of rides, food, fun, music, games, people-watching and much more. The Bangor State Fair typically draws between 40,000 and 50,000 people a year and dates back to 1849. This summer’s dates are coming soon. BANGORSTATEFAIR.COM

EASTPORT PIRATE FESTIVAL

EASTPORT

Arrgh! Grab your eyepatch and head to this celebration of all things pirate! Coming Sept. 9-11, 2022 to Eastport, this fun-filled event includes a scavenger hunt, pirate parade, pop-up street skits, costume contests, street dance and more. Warm up your shanty singing voice and mark your calendar! EASTPORTPIRATEFESTIVAL.COM

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EMERA ASTRONOMY CENTER & JORDAN PLANETARIUM

ORONO

Have a hankering to explore space? With its dark skies and little light pollution, Maine is one the best states to catch great views of the stars. The Emera Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium banks on that with weekly planetarium programs, music shows and more. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at (207) 581-1341, or at the ticket box office prior to the show. ASTRO.UMAINE.EDU

BELFAST HARBOR FEST AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW

BELFAST

Celebrate the boating traditions of Belfast August 19-21, 2022 at Steamboat Landing & Heritage Park. Events include an Evening by the Bay Charity Auction, pancake breakfast, National Boat Building Challenge, music, kids’ activities, touch tank, delicious food, Touch-a-Truck and much more! BELFASTHARBORFEST.COM