eat & DrinkFood Festivals

The Maine Oyster Festival Freeport

Did you know there are more than 150 oyster farms dotting Maine’s 3,500-mile coastline? Celebrate this tasty and environmentally critical bivalve in Freeport with the second annual celebration June 23-25, 2023. VISITFREEPORT.COM

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

DOVER-FOXCROFT

The sweetest day of the year is set for June 24, 2023, as the annual Whoopie Pie Festival returns to DoverFoxcroft. Since 2009, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival has been gathering the best bakers from around New England to offer samples and compete for prizes and bragging rights. “Earn Your Whoopie Pie” with a 1K kids fun run or 3K race/walk Saturday morning, then browse and enjoy the arts, crafts, and foods while listening to live music. There are also rides and games for kids of all ages, whoopie pie-eating contests, and more. MAINEWHOOPIEPIEFESTIVAL.COM

Maine Lobster Festival Rockland

The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival is set for Aug. 2-6, 2023. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Rockland each year with the promise of fresh, local lobster dinners, nationally renowned entertainers, cooking contests, activities for all ages, Maine craftsmen and artists. MAINELOBSTERFESTIVAL.COM

Moxie Festival Lisbon Falls

Love it or hate it, this festival celebrates that famous Maine soft drink with the funny aftertaste. Set for July 7-9, 2023, events include a parade, 5k road race, delicious food, car show, children’s activities, Moxie chugging contest, and fireworks. MOXIEFESTIVAL.COM