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Maine Potato Blossom Festival Fort Fairfield

The 2023 Maine Potato Blossom Festival is scheduled for July 10-18, 2023. 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.

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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, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, 2023 features worldrenowned acts and legendary late-night picking.

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Belfast Harbor Fest And Classic Boat Show Belfast

Celebrate the boating traditions of Belfast from Aug. 18-20, 2023, at Steamboat Landing & Heritage Park. Events include an Evening by the Bay Charity Auction, pancake breakfast, Boat Building Challenge, music, kids’ activities, touch tank, delicious food, Touch-a-Truck, and much more.

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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 each year and dates back to 1849. Mark your calendar for Aug. 3-6.

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Eastport Pirate Festival Eastport

Arrgh! Grab your eyepatch and head to this celebration of all things pirate. Coming Sept. 8-10, 2023 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.

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