CALENDAR OF EVENTS & FOOD FESTIVALS

AROOSTOOK

July, Houlton Houlton Agricultural Fair. houltonfair.org

August 4-7, Presque Isle Northern Maine Fair. northernmainefairgrounds.com

August, Madawaska Annual Acadian Festival. Events include a Parade, Dinner Gala, Fireworks, and more. acadianfestival.com

August 25-28, Presque Isle Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Northern Maine Fairgrounds. combf.org

BANGOR

June-October, Bar Harbor 1st Friday Art Walks. 6-9 PM. The perfect time to stroll Downtown Bar Harbor. artwalkbarharbor.com.

June–October, Castine Castine Uncovered Walking Tours. Take an hour-long history tour. Check website for days and times. (207)3264118, castinehistoricalsociety.org

June, Machias Annual Margaretta Days Festival celebrating the first naval battle of the American Revolution. Historical re-enactments and demonstrations as well as crafters and artists. Held at University of Maine in Machias. margarettadays.com

June 18, Bar Harbor Annual Art in the Park. Over 30 artists. 10AM – 5PM, Village Green. 207-8012566 x12, visitbarharbor.com.

June 26-July 24, Bar Harbor 55th Bar Harbor Music Festival. barharbormusicfestival.org July, Southwest Harbor Quietside Flamingo Festival. Includes kid’s carnival, craft fair, and a grand flamingo parade. (207)244-3713, harborhousemdi.org

July-August, Bangor Bangor State Fair. bangorstatefair.com

August 12-14, Bar Harbor Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival will be held on the grounds of the magnificent Bar Harbor Inn. (207)266-5884

September, Eastport Annual Pirate Festival. Arts, crafts, food vendors, fireworks, live entertainment, pirate ball, bed races, kids games and more. Eastportpiratefestival.com

September, Blue Hill Blue Hill Fair. bluehillfair.com

September 9-11, Bar Harbor Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II will be held on the grounds of the magnificent Bar Harbor Inn. (207)266-5884

September 21-25, Bar Harbor 12th Acadia Night Sky Festival. Workshops, internationally recognized speakers and hands-on experiences. Something for everyone. acadianightskyfestival.com

GREATER PORTLAND

May-September, Freeport Makers on Main. First Saturdays, 10am – 4pm. New England Makers pop-up along Main Street to offer a delightful array of artwork and crafts for sale. visitfreeport.com

June, Portland Portland Schoonerfest & Regatta. Featuring 7 large, traditional schooners racing and parading under sail together in Portland Harbor. sailingshipsmaine.org

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June 21, Portland Make Music Portland. A free, day-long music event, featuring dozens of local artists playing all around public places in Portland. makemusicportland.org

Sept. 25-Oct. 1, Cumberland Cumberland County Fair. cumberlandfair.com

Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Freeport Annual Freeport Fall Festival. Great art, food and live music at Discovery Park on the L.L. Bean campus. freeportfallfestival.com

December, Freeport Sparkle Weekend. Photos with Santa, parade of lights, free horse drawn carriage rides, sales all over town and more. visitfreeport.com

KENNEBEC MOOSE RIVER VALLEY

June 16-19, Litchfield Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival, Litchfield Fairgrounds (207)8736539, blisteredfingers.com

June 22-25, Monmouth Monmouth Fair. monmouthfair.com

July 8-17, Waterville 24th Annual Maine International Film Festival is a 10 day celebration of film, featuring the very best of American independent, international and Maine made movies. miff.org

July 21-24, Pittston The Pittston Fair. pittstonfair.com

August 3-7, Skowhegan Skowhegan River Fest. Celebrating recreation and life on the Kennebec River. Raft rides, fireworks, food vendors, lobster bake and more. runofriver.org August 11-20, Skowhegan Skowhegan State Fair. skowheganstatefair.com

August 25-28, Litchfield Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival, Litchfield Fairgrounds (207)8736539, blisteredfingers.com

August 28-Sept. 5, Windsor Windsor Fair. windsorfair.com

September, Harmony Harmony Free Fair. harmonyfreefair.org

September 8-11, Clinton Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair. clintonlionsagfair207.com

September 9-11, Litchfield Litchfield Fair. litchfieldfair.com

September, N. New Portland New Portland Lions Agricultural Fair and The Maine Crafts Festival. newportlandlionsfair.com

MAINE HIGHLANDS

June 11, Greenville Junction Moosehead Area Artisans Show. Held at Greenville Junction Depot from 9am to 3pm. destinationmooseheadlake.com

August 25-28, Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis Valley Fair. piscataquisvalleyfair.com

September 2-4, Springfield Springfield Fair. thespringfieldfair.com

September 2, Greenville International Seaplane Fly-In. Float plane competitions, educational exhibits, craft fair, food and more. seaplanefly-in.org

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MIDCOAST

June – Sept., Brunswick 2nd Friday Brunswick offers a fun evening of artistic exploration featuring visual art, live music, dance and theatrical performances, and extended shopping hours all within walking distance of Maine Street. Event festivities will include an ArtWalk. brunswickdowntown.org

June, Rockland Annual Summer Solstice & Street Party on Rockland’s Main Street. A Dock Party (adults only) will also be held at Journey’s End Marina. rocklanddowntown.com

June 25-26, Belfast Arts in the Park at Steamboat Landing Park. belfastmaine.org

June 26-July 2, Boothbay Harbor 58th Windjammer Days Festival. Events include Gathering of the Fleet, Cod Fish Relay, Antique Boat Parade and more. windjammerdays.org

June 29-August 31, Brunswick Music on the Mall. Wednesday evenings during the summer. A variety of musical shows at the Mall in Downtown Brunswick. 6-7:30pm. brunswickdowntown.org

July, Boothbay Olde Village Days. Join us in celebrating the birthdays of our state and our country Olde Village Style! railwayvillage.org

July, Rockland Great Schooner Race – Islesboro to Rockland Harbor. Largest gathering of traditional schooners in America. greatschoonerrace.com July 16-17, Rockland North Atlantic Blues Festival. Public Landing, 275 Main St. Touring artists from the US and abroad will perform on the main stage. northatlanticbluesfestival.com

July 16-18, Prospect Fort Knox Civil War Living HistoryEncampment. 9am – 6pm at Fort Knox. Living history demos including garrison fort operations, guard mount, cannon firing and camp life in the mid1800’s. (207)469-6553, fortknoxmaine.com

July 22-24, Belfast Maine Celtic Celebration. Belfast Common/ Steamboat Landing. Music, Kilted 5k Road Race, Highland Heavy Games, Dog Parade & Show, Cheese Roll, food and craft vendors, etc. mainecelticcelebration.com

July 27-31, Union Union Fair. unionfair.org

August 3-7, Rockland Maine Lobster Festival, Tens of thousands of pounds of steamed Maine Lobster, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more! mainelobsterfestival.com

August 8-20, Damariscotta Salt Bay Chamberfest Concerts held at Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm. saltbaychamberfest.org, (207)522-3749

August 9-14, Topsham Topsham Fair. topshamfair.net

August 12-13, Union The 40th Maine Antique Show is Maine’s largest antique festival. Dealers from over 20 states. (207)2213108 maineantiquesfestival.com

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August 12-14, Rockland Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show & Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials (Sunday at 10:30). maineboats.com

August 20, Brunswick Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival featuring local and regional artists. Children’s activities, local theater group performances & a variety of music. brunswickoutdoorartsfest.com

September 3-4, Camden Windjammer Festival. Camden Public Landing. Family activities, build-a-boat contest, lobster crate races, schooner crew talent show, fireworks and more. camdensnowbowl.com/cwf

September, Boothbay Harbor Annual Boothbay Region Harbor Fest. A celebration of our community featuring food, music, art, fashion, local wares & wellness events. boothbayharborfest.com

September, Camden Camden International Film Festival. One of the top 25 documentary film festivals in the U.S. pointsnorthinstitute.org

October, Prospect Fright at the Fort. 20-minute tour through Fort Knox’s dark passageways and rooms where creepy creatures lurk in the shadows lying or hiding in wait. (207)469-6553, fortknoxmaine.com

October 7-10, Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta. Pumpkin decorating, pumpkin boat building, pumpkin hurl/catapult, and the pumpkin boat regatta. damariscottapumpkinfest.com

October, Boothbay Fall Foliage Festival – Boothbay Railway Village (207)633-4727, railwayvillage.org November, Rockland Festival of Lights, Downtown Rockland. Events including the arrival of Santa via US Coast Guard boat, the lighting of the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree, and more.rocklanddowntown.com

November – December, Boothbay Dates TBA. Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The gardens will be decorated with thousands of different colored lights. (207)633-8000, mainegardens.org

December, Camden Christmas by the Sea. A weekend celebration including a parade, tree lighting, musical entertainment, holiday sales, and Santa. camdenmaineexperience.com

February 3-5, 2023, Camden U.S. National Toboggan Championships. Camden Snow Bowl. 400 teams, chili and chowder challenge, music, tailgate parties, costume contest, children’s activities. (207)236-3438, camdensnowbowl.com

SOUTHERN MAINE

July 9-10, Wells Summer Solstice Craft Show. Jewelry, pottery, stained glass, herbs, photography and much more. 10:00am4:00pm. Free Parking & Admission. (207)646-2451, wellschamber.org

July 29-Aug. 7, York York Days. Local concerts, tournaments, fairs, annual Christmas in July celebration and lighting of the Nubble Light. (207)363-1040, yorkparksandrec.org

August 25-28, Acton Acton Fair. actonfair.net

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September, Old Orchard Beach Bikefest on the Pier. Music, pig roast, vendors. (207)934-3595, oobpier.com

September 10-11, Wells Craft Show – 55+ crafters and artists. 10:00am - 4:00pm FREE Parking and Admission. (207)646-5172, wellschamber.org

September, Old Orchard Beach Country Jam Fest. Bull and Brew Wing House. oobpier.com

October 21-23, Ogunquit Ogunquitfest. Haunted theatre tours, autumn bazaar, classic car show, costume contest and parade and more. Ogunquit.org

November, York Lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse. Location: Sohier Park. (207)3631040, yorkparksandrec.org

WESTERN MAINE

June 18, Lisbon Falls Maine Blues Festival, Kick off the summer season with blues musicians and great Maine food! mainebluesfestival.com

June 25, Kingfield Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts at Kennedy Farm. kingfieldpops.com

July, Bethel Annual Bethel Art Fair. Enjoy the work of local artists and artisans, musical entertainment, and more. On the Bethel Town Common. (800)442-5826, bethelartfair.com

July 16, Bethel Summerfest. Bethel’s biggest and most beloved event. Artists and crafters on the town common, parade, live music, kids’ entertainment, frog jumping contest, food, fireworks, more. 207-824-2282, bethelmaine.chambermaster.com July 7-10, South Hiram Ossipee Valley Fair. ossipeevalleyfair.com

July 8-10, Lisbon The Annual Moxie Festival includes a 5K road race, parade, car show, talent show, fireworks and more! moxiefestival.com

August 4, Rangeley Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents Art in August, art show and sale. 10am – 4pm in Oquossoc Park. rangeleyarts.org

August 19-21, Lewiston Great Falls Balloon Festival. greatfallsballoonfestival.org

September, Oxford Oxford County Fair. oxfordcountyfair.com

September, Farmington Farmington Fair. farmingtonfairmaine.com

September 23-25, UnityCommon Ground Country Fair. mofga.org

October 2-9, Fryeburg Fryeburg Fair. fryeburgfair.org

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JUNE

June, Kennebunkport Kennebunkport Festival. Great food, fine wines and inspired art. thekennebunkportfestival.com

June, Portland Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church portlandgreekfestival. com, (207)774-0281

June 4, Old Orchard Beach Scottish Festival, Pipers, Highland Dancing, Traditional Scottish Foods, Scottish Entertainment, Scottish Bazaar, Artisans, Artists, Heavy Athletics. OOB365.com

June 25, Dover-Foxcroft Maine Whoopie Pie Festival. Food, Music, Fun. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com

JULY

July 9-17, Fort Fairfield Potato Blossom Festival. Something for everyone with athletic events, live music, a HUGE parade, fireworks and many family friendly activities. fortfairfield.org July 14, Oquossoc Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association Strawberry Festival in Oquossoc Park features crafts, yard sale and food. rangeleymaine.com

July 15-17, Yarmouth Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival, Featuring cooking demonstrations, fried clams, clam cakes, clams on the half shell, clam fritters, lobsters, clam-shucking contests, and lots more! clamfestival.com

July 30, Skowhegan Artisan Bread Fair. Skowhegan State Fairgrounds. Delicious breads and pastries, handmade pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, the best books and equipment for baking at home, live music, and more. kneadingconference.com

AUGUST

August 3, Waterville Taste of Greater Waterville. Held at the Head of the Falls. Throughout the day there will be an array of children’s activities, food vendors and live music. tasteofwaterville.com

August 3-7, Rockland Maine Lobster Festival, Tens of thousands of pounds of steamed Maine Lobster, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more! mainelobsterfestival.com

August 5-6, Wilton Blueberry Festival, Blueberry pies and other delicious food, crafts, games, family events, and a free concert. wiltonbbf.com

August 6, Augusta Kennebec River Brewfest will take place at Mill Park in Augusta from 1PM to 6PM. Explore Maine-made craft beer, cider, spirits, and wine! Food trucks, live music, and lawn games. kennebecriverbrewfest.com

August 19-21, Machias Annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. (207)255-6665, machiasblueberry.com

August 27, Wells Annual Chili-fest. Food, vendors and more. (207)646-2451, wellschilifest.com SEPTEMBER

September 3, Skowhegan Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival. Maine craft brewers, local food, music. skowhegancraftbrewfest.com

September 3-5, Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival, Featuring a salmon BBQ, seafood chowders, craft show, music, farmers’ market and more! eastportsalmonfest.com

September 10, Brunswick Community BBQ. Fun games for the whole family and live music by a variety of local musicians. 10 am - 2 pm. brunswickdowntown.org

September 17, Bethel Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff. Bethel town common - artists & crafters, apple pie contest, live music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. bethelharvestfest.com

September 24, Livermore Falls Apple Pumpkin Festival. Vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, seasonal decorations and plenty of food. jay-livermore-lf.org/

September 24, Casco Lakes Region Brewer’s Festival, Maine’s best beers and wines, includes foods, wines, and entertainment. (207)6473472, mainelakesbrewfest.com

September, Damariscotta Pemaquid Oyster Festival. Music, educational exhibits, boat rides, and lots of oysters harvested fresh from the Damariscotta River that morning. Noon to dusk at Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina. pemaquidoysterfestival.com

OCTOBER

October 8, Gardiner Swine & Stein. Beer, food and music. 11:30am – 5:30pm downtown. gardinermainstreet.org

October, Bass Harbor Acadia’s Oktoberfest and Food Festival, Wine Tasting on the 7th and Brewfest on the 8th, 20+ Maine brewers, specialtyfood producers and other artisans at Archie’s Lobster, 90 Tremont Rd. acadiaoktoberfest.com October, Unity Great Maine Apple Day, Cider-pressing, apple cookery, apple history, and traditions. (207)568-4142, mofga.org

NOVEMBER

November, Portland Harvest on the Harbor, Experience Maine’s finest culinary fare, featuring food, wine tastings, seminars, demonstrations and more with Maine’s top chefs. harvestontheharbor.com