February 15 - Annual Moosehead Lake Chocolate Festival, Greenville - A tantalizingly delicious event sponsored by the Moosehead Chamber of Commerce. A great place to take the whole family. Choose 12 samples from a selection of 30 delectable chocolate desserts. For the kids there is a special Children's corner with unique food & prizes. And as always you can place a bid on the great items in our Silent & Chinese Auctions. 207-695-2702 Masonic Temple (3350)
May 22 - 25 - Down East Spring Birding Festival, Lubec - Join us in the Cobscook Bay area of Down East Maine for a special birding experience during spring migration and the breeding season. You'll have a wealth of opportunities to see many bird species in their special habitats. The Annual Down East Spring Birding Festival provides a unique experience in "the real Maine" where birders can get out on their own and observe a great variety of birds in diverse natural environments. The festival offers birders various self-guided explorations as well as guided hikes, boat tours, and presentations led by area experts. Maps and information provided.
207 733-2233 (5333)
May 30 - Free Family Fishing Festival, Newry - Free casting and fly tying lessons, stocked trout pond for practice, kids can take home their catch; door prizes, mini-tackle box for all. 207-824-3694 (5334)
June 4 - Film Festival - Celebrate the Paddling Lifestyle, Caribou - Second Annual Film Festival to Benefit the Maine Island Trail Association (www.mita.org) and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Advance Tickets $10, at the Door $12, Students $8.
7-9pm films 6-7pm mingle at the Southern Maine Technical College Jewett Auditorium 77 Fort Street, South Portland Maine. 207-761-8225 (5335)
June 7 - The 36th Annual Old Port Festival, Portland - 8 Stages of music, food, kid's activities, and fun! Don't miss the Maine artisans area for the best of Maine's creative economy. The festival kicks off at 11am with a food powered parade down Exchange Street with the Shoestring Theater. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
207-772-6828 (5336)
June 27 - Strawberry Festival, South Berwick - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Everything STRAWBERRY 207 384-3300 (5337)
June 27 - 7th Annual Kingfield POPS & Downtown Festival of the Arts, Kingfield - A full day beginning with the downtown Festival of the arts featuring artists, food, vendors, and live music! The day continues into evening when folks gather at the Kennedy Farm in Kingfield for an evening of live music under the stars. Past performers have included the Bangor Symphony Orchester, The Kruger Brothers, The Edith Jones Project, The Kingfield Chorus, Nadia and Jocko and more! Updates available on our website as they become available. 207-778-4215 (5338)
July 4 - 20th Annual Bethel Art Fair, Bethel - Artists & artisans display and sell their work. Youth art exhibit & children's activities. Great food & entertainment all day. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 207-824-2282 (5339)
July 4 - Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, West Newfield - Pack a picnic and bring the family! We'll make fire cracker ice cream, play lawn games and listen to patriotic music. All for only $3 a person (age 6 and over). 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
207-793-2784 (5340)
July 8 - Carnival!, Rockland - Performers: Paul Stewart and Gloria Chien, pianos; Mimi Stillman, flute; James Campbell, clarinet; Irina Muresanu, and Gilda Joffe, violins; Jesse Holstein, viola; Marc Johnson, cello; Thomas Van Dyck, bass; Glenn Jenks, narrator; and Nancy Smith, percussion. Fun, Fun, Fun! Doppler's Andante and Rondo, Op. 25; Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25; Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. Bring the whole family!
8:00 PM 207-236-2823 (5341)
July 9 - Annual Celebration, Lubec - Each year we celebrate the light and the visitors center with a "family day" at the lighthouse. We have music, food vendors, raffles, special postal cancellations, and tours of the tower. 207-733-2180 (5342)
July 9, 16, 23, 30 - August 6 - Alive at Five Outdoor Music Series, Portland - Kick back, enjoy free music by your favorite bands in the summer sun. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
207-772-6828 (5344)
July 9 - 12 - Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram - Old-fashion fair. Unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway and drag racing, animal pulling events. (207)793-8434 (3351)
July 10 - Young Stars of Maine, Rockport - The annual Young Stars of Maine concert features performances by the winners of Bay Chamber Concerts' annual prize program, representing the best and brightest young musicians from around the state. FREE! 7:00 PM 207-236-2823 (5343)
July 17 - 19 - 3rd Annual Maine Celtic Celebration, Belfast - The Maine Celtic Celebration is a three day, family oriented, celebration of the rich Celtic heritage, culture, and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. The cultural events, music, food, and activities, can be enjoyed near the harbor and in various other locations throughout Belfast. The 3-day celebration is planned as a "donation only" event. Even though this is a celebration of Celtic culture, we encourage and welcome all people to attend. 207-338-0609 (5345)
July 17 - 19 - Jazz Weekend, Boothbay Harbor - Friday and Saturday Evenings and Sunday Morning
Jazz enthusiasts love this! Outstanding music in the Boothbay Harbor Region for one incredible weekend each year. 207-633-3913 (5346)
July 17 - Windjammer Parade, Camden - The Schooner Olad will join the tall ships of the Camden and Rockland Windjammer Fleets in a parade of sail around the historic Rockland Breakwater. 207-236-2323 (5347)
July 22 - Music & Film: Clown Princes, Rockland - Performers: The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Back once again, by popular demand! Come hear the 12 member Paragon Ragtime Orchestra perform the original scores to three classic silent films. Watch films the way silent movies were meant to be seen. This year they'll perform shorts by the three Clown Princes of the silent era - Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd. 8:00 PM 207-236-2823 (5348)
July 24 - 26 - 9th Annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival, Deer Isle - The 9th annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival will present three full jazz concerts, along with related films, panels, and other contextual events. Past headliners have included Randy Weston, Jason Moran, Dewey Redman, Fred Hersch, Luciana Souza, Arturo O'Farrill, and New Orleans' Own Hot 8 Brass Band. 207- 367-2788 (5349)
July 25 - Hope Jazz Festival, Camden - The Hope Jazz Festival showcases talented jazz performers in an exciting, daylong family festival set in the heart of Hope Village surrounded by the Camden Hills. This is an open air event on the grass so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and kids. Children under 12 are free with parents. (207)763-2816 (5350)
July 25 - 7th Greater Portland Festival of Nations, Portland - FREE/family oriented.Food and Music from all the globe. (207)761-9464 (5514)
July 25 - 26 - Milbridge Days 2009, Milbridge - 207-598-5530 (3352)
July 31 - August 9 - Bangor State Fair, Glenburn - The fair is back with lots to see and do for the entire family at an unbeatable price $10.00 per person. (207)947-5555 (5775)
August 2 - 8 - Topsham Fair, Topsham - Agricultural exhibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway, and harness racing. (207)729-1544 (3353)
August 8 - 9 - Celebrate Maine Festival, Caribou - This festival celebrates the people, places and products that make Maine so special. Included will be bean hole beans, games, artisan and craft displays, live entertainment and activities.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. (207) 439-3904 (5351)
August 13 - 22 - Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan - Great family entertainment with daily free shows, karaoke, arts & crafts, clogging. 207-474-2947 (5805)
August 20 - 27 - Bar Harbor Jazz Festival, Mt Desert - A week long festival of jazz with concerts and events happening all around town, from outdoor cafes and the beautiful Village Green park to the grand old art-deco Criterion Theatre. The Festival features modern jazz, classics, and great vocalists as well. 207-288-5829 (5318)
August 22 - 23 - Bar Harbor Summer Arts and Craft Festival, Bar Harbor - Over 75 Juried Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works. Specialty food sampling, craft demonstrations and live music complete this perfect summertime event. Directions: From Route 395 take Route 1A onto Route 3 east to Bar Harbor. Free Admission. Rain or Shine. 10am to 5pm daily 603-332-2616 (5352)
August 27 - 30 - Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Presque Isle - Hot-air Balloon Festival, including rides, balloon glows, a street fair with food tasting, street dance, breakfasts, dinners, entertainment and much more. Join us in Presque Isle for a weekend of activities and ballooning! 207-764-6561 (5269)
August 27 - 30 - Acton Fair, Acton - Free entertainment including: Magic Shows, Escape Artists, Singers, Dancers.
207-636-2968 (5825)
August 28 - 30 - American Folk Festival 2009, Bangor - The 2009 festival will continue the tradition of quality, authentic musical performers from across America. Six stages, two dozen performing groups, and free admission! (207) 992-2630 Bangor Waterfront (1981)
September 10 - 13 - 36th Annual International Sea Plane Fly-In, Greenville - A four day weekend of float plane competitions, educational exhibits,the Moosehead Lake Region's largest craft fair, lots of food and much more. 207-534-8893 (5271)
September 11 - 13 - Fall in the Village Art and Music Festival, Freeport - 11th Annual Fall in the Village Art & Music Festival It starts Friday night with an artist reception followed by two days of arts(juried) and crafts to delight the senses. View the works of over 100 artists and artisans. This year's Art Festival is too big for just one day so it will be held over 3 fun filled days!! It will be held all throughout the Freeport downtown village.Delight at the visual experience, hear great live music, enjoy delectable refreshments, and be thoroughly entertained!Make it a weekend. Enjoy the company of great artists, stay at some of the best lodges. 207-865-1212 (5272)
September 26 - Eliot Festival Day, Eliot - The 28th annual Eliot Festival Day is full of a variety of crafters, food vendors and entertainment including a chili cook-off, an antique car show, parade, road race and fireworks. 207 439-5033 (5317)
October 4 - 11 - Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg - Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage time. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows. (207)935-3268 (3355)
October 10 - 11 - 36th Annual Fall Foliage Festival, Boothbay - Crafts, food, hot cider, entertainment and steam train rides. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 207-633-4727 (5316)
November 27 - 28 - Home For the Holidays Craft Show, Scarborough - A crafts show of Maine made products by Maine craftsmen and artisans.Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 207-882-6462 (5314)
November 27 - December 12 - Festival of Trees, Saco - This annual event at the Saco Museum features dozens of magnificently decorated trees and other holiday items available for silent bidding, and a fun-filled lineup of events. The Festival of Trees is a community event to benefit programs at the Dyer Library and Saco Museum.
207- 283-3861 (5315)
December 5 - 25th Annual Harbor Lights Festival, Boothbay Harbor - An entire day of fun for the whole family as Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat, holiday craft fair, lighting of the town tree, holiday carols, live nativity at the Catholic Church, followed by a lighted boat parade. 207-633-2353 (5313)
December 11 - 13 - 23rd Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration, Ogunquit - A weekend celebration of tree lightings, caroling, chowder & chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping, Santa, and more. 207-646-1279 (5312)
December 31 - First Night - New Year's Eve Celebration, Bar Harbor - Bring the family and enjoy a fun evening around the bonfire with hot chocolate and games for the kids from 5-7pm. 207-288-5103 (5311)
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