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Maine events are plentiful! Whether you're looking for a Maine fair or festival, music events or looking for Maine activites to plan a vacation, TravelMaine vacation guide has it all.

Maine has a season of events for all people year-round. Don’t miss the Maine hospitality experience; take time to join the Maine way of life and celebrate with us.

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February 12, 2001, Kennebunk

Southern Maine

The Chocolate Extravaganza, Local businesses compete to give away free chocolate for the best chocolate dessert for 2 great charities. (207) 985-9999

4/9/2010, Freeport

Greater Portland

Flavors of Freeport Festival, Food, wine, beer, and vodka tastings plus entertainment at several locations throughout town.
http://www.flavorsoffreeport.com

4/11/2010, Portland

Greater Portland

24th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling, Enjoy the finest chocolate delectables from the best restaurants, candy shops and chefs in 4 Maine. All proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Response Services of 4 Maine.
http://www.chocolateloversfling.org

6/4/2010, Farmington

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

2010 Spring Samboree - RV fun open to all.

6/5/2010, Stonington

Aroostook

World Ocean Day Festival, Enjoy a family-oriented, festival of outdoor activities, education and fun to honor our planet's oceans at our beautiful ocean front facility. (207) 367-8977

6/5/2010, Manchester

Kennebec Moose River Valley

The Maine Renaissance Faire at Castle Treasure is a family friendly event. Come stroll the streets of our village and visit the artisans, merchants, vendors, entertainers at Castle Treasure.

6/10/2010, Bar Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

This is an annual celebration of the return of summer's songbirds. Bird walks, peregrine watches, boat tours, garden walks and gallery tours.

6/12/2010, Machias

Downeast, Acadia

Margaretta Days Festival celebrates 234 years since the first naval battle of the American Revolution. (207) 255-4223

6/13/2010, Portland

Greater Portland

Old Port Festival, Maine's largest one day festival, featuring multiple stages of music, Maine-made arts and crafts, great food, shopping, and fun!

6/18/2010, Deer Isle

Downeast, Acadia

Lupine Festival, Take a “Lupine by Sea” boat ride, follow a Lupine Loop driving tour, or go on private and public garden tours. There will also be free lupine seeds, lupine-themed art, craft, sculpture and quilt shows, and a variety of children's events at the Deer Isle Opera House. Lots of entertainment as well, from street performers to jazz and rock and roll.

6/18/2010, Gardiner

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Gardiner, Augusta, Winthrop and surrounding communities come together during the Whatever Family Festival with many exciting events.

6/19/2010, Windham

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Windham's Summerfest is Windham's Town Day celebration of games, food, music, and fireworks.

6/24/2010, Madawaska

Downeast, Acadia

Acadian Festival and Gagnon Family Reunion, The 33rd Annual Acadian Festival is Maine's largest cultural festival. Events include the great Acadian Bedrace and Party du Main Street.

6/26/2010, Kingfield

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Kingfield OPOS Festival of the Arts.

6/26/2010, New Sweden

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Maine Swedish Colony Midsommer Celebration

7/1/2010, Houlton

Aroostook

Houlton Fair, Small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and stage entertainment.

7/8/2010, Oquossoc

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Oquossoc Strawberry Festival features strawberry shortcake, crafts, pies, gifts and entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (207) 864-5364

7/8/2010, Ossipee

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Ossippe Valley Fair, a true country fair with livestock, events and exhibits. Novelty events like egg toss, watermelon seed spitting, tractor pulls and more. (207) 793-8434

7/8/2010, East Millinocket

Maine Highlands

East Millinocket Summerfest is held at Opal Myrick Park. Many concerts, children's parade, food and lots of other activities. (207) 746-9982

7/9/2010, Belgrade

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Aquafest is a community-wide, family event featuring Dinner On Golden Pond with author, Ernest Thompson, an Antique Wooden Boat Show and so much more.

7/9/2010, Lisbon Falls

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

The Annual Moxie Festival includes a river race, 5K road race, parade, car show, Moxie raffle and more!

7/9/2010, Waterville

Kennebec Moose River Valley

The Maine International Film Festival is a 10 day celebration of film, featuring the very best of American independent, international and Maine made movies.

7/10/2010, Southwest Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

Quietside Flamingo Festival, the Annual Quietside Festival includes kid's carnival, craft fair, and a grand flamingo parade on Saturday morning.

7/16/2010, Yarmouth

Greater Portland

The Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival includes a parade, free performances, juried craft show, an art show, sports contests, a carnival and a variety of free family-oriented activities.

7/16/2010, North Waterford

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Small community agricultural fair that has been running for over 150 years. Fair has a series of small farm and backyard workshops, a craft fair, many children's activities and contests for all ages

7/17/2010, Boothbay

Midcoast

Over 250 restored and running antique autos. Sunday parade through Boothbay Harbor. Awards, raffles and prizes (207) 633-4727

7/17/2010, Bethel

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

This signature Bethel, Maine event includes the Mollyocket Day Classic Road Race, parade, frog jumping contest, crowning of “Princess” Mollyockett, community band concert, ARTirondack chair auction & raffle, great duck race, craft show, plenty of food & games, evening concert, fireworks, and much more.

7/22/2010, Pittston

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Pittston Agricultural Fair

7/24/2010, Bar Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

Bar Harbor Garden Club Garden Tour. Come and celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Bar Harbor Garden Club by touring grand and glorious gardens on Sunday, July 19th (Rain or Shine). Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of tour. Children under 12 FREE. (207) 288-9689

7/25/2010, Old Orchard Beach

Greater Portland

Annual Seaside Art Festival (207) 934-4351

7/25/2010, New Gloucester

Greater Portland

Maine Farm Day at Shaker Village

7/30/2010, Bangor

Downeast, Acadia

Bangor State Fair, Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center, Enjoy outdoor concerts, demolition derby, backyard circus, midway rides, great food, a petting zoo and pony rides, exhibits, fireworks and more. (207) 947-5555

7/30/2010, Bangor

Downeast, Acadia

161st Bangor State Fair. Entertainment includes children's shows, concerts, animal exhibits, comedy, bull riding and thrill shows. Food, carnival midway with games and activities.

7/31/2010, Portland

Greater Portland

Festival of Nations

8/1/2010, East Boothbay

Midcoast

The Boat Builders Festival and Art Show features tours of shipyards, tours of shipyards, historical lectures, kid's activities, an art show and music all day. For info phone the Boothbay Region Land Trust 207633481

8/4/2010, Rockland

Midcoast

Maine Lobster Festival, Tens of thousands of pounds of steamed Maine Lobster, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more! (207) 596-0376
http://l.www.mainelobsterfestivacom

8/4/2010, Waterville

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Taste of Greater Waterville.

8/4/2010, Monmouth

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Monmouth Agricultural Society Fair.

8/4/2010, Waterville

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Taste of Greater Waterville.

8/6/2010, Boothbay

Midcoast

Maine Fairy House Festival. This magical family event features fairy-house building, fairy related crafts, workshops, readings and storytelling, fairy games, fairy teas, live performances, a display of designer fairy houses and the Great Bubble Machine.

8/7/2010, Bangor

Downeast, Acadia

Station WLBZ-2. 20th Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival. (207) 942-4821

8/7/2010, Eliot

Southern Maine

Celebrate Maine Festival. Raitt Homestead Farm, Route 103. Classic Maine Food, entertainment, craft show, cow patty bingo. 10am - 4pm. (207) 743-3303

8/8/2010, Topsham

Midcoast

156th Topsham (Sagadahoc Agricultural Historical Society)

8/13/2010, Union

Midcoast

The Maine Antique Show is Maine's largest antique festival. Over 350 dealers present everything from early-period formal to 1950s furniture. (207) 563-1013

8/14/2010, South Portland

Maine Highlands

Art in the Park. (207) 767-7605
http://Bar Harbor

8/21/2010, Brunswick

Midcoast

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival. Festival featuring local and regional artists, displaying their works in a juried art exhibit, music, juggling, a mime and youth theatre performances on Maine Street.

8/26/2010, Presque Isle

Aroostook

Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Northern Maine Fairgrounds. (207) 551-7425

8/27/2010, Bangor

Downeast, Acadia

American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront. Music, dancing and lots of family fun. (207) 992-2630

9/2/2010, Blue Hill

Downeast, Acadia

Blue Hill Fair

9/3/2010, Eastport

Downeast, Acadia

Pirate Festival and Salmon Festival.

9/3/2010, Brunswick

Midcoast

Thomas Pt. Bluegrass Labor-Day Reunion

9/3/2010, Eastport

Downeast, Acadia

Salmon Festival.

9/3/2010, Springfield

Southern Maine

Springfield Association Fair.

9/3/2010, Harmony

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Labor Day Weekend Free Fair

9/6/2010, Ogunquit

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

A Celebration of the Arts. A weeklong, town-wide festival of art, music, poetry, ballet, live theatre and design at various venues.

9/6/2010, Ogunquit

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Capriccio Festival of Kites Directly on Ogunquit Beach. Sponsored by Ogunquit Rotary Club and Ogunquit Performing Arts. (207) 646-6170

9/9/2010, Greenville

Maine Highlands

International Seaplane Fly-In. Float plane competitions, educational exhibits, craft fair, food and more.

9/9/2010, Clinton

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Clinton Lions Club Agricultural Fair. Family atmosphere, midway, animal and mechanical pulling, exhibits, stage entertainment, fireworks. Woodsman Day events. Parade Saturday, downtown

9/9/2010, Greenville

Maine Highlands

International Seaplane Fly-In. Food, crafts, exhibits.

9/9/2010, Boothbay

Midcoast

Fall Foliage Festival, Railway Village. Crafts, foods, entertainment, steam train rides

9/10/2010, Eastport

Downeast, Acadia

Maine Salmon Festival, Featuring a salmon BBQ, seafood chowders, crab rolls, wine tent, a motorcycle rally, boat races, and more! (207) 853-4644

9/10/2010, Litchfield

Kennebec Moose River Valley

Litchfield Farmers' Club Fair

9/10/2010, Old Orchard Beach

Southern Maine

Bikefest on the Pier. Music, pig roast, vendors.

9/11/2010, Bar Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

Lulu Lobster Boat Ride Local Fire Department Fundraiser. Make 9/11 a day to strengthen and honor our firefighters while enjoying one of the best boat cruises in Bar Harbor. All 9/11 proceeds will be donated to our local volunteer fire department.

9/11/2010, Prospect

Midcoast

Annual Medieval Tournament, Fort Knox State Historic Site.

9/11/2010, Lubec

Downeast, Acadia

Fall Festival

9/12/2010, Oxford

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

164th Oxford County Agricultural Society Fair. Livestock, animal pulling, premier bull riding, crafts, exhibits, midway, new harness racing track.

9/16/2010, Bar Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

Bar Harbor Food and Wine Classic, A celebration at the Bar Harbor Club including an array of food grown within 100 miles and wine tastings.
http://www.barharborfoodandwineclassic.com

9/18/2010, Freeport

Greater Portland

12th Annual Fall in the Village Art Festival. View the works of over 100 artists and artisans at Discovery Park on the L.L. Bean campus.

9/18/2010, Southwest Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

13th Annual Garlic Festival, (207) 288-0269

9/19/2010, Farmington

Greater Portland

Farmington Agricultural Fair.

9/24/2010, Naples

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Bray's Brewpub Beer Dinner, Celebrate the passing of the Autumn Equinox with the finest ales complimenting the finest foods. Reservations Required.
http://www.braysbrewpub.com

9/25/2010, Wells

Southern Maine

Punkinfiddle and National Estuaries Day Celebration. Family festival featuring fun and learning for the entire family. (207) 646-4521
http://www.wellsreserve.org

9/25/2010, Casco

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Lakes Region Brewer's Festival, Maine's best beers and wines, includes foods, wines, and entertainment. (207) 647-3472
http://www.lakesbrewfest.com

9/25/2010, Livermore Falls

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Apple Pumpkin Festival

9/25/2010, Wells

Southern Maine

Punkinfiddle, A National Estuaries Day Celebration, 10am-5pm at Laudholm Farm.

9/26/2010, Cumberland

Greater Portland

Cumberland Farmers' Club Fair. Exhibit halls, midway, circus, livestock, animal-pulling, harness racing, demolition derby, United Maine Craftsmen Tent with over 25 Maine artisans selling handmade items.

9/28/2010, Wells

Southern Maine

Wells Annual Chilifest, Featuring chili and salsa cook-offs, live bands, crafts and more. (207) 646-2451

10/3/2010, Fryeburg

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

159th Fryeburg Fair (Maine's Largest Fair) Exhibit halls, pig & calf scrambles, tractor pulls, great live entertainment, midway, harness racing, parade, crafts and lots more.

10/9/2010, Southwest Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

Acadia's Oktoberfest and Food Festival, 20+ Maine brewers, specialty-food producers and other artisans at Smugglers Den Campground. (207) 244-9264

10/9/2010, Boothbay

Midcoast

Fall Foliage Festival- Crafts, food, hot cider, entertainment and steam train rides. Boothbay Railway Village.

10/14/2010, Blue Hill

Downeast, Acadia

5th Annual Foliage Food & Wine Festival. A weekend of superb food and wine on the Blue Hill Peninsula. Enjoy wine dinners, complimentary wine and cheese tasting, demonstrations, workshops and much more. The flagship tasting event, A Taste of the Peninsula

10/21/2010, Portland

Greater Portland

Harvest on the Harbor, Experience Maine's finest culinary fare, featuring food, wine tastings, seminars, demonstrations and more with Maine's top chefs.
http://www.harvestontheharbor.com

10/23/2010, Unity

Midcoast

Great Maine Apple Day, Cider-pressing, apple cookery, apple history, and traditions. (207) 568-4142

11/5/2010, Portland

Greater Portland

16th Maine Brewers Festival (tickets, only over age 21), Expo Bldg. next to Hadlock Field.
http://www.mainebrew.com

11/26/2010, Rockland

Midcoast

Festival of Lights, downtown.

11/26/2010, Portland

Greater Portland

Annual Holiday Tree lighting in downtown 2. Come with your families to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in downtown 2.

November 27, Kennebunkport

Southern Maine

Lighting of the Nubble Location: Cape Neddick Lighthouse, York Beach, Maine. Cookies, hot chocolate, music, and Santa Claus, Countdown to the lighting at Cape Neddick Lighthouse for the holiday season. Shuttle service from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach. (207) 967-0857

November 27, Caribou

Aroostook

Join us as we start the holiday season by lighting the Caribou Christmas tree and great Santa as he rides his sleigh through town. The tree lighting starts start at 5:30 p.m. and then the children can follow Santa to the fire station with their wish lists.

11/27/2010, Greenville

Maine Highlands

Deck the Halls Holiday Celebration

12/3/2010, Bar Harbor

Downeast, Acadia

Village Holidays & Midnight Madness. Welcome Santa to the Village Green at 5pm. Plenty of activities for the adults and children. Midnight madness sale held at 8pm-midnight. Great discounts, music, food, drink & door prizes.

12/3/2010, Freeport

Greater Portland

Sparkle Weekend. Three full days of holiday fun, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Photos with Santa, Free horse drawn carriage rides, strolling carolers. Tuba Christmas concert at the Freeport Performing Arts Center. (207) 865-1212

12/4/2010, Bangor

Downeast, Acadia

Festival of Lights Parade. Downtown Bangor (207) 989-3893

12/4/2010, New Gloucester

Greater Portland

Shaker Christmas Fair at Shaker Village (207) 926-4597

12/4/2010, Farmington

Western Maine Lakes, Mountains

Chester Greenwood Day inventor of the earmuffs. Parade and fun for the whole family.

12/5/2010, Old Orchard Beach

Southern Maine

24th Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration, A weekend celebration of tree lightings, caroling, chowder & chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping, Santa, and more. Sponsored by the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce.

December 5, Ogunquit

Southern Maine

Christmas by the Sea. (207) 646-2939

December 12, Wells

Southern Maine

27th Annual Southern Maine Christmas Parade. 2 p.m.

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