Lincolnville Neighborhood Pot-luck/Bean Supper – now on Mondays! Yes, we’re changing the ever-popular Wednesday night pot luck suppers to Mondays – the night you never know what to cook following the weekend. At least we hope you won’t have other activities planned. Join us for this monthly community picnic from May thru September. Welcome Lincolnville Center and Beach residents, friends and family, as well as visitors from away staying at B&Bs and motels/cottages. Just bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and we’ll provide the meat, beans, beverages and table service (plates, napkins, plastic silverware). 6-8 p.m. Dates: May 27th, June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Come celebrate the Annual Summer Solstice Street Fair on Rockland's Main Street, Saturday June 22nd, 5-9pm. Downtown restaurants, food specialty shops along with retail shops will be participating on Main Street with food, solstice sidewalk sales and entertainment and activities.

Saturday Night Maine Lobster Dinners! Back by popular demand are our $12.00 lobster dinners – includes a 1.25 lb Maine lobster cooked to perfection, homemade steak fries or baked potato, Jane’s country-style coleslaw, and iced tea. Try an ice-cream sandwich made from fresh chocolate chunk cookies and vanilla or coffee ice cream – just $3.50! Reservations required by noon Saturday 207-706-7929. Dinners begin in June and run thru early August. (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Cooking Classes - Seafood Basics We’ll be using the preparation and cooking of various seafood appetizers as a means to learning how to work with seafood and adding seafood to your normal meals and special occasions. In this hands-on class we will discuss and explore the following: a. Selection of local seafood – Maine scallops, clams, mussels, fish, crab, shrimp, and lobster b. Cleaning of seafood and preparing for cooking via pan-fry, baking, broiling, skewers/grilling, steaming, boiling, broiling c. Sauces for seafood appetizers – glazes and dipping sauces d. Appetizers as starters or as entrees/side dishes – skewers, wraps, cups, salads, dips, and more! Day/Dates: Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. on 6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8 (by reservation one week in advance – 207-706-7929) Cost: $20 per person (please feel free to bring your own beverage to accompany the various appetizers) Instructor: Dr. Jane Liedtke has learned to cook throughout the globe having lived in Europe and Asia in addition to the east-coast, mid-west, and west-coast of the USA. While her Ph.D. is in Industrial Management, her heart is in good cooking and she admits she’s a “foodie”. While living in Maine and Oregon, she learned how to cook seafood. And living in China for 10 years taught her more about using spices and sauces. A self-proclaimed “cooking class junkie”, Jane has sought to perfect her culinary skills taking classes at: Salt Water Farm, The Garlic Press, The Eight Mice, Elliot Bay Book Company, and the OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles. (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Taste of Brunswick features many of the finest local restaurants on the Brunswick Town Mall. Fabulous food, drink and music.

51st Windjammer Days Festival. (207) 633-2353
http://www.boothbayharbor.com

Wednesday evenings during the summer. A variety of musical shows at the Mall in Downtown Brunswick.

Kennebunkport Festival. Great food, fine wines ad inspired art.
http://www.kennebunkportfestival.com

Lincolnville Neighborhood Pot-luck/Bean Supper – now on Mondays! Yes, we’re changing the ever-popular Wednesday night pot luck suppers to Mondays – the night you never know what to cook following the weekend. At least we hope you won’t have other activities planned. Join us for this monthly community picnic from May thru September. Welcome Lincolnville Center and Beach residents, friends and family, as well as visitors from away staying at B&Bs and motels/cottages. Just bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and we’ll provide the meat, beans, beverages and table service (plates, napkins, plastic silverware). 6-8 p.m. Dates: May 27th, June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

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

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.mainelobsterfestival.com

Every Friday in July and August is Fairy Friday at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Jazz Weekend. (207) 633-3913
http://www.lincolnartsfestival.net

Lincolnville Neighborhood Pot-luck/Bean Supper – now on Mondays! Yes, we’re changing the ever-popular Wednesday night pot luck suppers to Mondays – the night you never know what to cook following the weekend. At least we hope you won’t have other activities planned. Join us for this monthly community picnic from May thru September. Welcome Lincolnville Center and Beach residents, friends and family, as well as visitors from away staying at B&Bs and motels/cottages. Just bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and we’ll provide the meat, beans, beverages and table service (plates, napkins, plastic silverware). 6-8 p.m. Dates: May 27th, June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Cooking Classes - Seafood Basics We’ll be using the preparation and cooking of various seafood appetizers as a means to learning how to work with seafood and adding seafood to your normal meals and special occasions. In this hands-on class we will discuss and explore the following: a. Selection of local seafood – Maine scallops, clams, mussels, fish, crab, shrimp, and lobster b. Cleaning of seafood and preparing for cooking via pan-fry, baking, broiling, skewers/grilling, steaming, boiling, broiling c. Sauces for seafood appetizers – glazes and dipping sauces d. Appetizers as starters or as entrees/side dishes – skewers, wraps, cups, salads, dips, and more! Day/Dates: Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. on 6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8 (by reservation one week in advance – 207-706-7929) Cost: $20 per person (please feel free to bring your own beverage to accompany the various appetizers) Instructor: Dr. Jane Liedtke has learned to cook throughout the globe having lived in Europe and Asia in addition to the east-coast, mid-west, and west-coast of the USA. While her Ph.D. is in Industrial Management, her heart is in good cooking and she admits she’s a “foodie”. While living in Maine and Oregon, she learned how to cook seafood. And living in China for 10 years taught her more about using spices and sauces. A self-proclaimed “cooking class junkie”, Jane has sought to perfect her culinary skills taking classes at: Salt Water Farm, The Garlic Press, The Eight Mice, Elliot Bay Book Company, and the OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles. (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Saturday Night Maine Lobster Dinners! Back by popular demand are our $12.00 lobster dinners – includes a 1.25 lb Maine lobster cooked to perfection, homemade steak fries or baked potato, Jane’s country-style coleslaw, and iced tea. Try an ice-cream sandwich made from fresh chocolate chunk cookies and vanilla or coffee ice cream – just $3.50! Reservations required by noon Saturday 207-706-7929. Dinners begin in June and run thru early August. (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

11th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Where “Tradition Shapes Innovation” Maine’s only in-water boat and home show will feature the state’s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftspeople, designers, furniture makers, marine gear vendors, and musicians. There'll be live music, a Just For Kids activities area, fine Maine food, and the light-hearted Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials (Sunday at 10:30). Admission: $12 adults, under 12 free. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily. Harbor and Buoy parks, Rockland. No pets allowed. (800) 565-4951
http://www.maineboats.com

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

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival. Festival featuring local and regional artists, displaying their works in a juried art exhibit. Children's activities, local theater group performances & a variety of music.

Merryspring's Annual Kitchen Tour, visit eight unique kitchens and sample refreshments prepared by local chefs.
http://www.merryspring.org

Topsham Fair. (207) 314-8042
http://www.mainefairs.org

Union Fair. (207) 314-8042
http://www.mainefairs.org

Lincolnville Neighborhood Pot-luck/Bean Supper – now on Mondays! Yes, we’re changing the ever-popular Wednesday night pot luck suppers to Mondays – the night you never know what to cook following the weekend. At least we hope you won’t have other activities planned. Join us for this monthly community picnic from May thru September. Welcome Lincolnville Center and Beach residents, friends and family, as well as visitors from away staying at B&Bs and motels/cottages. Just bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and we’ll provide the meat, beans, beverages and table service (plates, napkins, plastic silverware). 6-8 p.m. Dates: May 27th, June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Cooking Classes - Seafood Basics We’ll be using the preparation and cooking of various seafood appetizers as a means to learning how to work with seafood and adding seafood to your normal meals and special occasions. In this hands-on class we will discuss and explore the following: a. Selection of local seafood – Maine scallops, clams, mussels, fish, crab, shrimp, and lobster b. Cleaning of seafood and preparing for cooking via pan-fry, baking, broiling, skewers/grilling, steaming, boiling, broiling c. Sauces for seafood appetizers – glazes and dipping sauces d. Appetizers as starters or as entrees/side dishes – skewers, wraps, cups, salads, dips, and more! Day/Dates: Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. on 6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8 (by reservation one week in advance – 207-706-7929) Cost: $20 per person (please feel free to bring your own beverage to accompany the various appetizers) Instructor: Dr. Jane Liedtke has learned to cook throughout the globe having lived in Europe and Asia in addition to the east-coast, mid-west, and west-coast of the USA. While her Ph.D. is in Industrial Management, her heart is in good cooking and she admits she’s a “foodie”. While living in Maine and Oregon, she learned how to cook seafood. And living in China for 10 years taught her more about using spices and sauces. A self-proclaimed “cooking class junkie”, Jane has sought to perfect her culinary skills taking classes at: Salt Water Farm, The Garlic Press, The Eight Mice, Elliot Bay Book Company, and the OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles. (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

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://www.mainelobsterfestival.com

Every Friday in July and August is Fairy Friday at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Saturday Night Maine Lobster Dinners! Back by popular demand are our $12.00 lobster dinners – includes a 1.25 lb Maine lobster cooked to perfection, homemade steak fries or baked potato, Jane’s country-style coleslaw, and iced tea. Try an ice-cream sandwich made from fresh chocolate chunk cookies and vanilla or coffee ice cream – just $3.50! Reservations required by noon Saturday 207-706-7929. Dinners begin in June and run thru early August. (207) 706-7929
http://www.bayleafcottages.com

Annual Medieval Tournament, Fort Knox State Historic Site.

Camden International Film Festival.
http://www.camdenfilmfest.org

Common Ground Country Fair, celebrating rural life with organic food and food products, gardening, livestock, etc. (207) 568-4142

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

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

Festival of Lights, downtown. Santa's workshop, horse drawn carriage rides. Friday Lobster Trap Tree lighting, Saturday, Festival of Lights parade, Sunday, Festive Family Pancake Breakfast.

Early Bird Sale. Starts at 6am. Exciting sales offered by Downtown Brunswick businesses. 11am Slumber Bed Races on Park Row.

Christmas Tree Lighting. 5-7pm. Horse & carriage rides, sing along, hot chocolate & cookies with a visit from Santa and Frosty the Snowman.