Food Festivals & Events

Be sure to check out some of Maine’s many food festivals and events during your visit. Here are some of our favorites!

May

May 12, Old Orchard Beach
Annual Chowderfest on the Pier. 207-934-3595 or oobpier.com

May 18, Old Orchard Beach
Annual Beerfest. 12-5pm with live music on the pier. 207-934-3595 or oobpier.com

June

June 1, Old Orchard Beach
Scottish Festival, Pipers, Highland Dancing, Traditional Scottish Foods, Scottish Entertainment, Scottish Bazaar, Artisans, Artists, Heavy Athletics. OOB365.com

June 4-9, Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Festival. Great food, fine wines and inspired art. thekennebunkportfestival.com

June 22, Bangor
Best of the North Fest – On the Bangor Waterfront. Showcasing some of the best Breweries, Vintners and Distilleries that Maine has to offer as well as live music and local food trucks. bestofthenorthfest.com

June 22, Brunswick
Community BBQ. Fun games for the whole family and live music by a variety of local musicians. 11:30 am – 2 pm. brunswickdowntown.org

June 22, Dover-Foxcroft
Maine Whoopie Pie Festival. Food, Music, Fun. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com

June 27-29, Portland
Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 207-774-0281

July

July 8-13, Pittsfield
Pittsfield Egg Festival. Music, art show, Egglympics, Kiwanis Karnival, fireworks and more. centralmaineeggfestival.org

July 11, Oquossoc
Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association Strawberry Festival in Oquossoc Park features crafts, yard sale and food.

July 17-21, 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 19-21, Saco
Greek Heritage Festival, Traditional Greek dishes at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. FMI: 207-284-5651

July 19-21, 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 20, Boothbay
Rails, Tails & Ales. Midcoast Craft Beer Festival held at the Boothbay Railway Village. Maine craft beer, an outdoor car show and live music. railwayvillage.org

July 27, 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

July 27 Portland
Maine Brewers’ Guild Summer Beer Festival. The biggest and best brewfest in Maine. mainebrewersguild.org

August

July 31-August 4, Rockland
Maine Lobster Festival, Tens of thousands of pounds of steamed Maine Lobster, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more! 1-800-576-7512 mainelobsterfestival.com

August 2-3, Wilton
Blueberry Festival, Blueberry pies and other delicious food, crafts, games, family events, and a free concert. wiltonbbf.com

August 7, Waterville
Taste of Greater Waterville. Street-side dining will feature various Waterville area restaurants’ delicious cuisines. Throughout the day there will be an array of children’s activities, food vendors and live music. tasteofwaterville.com

August 15, Rangeley
Blueberry Festival, 207-864-5571FMI: rangeleymaine.com

August 16-18 Machias
Annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. 207-255-6665

August 24, Wells
Annual Chilifest, chili and salsa competitions, crafts, music and entertainment. FMI: 207-646-2451

August 30- Sept. 2 Boothbay Harbor
Harbor Fest: A Taste of Local Flavor, visit local restaurants, pubs and markets to enjoy their signature taste and live music. Various times & locations. boothbayharborfest.com