Maine 2011 Featured Events May 14-June 12, Moose Mainea, Greenville
Dedicated to Greenville’s most popular four-legged resident, this month-long celebration features activities for all ages: Moose River canoe race, mountain bike race, Tour de Moose, Moosterpiece Craft Fair and Famous Moose Tales. June 4-5, Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor A celebration of fiber animals and fiber arts: spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting and rug hooking. Numerous animals, demos, lectures, workshops and products for all ages, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, at the Windsor Fair Grounds. Special attractions include Llama Drill Team, Maine Sheep Breeder Association Wool Pool, sheep dog demo and fleece show. Adults $5, seniors $2, children under 12 free. A family festival with parade, music, entertainment, cuisine from around the world and children’s activities, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Old Port District, Downtown Portland. June 16-19, Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival, Sidney Some of the greatest bluegrass music at one of the largest family events in New England. $60 for a weekend pass includes four days of music and camping. Day passes available. Litchfield Fairgrounds. 207-873-6539 June 18-20, Annual Lupine Festival, Deer Isle Live music, art, sculpture and quilt contests and shows, a giant yard sale, private garden tours by bus and the “Lupine Loop” driving map to locate fields in bloom. Free lupine seeds, lupine-themed art and children’s events at the Deer Isle Opera House. Lots of entertainment from street performers to jazz and rock and roll. Most events are free. Friday, 7:00 PM-midnight; Saturday, 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Various venues in Deer Isle and Stonington. June 21-22, 49th Annual Windjammer Days Festival, Boothbay Harbor Visiting fleet of historic windjammers sail into the harbor. Two days of harborside concerts, fireworks, an antique wood boat parade, games and activities for children and food. June 24-26, La Kermesse Festival Franco-Americaine, Biddeford and Saco Events all weekend to celebrate Franco-American heritage. Parade, live music, arts and crafts, block party with fireworks, food and family fun. June 23-25, Annual Greek Heritage Festival, Portland This spectacular three-day Greek festival is a family event that each year draws more than 10,000 visitors. Greek cuisine, live music and traditional dancing. 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St. June 21-August 6, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brunswick The Bowdoin Summer Music Festival presents internationally renowned artists on Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 PM in air-conditioned Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, Maquoit Rd. Admission: $30 Wednesday, $40 Friday. July 1-31, Bar Harbor Music Festival, Bar Harbor In its 45th season, this is one of New England’s great music festivals. Included in the festival is the Annual Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert. July 2-3, Fabulous ‘50s, Sensational ‘60s & Antique Aeroplane Show, Owls Head Featuring more than 400 classic autos, vehicle demonstrations, classic car rally, engine room demos, biplane ride auction, fee Model T rides, children’s activities and more. Adults $12, children under 18 free. 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rte. 73. July 4-August 13, Bates Dance Festival Performance Series, Lewiston This series celebrates the diversity and creativity of contemporary dance with performances featuring hip-hop, postmodern, jazz, world dance and improvisation by acclaimed dance companies and emerging choreographers from around the world. Performance times vary. Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College. July 8-10, Moxie Festival, Lisbon Falls Celebrating Maine’s official soft drink, this event has music, entertainment, food, fireworks, a bed race, carnival games, a river race, 5K road race, parade, car show, Moxie raffle and more. July 9-17, Annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival, Fort Fairfield This famous event includes mashed potato wrestling, potato picking contest, culture day, pageants, industry dinner, parade, live music, craft fair, fireworks and more. July 10, Native American Festival & Basketmakers Market, Bar Harbor Wabanaki Indians will display and sell baskets, carvings, beadwork, dolls and other handmade items. There is also Native music, dancing, drumming, storytelling, food and craft demonstrations as well as a silent auction. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM., College of the Atlantic campus, Rte. 3. Free admission. July 15, 7th Annual Maine Windjammer Parade, Rockland Geared for both spectators on shore and windjammer guests, the event will provide close-up views of the fleet as it sails close to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse where the windjammers will anchor for tours of the lighthouse, 2:00-4:00 PM. 800-807-WIND www.sailmainecoast.com July 15-17, Maine Celtic Celebration, Belfast Celebrating the rich Celtic history, culture and hospitality along the coast of Maine. Events along the waterfront and other venues In the area. Live Celtic music, storytelling, dance, sporting events with highland games, a rugby scrum, gold tournament, 5K road race, contests such as “Celtic Iron Chef”, Men in Kilts, Cheese Roll and a kilted run and row. Also children’s activities, events of special interest to seniors, history, arts and literary experiences, a parade and piping in the park. July 15-17, 46th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival, Yarmouth Parade, entertainment, juried craft show, an art show, sports contests, a carnival and a variety of free family activities. Clams featured in the locally run food court. Friday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Saturday 7:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sunday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. 207-846-3984 www.clamfestival.com July 21-24, Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival, Hiram Featuring the New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships. The 2011 lineup includes Grammy nominated Peter Rowen Bluegrass Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Kruger Brothers, Sierra Hull, Red Molly, The Wiyas, Spinning Brothers and more. 207-625-8656 July 24, Open Farm Day, throughout Maine Over 100 farms throughout Maine will be open to the public. Visit a farm and see what farm life is all about. Watch farm activities and demonstrations from milking to felting, pet farm animals, pick berries, tour a barn, go on a hayride or enjoy a picnic feast. There will be farm-raised products for sale, displays to see and samples to taste. For a list of participating farms go to July 29-30, Rangeley Logging Museum Festival Days & Parade, Rangeley Little Miss and Mister Woodchip contest, burying of the bean-hole beans, Loggers’ Hall of Fame and parade, Friday evening, Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. July 29-31- Maine Quilts Show, Augusta The largest quilt show in Maine featuring special exhibits, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, quilt appraisals, door prizes, merchants’ mall and over 400 displayed and judged quilts, Friday 9:00AM-6:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission $8, August Civic Center, 76 Community Dr. August 3-7, Annual Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland Tons of Maine lobsters, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, harbor cruises, contests, entertainment, a giant parade and more, 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Harbor Park. August 6-7- MS Bike to the Breakwater, Standish Hundreds of riders will participate in this bike tour to benefit multiple sclerosis. Riders can choose either the 50 or 75-mile ride through the picturesque Lakes Region. Participants ride at their own pace. Live entertainment and a BBQ celebration after the ride on Sunday. Fundraising minimum is $250. Starts at 7:30 AM at St. Joseph’s College. August 13-14, Native American PowWow, Gray Annual Native American PowWow at Maine Wildlife Park. Representative of several tribes will offer dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. Special events each day, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. August 14, 20th Annual Maine State Triathlon, Bethel This event will consist of a 1K swim at Songo Pond, 2.4K bike race and a 5.8K cross-country run. For teams or individuals. Starts at 8:00 AM Fees: $69/individual or $115/team. August 14-21, 36th Annual Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias A week long celebration of the blueberry harvest that includes a children’s parade, fish fry, homemade blueberry pancake breakfast, arts and craft show and more. August 19-21, 19th Great Falls Balloon Festival, Lewiston One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in northern New England with balloons filling the skies of Lewiston and Auburn, plus food, entertainment, vendors, carnival rides and balloon rides. Free admission. Railroad Park, Lincoln St., Lewiston. 207-783-2249 August 25-28, Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Presque Isle Balloon launches, photo contest, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St. Main gate admission free. Balloon flights offered Friday and Saturday at 5:30 AM and 5:30 PM and Sunday 5:30 AM, first come, first serve, fees/individual pilots. August 26-28, American Folk Festival, Bangor Performers from across the country showcase our multi-cultural folk music tradition with music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling. Friday 6:00-10:00 PM, Saturday noon-10:00 PM, Sunday noon-6:00 PM. Free admission, $10 suggested donation. Bangor Riverfront Parks. September 2-4, Maine Salmon Festival, Eastport A seaside festival celebrating the Atlantic salmon industry on the Maine coast. Music, two-day arts and craft show, great salmon dinners. Lots of fun in a stunning setting. Free parking and admission; fee for salmon dinner. Downtown Eastport. Check web site for times. September 24, Punkinfiddle, A National Estuaries Day Celebration, Wells This harvest festival fosters stewardship of coastal environments by celebrating the richness of estuaries and Maine’s cultural traditions. It features family fun and learning, traditional crafts, pumpkin carving, great live music, animals, games and more. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, $15 a carload. September 24, October 1, October 8, Apple Saturdays, New Gloucester Each Apple Saturday features cider pressing with a hand press – 10:00 Am–4:30 PM on the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village lawn. Special events: September 24 – apple pie sale in cooperation with the New Gloucester Historical Society; October 1 – Apple Art for Kids; October 8 – cider and donut sale. October 21-23, 8th Annual Ogunquit Fest, Ogunquit A weekend long festival including a scarecrow contest, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, ghost stories, marketplace and much more. Fees vary by event; some free. October 22-23, Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Caribou Over 140 crafters throughout New England participate in Aroostook County’s oldest and largest craft fair. Free for shoppers; registration fee for crafters. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Caribou High School, 308 Sweden St. December 2-4, Christmas by the Sea, Camden A weekend celebration of the holiday sason with shopping musical entertainment, community tree-lighting ceremony hose drawn wagon rides, holiday house tour of private residences and inns, Santa’s arrival by lobster boat and performances of “The Nutcracker”. December 3, Annual Chester Greenwood Day Parade, Farmington A celebration in honor of Chester Greenwood, inventor of the ear muffs, with a parade of decorated floats using the theme “Child’s World of Wonder”, chili cookoff, gingerbread contest and more. December 3-12, Annual Christmas Prelude, Kennebunkport Enjoy the seaside communities of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport during this magical time of year as you do your holiday shopping, take an historic village walking tour or trolley ride. Special events include crafts fairs, music, art and food everywhere, a medieval musical celebration, book signing by Laura Bush and other authors, tree lightings in surrounding towns, hat parade brunch with Santa and more. For complete listing of times and locations visit www.christmasprelude.com December 9-11, 25th Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration, Ogunquit A festival of holiday activities designed for the young at heart in quaint Ogunquit Village. Tree lightings, caroling, bonfires, shopping open houses, Chowderfest and more on School St., Ogunquit.
All Events are Maine Area Code 207  |
