{"id":6384,"date":"2019-06-06T11:56:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T15:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=6384"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:03:57","slug":"events-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/events-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are so many fun events in Maine happening across the state and in our regions. Provided are some events and calendars for you to take a look at.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5889 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Baby goat cuddles Tide Mill creamery! Events in Maine\" class=\"wp-image-5889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/04\/IMG_0457.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baby goat cuddles Tide Mill creamery!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroostook County<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitaroostook.com\/post\/winter-events-in-aroostook-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitaroostook.com\/post\/winter-events-in-aroostook-county\">inter events and carnivals in Aroostook County<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lastchancesnox\/\">T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lastchancesnox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races<\/a> Island falls Maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Ice Fishing Weekend (No License Required):<\/strong> <strong>February 14-15, 2026<\/strong> &#8211; This is the primary time when any adult can legally ice fish without a license anywhere in the state (all other rules still apply).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DownEast Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyislandproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Healthy Island Project: Winterfest<\/strong><\/a><em>Island Community Center, 6 Memorial Ln, Stonington, ME 04681 | <span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\"><span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 367-6332\">(207) 367-6332 (January)<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Held on the third weekend in January every year, this fun event is welcome for everyone and most activities are free! Activities include ice skating, bonfires, fireworks, and all kinds of family events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfltmaine.org\/snowshoe-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Winter and Snowshoe Festival<\/strong><\/a><em> Norway, ME 04286 (December)<\/em> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This event celebrates Norway\u2019s snowshoe-making heritage and lovely winter weather with snowshoe races and games, a Valentine\u2019s Day dance, and live music!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarloaf.com\/winter-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarloaf.com\/winter-activities\">ugarloaf<\/a><\/strong> winter activities and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackmaine.com\/winter-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saddleb<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackmaine.com\/winter-activities\/\">ack<\/a><\/strong> winter activities and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundayriver.com\/winter-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundayriver.com\/winter-activities\">unday River<\/a><\/strong> winter activities and events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroostook County<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2022\/03\/31\/news\/southern-aroostook-trade-show-to-return-after-two-year-hiatus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southern Aroostook Trade Show<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>94 Randall Ave, Houlton, ME 04730 (April)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprised of displays from about 45 local vendors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TopOMaineTradeShow\/\"><strong>&nbsp;Top &#8216;O Maine Trade Show<\/strong><\/a><em>Madawaska Multi-Purpose Center, 160 7th Ave, Madawaska, ME 04756 (April)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is one of the largest trade shows north of Bangor, with over 75 exhibitors displaying products and services from various trades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DownEast Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cobscookinstitute.org\/birdfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Downeast Spring Birding Festival<\/a><\/strong><em>40 South Edmunds Rd, Dennysville, ME 04628 | (207) 733-2233 Ext 330 (May)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This event, held every Memorial Day Weekend, offers bird enthusiasts the opportunity to see a cross-section of area bird species during the spring migratory season with guided tours, boat tours, or exploring the area on your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wings-Waves-Woods-138046019542968\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wings, Waves, &amp; Woods<\/a><\/strong><em>420 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627 | <span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id\">(207) 348-2455 (May)<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This annual festival is held on the third weekend in May and is a great opportunity for those interested in birding and art. The whole weekend is packed with different birding activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.denmarksheepfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denmark Sheepfest<\/a><\/strong><em> 50 West Main St (Rte 160), Denmark, ME 04022 | (207) 581-2953 (April)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What started as a gathering for shearing local sheep has evolved into a big event including demonstrations, workshops and lessons, a fundraiser lunch, and more for those interested in raising sheep and working with wool. Held annually in April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordplains.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oxford Plains Speedway<\/strong><\/a><em>785 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 539-8865<\/em> (May)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Oxford Plains Speedway is the mainstay of downtown Oxford and is home to the Oxford 250 race series as well as other racing events. Whenever races are happening, thousands of spectators gather at the Speedway, with some even camping outside, to enjoy the show.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroostook County<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cariboumaine.org\/index.php\/event\/caribou-city-wide-yard-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City-Wide Yard Sale<\/a><\/strong><em>Caribou, ME 04736 (May)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual city-wide yard sale and arts and crafts fair in May. People wishing to participate in the yard sale can fill out a form and will be put on a map with every yard sale. For those wishing to buy from the yard sales, just find the map online and start shopping!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetourism.com\/event\/meduxnekeag-river-canoe-kayak-race\/1246\/\"><strong>Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><em>From New Limerick to the Riverfront Park, 49 North St, Houlton, ME 04730 | (<span class=\"info-list-value \">207) 532-4216 (May)<\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This annual spring event has taken place for over 35 years. About 100 paddlers will enter the river in New Limerick, and race 9.5 miles to the Riverfront Park where they\u2019ll also enjoy lunch after finishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newengland.com\/yankee-magazine\/travel\/new-england\/valkommen-to-midsommar-celebrating-swedish-culture-in-maines-north-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midsommar Fest<\/a><\/strong><em>Caribou, New Sweden, Stockholm, and Woodland, ME 04736 (June)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Swedish culture comes alive in New Sweden&#8217;s annual Midsommar Festival in Northern Maine. This traditional Swedish festival holds true to its roots with a colorful three-day event marked by gathering flowers and lighting bonfires to mark the summer solstice.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/northernmainefairgrounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Festival<\/a><\/strong><em>Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 3-day event during the 4th of July weekend with an Independence Day celebration, monster truck throwdown, live music, family and kids games, animals, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Community-Organization\/Ashland-Area-Summer-Fest-190336764463715\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ashland Area Summer Festival<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Ashland, ME 04732<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fourth of July weekend the town of Ashland throws a great celebration, including live music, fireworks, a parade, and a wide array of festival games and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/northernmainefairgrounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northern Maine Agricultural Fair<\/a><\/strong><em>Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 6-day event at the end of June &#8211; early July with events including truck and tractor pulling, demolition derby, harness racing, car show, lumberjack roundup, livestock competitions, and fireworks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/greater-houlton-chamber-of-commerce\/midnight-madness\/320475848768747\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midnight Madness<\/a><\/strong><em>109 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During the 4th of July weekend, this festival takes place in Market Square with vendors, food, and fun with a street fair vibe. There are fireworks sponsored by area businesses as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houltonfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houlton Agricultural Fair<\/a><\/strong><em>128 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730 | 207-694-1395 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come enjoy a day at the Houlton with rides, games, photo \/painting contests, and concession stands (food and merchandise). There\u2019s also a pig scramble, mud runs, farm animals, pony rides, and much more. The event takes place on the 4th of July weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2022\/08\/12\/sports\/island-falls-kayak-canoe-race-features-strong-group-of-paddlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Island Falls Kayak\/Canoe Race<\/strong><\/a><em>(At Birch Point) Merriman Rd, <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Isl<\/span><\/em><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>and Falls, ME 04747 (July)<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br><div dir=\"auto\">All are welcome to participate at this exciting event taking place on August 1st (sponsored by the Island Falls Lake Association)!<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Island-Falls-Summerfest-185136065690988\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Island Falls Summerfest<\/strong><\/a><em>68 Houlton Rd, Island Falls, ME 04747<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A summer celebration (typically at the end of July, early August) with numerous events, activities, sales, and fireworks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortkent-muskie.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Muskie Fishing Derby<\/a><\/strong><em>PO Box 222, Fort Kent, ME 04743<\/em><em>| (207) 834-3102 (August)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During the second weekend in August, this annual event is a large fishing derby for a native fish. The St. John Watershed is a unique muskie habitat, and muskie fishing is considered one of the greatest freshwater sports fish challenges in North America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/madawaskaacadianfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acadian Festival<\/a><\/strong><em>328 St. Thomas St, Madawaska, ME 04756 (August)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This festival occurs every August as a four-day event celebrating Acadian culture with many fun activities including vendors, food, parades, live music, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/countybluegrass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">County Bluegrass Festival<\/a><\/strong><em>119 West Limestone Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 (August)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Do you love the idea of camping out beneath the stars to the sound of Bluegrass music? County Bluegrass is the largest public concert venue in the area that features a large camping area and Bluegrass music festivals. Reserve your campsite with family and friends and witness the top bluegrass bands in the country!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crown of Maine Balloon Fest<\/a><\/strong><em>Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 (August)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual event the weekend before Labor Day weekend. It offers a weekend of hot air balloons, kids events, and other family-friendly fun. This event celebrates 1978, the Double Eagle II launching from Presque Isle and making the first successful crossing of the Atlantic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DownEast Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deerisle.com\/event\/dis-friday-deer-isle\/2017-06-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIS Friday<\/a><\/strong><em>Odd Fellows Hall, Stonington, ME 04681| (207) 385-0042 (June-October)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the first Friday of every month from June through October, there is a pop-up market featuring artisans and food vendors. Local restaurants offer specials, and galleries and studios are open to explore. Participating venues would be marked with red DIS Friday flags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bayoffundymarathon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bay of Fundy International Marathon<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>PO Box 101, Lubec, ME 04652 | (207) 619-1887 (June)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cHeld during the weekend on the fourth Sunday in June every year, this event has attracted runners from more than 30 countries and has been tagged by various premier running magazines as \u2018a small town wonder\u2019, a \u2018bucket list event for every Canadian runner\u2019, and similar.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It starts in West Quoddy Head, Lubec, ME to East Quoddy Head, Campobello Island, Canada, and back to Lubec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.margarettadays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Margaretta Days Festival<\/a><\/strong><em><em>University of Maine at Machias, 116 Obrien Ave, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 263-5886 (June)<\/em><\/em><figure id=\"26544\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26544\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2022\/05\/Machias-Margaretta-Days_InPixio-300x161.png\" alt=\"Margaretta Days festival in Machias\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2022\/05\/Machias-Margaretta-Days_InPixio-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2022\/05\/Machias-Margaretta-Days_InPixio-105x56.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2022\/05\/Machias-Margaretta-Days_InPixio-317x171.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2022\/05\/Machias-Margaretta-Days_InPixio-423x228.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2022\/05\/Machias-Margaretta-Days_InPixio.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><br><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">Margaretta Days magazine<\/span>Margaretta Days Festival<\/figcaption><br><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This June festival celebrates the American Revolution Downeast, specifically the Battle of Margaretta, the first naval battle of the American Revolution. You can find soldier re-enactors, period demonstrators, and children\u2019s activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monteuxmusic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Monteux School &amp; Music Festival<\/strong><\/a><em>42 Melody Ln, Hancock, ME 04640 | <span class=\"LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv\">(207) 422-3280 (June-July)<\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known for being one of the best summer training schools and festival!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BoldCoastSeaandSkyFestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bold Coast Sea and Sky Festival<\/a><\/strong><em> Middle River Park, 94 Main St, Machias, ME 04654 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fun festival in July with a triathlon, boat races, music, kites, drone flying, huge kids\u2019 area, touch tank, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pilgrimsinn.com\/blog\/deer-isle-4th-of-july-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deer Isle 4th of July Parade<\/a><\/strong><em>Deer Isle-Stonington, ME 04681 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The day starts with a parade beginning around 10 am in the Deer Isle Village. At 9 pm, there are fireworks starting at Stonington Harbor. In between these two events, feel free to take the chance to explore Deer Isle by visiting the restaurants or walking around the island and visiting the shops. There are also usually smaller events like magic shows for the kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastport4th.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastport 4th of July Celebration<\/a><\/strong><em>Various locations in Eastport, ME 04631<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This annual Independence Day celebration includes fun events including a 7-mile road race, blueberry pie-eating contest, pet show, parade, cod fishing relay race, and of course fireworks! The events start off on July 1st with Canada Day and end with the 4th of July<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2022\/07\/05\/west-quoddy-head-lighthouse-celebrates-600000th-visitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Celebration<\/a><\/strong><em> South Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the first Saturday after Independence Day, you can admire the candy-striped lighthouse with tours, food vendors, art in the park, music, and raffles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stoningtonboatraces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stonington Lobster Boat Races<\/a><\/strong><em>Stonington Commercial Fish Pier, Stonington, ME 04681 | <span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id\">(207) 266-5113 (July)<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They hold a standard race, the John Bay Boat Company Exhibition Race, and the Jimmy Stevens Cup awarded to the Fastest Working Lobster Boat. Signups begin at 7 am, and the race starts at 10 am.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eastportchamber.net\/eastportsalmonfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastport Salmon Festival<\/a><\/strong><em>141 Water St, PO Box 254, Eastport, ME 04631 | (207) 853-4644 (August)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In this annual summer event, try a piece of delicious grilled Atlantic salmon! \u201cCome for the music, arts and crafts, galleries, gift shops and museums, locally brewed beers, a farmers\u2019 market, flea market, delicious seafood, and a fabulous salmon barbecue dinner.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiasblueberry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machias Wild Blueberry Festival<\/a><\/strong><em><em>Centre Street Congregational Church, 9 Center St, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 255-6665 (August)<\/em><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This fun event takes place the third week and weekend in August in downtown Machias. It celebrates the Maine wild blueberry industry with parades, races, musicals, hundreds of vendors, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluehillfair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Blue Hill Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/a><em><span class=\"LrzXr\">233 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill, ME 04614 | (207) 374-3701 (August)<\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Blue Hill Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Maine! Come visit to have the classic county fair experience, complete with all kinds of food carts and rides, as well as a vibrant agricultural scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wabanaki.com\/wabanaki_new\/Indian%20Days.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sipayik Indian Days Celebration<\/a><\/strong><em>Passamaquoddy Tribe, 190 Pleasant Pt, Perry, ME 04667 | (207) 853-2600 (August)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This annual event just outside of Eastport is held in early August and celebrates the Passamaquoddy ways of life. It features traditional Native American dancing, canoe races, crafts, and fireworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wiltonmainefarmersmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wilton Farmers Market<\/strong><\/a><em>430 Main St, McGillicuddy Park, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 860-0324 (June-September)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering the best produce and handcrafted items from area farmers, bakers, and craftspeople, Saturday mornings June-September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pleasantmtfiber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pleasant Mountain Fiber Art Workshops<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>394 Hio Ridge Rd, Denmark, ME 04022 | (207) 452-2687<\/em> (June)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This annual event held in Denmark in June offers a variety of fiber skills workshops and an opportunity to meet other fiber work enthusiasts!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethelartfair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bethel Art Fair<\/a><\/strong><em>Bethel Town Common, Broad St, Bethel, ME 04217 | \u200b(800) 442-5826 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This annual event takes place every first Saturday in July and features over 50 artists and artisans at over a dozen locations around town with art openings, film, gallery open houses, youth art shows, and hands-on create-your-own-art activities for all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wilderwaterscommunity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilder Waters Community<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Thorne Mt Rd, Canton, ME 04221 | (207) 320-9228 (July)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This amazing community is working to conserve Maine\u2019s wild forests and waters by teaching sustainable practices and ways of living. They hold events, classes, and offer apprenticeships on their beautiful land!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfltmaine.org\/norway-triathlon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norway Triathlon<\/a> <\/strong><em>Norway, ME 04286<\/em> (July)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This exciting biking, swimming, and running race celebrates Norway\u2019s natural beauty while promoting healthy lifestyles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.waterfordworldsfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Waterford World\u2019s Fair<\/strong><\/a><em>36 Irving Green Rd, Waterford, ME 04287 | (207) 595-1601<\/em> (July)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>is ambitiously-named fair has been an annual highlight for Waterford and surrounding communities for more than 150 years! Many classic fair events and treats are available, all highlighting rural, agricultural skills and lifestyles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This local art collective offers gallery space highlighting Western Maine artists, as well as a variety of lessons, events, and performances in downtown Norway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ossipeevalley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ossipee Valley Music Festival<\/strong><\/a><em>291 South Hiram Rd, Hiram, ME 04041 | (207) 468-3952<\/em> (July)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amazing multi-day music festival highlighting bluegrass music, local food and beer, and good times! Musicians can also attend their string instrument camp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipsmaine.ipower.com\/fun\/events.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Home Days<\/a><\/strong> (August)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This week-long event held the third week of August is the highlight of Phillips\u2019 community calendar! The celebration includes bathtub races, bike races, running races, a parade, a street dance, a lumberman\u2019s competition, a flower show, a quilt show, a photo contest, and a Duck Derby, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aroostook County<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/Info\/ME\/Caribou\/CARIBOUMARATHON\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Caribou Marathon<\/strong><\/a><em>55 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736 (September)&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most Northeastern Marathon in the United States; a Boston Qualifying Marathon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2019\/10\/23\/news\/a-hauntingly-good-time-in-linneus\/\">Linneus Haunted Hayride<\/a><\/strong><em>Linneus, ME 04730<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be prepared to be spooked! This popular event takes place annually in October at the Linneus Fire Department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1208688617732024\/1208688627732023\/\">Caribou Arts and Crafts Fair<\/a><\/strong> <em>Caribou, ME 04736 (October)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Held every autumn, this fair features artwork from local artisans and supports the local economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JMGHodgdon\/?eid=ARClgDNcr-8UcJrIvY88H1_CuXiTp0wt_tgPmL_tUKGhc2oiRezcrw-mQX9gssueL8cfI-OquvizCscX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annual Veteran\u2019s Day Breakfast&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><em><span class=\"_2iem\">(at Hodgdon High School)&nbsp;<\/span>175 Hodgdon Mills Rd,&nbsp;<span class=\"_2iem\">Hodgdon, ME 04730 |&nbsp;<span class=\"mw31Ze\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 532-2413\">(207) 532-2413<\/span><\/span><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free breakfast for Veteran\u2019s and their families put on by the Hodgdon JMG!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DownEast Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MachiasHarvestFest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machias Harvest Fair<\/a><\/strong><em>Station 1898, 27 East Main St &amp; Lee Pellon Ctr, 90 Main St, Machias, ME 04654&nbsp;| (207) 255-4402 (September)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional fall festival on the last Saturday in September at the town\u2019s historical railroad station from 10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm. Here you can find the Seagull Calling Contest, a rubber ducky race over Bad Little Falls, pumpkin tossing, chili, fudge and cornbread contest, and live music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eastportpiratefestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastport Pirate Festival<\/a><\/strong><em>Eastport, ME 04631 | (207) 853-0727 (September)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every September, the pirates invade Eastport! Join them for fun events including a parade, fireworks, vendors, games, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Community\/Baileyvilles-Octoberfest-121868054531315\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Baileyville\u2019s Octoberfest<\/strong><\/a><em>Baileyville, ME 04694 | (207) 214-3349 (October)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a multi-week celebration in Baileyville, with lots of fun events!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/peninsulapotters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peninsula Potters<\/a><\/strong><em>Deer Isle, ME 04627 (November)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During Indigenous People\u2019s Day Weekend, there is a tour of talented local potters who open their studios to visitors. On the site above, there is a map of all the potters participating in this event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Maine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethelharvestfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bethel Harvestfest &amp; Chowdah Cookoff<\/a><\/strong><em> Bethel Town Common, Broad St, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-2282 (September)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cCelebrate the harvest and the beginning of fall foliage season with arts, crafts, a farmers\u2019 market, an apple pie contest, live music, and much more on the town common of Bethel, Maine\u2019s most beautiful mountain village.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonaventuravineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bonaventura Vineyards<\/a><\/strong><em> 355 Berry Mahoney Rd, Hartford, ME 04220 | (207) 332-4140 (September)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bonaventura hosts weddings and other large gatherings in their beautiful historic barn and expansive vineyard grounds looking down on Little Bear Pond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonfairmaine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Farmington Fair<\/a><\/strong><em> 292 High St, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 778-6083 (September)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Farmington Fair is an annual week-long event that takes place in mid-September with events including a truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, rides, food, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordcountyfair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oxford County Fair<\/strong><\/a><em>68 Pottle Rd, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 739-2204<\/em> (September)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This classic Maine fair, usually held in September, offers exhibits, contests, live concerts, classes, and tons of family fun! The fair showcases Oxford\u2019s agricultural heritage and supports the many small farmers and producers in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cantonmehistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canton Historical Society<\/a><\/strong><em>25 Turner St, Canton, ME 04221 | (October)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This highly active historical society runs a museum, gift shop, and public event space for the local community!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fryeburgfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fryeburg Fair<\/strong><\/a><em> Rte 5, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3268 (October)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fryeburg Fair, the oldest and largest agricultural fair in Maine, is by far the biggest event in Fryeburg\u2019s calendar. Complete with a long list of events and contests, exhibitions in agriculture, gardening, crafts, history, and business, tons of local shops, and a wide variety of fair foods, the Fryeburg Fair is not to be missed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscentermaine.com\/article\/entertainment\/television\/bill-greens-maine\/new-england-cornhole-championship-offers-an-interesting-double\/97-351808128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New England Cornhole Championship<\/strong><\/a><em>Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry, ME 04261 | (207) 824-2292<\/em> (October)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another of Sunday River\u2019s unique offerings, come play or witness this under-appreciated sport at its regional annual competition!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresignup.com\/Race\/ME\/Newry\/NorthAmericanWifeCarryingChampionship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North American Wife Carrying Championship<\/a><\/strong><em>Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry, ME 04261 (October)<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking for a unique event? Head over to Sunday River for the Wife Carrying Championship, where couples cross a 278-yard obstacle course over hurdles, through a watery mud pit, and up an unsteady sandhill, competing to win the wife\u2019s weight in beer and five times her weight in cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtober.com\/fest\/rangeley-oktoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rangeley Oktoberfest<\/strong><\/a><em>&nbsp;Rangeley, ME 04970 | (Early October<\/em>)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rangeley Oktoberfest takes place in early October and is a four-day celebration featuring food, entertainment, and beers from local restaurants, pubs, shops, and museums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtober.com\/fest\/sunday-river-fall-festival-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend<\/strong><\/a><em>Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry, ME 04261 | (207) 824-2292<\/em> (October)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This fun-filled weekend features the North American Wife Carrying Championship, kids\u2019 pumpkin pie eating contest, the New England cornhole championship, and the Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair. There are also concerts, scenic chairlift rides, free wagon rides, and more.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aroostook County Event Calendars:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitaroostook.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/presqueislemaine.gov\/city-calendar-of-events-presque-isle-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Central Aroostook County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortfairfield.org\/festival.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Fairfield potato blossom festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/embed?src=r15fv93eb902gndkis7o0p4di8@group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America\/New_York\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Kent&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterhoulton.com\/about1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houlton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fiddleheadfocus.com\/category\/living\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madawaska Fiddlehead Focus news<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.dcnr.pa.gov\/presque_isle_state_park#.Y4Y5FXbMKUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Presque Isle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DownEast Maine Event Calendars:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eastportchamber.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlubecmaine.com\/region\/festival-calendar.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lubec<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiaschamber.org\/events-and-news\/festivals-in-machias-downeast-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machias<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoodicchamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schoodic Chamber events<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/schoodicchamber.com\/calender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lobster festival&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncountymaine.com\/experience-washington-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington County<\/a>: see events on the left side of the page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western Maine Event Calendars:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.bethelmaine.com\/events\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bethel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailybulldog.com\/db\/events-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Bulldog events<\/a> &#8211; Farmington, Rangeley, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownfarmington.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Downtown Farmington<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernoutdoors.com\/events-calenda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Forks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackmanmaine.org\/jackman-maine-highlights.php\">Jackman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingfield.me\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kingfield<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainesnorthwesternmountains.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine\u2019s Northwest Mountains calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rangeleymaine.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rangeley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saddlebackmaine.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saddleback Mountain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarloaf.com\/events-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sugarloaf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundayriver.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunday River<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/destinations\/activities\/\">Return to Activities Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many fun events in Maine happening across the state and in our regions. 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