June is finally upon us, and with it comes the beginning of the summer festival season (as well as "tourist/traffic season".) There are three things we look forward to each summer. First, is getting a lobster roll from Reds in Wiscassett. Second, is spending a lazy Saturday afternoon at the beach. And third, is heading out to any number of festivals. There's a festival … [Read more...]
Category: Festival and Events
2015 Fourth of July Festivities
Looking for something to do on the long July 4th weekend this year? Here's a sampling of events and festivals that may interest you! Heritage Days in Bath Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July Festivities Boothbay Harbor Fourth of July Camden's Festival of Independence L.L.Bean's Fourth of July Celebration The Lewiston/Auburn Liberty Festival Portland's Stars and … [Read more...]
Maine Maple Sunday 2015
Sunday, March 22nd, is this year's Maine Maple Sunday, and as usual we'll be venturing out to feast on a pancake breakfast, maple flavored whoopie pies, and maple flavored cotton candy. Where to go The Maine Maple Producers have a wonderful map on their website that will point you to producers participating in this years event. The Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers … [Read more...]
Dempsey Challenge September 27 & 28, 2014
Maine offers numerous organized athletic events, and the Dempsey Challenge is one of the most well known. The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run, walk and cycling fundraising event held in Patrick Dempsey's hometown of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. Yes, THAT Patrick Dempsey. The event benefits the The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, who provides free … [Read more...]
2014 Oktoberfests
Oompah bands, lederhosen and green felt hats, blue and white checkered banners, knackwurst and sauerkraut. Let's not forgot BEER! Those typically come to mind when you think of an Oktoberfest. Oktoberfests are part of our family "things we just do" each year. Whether it's our partial German heritage, or the fact that we like sipping german beer while listening to a rhythmic … [Read more...]
Maine’s Fall Festivals
September, when quiet creeps back into the state as the tourist season ends. The days are getting cooler, the daylight is getting shorter, and the smell of fried dough fills the air. Yes, September is the month of county fairs in Maine. … [Read more...]
2014 Events Around Maine
Each Spring we make a list of the year's events we're looking to attend, sort of like a summer to-do list. Some years we've even listed them on this site. I'd like to say we do this for our readers, but honestly we do it for ourselves. It's an easy place to store the list that we can get to from our smart phones. … [Read more...]
2014 Old Port Festival
This year's Old Port Festival in Portland has been expanded to 3 days! The dates are June 6th through the 8th. Here's a good article about it in the Portland Press Herald. … [Read more...]
Maine Maple Sunday 2013
Another year, another Maple Sunday in Maine. This year it's being held on Sunday, March 24th. What is Maine Maple Sunday? A quote from the Maine Maple Producers website says it best: The Maine Maple Producers Association welcomes you to join Maine's Maple Syrup Producers, statewide, as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. Most sugarhouses offer free maple syrup samples … [Read more...]
The Yarmouth Clam Festival
One of the events we always have on our calendar in July is the Yarmouth Clam Festival, and this year (2012) marks it's 47th year! The festival has a little of everything; a carnival with rides, great food, local artists, and a number of contests and events. We usually get there before lunch, pay the $5 at a local parking lot, and head right to the food area. According to … [Read more...]