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Children's Concert in the Orchard: Sep 13, 2008
A great day to let the kids romp and run through the orchard! Great music provided by local Children's music artists. Come and relax amidst the beautiful view...Delicious apples and cider will soothe what ails ya...

MDI Garlic Festival: Sep 13, 2008
11th Annual Garlic festival presented by Nostrano. Enjoy garlic delicacies, smoked meats, beer and wine. Live music by local artists. Talented canines and a dog biscuit recipe competition! Proceeds to benefit the SPCA of Hancock County. Rain date is Sunday, September 14, 2008.

Lubec Fall Festival: Sep 13, 2008 – Sep 14, 2008
Kiddy rides, food & craft vendors, face painting, sketch artist, horseshoe & volley ball tournamets, live music, puppet show free hayrides, games and much more!

11th Annual Harvest Fest & "Chowdah" Cook-off: Sep 20, 2008
The third weekend of September - A fun family festival with lots of fun events! Mostly a SATURDAY event, but some Friday and Sunday items -- an old-fashioned fun fall festival including: arts & crafts fair, "chowdah" cook-off, apple pie contest, demonstrations, hiking, biking, canoeing, chain saw carving, apple picking, farmers market, plenty of food, guided & self-guided bike tours and more...

Annual Bluegrass Festival: Sep 27, 2008
Come, Relax and enjoy the great sounds of bluegrass. Local artists and "from away" All day event so bring a picnic or enjoy our great feasts. Fresh apples and Cider, Great pies and fudge. A family friendly event of fun and relaxation!

Eliot Festival Day: Sep 27, 2008
The 28th Eliot Festival Day is full of a variety of crafters, food vendors and entertainment including a chili cook-off, an antique car show, parade, road-race and fireworks.

York Beach Sidewalk Sale: Oct 10, 2008 – Oct 12, 2008
The shops at Short Sands move their stores to the sidewalk for the end of the season sales.

Acadia's Oktoberfest Food and Craft Festival: Oct 11, 2008
An Oktoberfest with twenty three Maine brewers, International food booths, Crafts booths and music. All Maine products Rated one of the twelve top Oktoberfests in the country by the national brewers magazines. Rain or shine all under giant tents. No dogs allowed please.

Annual Scarecrow Contest: Oct 11, 2008
Bring your own scarecrow and enter for great prizes. Appropriate age catagories for enteries so everyone can be included and have fun! A great day of imagination and festivities! Fresh apples, cider, pies, fudge and goodies for all!

Fall Foliage Fair: Oct 11, 2008 – Oct 12, 2008
A two day craft fair - great food, hot cider, entertainment, steam train rides.

24th Annual Harvestfest: Oct 17, 2008 – Oct 19, 2008
This colonial themed festival includes a variety of activities, live bands, an ox roast, bean hole beans and crafters from all over the country. Harvestfest also includes a SeniorFest, KidsFest, Antique car show, A POW-WOW, hayreides and much more.

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Holiday Fair: Nov 21, 2008
Crafts, foods, silent auction, luncheon (beef stew w/homemade biscuits & pie).

Festival of Lights Celebration: Nov 28, 2008 – Nov 30, 2008
Celebrate the holidays in the Real Maine. Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat at Public Landing in Rockland, Historic Inns Holiday Open Houses, Lobster Trap Tree Lighting Ceremony, Downtown Parade of Lights, family pancake breakfast with Santa, children's activities, Santa's Workshop, Gallery Night, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa's mailbox, carolers, special events, extended shopping hours. Call for complete schedule: Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376 or visit www.TheRealMaine.com for up-to-date event information.

Festival of Trees: Dec 5, 2008 – Dec 7, 2008
Silent auction of Christmas trees, "Boutique" offering holiday decorations for the home. Santa's Sweet Shop.

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Maine Maple Sunday: March 23, 2008
Treat yourself to a sensory experience at this year's Maine Maple Sunday celebration, when Maine maple sugar producers open their sugar houses for free tastings and live demonstrations of how the sweet stuff is made, from

Maine Jewish Film Festival: March 29, 2008 – Apr 6, 2008
MJFF presents a nine-day program of approximately 20 films from around the world to an audience of men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds who are both Jewish and non-Jewish. MJFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the presentation of films to enrich, educate and entertain a diverse community about the Jewish experience. Please visit www.mjff.org for full schedule.

35th Annual Fishermen's Festival: Apr 25, 2008 – Apr 27, 2008
Fun and games for all ages. Miss Shrimp Princess contest, codfish relays, tug-of-war, tall tales, tour of Burnt Island light and Blessing of the Fleet.

Wings, Waves & Woods: May 16, 2008 – May 18, 2008
This weekend of birding by land, by sea & by art is the perfect way to explore the natural beauty of this off-the-beaten path island. A full schedule of guided walks, boat trips, lectures, demonstrations by experts in the fields of ornithology and natural history. Many galleries will be open, specifically showing work depicting birds and waterfowl in clay, wood, metal, fiber and paper. Try a class painting birds using the brush painting technique of Japanese Sumi-e---novices welcome! Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies (home of the famous Nellie Bird) offers free coffee and homemade scone with jam to anyone wearing binoculars! All activities are open to the public. Check the website for a detailed schedule.

Moose Mainea 2008: May 17, 2008 – June 14, 2008
Each Spring the Moosehead Lake Region hosts a month long celebation honoring the region's favorite resident - The MOOSE! Some of this year's events include: the Moose River Canoe Race, Kid's Fun Day, Moosterpiece Craft Fair and Famous Moose Tales. Contact: 207-695-2702 Location: Moosehead Lake Region

Down East Spring Birding Festival: May 23, 2008 – May 26, 2008

Come birding "Way Down East" over Memorial Day Weekend to Maine's Cobscook Bay Area - "one of the important bird areas in the US". Our great variety of habitats are home to many bird species. Bird in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Shackford Head and Quoddy Head State Parks, and other wildlife areas. See two dozen warblers in their breeding plumage, boreal species, and Atlantic Puffins up close and (almost) touchable. Participants find over 150 different birds each year. How many will you find? Hikes, boat trips, presentations for advanced, intermediate, and beginning birders. Your $50 general registration fee covers most events; some events are extra charge.

2nd Annual Garden Party & Plant Sale: May 24, 2008
Plant sale to benefit the library and with master gardeners to answer questions. Kids activities.

Free Family Fishing Festival: May 31, 2008
Fresh Water fishing Festival with free casting clinics and stocked pond to practice skills. No Maine fishing license required.Gear provided. Outdoor barbecue, Fly tying instruction. All kids take home their prize catch and hand-tied fly. Lots of prizes and giveaways. Rain or Shine

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The Old Port Festival: June 1, 2008
8 areas of live rock, world, acoustic, and country music, crafts, activities and fun. Enjoy international and Maine-made foods! Join us at 11am to kick off the festival with a fun and festive parade down Exchange Street.

Gateway Farmers Market: June 7, 2008 – Oct 11, 2008
Every Saturday from June 7th to Columbus Day weekend. Held in the parking lot at the Visitors Center on Route 1 in York Local gfarmers & specialty food producers sell their fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, pies and so much more.

Summer Solstice Night: June 21, 2008
A celebration of summer and a kick-off to the summer season. It will take place from 5 - 9 pm on Main St. in Rockland. This annual event offers fun for the whole family. Main Street will be closed off to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. For more information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376.

Bud Carter Memorial Music Scholarship Concert and Lupine Festival Variety Show: June 21, 2008
Bud Carter Memorial Music Scholarship Concert and Lupine Festival Variety Show

Strawberry Festival: June 28, 2008
Strawberry shortcake, ice cream, crafters, plant sale, kids' activities, attic treasures, baked goods, sandwiches/hotdogs plus quarts of fresh berries for sale.

Antique Tractor Show & Engine Meet: July 5, 2008
Tractor pull; operating antique trucks and engines. Demonstrations.

5th Annual International Rock-Skipping Contest: July 5, 2008
3 skips - Best skip wins. Bring your own skipping rocks. Donations benefit the Boothbay Region Food Bank. Lots of fun!!!

Scarborough 350th Celebration: July 10, 2008 – July 14, 2008
Scarborough Maine, one of the oldest incorporated towns in Maine will be celebrating its 350th anniversary July 10-14, 2008 Many exciting events are being planned including a Grand Parade on Saturday, July, 12, 2008.

Antique & Wood Boat Show: July 10, 2008 – July 12, 2008
Antique & Wooden Boat Show In celebration of the Moosehead Lake Yacht Club's 100th Anniversary, they will be hosting a great weekend of boating events. The weekend will start with the "Evening with Gordon Bok" concert, Public Boat Viewing, Moosehead Lake Marine lecture, Boat Review Parade, Boat Rendezous and Awards Banquet.

Greek Festival: July 11, 2008 – July 13, 2008
Three day Greek Festival that is family oriented and includes cultural presentations, traditional dancing, homemade Greek pastries and a wide variety of Greek food entries.

North Atlantic Blues Festival: July 12, 2008 – July 13, 2008
The acclaimed Blues Festival features over 15 blues artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad. In downtown Rockland on Saturday night there will be a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Blues Festival Hotline: 207-593-1189. Admission/Tickets: Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13: $25 Adults, in advance (1 day only); $45 Adults, in advance (weekend pass, 2 days); $30 Adults, at gate (1 day only); $10 Children (6-12); Children 5 & under free For advance tickets to the Blues Festival, call 207-593-1189. www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

Lincoln Arts Jazz WEekend: July 18, 2008 – July 20, 2008
Annual weekend dedicated to jazz - Brian Nadeau and the Queen City Band (07/18); The State Street Traditional Jazz Band (07/19); and the traditional, always popular, Jazz Service at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church (07/20)

Quietside Festival: July 18, 2008 – July 21, 2008
Harbor House Community Center offers four days of fun filled events in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Included will be a pancake breakfast, children's activities, roadrace, music events, a huge parade and much more.

Antique Auto Days and Auction: July 19, 2008 – July 20, 2008
Over 250 restored and running antique autos. Demonstrations and awards. Sunday parade through Boothbay Harbor. Fund raising auction on 7/19.

Celebration of the Arts: July 20, 2008
This four-hour celebration highlights the artists of the island of Georgetown. Painters, printmakers, sculptors photographers, and fine crafters display, sell, and demonstrate their work while talented musicians entertain with lively tunes. Add light refreshments, a children's activity tent, and the exquisite rocky coast location and you won't want to miss this annual event sponsored by the Georgetown Historical Society. Light rain will not cancel the celebration.

New Orleans: Culture and Crisis: July 24, 2008 – July 27, 2008
The 8th Annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival, expanded edition

The County Bluegrass Festival: July 25, 2008 – July 27, 2008
The County Bluegrass Festival is a 3-day event held annually the 4th weekend of July in Fort Fairfield Maine. The event is put on by the Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and is held rain or shine at their pavilion located at F.A.R.M. park - 119 West Limestone Road. Rough camping is available, full bath and shower facilities, assorted vendors.

Thomas the Tank Engine: July 25, 2008 – July 27, 2008
A day out with Thomas the Tank Engine!

Milbridge Days 2008: July 25, 2008 – July 27, 2008
Annual community celebration. Theme for 2008 is Medieval Times: Milbridge, Fairest of All. Events include parade, fireworks cod fish relay race, anything that rolls derby, softball tournament, and much more. Two day Renaissance Faire planned for this year.

Eliot Antique Tractor & Engine Show: July 25, 2008 – July 27, 2008
Celebrating their 13 year anniversary, this two day show includes live music, food, crafts, contests and festivities with Tractor Parades, a Kids Pedal Tractor Pull and much more

York Days: July 25, 2008 – Aug 3, 2008
Local concerts, tournaments, sandcastle building, fairs and fireworks on Sunday August 3. Crafts fair on Sat and Sun Aug 2 and 3. York Days road race July 23. Events take place at various times and locations in York Beach.

Friendship Day: July 26, 2008
Friendship Day starts on Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 am with a 1-5K foot race (contact Brenda Baird at 207-832-5168) followed with a pancake breakfast. This 25th Annual Event, rain or shine, offers fun for the whole family and benefits the Ambulance Service. Stay for the parade, musical entertainment, children's activities, field events, contests, craft fair, softball games, Friendship Fire Department fresh lobster rolls, food/bake sales and the famous Friendship auction. 9th Annual Lobster Boat Races. Concession stands, Friendship T-s , Friendship T-shirts/hats and shuttle bus available. For more information on lobster boat races, call Wesley Lash at 207-832-4587. For more information on Friendship Days: Elizabeth-Ann Bartlett, 207-354-7224

Renaissance Faire: July 26, 2008 – July 27, 2008
Two-Day Renaissance Faire to be coincide with Milbridge Days. Autumn Tree Productions putting on five separate acts 3 times per day. Lots of other activities planned, including dinner theatre, medieval re-enactments, and more.

Second Line Parade: July 27, 2008
Second Line Parade w/ Hot 8 and Harrison, beginning at Church Street, Proceeding down Main Street

Christmas in July: July 27, 2008
The lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse and a concert at Sohier Park begin at 8:00pm

61st Annual Maine Lobster Festival: July 30, 2008 – Aug 3, 2008
The 61st Annual Maine Lobster Festival will have something for everyone. Please visit our website for more details.

Maine Lobster Festival: July 30, 2008 – Aug 3, 2008
World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 61st consecutive year is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters served along with pageantry, waterfront activities, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, visits to Navy and Coast Guard ships, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, international lobster crate race, children's activities and much more.

Hallowell Band Concert: July 31, 2008
Enjoy the old fashioned band concert under the stars on the lawn.

Thomas the Tank Engine: Aug 1, 2008 – Aug 3, 2008
A day out with Thomas the Tank Engine!!

Boat Builders Festival: Aug 3, 2008
A celebration of the working waterfront - exhibitions, demonstrations, talks, lots of food and lots of music.

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show: Aug 8, 2008 – Aug 10, 2008
The sixth annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show will feature boats in the water, boats on land, fine furniture and home wares, the arts, architecture and delicious food. This event is Maine's only in-the-water boat show, and it is also the only show to feature dozens of Maine's most talented furniture makers, architects, and builders. Combined on one spectacular waterfront site, these craftsmen present all the essential components for living the good life on the coast of Maine. There will be hands-on demonstrations, live music, children's activities, exhibits, and, of course, the ever-popular World Championship Boatyard Dog~ Trials on Sunday (only pre-entered dogs may compete, see maineboats.com for entry information).

Celebrate Maine: Aug 9, 2008 – Aug 10, 2008
This festival focuses on the uniqueness of Maine and will bring a variety of artisans to Southern Maine to sell their wares Included are bean hole beans, games and activities for families and live entertainment.

Outdoor Sporting Heritage Days: Aug 12, 2008 – Aug 13, 2008
Fishing, hunting, environmental concerns, outdoor education, Sportsmen's Hall of Fame, historical program.

4th Annual St. Columba's Blueberry Festival: Aug 16, 2008
A 4 part festival - Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, Blueberry BAke Sale, Gigantic Yard Sale and Blueberry Boutique.

Union Fair & State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival: Aug 16, 2008 – Aug 23, 2008
Classic, rural fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival Events include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen, and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and more. Crowning of the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. Location: Union Fairgrounds, Union.For more information, call George Field at 207-273-2772 or 207-785-3281 (during event only).

Chowder Supper: Aug 18, 2008
Enjoy delicious fish chowder, roll/cornbread, salad bar, drinks and homemede desserts. Reservations suggested by calling the church office.

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