apr 29, activities and events in maine july 2015

Apr 29, Activities and Events in Maine July 2015

You can't help but to fall in love with Maine in

the summer. And with a long list of activities

and events in Maine,

July 2015, you will have lots to look forward to!

Summer officially starts at the end of June, but

it's the Fourth of July

weekend when

summer activities in Maine kick into high gear.

Spectacular 4th of July

fireworks

displays, Independence Day parades, concerts,

fairs and festivals begin the month, and are quickly followed by...

...a schedule of events

that includes some of the best things to do in Maine.

Music festivals, agricultural fairs, arts shows,

craft fairs, sand castle sculpture, car races, a windjammer parade, and

unique Maine events, such as the...

...Maine Potato Blossom

Festival, the Yarmouth Clam Festival...

...Maine Lobster Boat races and the Maine

Lobster Festival are

among the many

activities and events in Maine, July 2015. And if Mother Nature

cooperates...

...the weather in

Maine in July should be fantastic.

As a matter of fact, for many people, July and August are the best

time of year for Maine vacations!

...and find the best Maine

hotel deals, while comparing prices on hotels in

Maine, motels, inns and BB's.

Do

you sponsor a Maine event, or know of one to share?

If so, the form at the bottom of this page is for

you! Use it for Activities and Events in Maine, July 2015, or

any other time of year. Share Maine summer activities, or things

to do

in Maine in the fall, winter, or spring.

Your event may already be included on the

Great-Maine-Vacations.com Maine event calendar. If it is and

would

like to update event information, please contact

me

and I will make the appropriate changes.

July Maine Event Calendar 2015

With all the things

to do in Maine in July, this

list will continue to grow. Please check back periodically to

see what current events have been added and what to do on Maine

vacations.

Very

important...

Activities and

events in Maine, July 2015 may not reflect schedule changes or

cancellations. Before heading out, confirm event dates and event

locations.

Activities and

Events in Maine, July 2015 are listed by event date. For maps and driving

directions click on the Map links.

When:

Wednesday,

June 17, 2015 - Saturday, July 4, 2015

Where:

Augusta, Maine - Map

More

information: Kennebec Valley

Chamber, Whatever Family Festival

When:

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - Saturday, August 8, 2015

Where:

Brunswick, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bowdoin International

Music Festival

When:

Sunday,

June 28, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015

Where:

Bar

Harbor, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bar Harbor Music Festival

Hotels in Bar Harbor,

Maine...

When:

Dates throughout June, July, August and September (and varying dates at

other times of the year)

Where:

Various locations

More

information: ArtWalk Maine

Maine art walks are a wonderful way of interacting

with local artists

and other visitors. They are scheduled in many of Maine's

favorite coastal villages as well as and a few scenic inland locations.

Included on the 2015 list of art walks in Maine are: Bangor, Bath, Bar

Harbor, Belfast, Biddeford, Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Eastport,

Gardiner...

...Kingfield, Lewiston/Auburn, Peaks Island, Portland, Presque Isle,

Rockland, Stonington, Twin Villages and Wiscasset.

When:

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM from

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - Saturday, September 5, 2015

Where:

Otter Creek, Maine - Map

More

information: The Moscow Magic and

Comedy Show

Moscow Magic Comedy Show is a family

friendly

experience starring master magician Victor Zenko.

The performance

features incredible illusions, hilarious comedy, and adventurous

audience

participation.

Enjoy the fun at 7:30 PM at The Hall in Otter

Creek, just 5 miles from Bar Harbor.

Please note that there are only 50 seats available

per show. Plan to purchase your tickets ahead of time!

More Activities

and Events in Maine, July 2015...

When:

Saturdays throughout July and August, 2014

Where:

Freeport,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,

Family Barnyard Programs

Meet

Wolfe's Neck Farm's Educators in the barn to learn about and

interact with the animals.

The group will venture out into the pastures

and

visit the Discovery Garden where children will have an opportunity to

learn,

play, touch, smell and taste, then take a short haywagon ride (weather

permitting)!

Location: Wolfe's Neck Farm Red Barn, 184 Burnett

Road, Freeport, ME.

Time: Saturday morning 10:00

AM -12:00 PM and Saturday afternoon 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.

Price: $8/person (Infants not yet walking are free)

Tickets: Group size is limited to 12 people per

session so advance

reservations are highly recommended. Please call the Activities Line at

(207) 869-5433.

When:

Saturdays throughout July and August, 2014

Where:

Freeport,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,

History Haywagon Tours

Visitors to Wolfe's Neck

Farm are

invited to travel through time as they hear stories of the ship

captains, Native Americans, fishermen, farmers, teachers, and

homemakers who have lived on Wolfe's Neck over the past 250 years.

Enjoy ocean breezes and sweeping vistas from our

haywagon on this

two-hour scenic tour.

Location: Wolfe's Neck Farm Red Barn, 184 Burnett

Road, Freeport,

ME.

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Price: $14 adults and children 13 and older; $8

for children 3-12. Age 2 and under are free.

Tickets: Reservations Highly

Recommended. Please call 207-869-5433.

More Activities


When:

Thursday,

July 2, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015

Where:

Madawaska,

Maine - Map

More

information: Greater Madawaska

Chamber of Commerce, Events Calendar

The Acadian Festival, "Maine's largest cultural

festival" is held each year in conjunction with a huge family

reunion. The festival events list includes a

re-enactment of the first northern Maine Acadian

landing, a traditional Acadian supper, Acadian cultural displays,

Soiree du bon Vieux Temps - a Night of Good Times - a golf

tournament, Family Fun Day, "Party du Main Street", a Parade, and many

other fun family events.

When:

Thursday, July 2, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015

Where:

Eastport, Maine - Map (Canada

Day events will be held July 1st on Deer Island, New Brunswick)

More

information: Eastport 4th of July

Home to the "largest 4th of July Festival in the

state of Maine", Eastport does the Fourth of July celebrations just

right! A full schedule of events includes Canada Day on Tuesday, July

1st - with celebrations on Deer Island, New Brunswick...

...Welcome Home Day on Wednesday, Armed Services Day

on Thursday, and sunrise to sunset 4th of July celebration will take

place on Saturday.

Events usually include bike races, road races,

Miss

4th of

July Contest, craft fair, fireman's muster...

...a talent show, a pet show and a balloon show,

live music, a magician and buskers, along with plenty of great food,

fireworks and parades!

The Grand

Independence Day Parade will be held at 2:00 PM on the 4th, with July

4th fireworks at dusk.

When:


Where:

Camden,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Penobscot Bay Regional

Chamber of Commerce

The Annual Independence Day celebration in

Camden, ME, included live

music, performances, parades, fireworks and other fun family

activities.

Camden,

Maine Vacation Rentals...

When:


Where:

Houlton, Maine - Map

More

information: Houlton Fair

Along with an exhibit hall and midway, past

Houlton, Maine agricultural fairs have included events you may not

find

elsewhere! An Oreo cookie stacking

contest, bubble gum blowing contest, hula hoop contest, ice cream

eating contest, kid's chocolate chip cookie contest, an old pig

scramble, and a Mr. and Mrs. Firecracker contest. This year's fair

promises to be just as exciting!

When:

Friday, July 3, 2015

Where:

Blue Hill, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bagaduce Music Lending

Library, Blue Hill Concert

The Bagaduce Music Lending Library's 25th annual

Blue Hill Pops kicks off the 2015 summer season with a great lineup of

musicians. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM in

the George Stevens Academy gymnasium on Union Street.

For more information and to purchase tickets,

please

call 207-374-5454, or visit the Bagaduce Music Lending Library on

Greene's Hill in Blue Hill, ME.

When:


Where:

Rangeley,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Rangeley Lakes Maine,

Independence Day Celebration

The 4th of July festivities begin early in

Rangeley! Join in the fun on the 3rd, on Main Street and at Lakeside

Park for a Children's Day Parade, Joan Frost Memorial Arts and Crafts

Show, Duck Races, Chicken BBQ and July 3rd fireworks, at dusk.

When:

Friday, July 3, 2015 - Saturday, July 4, 2015

Where:

Old

Orchard Beach,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Ocean Park, 2015

Independence Day and Canada Day Festivities

The annual Family Sand Sculpture contest will be

held during the day on July 3rd, with S'mores and More in the evening.

On Friday, enjoy the Old Orchard Beach July 4th Parade, a decorated

bike contest, an art show and sale, and a concert at The Bell Tower.

Sandcastle competition winners will be announced on Friday also.

Maine Coastal Rentals...

More Activities


When:

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Where:

Bethel, Maine

- Map

More

information: Mahoosuc Arts Council, Bethel Arts Fair

Artists and artisans will

exhibit and sell their work on the Bethel Common from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

on the 4th. Simultaneously, on High Street, the The 11th Annual Shy,

Novice Closeted Art Show will take place. During the day and

evening music and exhibits will be ongoing at other venues.

Bethel,

Maine Inns, BBs, Motels...

When:


Where:

Bar

Harbor, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bar Harbor Chamber of

Commerce, Mount Desert Island Relay

Race if you'd like or just join in the fun along a

62-mile scenic route that winds its way through each town and village

on Mount Desert Island. Two to nine people teams may sign up for legs

ranging from just over 2 miles to just over 9 miles. Team costumes are

a tradition!

Please note: You must pre-register; there is NO

registration on race day!

When:


Where:

Bar

Harbor, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bar Harbor Chamber of

Commerce, July 4th Celebration

Celebrate the 4th of July in Bar Harbor with a

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, a Craft Fair, the Bar Harbor 4th of July

Parade, a Seafood Festival, Lobster Races, concerts and Independence

Day fireworks over Frenchman Bay.

Hotels in

Bar Harbor, Maine...

When:


Where:

Chebeague Island, Maine - Map

More

information: Chebeague Chebang

The Chebeague Island Inn Chebang festival is a

super opportunity for

your family to visit one of Maine's gorgeous islands.

Music, food,

beverages (for drinkers and non-drinkers) yard games, dunk tanks, art

projects, potato sac races and more...

...will all be capped of the a fantastic fireworks

display at Chebeague Inn.

Visit

chebeaguechebang.com/getting-there...

...to find out how to get to Chebegue

Island by ferry from Portland and Yarmouth, and for details on

anchoring and moorings.

When:


Where:

Bethel, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bethel Area Chamber of

Commerce, Community Picnic and Portland Brass Quintet Orchestra

A free two hour concert by the Portland Brass

Quintet Orchestra will follow the presentation of colors and the

National Anthem. Bring your picnic lunch and seating to the side lawn

of the Dr. Moses Mason House, at 14 Broad Street.

When:


Where:

Grand Lake Stream, Maine

- Map

More

information: Grand Lake Stream Area Chamber of

Commerce, Calendar of Events

Race for Grand Lake Stream for Walkers and Runners

sponsored by Downeast Lakes Land Trust.

When:


Where:

Moosebec Reach, Beals Island, Jonesport, Maine

- Map

More

information: 2015

Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule

Many boat owners follow the lobster boat "race

circuit" from mid-June to late September as it makes its way from

Midcoast, Maine,

to Downeast, Maine.

Also see listed Maine Lobster Boat Races for July

11th, 12th, 19th and 26th.

More Activities


When:


Where:

Lubec, Maine - Map

More

information: West Quoddy Head Light

Keepers Association, Special Events

The West Quoddy Lighthouse is special for a couple

of reasons. It is the only candy striped lighthouse in the United

States...

...and it sits on the most eastern point piece of

land in the U.S. July 6th will be your chance...

...thanks to the

United States Coast Guard - to have a look inside one of Maine's most

famous lighthouse towers.

The Coast Guard will conduct tours

between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM and between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM visitors

can

enjoy live music, food, raffles and special activities.

When:

Monday, July 6, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015

Where:

Waterville, Maine

- Map

More

information: Atlantic Music Festival

The Atlantic Music Festival simultaneously strives

to be one

of the leading music programs and the most inspiring summer music

festival in

the world.

Every year, the AMF Institute committee seeks

young artists

who hold

extraordinary talent and commitment to music.

A series o free concerts are offered during

the festival including

orchestra, piano, opera and chamber music.

Hailed as one of the most beautiful campuses,

Colby College in Waterville is

the host to the Atlantic Music Festival.

When:

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Where:

Rangeley,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Rangeley Lake Maine,

RRGSA Strawberry Festival

Strawberries are in season and to celebrate the

Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen's Association holds and annual

festival. This event, held at Oquossoc Park, will feature an arts and

crafts show, a yard sale and food.

When:

Thursday, July 9, 2015 - Sunday July 12, 2015

Where:

East Millinocket, Maine

- Map

More

information: Millinocket

Connections, East Millinocket Summerfest 2015

The beautiful Katahdin Region will hold its annual

family oriented Summerfest again in 2015, with the them: Anything Goes. The

full schedule of events is still in the works, but plan on plenty of

plenty of games, prizes, street vendors, dancing, a parade, and many

other fun summer activities.

When:


Where:

South Hiram, Maine

- Map

More

information: Ossipee Valley Fair

"Since 1980, Ossipee Valley Fair has been "THE

place to be" for summer family fun in southern Maine!"

This is a true country fair with lots of livestock

events, competitions, musical entertainment, demonstrations

and exhibits, arts and crafts, rides and games, and a grand parade.

When:


Where:

Rockland, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine Windjammer

Association,

Events

The

entire fleet of Maine

windjammers

will glide past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater for their Annual

Parade of Sail. This is an excellent opportunity to get a close-up of

these marvelous vessels.

Bed and

Breakfast Rockland, Maine...

When:

Friday, July 10, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015

Where:

Lisbon Falls, Maine

- Map

More

information: Moxie Festival

Expect to "Celebrate Moxie the Maine Way" at the

2015 Maine

Moxie Festival which will include plenty of family entertainment: the

Moxie 5K Road Race, a Kids Fun Run, Maine Made Products, Petting Zoo,

the Moxie Festival Parade,

fireworks, a car show...

...Moxie Recipe Contest, the New England Moxie

Congress

Annual Lobster Clambake, a Moxie Chug-n-Challenge, fun kids events,

live music, plenty of great food, and of course, LOTS of Maine's own

Moxie!

Annually, the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River

Race is also part of the Moxie celebration. See listing below for June

12th.

More Activities


When:

Friday,

July 10, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015

Where:

Portland,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine Yogafest

Maine YogaFest (MYF) will be held at the East End Community School in

Portland on July 10 and 12, 2015 and is a two-day celebration of the

region's amazing

yoga talent.

With more than 40 local yoga teachers and 20

studios

participating, the festival offers a diverse program allowing

participants to

experience a wide array of yoga techniques in the idyllic setting of

Coastal

Maine.

The festival also offers a number of specialty

yoga classes

including

partner, slackline, paddleboard, and aerial as well as a featured Red

Carpet YogaRave Pre-Party.

When not

practicing yoga, attendees can explore "Vendor Village", a collection

of

local businesses, artists, and food trucks with live music performances

during

each session break.

Participants may also attend a guided meditation

or

complementary lecture on fascinating topics ranging from the

neuroscience of

yoga to the benefits of breathwork. For more information and

to purchase

tickets, please visit www.maineyogafest.com.

When:


Where:

Waterville, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine

International Film Festival

Held at

various venues in Waterville, the 18th Annual

Maine International Film Festival - MIFF - will feature a wide array of

the "best of American independent and international cinema" as well as

highlighting innovative New England and

Maine filmmakers.

As well as viewing films, attendees will have

opportunities to meet some of the people behind the scenes - writers,

directors, producers and musicians.

When:


Where:

Newcastle, Maine

- Map

More

information: Watershed Ceramics,

Salad Days

The Annual Salad Days fundraising event takes

place at the Watershed

Center for the Ceramic Arts, 19 Brick Hill Road, in Newcastle and

begins at 10:00 AM.

At Salad

Days you will be able to select one of 500 individually crafted (first

come, first server),

unique salad plates created by artist Stuart Gair - and fill it to

the brim with an all-you-can-eat

bountiful buffet lunch!

Each

year, the Salad Days fundraising event draws hundreds of visitors from

near

and far to enjoy an afternoon of delicious local food, great company,

incredible ceramics, kid's art projects, and lively music.

Coinciding with Salad Days is Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts Annual

Invitational Pottery Sale.

Admission to Salad Days is not required for

those only interested in shopping at the sale. The Invitational Pottery

Sale features work by top ceramic artists from Maine, New England and

across the country. A full list of participants is available on

Watershed's

website.

Watershed Center is located off Route 1 on Cochran

Road (turn north at

Skip Cahill Tire and Citgo) opposite the Route 27 South turnoff to

Boothbay

Harbor. For more information, call 207- 882-6075 or visit

www.watershedceramics.org.

When:


Where:

Searsport, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine

Lobster Boat Races Schedule 2015

Also see Maine Lobster Boat Races listed for July


When:


Where:

Blue Hill, Maine

- Map

More

information: Sedgwick Volunteer

Fire Department Car Show, Facebook

The Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department presents

the 14th annual car

show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - rain or shine - at the Blue Hill

Fairgrounds on Route 172.

There will be trophies, prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Show), Swap

Meet, 50/50 Drawing, Raffle and food concessions.

Public Admission: $3/Adults - $1/Children under

12. Registration: 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Registration Fee: $5/Entry car,

driver and 1 passenger.

Show Cars Exhibited At Owner's Risk. Proceeds

benefit the

Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Sponsored in part by the Blue Hill

Fair

Association.

More Activities


When:

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015

Where:

Belfast, Maine

- Map

More

information: Belfast Arts in the

Park

This waterfront celebration is a Midcoast Maine

fine arts and crafts festival with a variety of fine artwork and

crafts,

continuous live music and freshly grilled food.

When:


Where:

Rockland, Maine

- Map

More

information: North Atlantic Blues

Festival

National Blues artists perform at this annual

Rockland, Maine festival, "considered one of the most prestigious on

the East Coast".

The concert will take place in the picturesque setting of

Public Landing in Rockland Harbor. In addition to all day

live entertainment, the festival features food, drinks and crafts.

Bed and

Breakfast Rockland, Maine...

When:


Where:

Owls Head, Maine

- Map

More

information: Owls Head Transportation Museum,

Events

Hot rods, custom cars and muscle cars are sure to

excite anyone who loves cool!

When:


Where:

Bethel, Maine

- Map

More

information: Oxford County Mineral

and Gem Association of Maine, Shows

The 54th annual show sponsored by Oxford County

Mineral

and Gem Association will be held at the Telstar Regional High School,

Route 26, Bethel, ME. A wide variety of dealers from Maine and across

the United

States will be on hand to display their outstanding specimens, jewelry,

gem rough and other favorites.

Bethel,


When:


Where:

Fort Fairfield, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine Potato Blossom

Proclaimed as "The County's premier, don't miss,

summertime

event" the Fort Fairfield, Maine festival not only is a celebration of

the communities strong agricultural heritage, but also commemorates our

veterans' service to

the country.

When:

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Where:

Durham, Maine (start) - Map to

Lisbon Falls, Maine (finish)

- Map

More

information: Moxie Festival, Chief

Worumbo Androscoggin

River Race

Photos credit: Christina Epperson

The Androscoggin

River Race is an amateur competition of

approximately six miles, with possible Class I rips and easy Class II

rapids, depending on water levels on race day.

Now in its 17th year, the Race has become an

integral part of the Moxie Festival

(see July 10-11 listing above), and is the "largest single

day event on the Androscoggin". It is a

family-friendly event and

allows racers to

experience a section of the Androscoggin River with many other

recreational enthusiasts.

Please note...

Below is information from the 2014 race. Please check back as this

year's updates become available!

The public is invited to cheer the racers at the

starting point in Durham, where the race will begin at 11:00 AM, and at

the

finish at the Sabattus River access on Route 196.

According to the

Androscoggin Land Trust website...

Race day registration will begin at 9:00 AM at the

Durham Boat Launch on Rt. 136 in Durham near the Auburn/Durham

line. Participants are encouraged to arrive well in advance

of the 11:00 AM mass start to sign in and unload boats.

The race finish is just under the railroad trestle

where the Sabattus River joins the Androscoggin on Rt. 196 in Lisbon

Falls.

More Activities


When:


Where:

Stonington, Maine

- Map

More

information: 2015

Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule



When:

Monday, July 13, 2015 - Saturday, July 18, 2015

Where:

Pittsfield, Maine

- Map

More

information: Town of Pittsfield,

Maine

The Egg Festival theme this year is "EGG"wareness

- "Support Your

Favorite Cause". The Town of Pittsfield is home to the Egg Festival. A

quiet industrial

community of less than 5,000 people, Pittsfield welcomes more than

35,000

visitors each July.

A large Street Dance, Egglympics, Window Painting,

Art

Show and Craft Fair, are just a few of the scheduled events during the

week

leading up to the Big Day - Saturday, July 18 - which features The Big

Parade, Kiwanis Karnival with its rides and booths, and Fireworks. It

is the

event of the year in Pittsfield and the region.

Founded in 1973, the Egg Festival was designed to

celebrate the egg industry in

Central Maine and complement the already popular Kiwanis Karnival.

Though the

egg industry has all but left the region, the Festival remains stronger

than

ever. The Festival prides itself on providing a venue for area

non-profit

groups to come together and fundraise for their programs. Literally

hundreds

of volunteers and non-profits gather every July to host a fun event for

families and children while raising funds for their causes.

The Egg Festival is very important to the town and

region for community and

economic development reasons. During this week, people are able to

visit,

network and have family get-togethers. It is a time that we showcase

the

community and region. In addition, it is great fun and a positive

experience

for children and families. It is part of the region's heritage and

tradition.

There is something for everyone in this

exceptionally friendly town located on

the banks of the Sebasticook River. Please enjoy Pittsfield's

hospitality!

When:

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Where:

Camden, Maine

- Map

More

information: The Camden Garden Club

Visit lovely homes and gardens during one of

Yankee Travel Guide's "Top Maine Events,"

the Camden Garden

Club's annual House and Garden Tour is one of "Maine's oldest and most

famous summer tours."

Camden,


When:


Where:

Newry, Maine

- Map, Mexico,

Maine

- Map, Errol,

NH

- Map

More

information: New England Forest Rally

The New England Forest Rally

- NEFR - in

Sunday River, Maine (Newry) is one of six National

Championship Rallys held in the United States.

In the past, in

addition to the Newry, Maine Sunday River headquarters...

...spectator areas have included Mexico Recreation

Area and locations in and

around Errol, New Hampshire and other sites in western Maine and

northern New Hampshire. As the 2015 NEFR schedule is announced you can

stay updated via their website.

Hotels in Newry, Maine...

When:


Where:

Alfred, Maine

- Map

More

information: Kennebec

Valley Chamber of Commerce

An antique auto show, tractor pull, road race,

crafts, a picnic at Brother's Beach, food, music and a parade are just

a few of the exciting family-friendly events that will take place at

Central Park and other venues.

When:


Where:

Kingfield, Maine

- Map

More

information: Kingfield Festival

Days Facebook

Kingfield Days is an annual multi-day event jam packed with family

activities. Many other events will take place, but for a partial

glimpse at the festival schedule...

Friday: Flower and Photo Contest, Kids Activities,

the Crowning of Mrs. Kingfield, a Pork Dinner and live music.

Saturday: Kid's Parades, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides,

Pony rides and Petting Zoo, bounce house, G-Force Laser Tag, a

Caricature Artist, annual Artisan Fair, Whatever Floats Parade...

...the Grand Parade - themed "Only In Maine...", Mud

Football (resuming on Sunday for the playoffs and championship games).

Sunday: Kingfield Days 5K run or walk

and Kids' 1 Mile run, Mud Football playoffs and championship

games.

You can expect some tasty treats on Friday night

and all day Saturday with the Food Vendors downtown.

These are just a few of the highlights!!

More Activities


When:


Where:

Belfast, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine Celtic Celebration

There is a rich Celtic history in Maine and it

will be celebrated with a family oriented festival featuring The New

World Cheese Roll Championship, Highland Games, Kilted Canter 5K Road

Race, Celtic Breeds Dog Show, live Celtic music, games and lots of

great food.

When:


Where:

Yarmouth, Maine

- Map

More

information: Yarmouth

Clam Festival

Organized by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, to

aid non-profit organizations that help support the Town of

Yarmouth, Maine, the Yarmouth Clam Festival takes place every

summer, during the third weekend in July.

Tens of thousands of people flock to Yarmouth, a

charming seaside village, to take part in three days of fun family

activities that include music, arts and crafts, events

and competitions, and of course, lots and lots of clams and other great

food.

Hotels in Freeport,

Maine... (6 miles north of Yarmouth, ME)

When:


Where:

Paris Hill, Maine

- Map

More

information: Hamlin Memorial

Library, Founder's Day

Packards, Duesenbergs, Stutz Bearcats, vintage

race cars, a Tucker, Thomas Flyer and many others are part of the 60

vehicle private collection of Robert Sandra Bahre that will

be on display in historic Paris Hill.

Along with the Classic Car Exhibit visitors can

enjoy live music, purchase bag lunches and a host of tasty treats and

wander through the craft fair where a wide variety of items will be on

sale.

Admission to car exhibit is $10 for adults and $2

for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Hamlin Memorial Library

Museum.

When:


Where:

Bethel, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bethel MollyOckett

Day

The 2015 MollyOckett Day Schedule is still in the

works, so here is a glimpse at events from years past...

This is a community and family

festival with crafts, food and

community vendors on Main Street and on the Bethel Village Common, a

parade, Penobscot

basket making demonstration, North American Wildlife Encounter, frog

jumping contest...

...a Classic Road

Races - a 5-mile

run and 3-mile walk for adults, and a 1-mile kids' run and a diaper

dash for you know who, tubing, a treasure scavenger hunt, live music,

and fireworks over the Bethel Inn golf course

Bethel,

Maine Places to Stay...

When:


Where:

Camden, Maine

- Map

More

information: Goosefare Antiques and Promotions, 2015 Show

Schedule

Held Saturday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday

from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. at the Camden-Rockport High School.

When:


Where:

Just North of Princeton, Maine

- Map

More



The 6th annual Wabanaki cultural arts and heritage

days celebration will feature a wide variety of crafts from the

Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet, and Micmac tribes, demonstrations

and presentations that include Passamaquoddy medicine, Native story

telling, drumming, Native American Stories and Native shawl dancing.

The Heritage Days event is located on Rural Route

1, just north of Princeton, ME, on Passamaquoddy Tribal Lands, Indian

Township.

When:

Friday, July 18, 2015 - Monday, July 19, 2015

Where:

Southwest Harbor, Maine

- Map

More

information: Harbor House, Events

Schedule

During its Annual Flamingo Festival, Southwest

Harbor becomes "whimsical, lighthearted and decidedly hot pink"! The

entire community, along with tourists joins in the festivities to help

"celebrate the treasured value of small town life".

More Activities


When:


Where:

Stonington, Maine

- Map

More

information: Deer Isle - Stonington

Chamber of Commerce, Calendar of Events

Head

to the Stonington Fish Pier for a fun filled day that honors the local

fishermen.

An arts and crafts, a slippery cod contest,

whacky boat races, and plenty of great food are part of this year's

family fun day.

The

Island Fishermen's Wives Association sponsors this annual event. For

more information please contact:

Vickie Hardie 975-9745 - Shauna Schmidt 812-8799

When:


Where:

Friendship, Maine

- Map

More

information: 2015

Schedule Maine Lobster Boat Races

Also see Maine Lobster Boat Races listed for July


When:


Where:

Rockland, Maine

- Map

More

information: 2015

Maine Lobster Ride

This is a Maine Bike Coalition sponsored ride,and

with 15, 30, 50, 80 and 100 mile routes there'splenty of gorgeous

scenery to see.

When:

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015

Where:

Old Town, Maine (to Orono and Eddington)

- Map

More

information: 2015

Whitewater Open Canoe National

Championships

Along the Penobscott River, between Old Town and

Eddington, racers will compete in the American Canoe Association's 2015

Open Canoe Downriver National Championships. Races take place from July

23rd to the 26th. Wednesday, July 22nd is the Official Practice Day.

This 9.5 mile stretch of contains "three Class II-III rapids, numerous

rips and quick water".

When:

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - Saturday, July 25, 2015

Where:

Casco, Maine

- Map

More

information: Casco Days

A midway, parades, fireworks, live music, food and

lots of fun family activities are part of the festivities at Casco Day

Park, 948 Meadow Road in Casco Village.

When:


Where:

Pittston, Maine

- Map

More

information: Pittston Fair

"Maine's Friendliest Fair" is a family oriented

small country fair complete with kids games, animals and a midway!

When:


Where:

Boothbay

Harbor,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Boothbay

Region Garden Club

"The Sea Around Us" is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and will

feature distinctive

homes and guest houses in the Boothbay Region.

Ticket price:

$25 Prepaid, $30 on Tour Day. For tickets please contact Irene Gerny

633-5052 or Pat McMurry 633-7405. Tickets often sell out early!

When:


Where:

Richmond, Maine - Map

More

information: Town of Richmond,

Maine, Richmond Days Celebration

Richmond, ME knows how to celebrate summer This

year they'll be doing it with a Fireman's

Muster, Lobster Crate Races, Swan Island tours, the Richmond

Area Health Center's 5K race, food, parade and fireworks!

When:


Where:

Eliot, Maine - Map

More

information: Raitt Homestead Farm

Tractor pulling, Kid's Korner, ladies skillet

toss, kids

pedal tractor

pulls, engine demonstrations, farming displays, tractor parade, an

auction, raffles, music, food, and tons of fun are on tap for

the

weekend.

Plenty of free parking. $6 per person, children 12

and under

get in

free.

When:


Where:

Bucksport, Maine

- Map

More

information: Bucksport Bay Chamber

of Commerce

The schedule of events for the 2015 Bucksport Bay

Festival is still

being put together...

...but as has been the case for 17 years...

...there will LOTS of fun family events.

Past festivals have featured a Kid's Center,

parade, arts and crafts show, a long list of entertainers, great food,

and many other special activities.

When:


Where:

Oakland, Maine - Map

More

information: Oakfest 2015

Fun for everyone in Maine's Belgrade Lakes Region

during this three day event. Activities:

July 24th: Parade 6:00 PM, street dance (6:00 PM-10:00 PM), and

vendors. July 25th: Open air

market, food, music, kids section and art (10:00 AM-5:00 PM).

July 26th: Paddle, pedal and Pound the pavement Triathlon.

When:

Friday, July 24, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015

Where:

Bangor, Maine - Map

More

information: Bangor Maine State

Fair

With a 4-H Dog Show, oxen, sheep, goat, horse and

steer shows, livestock auction, plenty of live entertainment and

food, the Bangor Maine State Fair provides

family fun for every age group.

More Activities


When:


Where:

Portland,

Maine

- Map

More

information: The Mugadi Foundation,

Festival of Nations

We are proud to present the 13th Annual Greater

Portland Festival of Nations at Deering Oaks Park in Portland, ME.

The Festival is a day of music, dance and other

performing arts, representing

cultural traditions from across America and the world. This event will

showcase

Maine's ethnic diversity, perpetuate traditions, encourage ethnic

understanding, and promote unity.

The Festival engenders community cohesion

from its volunteers and by attracting thousands of festival-goers each

year. We

are proud to ally the Festival's philosophy with the City of Portland's

mission, vision and objectives.

ADMISSION is FREE and FAMILY ORIENTED. For more

information: 207-536-0800.

Portland,


When:


Where:

Kennebunk, Maine - Map

More

information: Unitarian Universalist

Church of Kennebunk

The Kennebunk Blueberry Fair will run from 9:00 AM

-3:00 PM, with Lunch from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM - featuring New England

Chowder, Blueberry Pie and Treats. Artisans and Craft Vendors and Kids

Zone Craft

opportunities for Children will make this a fun family day.

Location: First Parish Unitarian Universalist

Church, 114 Main Street

Kennebunk, ME. For questions: Please call 207-985-3700 or visit

www.uukennebunk.org .

When:


Where:

Camden, Maine

- Map

More

information: Goosefare Antiques and Promotions, 2015 Show

Schedule

Held from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Boothbay Commons -

Route 27, Boothbay.

When:


Where:

Farmington, Maine - Map

More

information: Downtown Farmington, Events

This year's annual festival will feature a

Farmers' Market, Locally Made Foods, Street Performers, Live Music

Entertainers, Artisans,

Crafters and

much more! Broadway will be limited to foot traffic only all day.

The event, presented by

the Farmington Downtown Association, will run from 10:00 AM

to 9:30 PM

When:


Where:

Grand Lake Stream, Maine

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More



Over 60 vendors will be on hand for the 21st

annual Fold Festival in Grand Stream. The weekend features

Folk Art, Live Music, Cultural Exhibits, Quilts and Canoes.

When:

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015

Where:

Presque Isle, Maine - Map

More

information: Northern Maine

Fairgrounds

"The Northern Maine Fair Association is dedicated

to promoting agricultural education, preserving agricultural history

and providing family entertainment for the citizens of Aroostook County

and western New Brunswick.", and beyond!

More Activities


When:


Where:

Harpswell, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine

Lobster Boat

Races 2015 Schedule


4th 11th, 12th and 19th.

When:

Saturday, July 26, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015

Where:

York Beach,

Maine

- Map

More

information: Town of York Parks and

Recreation

Music, crafts, food, and fun family activities are

scheduled during this week-long celebration that leads up to the York

Days Craft Fair. But perhaps that most

highlighted event of Christmas in July in York Beach, ME is the Lighting

of the Nubble

on Sunday, July 26th.

From Sohier

Park enjoy festivities that the

York Maine Parks and Recreation Department will be presenting for the

Annual

Christmas in July celebration. The innkeeper's house and Nubble tower

will be

entirely outlined in white lights, just as they are at Christmas.

Festivities begin at

8:00 PM, with the lighting (and Santa's arrival) taking place at 9:00.

Lodging York Beach,

Maine...

When:

Wednesday July 29, 2015 - Wednesday August 12, 2015

Where:

Castine, Maine - Map

More

information: Castine Town Office,

Calendar of Events

Come

to Castine on Wednesday evening for

great

live music on the Town Dock! This is a free concert presented by

Castine Community Economic

Development (CED).

When:

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015

Where:

Rockland, Maine

- Map

More

information: Maine

Lobster Festival 2015 Great-Maine-Vacations.com, Maine Lobster Festival

At the Rockland Maine Lobster Festival in Harbor

Park, Rockland, see what

is acclaimed to be the world's

largest lobster cooker...

...various arts and

crafts vendors, U.S. Coast Guard Station tours, seafood cooking

contests, road races, carnival rides, games and activities for the

kids...

...along with great live entertainment, and the

Big

Parade...

...featuring a variety of bands, marching units,

floats and the

newly crowned Sea Goddess and her Sea Princesses.

Rockland, Maine

Bed

and Breakfasts...

When:

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - Saturday, August 1, 2015

Where:

Monmouth, Maine

- Map

More

information: Monmouth Fair

"A little fair with a lotta pull." The

Cochnewagan Agricultural Society sponsors the Monmouth Fair and has as

their goal a family friendly event that both entertains and educates

fairgoers. The various agricultural shows, exhibits, demonstrations and

performances ensure something interesting for every age group.

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...or know of one that should be shared?

Just send me the details and I will be happy to

include it in the appropriate section. You can send additions to

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or spring!

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