Upcoming Festivals in Maine http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#174 The Maine Jewish Film Festival provides a forum for the presentation of films to enrich, educate and entertain a diverse community about the Jewish experience. For info phone (207) 831-7495. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#174 43.659088 -70.256638 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#179 The Annual YMCA Spring Fair is held at the Bangor Civic Center. For info phone (207) 941-2812 or (207) 947-5555. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#179 44.787849 -68.778183 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#550 Maple Festival and Irish Celebration at The Curran Homestead, 372 Fields Pond Road in Orrington. There will be an Easter Egg hunt as well. For info phone (207) 945-9311. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#550 44.738037 -68.732597 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#874 Annual International Food Festival in South Portland runs from 10:30 a.m. (silent auction) until 3 p.m. at SMCC Dining Hall overlooking Casco Bay. The event promotes awareness and understanding of different cultures, while raising funds for international and multicultural student scholarships. For info phone (207) 741-5662. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#874 43.650677 -70.228134 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#177 On Maine Maple Sunday, the 4th Sunday of every March, maple syrup farms throughout Maine open their doors to the public as they make maple syrup. See maple sap turned into the real syrup. Many sugarhouses offer tastings, with syrup on pancakes or ice cream, and often hold other events. Participating sugarhouses can be searched online. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/march.php#177 0.000000 0.000000 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#568 The Annual Parrot Head Festival / Bust N Burn Competition at Sunday River Fall is a weekend in paradise. Includes Jimmy Buffet cover bands, contests, prizes, parties, and more. On Sunday, there is pond skimming and our famous Key-lime pie eating contest. Also during the weekend is the annual Bust N Burn Moguls competition. All festival proceeds go to Make a Wish Foundation. For info phone (800) 543-2754. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#568 44.479443 -70.837524 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#2766 The Annual Bud Light Reggae Festival is the biggest springtime bash in ski country. This year's festival is sure to be one of our best ever. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#2766 45.054855 -70.310257 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#181 The Annual Patriots Day Celebration in Ogunquit occurs under giant tents directly on Ogunquit's Main Beach. There are colonial reenactments, a bazaar and craft show, restaurant tastings, entertainment, casino night, Kidstown Amusements and much more. For info phone the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce at (207) 646-2939. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#181 43.247051 -70.598999 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#865 Annual Earth Day Celebration on the College of the Atlantic campus offers a weekend of activities for children and adults, plus many booths with lots of information about living lightly on the earth. Sustainable crafts, food vendors with healthy foods, workshops, nature activities and more. For info phone (207) 288-2944 ext. 254. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#865 44.393974 -68.221741 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#183 Fishermen's Festival activities begin Friday evening with the Miss Shrimp Pageant at BRHS auditorium. Saturday includes the famous Cod Fish Relay, lobster trap hauling, dory bailling, lobster crate running, tug of war, fish fry and more! Sunday includes the memorial for fishermen lost at sea and the blessing of the fleet. For info phone (207) 6333-6280. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#183 43.851360 -69.628349 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#1511 Earth Day Celebration at Laudholm Farm Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road. For info phone (207) 646-1555. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#1511 43.336868 -70.552048 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#185 The Annual Annah Shrine Circus is held at the Bangor Civic Center. For info phone (207) 942-2254. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#185 44.787849 -68.778183 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#1509 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Ogunquit. This event features the Beach and Bay AIDS Walk and Run. Other celebration activities TBD. For info phone (207) 646-2939. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/april.php#1509 43.247051 -70.598999 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#2000 9th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show for Project Graduation. Rain or Shine from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at Medomak Valley High School grounds, 318 Manktown Road. Three trophies presented per class, over 30 classes. 4 ft trophy for Best of Show and Peoples' Choice. Children's Pedal Toy Parade, Loud Pipe Contest, Raffle, Matchbox Racing, Musical Entertainment, Special Attractions, Demonstrations, Concessions including lobster rolls, hamburgers and more, awards presentation, MVHS Greenhouse Plant Sale, North Star Driving School Drunk Buster Google and Union Farm Equipment Golf Cart, Country Coach Charters exhibit, Defensive Solutions demonstrations, Jail Booth, Batting Cage, Waldoboro Ambulance Service and Fire Truck on site. Benefits Project Graduation. For more info phone (207) 542-0848. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#2000 44.123253 -69.306931 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#833 A taste of some of the best locally crafted beer and wine! Join us for the third annual Maine Grains and Grapes Festival featuring Gritty McDuff's Brewing, Shipyard Brewing Co., Sea Dog Brewing, Casco Bay Brewing, Carrabassett Brewing, Tanguay and Son and many more! For more info or phone (207) 783-2009. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#833 44.095890 -70.204285 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1846 Take a walk down memory lane! Downtown Livermore Falls, 2 Main Street, Friday May 22, 4:00 p.m.-8:00p.m. A tribute to the rich heritage of Livermore Falls. Sponsored and organized by the Downtown Betterment Group, this annual celebration highlights the unique past of Livermore Falls - Horse drawn wagon rides, photo and antique exhibits, historic crafts, antique cars, varied music at the Gazebo, lots of food, and children's activities. Maine Paper and Heritage Museum Tours. Spend the evening. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1846 44.472515 -70.189606 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#3366 Monmouth May Faire events on May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., are sponsored by Friends of Cumston Library and include the sale of hundreds of flowering annuals, hanging baskets, vegetable seedlings, home-grown perennials, manure, Helen's lobster roll lunch, hotdogs and hamburgers grilled by A Rise And Shine Bed And Breakfast, Bee Keeping and Worms and Composting demonstrations, a baked sale, used books sale, Monmouth Museum birdhouses sale, raffle of a quilt donated by Old Fort Quilts, a Children's 1/4 mile run led by Baxter The Cat, a fast one-mile road race, and tours of Cumston Hall. The contact person for the May Faire is Nancy Ludewig, Chairperson for the event. Email dludewig@roadrunner.com or phone (207) 441-7071 or 933-4677. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#3366 44.242222 -70.034401 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#3018 First ever Spring Brewers Festival. Great food, door prizes, interesting vendors, and fantastic music. Please note that attendees must be 21 years of age. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#3018 43.655846 -70.277039 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1544 The Maine Comic Arts Festival features writers, artists and publishers from the field of comics. It will be held at the Ocean Gateway facility in Portland. Event hotels include the Portland Regency Hotel. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1544 43.657970 -70.249825 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#9 The 7th Annual Downeast Spring Birding Festival includes puffin trips, birder's bazaar, bird watching cruises and much more. Maine.Info is a proud sponsor of this event. For info phone (207) 733-2201. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#9 44.901100 -67.059998 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1976 The annual South Paris Lilac Festival at McLaughlin Garden runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with garden tours, lilac workshops and more. For info phone (207) 743-8820. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1976 44.220715 -70.516068 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1542 The Truck, Auto and Antique Aeroplane Show is held at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. See the Golden Age of Cars, Trucks and Planes, with children's activities and more. Phone (207) 594-4418 for details. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/may.php#1542 44.064713 -69.107109 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#3362 Maine Good Sam Club Spring Samboree (RV Rally) at the Farmington Fairgrounds. Open to all. A great time with games, entertainment, and a chance to share the RV lifestyle. Many are unaware that these events in the past 6 years have raised over $21,000 for Maine charities plus what local chapters accomplish. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#3362 44.029556 -70.968315 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#2041 World Ocean Day is celebrated around the world every year on June 8th. Old Quarry is the the venue for a World Ocean Day celebration in Maine on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a family-oriented, festival of outdoor activities, education and fun to honor our planet's oceans at our beautiful ocean front facility. Old Quarry is committed to helping protect the ocean in our own backyard and raise awareness of how critical a role the ocean plays in all of our lives. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#2041 44.174984 -68.642487 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#897 The Maine Renaissance Faire at Castle Treasure is a family friendly event. Come stroll the streets of our village and visit the artisans, merchants, vendors, entertainers at Castle Treasure. Partake of the delicious fare and join peasants, merchants, entertainers and nobility as they mingle for the weekend festivities. Activities for the young and young-at-heart abound throughout the village. Historic reenactments, sword-swallowing, fire-eating, comedy shows and games are features during the weekend as well as musical entertainment and jousting. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#897 44.335098 -69.839798 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#2010 Annual Maine 4x4 Festival at the Pittston Fairgrounds on Route 194 in Pittston. For info phone (207) 582-1856. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#2010 44.168282 -69.640228 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#11 The Acadia Birding Festival was formerly known as the Warblers and Wildflowers Festival. This is an annual celebration of the return of summer's songbirds. Bird walks, peregrine watches, boat tours, garden walks and gallery tours. Takes place in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, all on Mount Desert Island. For info phone (207) 288-8128. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#11 44.388802 -68.211502 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#5 The Margaretta Days Festival celebrates 234 years since the first naval battle of the American Revolution on June 12, 1775. At the University of Maine in Machias from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info phone the Historical Society at (207) 255-4223 or the Machias Chamber at (207) 255-4402. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#5 44.709301 -67.456398 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#20 Maine Antique Power Show with antique engines, flea market, raffle and silent auction. Free Admission to the public. Help celebrate 35 years of old iron! At the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds at Madison Avenue aka Route 201-N. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#20 44.777000 -69.724800 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#1933 Celebrate the beginning of summer in beautiful downtown Portland with eight music stages, Maine-made arts and crafts, food from local businesses, kid's activities, and more! The festival begins at 11 a.m. with a foot powered parade down Exchange Street led by the Shoestring Theater! For info phone (207) 772-6828. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#1933 43.654671 -70.262436 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#14 If you love looking at lupine, then this event is for you. Take a "Lupine by Sea" boat ride, follow a Lupine Loop driving tour, or go on private and public garden tours. There will also be free lupine seeds, lupine-themed art, craft, sculpture and quilt shows, and a variety of children's events at the Deer Isle Opera House. Lots of entertainment as well, from street performers to jazz and rock and roll. Sponsored by the Deer Isle - Stonington Chamber of Commerce. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#14 44.223999 -68.678200 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#1687 Harry's Hoe Down features music, art, dance, puppets, workshops, food, and much more. The event is at Harry's Brown's Farm, 45 Abijah Hill Road. For info phone (207) 333-6985. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#1687 44.747379 -69.962059 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#31 Gardiner, Augusta, Winthrop and surrounding communities come together during the Whatever Family Festival with many exciting events including Gardiner Arts Festival, Johnson Hall Waterfront Talent Show, Gardiner Rotary Fireworks, Hallowell Kayak and Canoe rides and Augusta Day in Capitol Park. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#31 44.229179 -69.774750 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#1026 Windham Summerfest is Windham's Town Day celebration of games food, music and fireworks. The Windham Summerfest is held at Windham High School, 406 Gray Road. For more info phone (207) 892-1905. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/june.php#1026 43.786903 -70.410828