Upcoming Festivals in Maine http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#198 Celebrate Maine's micro-breweries at the Portland Expo during the annual Maine Brewers Festival. Maine's craft brewers showcase their newest and most popular brews. Great food, door prizes, interesting vendors, and fantastic music. This event has become a New England tradition. Please note that attendees must be 21 years of age. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#198 43.655846 -70.277039 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#1182 Maine Literary Festival's theme in 2009 is "Cross-cultural Experiences: Literature of New Voices in America." A three-hour program of presentations, readings and panel discussions begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and is followed by a reception for authors and participants, plus book signings, at the Camden Opera House. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#1182 44.205990 -69.069885 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#2563 A magical and mystical event! Meet with a psychic medium, have a massage, get advice from alternative healers. We'll have Tarot Card Readers, Spiritualists, and Psychic Mediums. Animal Communicators will be available to reveal your beloved pet's inner life. Please bring a picture or description of pet or of course well supervised animals are also welcome. There will be Chakra, Reiki, artists and craftsmen with new age items, Native American work, metaphysical supplies, divination tools, gems, stones, oils and herbs and much more. $5 Entrance Fee, individual services priced separately. For more information contact: Mary Alderman. At American Legion Post 205 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#2563 44.300999 -69.735947 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#2849 Please join us for the 2nd Annual Berwick PTO Touch A Truck on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. This event will be held at the Vivian Hussey Elementary on Blackberry Hill Road in Berwick (off Rt 236). Admission is free for families. Volkswagon will be holding a Test Drive event. We ask all licensed guests to participate in the Drive Event. Berwick PTO will receive $5/per drive. Free ice cream courtesy of North East Ice Cream, LLC. Texas Backyard BBQ will be smoking brisket, hot dogs, and French fries. All food sales will benefit the PTO Come gently explore over 40 vehicles. This year our sponsors include; Independent Concrete Pumping, Hannaford Trucking, AMR, South Berwick Rescue, Tanguay Racing, Brown Truck Racing, Pepin Concrete, Hall's Bros Roofing, Waste Management, SUR Construction, L and S Equipment, Depot Honda, P. Gagnon and Sons, Berwick PD, FD, and Hwy Dept, Lebanon Rescue, Boulanger Paving, Great Works Well Drilling, Cass Towing, Sanford Armory, SAD 60 Trans. Dept, Texas Backyard BBQ, NorthEast Ice Cream LLC, Lindt Chocolate, and Todd's Touch. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#2849 43.263348 -70.841827 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#2711 Celebrate the holidays like never before. An incredible display of lights throughout the L.L.Bean grounds, activity and product demonstrations, crafts for kids, a traditional Christmas tree, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, entertainment and more await you this season in Freeport. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#2711 43.858822 -70.153358 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#197 Come watch as the Parade of Lights sparkles and shines in Downtown Waterville. The parade brings Santa to town and ends with the lighting of the giant spruce in Castonguay Square. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For info phone (207) 680-2055. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#197 44.552792 -69.631363 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#1936 Come see the spectacular lighting of the tree at this annual tradition at Monument Square. Entertainment begins with Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band. For info phone (207) 772-6828. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#1936 43.657394 -70.258575 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#201 Celebrate the holidays in the Real Maine at the Festival of Lights Celebration. Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat at Public Landing in Rockland. Enjoy historic inn holiday open houses, tree lighting ceremony, downtown parade of lights, family pancake breakfast with Santa, children's activities, Santa's workshop, gallery night, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. For info phone (207) 596-0376. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#201 44.103809 -69.109138 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#531 Activities during County Christmas in Bethel include the Taste of Bethel (Dec. 5), a Theme Wreath Silent Auction (Dec. 5), a Christmas tree lighting and the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m. (Dec. 5), plus free horse-drawn wagon rides from 2 to 4 p.m. on most Saturdays, along with shopping specials and open houses. For info phone (207) 824-2282. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#531 44.404007 -70.791054 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#199 The annual Lighting of the Nubble features cookies, hot chocolate, music, Santa, plus the big countdown to turn on the Christmas lights at the Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Shuttle service from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach. For info phone York Parks and Recreation at (207) 363-1040. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#199 43.171871 -70.608070 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#200 The annual Deck the Halls Holiday Celebration is the official kickoff to the Holiday Season in Moosehead Lake. It takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Celebration starts with breakfast at the American Legion. Shopping opportunities start at 9:00 a.m. at the Community House and continue at the Artisan's Barn and the American Legion Hall. At 11:30 Santa will visit the Community House for photo opportunities. The Parade starts at 3:00 p.m. from Greenville Junction to the traffic light. 4:00 p.m. is the lighting of the holiday tree and caroling at the Union Church. A "Big Family Supper" at the Greeville School Cafeteria starts at 4:30 p.m. and to round off the night a Family Sock Hop starts at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/november.php#200 45.458721 -69.591728 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#2940 Holidays in Hallowell are special and include Kids Christmas Wrapping at City Hall. Cribbage Tournament, Holiday Parade and Gingerbread House Contest. The full schedule is posted online at www.hallowell.org http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#2940 0.000000 0.000000 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#519 Heart of Biddeford Holiday Fest includes horse-carriage rides, a viewing of the movie Elf, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and a movie at City Theater. Most activities start at 5 p.m. For info phone (207) 284-8520. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#519 43.472092 -70.456078 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#524 Santa Claus comes to Southwest Harbor! On the first Friday in December join us as we celebrate Christmas with the Town of Southwest Harbor and area businesses. The evening begins with the lighting of the Town's Christmas tree followed by a bonfire and tractor rides starting at the Post Office parking area. There will be refreshments provided and a special visit from Santa! Children will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa upstairs at the Harbor House. Stick around town for special business hours to kick off your holiday shopping. For info phone (207) 244-3713. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#524 44.279770 -68.325958 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#527 Camden's Christmas by the Sea is a weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, musical entertainment, parade, community tree lighting ceremony, horsedrawn wagon rides. Holiday House Inn Tour. Holiday sales and dining specials. Photos and children's story hour with Santa (who arrives by boat!). For info phone (207) 236-4404. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#527 44.209702 -69.064850 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#1681 Sparkle Weekend in Freeport features a Parade of Lights starting at 6 p.m. on December 4th, Talking Christmas Tree, Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. For more information please contact the Freeport Merchants Association at (207) 865-1212. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#1681 43.856316 -70.101540 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#345 Christmas Prelude in Kennbunkport is a magical season of shopping and special events including champagne reception, candlelight caroling, tree lighting, arts and crafts shows, pancake breakfast, lobster bake, the arrival of Santa by lobster boat and much more. For info phone (207) 967-0857. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#345 43.360088 -70.475723 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#518 Saco Spirit Holiday Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Saco. From make-your-own gingerbread houses to a tree lighting at dusk. For more info phone (207) 286-3546. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#518 43.533142 -70.472740 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#477 Chester Greenwood Day is the annual celebration of the famous inventor of the earmuff, Farmington's own Chester Greenwood! Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Farmington (parade entries line up at Mallet School on Middle Street at 9 a.m.) with cash prizes for winning floats. Chili contest and Gingerbread House contest following parade at Franklin Savings Bank admin building on Front Street. Chester Greenwood Flag Raising at the Franklin County Courthouse after the parade as well. Farmington Historical Society will display vintage Greenwood items at the Titcomb House, as well as selling holiday wreaths. The Farmington Rotary Club's Annual Festival of Trees will be at the Granary Restaurant all day, with an auction of the trees taking place that evening. The Polar Bear Club members annual dip into frigid Clearwater Lake will take place at 3 p.m., and is always a crowd pleaser! For info phone (207) 778-4215. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#477 44.670631 -70.151253 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#529 Join us in York's Holiday Season Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and at the Old York Historical Society. All are welcome!!! For info phone (207) 363-4974. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#529 43.154572 -70.658936 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#631 The Annual Harbor Lights Festival is an entire day of fun for the whole family. Santa arrives by boat. Lighting of the town tree and carols. Live Nativity and a spectacular lighted boat parade! For info phone (207) 633-2353. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#631 43.856750 -69.624962 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#1655 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Gifts for all ages, including Shaker home-made holiday baked goods! For info phone (207) 926-4597. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#1655 43.983463 -70.366669 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#365 The Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration in Ogunquit includes celebration of tree lightings, caroling, a chowder and chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping and santa. For info phone (207) 646-2939. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#365 43.247051 -70.598999 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#553 Ullr Fest is an evening event welcoming the beginning of winter. Fireworks, torchlight parade, "Beating of the Drums," dancing and a live DJ at Blizzards Pub. Prizes include skis, a snowboard and more. For info phone (207) 647-8444. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#553 44.054375 -70.808167 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#564 New Year's Eve is happening in Eastport, Maine! The city will celebrate the New Year with the annual Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop from the Tides Institute and Museum of Art building at the heart of the downtown's new public space, Bank Square. The 'Sardine' will be lowered at midnight Eastern Time. A 'Maple Leaf' will be lowered at midnight Atlantic Time (or 11 p.m. eastern) as Eastport is poised just west of the Atlantic time zone with the Canadian islands of Deer Island and Campobello located just off shore in Passamaqoddy Bay. Last year a crowed of more than 300 revelers came to celebrate - twice - making it that much more fun. For info phone (207) 853-4047. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#564 44.903316 -66.985146 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#2938 Celebrate 2009 and ring in 2010 with friends and family and have a blast in Downtown Bangor from noon til midnight! Live Music, dancing, crafts, family activities, cinema, comdey and more! Midnight Ball Drop at West Market Square. See our website for complete schedule in mid-November. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/december.php#2938 44.801182 -68.777817 http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/january.php#36 Enjoy all sorts of snowmobile events and family fun at the annual Snowmobile Snodeo. Chili/chowder cook-off, sleigh rides, antique snowmobiles, obstacle course, radar run and fireworks. http://www.maine.info/events/festivals/january.php#36 44.966599 -70.646660