Maine Events - April Festivals


Maine Jewish Film Festival

Mar 29 thru Apr 06, 2008. Portland. 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.   Report Update

Annual Parrothead / Bust N Burn Festival

Apr 04 thru Apr 06, 2008. Bethel. The Annual Parrothead / Bust N Burn Festival at Sunday River Fall includes Jimmy Buffet cover bands, contests, prizes, parties, pond skimming plus the Bust N Burn Moguls competition. For info phone (800) 543-2754.   Report Update

Comic Arts Laugh Festival

Apr 09 thru Apr 13, 2008. Belfast. Fist Annual Belfast Comic Arts Laugh Festival. Events occur at the Colonial Theater and at Belfast High School. For info phone (207) 338-1975.   Report Update

Shrine Circus

Apr 18 thru Apr 19, 2008. Lewiston. Bring the whole family for this spectacular circus event. Acts will include animals, clowns, acrobatics and more...For info and tickets call 783-2009   Report Update

Knock on Wood GuitarFest

Apr 18 thru Apr 19, 2008. Waterville. The 4th Annual Knock on Wood GuitarFest is held at Waterville Opera House and on the Colby College campus. For info phone (207) 873-7000.   Report Update

COA Earth Day Celebration

Apr 18 thru Apr 20, 2008. Bar Harbor. 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) 288-5015 ext. 254.   Report Update

Earth Day at Gilsland Farm

Apr 19, 2008. Falmouth. The Maine Audubon Society celebrates Earth Day at Gilsland Farm with a nature walk (starting at 7 a.m.), bioblitz for kids, grease car exhibition and more. For info phone (207) 781-2330.   Report Update

Patriots Day Weekend

Apr 19 thru Apr 20, 2008. Ogunquit. The Annual Patriots Day Celebration in Ogunquit occurs under giant tents directly on Ogunquit's Main Beach. There is 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.   Report Update

L.L. Bean Kids Spring Fun Festival

Apr 24 thru Apr 27, 2008. Freeport. The L.L. Bean Kids Spring Fun Festival is four days of fun for kids, including book signings by children's book authors and illustrators, crafts, outdoor activities, visits with L.L. Bear and more. For info phone (207) 288-5015.   Report Update

Fishermen's Festival

Apr 25 thru Apr 27, 2008. Boothbay Harbor. The Annual Fishermen's Festival includes trap hauling, a codfish relay, old-fashioned fish fry, Miss Shrimp Princess Pageant, lobster crate race, pancake breakfast, fish chowder contest, tug of war and tall tale contest. Also a Blessing of the Fleet Memorial Service and boat parade on Sunday. For info phone (207) 633-4825.   Report Update

Anah Shrine Circus

Apr 25 thru Apr 27, 2008. Bangor. The Annual Annah Shrine Circus is held at the Bangor Civic Center. For info phone (207) 942-2254.   Report Update

Annual ShireTown Film Festival

Apr 25 thru May 01, 2008. Houlton. The Annual ShireTown Film Festival runs at the Temple Theatre in downtown Houlton. Films include The Tracks, Stop Loss, Art Guitar Nation, Under the Same Moon, Be Kind Rewind, Independents from the County and 21. For info phone (207) 532-2200.   Report Update

Annual International Food Festival

Apr 26, 2008. South Portland. Annual International Food Festival in South Portland runs 11 a.m. (silent auction) until 2 p.m. at Southern Maine Community College, 2 Fort Road, and promotes awareness and understanding of different cultures, while raising funds for international and multicultural student scholarships. For info phone (207) 741-5662.   Report Update

Bangor Garden Show

Apr 03 thru Apr 05, 2009. Bangor. The Annual Bangor Garden Show is held at the Bangor Civic Center, with a special "best view preview" night on April 2 with entertainment, refreshments and catering from close to a dozen area restaurants. Proceeds from the Garden Show go to beautification and recycling projects that enhance the greater Bangor area. For info phone (207) 990-1201 or (207) 947-5555.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update