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Cumberland Fair
197 Blanchard Road
Cumberland, Maine 04103
Phone: (207) 797-2789
Sep 27 thru Oct 03, 2009. The Cumberland Fair features large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Also animal pulling events and harness racing. For info phone Gerry Prevost at (207) 797-2789. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harry's Harvest Ball
Starks, Maine 04911
Phone: (207) 333-6985
Oct 02 thru Oct 04, 2009. Harry's Harvest Ball is at Harry Brown's Farm, 45 Abijah Hill Road in Starks. Features music, art, dancing, puppets, food vendors, crafters, camping and more. For info phone (207) 333-6985. Map + Directions | Report Update
Equest's Annual Family Farm Festival
65 Drown Lane
Lyman, Maine 04002
Phone: (207) 985-0374
Oct 03, 2009. You'll find puppets, magic and music at Equest's Annual Family Farm Festival, to benefit the programs of Equest Therapeutic Riding Center. The Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spring Creek Farm, 65 Drown Lane. Attendees can also enjoy wagon rides, pony rides and farm games to round out a perfect Autumn day. An array of food concessions will be available. Tickets are $8 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $5 for children 12 and under. For info phone (207) 985-0374. Map + Directions | Report Update
Living History Days
Bradley, Maine
Phone: (207) 581-2871
Oct 03 thru Oct 04, 2009. Experience life in a 1790's colonial village during Living History Days at Leonard's Mills Historic Settlement. Enjoy bateau rides, wagon rides, making homemade cedar shakes, and fresh pressed cider and more. For info phone (207) 581-2871. Map + Directions | Report Update
Fryeburg Fair
Ballard Road
Fryeburg, Maine 04037
Phone: (207) 935-3268
Oct 04 thru Oct 11, 2009. It was a chilly day in March of 1851 when a few local farmers and merchants got together and decided to show off their produce, cattle and wares to the community. Since those humble beginnings, Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine's largest agricultural fair complete with six days of harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world's largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America. Admission is $8 all days except Saturday, which is $10. Children under 12 are free. For info phone June Hammond at (207) 935-3268. Map + Directions | Report Update
Mt. Desert Island Fall Celebration, Acadia's Oktoberfest and Food Festival
20 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 244-9264
Oct 10, 2009. The Mt. Desert Island Fall Celebration, Acadia's Oktoberfest and Food Festival, held at Smugglers Den Campground, offers music and entertainment and all Maine products. Twenty three Maine brewers and many craft booths. All under giant tents for rain or shine from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For info phone (207) 244-9264 or (800) 423-9264. Map + Directions | Report Update
Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend
Sunday River
Bethel, Maine
Phone: (800) 543-2754
Oct 10 thru Oct 11, 2009. The Sunday River Fall Festival is a peak foliage weekend filled with a variety of events and activities including the North American Wife Carrying Championships, Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival, free chairlift rides, chain saw sculpture demonstrations, kids games, horse drawn wagon rides and a free outdoor concert. For info phone (800) 543-2754. Map + Directions | Report Update
Foliage, Food and Wine Festival
Blue Hill, Maine 04614
Phone: (207) 374-3242
Oct 15 thru Oct 18, 2009. Come to Blue Hill for the annual Foliage, Food and Wine Festival, an exciting weekend of superb food and drink from area restaurants, chefs and food producers. The event is set amidst the scenically spectacular Blue Hill Peninsula located in the heart of Downeast Maine. For info phone (207) 374-3242. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harvestfest
York, Maine
Phone: (207) 363-4422
Oct 16 thru Oct 18, 2009. 25th Annual Harvestfest in York Village and York Beach. It has 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, hayrides and more. For info phone (207) 363-4422. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harvest Fest
Waterville, Maine
Phone: (207) 680-2055
Oct 18, 2009. Head to Castonguay Square in beautiful downtown Waterville for a day of family fun at the Annual Harvest Fest. Hay rides, the annual Jorgensen's 5K Foot Race, family pumpkin carving, live music, farmers' market, and more. Free and open to the public. For info phone (207) 680-2055. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harvest on the Harbor
46 Commercial Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 775-2126
Oct 22 thru Oct 24, 2009. You're invited to experience the flavors our great state has to offer at Harvest on the Harbor presented by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland. Our three-day event will feature seminars, tastings, and exquisite dinners crafter by renowned chefs from Maine and afar. Learn from food experts. Sip fine wines, beer and spirits. Enjoy an authentic culinary experience during on of the most beautiful seasons in Maine. Come stay and enjoy. Portland Hotels. For info phone (207) 775-2126. Map + Directions | Report Update
OgunquitFest
Ogunquit, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-2939
Oct 23 thru Oct 25, 2009. The Annual OgunquitFest, a weekend festival, includes scarecrow contest, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, ghost stories, marketplace and more. For info phone the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce at (207) 646-2939. Map + Directions | Report Update
Saco Spirit Pumpkin Fest
Saco, Maine
Phone: (207) 286-3546
Oct 24, 2009. Annual Saco Pumpkin Fest from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown Saco. For more info phone (207) 286-3546. Map + Directions | Report Update
Apple Festival
RR 4
Fairbanks, Maine
Phone: (207) 778-3808
Oct 04, 2008. The Apple Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairbanks School Meeting House, on Route 4 two miles north of downtown Farmington. A celebration of everything apple! Apple Pie Baking contest, food, cider pressing, 50/50 raffle, children's games, and a large variety of vendors and artisans performing live demonstrations of their trade. Rain or shine. Benefits the Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association Building Fund. For info phone (207) 778-3808 or 778-4272. | Report Update
Camp Sunshine Maine Pumpkin Festival
197 Blanchard Road
Cumberland, Maine 04021
Phone: (207) 655-3000
Oct 04, 2008. The Camp Sunshine Maine Pumpkins Festival will feature more than 30,000 lit jack-o-lanterns, and we need lots of help to break the jack-o-lantern record. needs lots of help. There will be great tunes, games for the kids, a costume parade, pie-eating contest, face painting, great food and a tower of pumpkins like nothing you've ever seen. All proceeds benefit Camp Sunshine, a Maine based national retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. For info phone (207) 655-3000. | Report Update
Maine Oyster Fest
8 Beach Street
York, Maine 03910
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Oct 12, 2008. The Maine Oyster Fest starts at 6 p.m. at the Union Bluff Meeting House on York Beach. Events include an Oyster Shucking competition and an Oyster Luge. Prizes are awarded. | Report Update
Great Western Maine Chili Cook Off
Waterford, Maine
Phone: (207) 647-3472
Oct 12, 2008. The Great Western Maine Chili Cook Off is held in Waterford Town Square beginning at noon. For info phone (207) 647-3472. | Report Update
Fall Festival
Hallowell, Maine
Phone: (207) 622-1350
Oct 17, 2008. Autumn on the banks of the Kennebec is a delight at the Hallowell Fall Festival! Scarecrows abound as Hallowell gives thanks to a bountiful harvest with family events galore. For info phone (207) 622-1350. | Report Update
Great Maine Apple Day
294 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, Maine 04988
Phone: (207) 568-4142
Oct 18, 2008. Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples at Great Maine Apple Day. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity. For info phone (207) 568-4142. | Report Update
Romp and Stomp Grape Harvest Festival
Lincolnville, Maine
Phone: (207) 763-4478
Oct 18, 2008. The Annual Romp and Stomp Grape Harvest Festival takes place throughout Lincolnvile, including at Lincolnville Beach and Celladoor Vineyard. Parade at the beach at 9 a.m. and later a scavenger hunt and cake walk. At the vineyard are hot air balloon rides, grape stomping, wine and food sampling, hay rides, arts and crafts, farmers' market, live music and more. For info phone (207) 763-4478. | Report Update
Old Orchard Beach Community Halloween Party
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Phone: (207) 934-4911
Oct 31, 2008. Every year the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department hosts the annual Old Orchard Beach Community Halloween Party. The activities kick-off at 6:15 p.m. with a parade of Halloween goblins. Come to the Community Safety Center. For info phone (207) 934-4911. | Report Update