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Fryeburg Fair

Ballard Road
Fryeburg, Maine 04037
 Phone: (207) 935-3268

          

Sep 30 thru Oct 07, 2012. 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 $10. Children under 12 are free. For info phone June Hammond at (207) 935-3268. Event #153   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Living History Days - Leonard's Mills

54 Government Road
Bradley, Maine
Phone: (207) 974-6278

          

Oct 06 thru Oct 07, 2012. 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. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Event #552   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

New Gloucester Community Fair

Bald Hill Road
New Gloucester, Maine 04260
 Phone: (207) 926-4126

          

Oct 20, 2012. This is the 11th Annual New Gloucester Community Fair featuring a car show, parade, live music, kids tent, crafts tent, fireworks and much, much more. Event is at the New Gloucester Fair Grounds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Event #4411   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Great Maine Apple Day

294 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, Maine 04988
 Phone: (207) 568-4142

          

Oct 21, 2012. Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples at Great Maine Apple Day. From noon to 4 p.m. at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity. For info phone (207) 568-4142. Event #358   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Maine Starlight Festival


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone: (207) 244-9477

          

Sep 23 thru Oct 02, 2011. The Island Astronomy Institute presents the Maine Starlight Festival. This is "a statewide celebration to promote the enjoyment and protection of Maine's stellar night sky as a valuable natural resource through science, education, and the arts." Featuring events provided by the Astronomy Clubs, Planetariums, Science Centers, and other Leading Members of Maine's Starlit Communities. For more info email info@islandastro.org. Event #3171 |   Report Update

Vinfest

367 Youngtown Road
Lincolnville, Maine 04849
 Phone: (207) 763-4478

          

Sep 30 thru Oct 01, 2011. Vinfest weekend begins Friday night, September 30, with a ticketed wine dinner-dance with an Asian theme in 2011. Dinner will be served in the vineyard at Cellardoor Winery. The Saturday, October 1 Vinfest lineup includes a stellar array of food, wine, music and activities for grown-ups. Cellardoor Winery will host grape stomping, a homemade wine competition, wine tastings, lunch prepared and served by Riverfront Barbeque & Grille of Augusta, wine cellar tours, live music all day, farm stands, hot air balloon rides and many other interesting activities. Event #1369 |   Report Update

Manchester Apple Festival

318 Readfield Road
Manchester, Maine 04351
 Phone: (207) 215-7487

          

Oct 01, 2011. 8th Annual Apple festival. Hosted at Lakeside Orchards. Featuring Maine Arts & Crafts Show, Parade, Road Race, children's activities, music and many apple related events. For more info email manchesterapplefestival@gmail.com. Event #4371 |   Report Update

Swine and Stein Octoberfest

Water Street
Gardiner, Maine 04345
 Phone: (207) 582-3100

          

Oct 01, 2011. On October 1st, 2011, the streets of Historic Gardiner will yet again be transformed as Gardiner Main Street produces Gardiner's own version of a traditional Oktoberfest celebration. The 2nd annual event features a trifecta of delicious Maine craft beers, mouthwatering Maine farm-to-table pork, and live music from a collection of popular Maine bands. The festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. A number of popular restaurants and street vendors from across the state will be teaming up to serve an array of interesting pork-driven dishes. In addition to beer, pork, and music, there will be a number of ongoing activities, including a rubber chicken fling, dunk tank, frozen t-shirt contest, "Retail Round Robin," and stick pony races to promote mingling and merriment throughout the quaint setting of Downtown Gardiner, Maine. This is a great opportunity to take in some of the best that Maine culture has to offer. The beer tent will provide an opportunity for novice and experienced local beer enthusiasts to sample some of Maine's best brews. Fall in love with one of the many styles of beer offered from 12 of Maine's best microbreweries. Admission includes all-day entertainment and three 5 oz. taster vouchers. This year, offerings will be presented from: Allagash, Andrews, Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Baxter, Geary's, Gritty McDuff, Marshall Wharf, Peak, Sebago, Sheepscot Valley, and Shipyard. Gardiner Main Street is proud to bring the following lineup of musical talent to the stage on Water Street: Jacob Cuff/Aaron Morse/Amanda Gervasi - 11:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.; Bass Box - 12:55 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.; Phat Grass - 2:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Dave Gutter - 3:50 p.m. to 5 p,m.; and Steve Jones Band - 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Event #4600 |   Report Update

Brunswick Fall Festival


Brunswick, Maine
Phone:

          

Oct 01, 2011. Brunswick Fall Festival is on the streets of Downtown Brunswick and the Mall. Local crafters exhibit their products for sale. Family activities, dog activities including grooming tips, vet checks, dog tricks, dog costume parade/contest and more! Lots of great music, a food event, Wilbur's Chocolate "Candy Play" and much more! Festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event #6937 |   Report Update

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta

Main Street
Damariscotta, Maine 04543
 Phone: (207) 592-6184

          

Oct 01 thru Oct 10, 2011. Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta is a fun-packed week of events. It includes the a pumpkin paddle boat relay and pumpkin motor boat regatta, the GPC-sanctioned giant pumpkin weigh-off on Oct. 2 at Pinkham's Plantation (at 431 Biscay Road with a total prize purse of $10,000), pumpkin catapulting, pumpkin chunkin' by the current USA-record holder, a giant pumpkin parade, two dozen giant 600-pound decorated pumpkins lining Damariscotta's main street, children's activities, a pumpkin cooking contest, pie eating competition, a giant pumpkin drop (in 2009, an old police cruiser was the target from 150 feet!) and more. Check the Title link above for a complete schedule and details. Event #3359 |   Report Update

Acadia Oktoberfest: Brewfest and Wine/Cheese Festival

20 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 244-9264

          

Oct 07 thru Oct 08, 2011. The Mt. Desert Island Fall Celebration, Acadia's Oktoberfest includes a Brewfest on October 8th and a Wine & Cheese Festival on October 7th. Held at Smugglers Den Campground, offers music and entertainment and all Maine products. Twenty three Maine brewers and many craft booths at the Brewfest. All under giant tents for rain or shine. For info phone (207) 244-9264 or (800) 423-9264. Event #162 |   Report Update

Searsport's Fling into Fall Celebration


Searsport, Maine
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Oct 07 thru Oct 08, 2011. Searsport will offer fun for everyone at its annual "Fling into Fall" celebration. Included in the schedule of events are two concerts, hayrides, public suppers, face painting, scarecrow and jack-o'-lantern competitions, and much more. Among other highlights of the event are live rock and pop music by Last Call at the Public Safety Building, Friday at 7:15 p.m., and a concert of German "oom-pah" music by Dirigo Winds in Union Hall, Saturday, 2:30 pm. Also on Saturday, a parade will pass down Main Street at 11 a.m., followed by an antique and classic car show at Mosman Park. For more info email daviditaliaander@gmail.com. Event #7294 |   Report Update

Annual Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend

5092 Access Road
Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947
 Phone: (207) 237-2000

          

Oct 07 thru Oct 09, 2011. Reconnect with friends, celebrate the fall season, and learn what's new for the upcoming winter at Sugarloaf's annual Homecoming Weekend. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery at the peak of foliage season, the CVA Used Ski Equipment Sale, the Uphill Climb Race, the Sugarloaf Annual Meeting and much more. Event #2768 |   Report Update

Lubec Harvest Howl

Water Street
Lubec, Maine 04652
 Phone: (207) 733-4714

          

Oct 08, 2011. The Lubec Harvest Howl, formerly the Lubec Fall Festival, features hayrides, food and craft vendors, raffles, face painting, horseshoe tournament, live music, pie eating contest, pumpkin decorating contest and the bake-it, veg-it and craft-it contests, games and much more. All takes place on Water Street in historic downtown Lubec. Rain date is October 9th. For info phone Wags and Wool at (207) 733-4714. Event #152 |   Report Update

Farmington Apple Festival

508 Fairbanks Road
Farmington, Maine
Phone: (207) 778-3808

          

Oct 08, 2011. The Apple Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association, on Route 4 two miles north of downtown Farmington. A celebration of everything apple! Apple Pressing, crafters, apple/fall novelties, food sale, luncheon, apples for sale, kid's corner. For info phone (207) 778-3808 or 778-4272. Event #356 |   Report Update

Hallowell Fall Festival


Hallowell, Maine
Phone: (207) 622-1350

          

Oct 08, 2011. 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. Event #422 |   Report Update

Fall Foliage Festival - Boothbay Railway Village

Boothbay Railway Village
Boothbay, Maine
Phone: (207) 633-4743

          

Oct 08 thru Oct 09, 2011. Craft fair, culinary booths, chowder, cheese and chili. Home baked goods, face painting, llamas and alpacas plus two days of toe-tapping music and entertainment and steam train rides. For info phone (207) 633-4743. Event #90 |   Report Update

Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend

Sunday River Road and Skiway Road
Newry, Maine
Phone: (207) 824-3000

          

Oct 08 thru Oct 09, 2011. The unofficial kick-off to winter, Fall Festival, comes to Sunday River October 8 and 9. Come celebrate the end of summer with live music, a wine tasting, the always entertaining North American Wife Carrying Championship, the Mountain Epic Peak to Peak Challenge, the 28th Annual Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair and a full array of activities for the whole family. Spend the weekend with spectacular foliage great deals, good company and more. For info phone (800) 543-2754. Event #360 |   Report Update

Saco Spirit's 11th Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Main Street
Saco, Maine 04072
 Phone: (207) 286-3546

          

Oct 15, 2011. Come join us for the 11th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival, one of Maine's largest festivals. Free Live music, Free games for the children, Free pie eating contest, Free doggy costume contest and much much more. We will also have crafters and demonstrations going on througout the day. Join the fun and bring your whole family there is something for everyone! Event #4723 |   Report Update

Fall Festival - Wolfe's Neck Farm

184 Burnett Road
Freeport, Maine 04032
 Phone: (207) 865-4469

          

Oct 15, 2011. The Annual Fall Festival at Wolfe's Neck Farm is a celebration of the year's harvest. Similar to the Spring Celebration, we cooperate with local farms and organizations to provide activities including seed saving, hay climbing, horse team demonstrations, pumpkin decorating and more. We also run pumpkin hayrides during the festival - take a tractor ride out to our pumpkin patch and pick your favorite pumpkin. The Fall Festival also offers hot food and lively music. This is a great educational afternoon for families. The 2010 Fall Festival was a hit, read about the day in Travelling Momma's blog. The Fall Festival costs $6 per person or $20 for a family. Festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event #6985 |   Report Update

27th Annual York Harvestfest

Railroad Avenue
York, Maine 03909
 Phone: (207) 363-4422

          

Oct 15 thru Oct 16, 2011. 27th Annual Harvestfest & Kidsfest on York Beach. This festival includes a variety of activities, live bands, an ox roast, bean hole beans and a mix of approximately 200 vendors: including Food Vendors, Juried Crafters, Marketplace Vendors, Go Green Expo Exhibitors and local Non-Profit Organizations. Harvestfest also includes a corn toss challenge, a POW-WOW, hayrides & much more. Kidsfest will take place both days during Harvestfest and will include kids games, crafts, special entertainment and Pumpkin Stroll on Saturday night. Event hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event #194 |   Report Update

Waterville Harvest Fest


Waterville, Maine
Phone: (207) 680-2055

          

Oct 15 thru Oct 16, 2011. Head to Castonguay Square in beautiful downtown Waterville for a day of family fun at the Annual Harvest Fest. Hay rides, scarecrow building, family pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, candy apple making, pony rides, face painting, an apple pie & dessert contest, and more! For info phone (207) 680-2055. Event #196 |   Report Update

OOB Woofstock 2011

Emerson Cummings Boulevard and Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
 Phone: (207) 590-4201

          

Oct 16, 2011. OOB Woofstock 2011 is a pet friendly festival at The Ballpark. Features a Dog Parade, contests, rabies clinic, and rescue groups. Event #5582 |   Report Update

Annual OgunquitFest


Ogunquit, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-2939

          

Oct 21 thru Oct 23, 2011. The Annual OgunquitFest, a weekend festival, includes scarecrow contest, haunted house, classic car show, Bridge to Beach Bed Race, pumpkin decorating, ghost stories, craft bazaar and much more. Sponsored by Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce. For info phone the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce at (207) 646-2939. Event #364 |   Report Update

Kennebunk Harvest Fest


Kennebunk, Maine
Phone: (207) 985-4129

          

Oct 22, 2011. The Kennebunk Festival Committee announces the Second Annual Harvest Fest on Main Street to promote local business and provide downtown entertainment for families in Kennebunk. The event will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's Festival will also include a celebration of the completion of the Mousam River Bridge as well as an Apples and Arts day sponsored by the Kennebunk Farmer's Market. Events include a Pancake Breakfast at Duffy's Restaurant, a Costume Parade, Hay Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, Concerts on the Bridge, Fireman's Muster and more. Duffy's 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast each start at 8 am; proceeds from these events will be donated to the Festival Committee to help offset costs for Old Home Week in July 2012. All ages are invited to join the Costume Parade originating at Dane Street and marching down Main St concluding at Water Street. The Parade begins at 11 a.m. Other Harvest Fest events can be found throughout downtown Kennebunk including; Pumpkin and Treat Bag Decorating, a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, Apples and Arts, Hay Rides Farmer's Market and Local Vendors in the former Mobil Station lot and a Ribbon Cutting, Live Bands, Duffy's BBQ and a Fireman's Muster on the newly completed Mousam River Bridge. Pen and ink prints by artist Steve Hrehovcik of the new bridge and downtown Kennebunk will also be available for sale. For more info see the Title link above. Event #7199 |   Report Update

Bucksport Ghostport 2011

Main Street
Bucksport, Maine 04416
 Phone: (207) 469-6818

          

Oct 22, 2011. Bucksport's 3rd Annual Ghostport. Be prepared to be scared! For more info see the Title link above or our Facebook page. Event #2672 |   Report Update

Halloween Harvest - Raitt Farm Museum

2077 State Road
Eliot, Maine 03903
 Phone: (207) 748-3303

          

Oct 29, 2011. Cancelled in 2011 due to expected snowstorm in the afternoon, but pumpkins and homemade pumpkin pies for sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Get your costumes on, bring your carved pumpkins and head to the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum with the entire family for the annual Halloween Harvest. Scarecrow decorating contest (limited kits available), costume contests, pumpkin decorating contests (bring your carved and decorated pumpkins with you). Face painting, old fashioned games including potato races, pumpkin bowl and more. Tractor drawn hay wagon and barrel tractor rides, yummy food & treats including homemade pies and chicken corn soup round out the family friendly event. Children can learn how cider is made and watch the antique corn grinder work its magic. Enjoy one barrel tractor ride or hay wagon ride per paid entry. Admission is $3 per person, children one and under get in free. For more info click the Title link above or email eatea@comcast.net or phone (207) 332-5444. Event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. No rain date. Event #7065 |   Report Update

Camp Sunshine Maine Pumpkin Festival

95 Main Street
Freeport, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 865-1212

          

Oct 29, 2011. The Camp Sunshine Maine Pumpkin Festival will be held at L.L. Bean in Freeport. We are going to light the night with a tower of pumpkins. There will be great food and music. Please check the schedule online for event dates and tiems. All proceeds benefit Camp Sunshine, a Maine based national retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. For info phone (207) 655-3900. Event #1297 |   Report Update

North Berwick Halloween Howler

Main Street
North Berwick , Maine
Phone: (207) 676-3206

          

Oct 29, 2011. The North Berwick Halloween Howler returns! Join in on a parade in the afternoon (around 5:30 p.m.) Walk around the Millfield (town green) where tables will be set up to trick or treat at. Head to the VA Hall for hot & cold beverages & refreshments. Play games at the Fire Station with prizes. Enter the costume contest or jack o lantern contest. There will be entertainment and more. Come one come all & join in on the fun! Event #4772 |   Report Update

Old Orchard Beach Community Halloween Party

136 Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Phone: (207) 934-7790

          

Oct 31, 2011. Every year the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department hosts the annual Old Orchard Beach Community Halloween Party. The activities kick-off at 6 p.m. Events include games for kids, bounce house, magician and food such as candy, pizza and soda. Come to the Public Safety Complex. For info phone (207) 934-7790 and ask for the Fire Chief for more details. Event #1418 |   Report Update