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Maine Lobster Festival

Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 596-0376

          

Aug 01 thru Aug 05, 2012. The Maine Lobster Festival is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters, waterfront activities, maritime displays, Maine arts, naval vessels, harbor cruises, entertainment and a parade. For info phone (207) 596-0376 or (800) LOB-CLAW. For area lodging see Midcoast Hotels (by region) and Midcoast Hotels (by town). Event #5560   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Naples Grange Lobster Bake - Cancelled in 2011


Naples, Maine
Phone: (207) 671-5804

          

Aug 14, 2010. Note: This event is cancelled in 2011. It may or may not return in 2012. Lobster Bake on the Village Green in Naples in support of Maine's fishermen and farmers. Event #2350 |   Report Update

Lobsters on the Sound

329 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679
 Phone: (207) 244-3713

          

Aug 02, 2011. This elegant annual fundraiser for Harbor House is a must for anyone who loves our Island community. It is a truly beautiful way to showcase the larger mission of love and support for all that Harbor House encompasses. It underscores everything that Harbor House does and has done for Mount Desert Island for forty-three consecutive years. Join us for lobsters, friendship and sipping cocktails while the sunsets over Somes Sound. For reservations or more information contact Diana Novella at 244-3713 ext. 102. Event #3220 |   Report Update

Taste of Greater Waterville


Waterville, Maine
Phone: (207) 873-3315

          

Aug 03, 2011. Annual Taste of Greater Waterville by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy the area's finest cuisine while dining under the stars in historic downtown Waterville. This annual festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with finger foods and entertainment for adults and children. Main Street is closed to traffic and as dinner hour approaches residents and tourists alike enjoy dinner on Main Street, including a beer garden on the Concourse for the 21+ crowd plus live musical entertainment by Rob Burnell, the DownEast Brass Band, Pat Pepin and Her Blue Ribbon Band, and Hidden Drive. No tickets are required, meals can be purchased from various restaurants that cook and serve on Main Street. For more info see the Title link above or Waterville Main Street. Event #99 |   Report Update

Mainely Grillin' & Chillin' BBQ Festival

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

          

Aug 12 thru Aug 14, 2011. Mainely Grillin' & Chillin' BBQ Festival (formerly the Celebrate Maine Festival) kicks off its 6th year Friday night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Chillin' with Chili event. Bring your best Chili to compete. Contest open to everyone to compete in. Prizes for top three vote getters. Gates open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday - Live entertainment, artisans, green expo, marketplace, childrens activities, Horse Drawn Wagon rides, Rock wall, cooking demos, Shipyard Brew Garden, tons of BBQ food vendors including DennyMikes, and homemade desserts. Watch Competition BBQ teams as they participate in the Peoples Choice and Wild Side Challenge Competitions throughout the day on Saturday and compete for the Grand Champion Title on Sunday. $5 per person Children 6 and under get in free. For more info visit Raitt Farm Museum. Event #3162 |   Report Update

Frenchboro Lobster Festival


Frenchboro, Maine
Phone: (207) 334-2974

          

Aug 13, 2011. The small offshore island village of Frenchboro host the 50th Annual Frenchboro Lobster Festival. The stars of the show will be lobster and the island. Frenchboro, located on Long Island eight miles from Mount Desert Island, is one of just a handful of year-round island fishing villages remaining on the coast of Maine. Established as a community in the 1820s, the island now has a population of about 70. The dinner includes lobster, chicken salad, hot dogs, cole slaw, homemade pies, and soda. Dinner will be served, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The Maine State Ferry (passengers only) will make a special Frenchboro Lobster Festival run, leaving Bass Harbor at 9 a.m. and then leaving Frenchboro for the return trip at 3:30 p.m. Ferry tickets (round trip) are $10 for regular fares and $5 for seniors; while veterans and children 5 and younger can ride free. Ferry tickets can be purchased the day of the event only outside the Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal. For more information about the Frenchboro Lobster Festival call (207) 334-2974. Event #5559 |   Report Update

Winter Harbor Lobster Festival


Winter Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 963-7658

          

Aug 13, 2011. Every August, the Winter Harbor Lobster Festival draws a large crowd of spectators. Running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., it is a fun filled day with many scheduled events, starting with a Maine blueberry pancake breakfast. Watch the ever popular lobster boat races, with 13 classes rated by size and power, shop at the craft fair with 80+ exhibitors, eat a Maine lobster dinner and stay for the late afternoon parade down Main Street. For info phone (207) 963-7658 or (207) 546-2960. Event #5558 |   Report Update

Annual Freeport Chocolate Buffet

174 Lower Main Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
 Phone: (207) 865-4071

          

Aug 18, 2011. Third Annual Chocolate Buffet at Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Event #5590 |   Report Update

Chocolate Fest - St. George's in York Harbor

407 York Street
York Harbor, Maine 03911
 Phone: (207) 363-7376

          

Aug 19, 2011. Chocolate Fest on Friday, August 19 at St. George's Episcopal Church in York Harbor. Cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, candy and much, much more. Delicious chocolate items of every description! This benefits the St. George's Episcopal Church library and other church organizations. Eat in or take out. For more info call (207) 363-7376 or click on the Title link above. Event is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Event #6602 |   Report Update

Annual Cancer Research Culinary Event - Bar Harbor Looking Glass Restaurant

90 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
 Phone: (207) 288-5663

          

Aug 21, 2011. Want to help out a worthy cause and enjoy and amazing meal! Join us on August 21 for an exceptional meal prepared by Executive Chef Montes from the Looking Glass Restaurant and Executive Chef Jonathan Cartwright from the White Barn Inn. The event will benefit the Eastern Maine Medical Center and CancerCare of Maine. Come for a great cause, an afternoon of exquisite food, wine, and conversation and meet the Chefs at the Finale. Tickets are $140. Please RSVP to Carole at cp@lafayettehotels.biz or phone (207) 862-8008 x119. Event #6853 |   Report Update

Wine Tasting - Senator Inn

284 Western Avenue
Augusta, Maine 04330
 Phone: (207) 622-5804

          

Aug 25, 2011. Wine Tasting at The Senator Inn with local entertainment and cooking demonstrations. Pairing of Pine State Wines & Senator Inn Hors d'oeuvres. $15 per person. Event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Event #6845 |   Report Update

Madison Anson Days Chili Cook-Off

Main Street
Madison, Maine 04950
 Phone: (207) 696-5622

          

Aug 25, 2011. The 2nd Annual Madison Anson Days Chili Cook-Off is on Aug. 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with $25 entry fee and "Peoples Choice" voting with cash prizes and trophies to top three. Email rhonda@emersoncpa.net for more info. Event #6080 |   Report Update

Annual Wells ChiliFest

1470 Post Road
Wells, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-2451

          

Aug 27, 2011. Annual Wells ChiliFest. The autumn nights in Wells may be crisp but the days keep getting hotter! Join the Peoples Choice Competition or judge for yourself. Tasting kits available. Sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. Vendors, crafters, music and more all at Wells Junior High School on Post Road. Parking and Admission are free. Event #166 |   Report Update