Maine Events - June Festivals
Moose Mainea
May 17 thru Jun 14, 2008. Greenville. Moose Mainea is a month-long series of events for children and adults. Events include a Moose River Canoe Race, Kid's Fun Day, Moosterpiece Craft Fair and Famous Moose Tales. For info phone (207) 695-2702. Map + Directions | Report Update
Old Port Festival
Jun 01, 2008. Portland. The 35th Annual Old Port Festival in Portland's downtown district is Maine's biggest one day festival. Always held on the 1st Sunday in June. Over ten stages of entertainment, great food and parade. For info phone (207) 772-6828. Map + Directions | Report Update
Old Home Days
Jun 06 thru Jun 08, 2008. West Paris. Old Home Days are always the first weekend in June. Fireworks, parade, classic cars, midway and more. Phone (207) 674-2701. Map + Directions | Report Update
Summer Wine Fest
Jun 06 thru Jun 15, 2008. Rockport. The Summer Wine Fest at the Samoset Resort is a celebration of wine, food and song. For info phone (207) 594-2511. Map + Directions | Report Update
Antique Power Show
Jun 07, 2008. Skowhegan. Maine Antique Power Show with antique engines, flea market, raffle and silent auction. Free Admission to the public. Help celebrate 35 years of old iron! At the Skowhegan Skowhegan State Fairgrounds at Madison Avenue aka Route 201-N. Map + Directions | Report Update
Acadia Birding Festival
Jun 12 thru Jun 15, 2008. Bar Harbor. The Acadia Birding Festival was formerly known as the Warblers and Wildflowers Festival. This is an annual celebration of the return of summer's songbirds. Bird walks, peregrine watches, boat tours, garden walks and gallery tours. Takes place in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, all on Mount Desert Island. For info phone (207) 288-8128. Map + Directions | Report Update
Chamber Music Festival
Jun 12 thru Jun 15, 2008. Ogunquit. The Annual Ogunquit Chamber Music Festival will be held at the Barn Gallery at 1 Bourne Lane. Excellent variety of classical music programs (events and times are to be announced). Sponsored by Ogunquit Performing Arts. Phone (207) 646-6170 for details. Map + Directions | Report Update
Maine Blues Festival
Jun 14, 2008. Naples. The 3rd Annual Blues Festival in Naples will feature 20 different blues bands playing live music throughout Naples at a multitude of locations including Bray's, Freedom Cafe, Rick's, The Village Green, and The Causeway Marina. There will be shuttle buses, non-profit vendors, barbeque fund-raisers, festival t-shirt and merchandise sales and more. Tickets are available at Bray's, Freedom Cafe, and the Northshore Tavern in Naples and from the Windham and Bridgton Chambers of Commerce. For more information contact Michael Bray at (207) 693-6806 or Mike McClellan at (207) 647-3472. Map + Directions | Report Update
Orland River Day
Jun 14, 2008. Orland. Orland River Day is a town celebration always held on the 3rd Saturday of June along the banks of the Narramissic. Booths, games, displays, raft race, live music and more. For info phone Alvion Kimball at (207) 469-0077. Map + Directions | Report Update
Legacy of the Arts Festival
Jun 15 thru Jun 22, 2008. Bar Harbor. The 10th Annual Legacy of the Arts festival celebrates Bar Harbor's rich history of art, music, Native American culture and much more. Activities include live music, art shows, exhibits, workshops, demonstrations and historic tours. The week begins with our traditional Father's Day concert and ends with our 58th annual Art Show on June 21st and 22nd, both on the Village Green in Bar Harbor. For info phone (207) 288-5103. Map + Directions | Report Update
Canoe Hullabaloo
Jun 19 thru Jun 21, 2008. Old Town. Annual Canoe Hullabaloo Celebration. Nightly entertainment, canoe races for all skill levels, road races, a canoe regatta, Native American exhibits and more. Celebration culminates with a live auction of specially decorated 8' Old Town Canoes. For details phone the River Coalition at (207) 827-8744. Map + Directions | Report Update
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival - June
Jun 19 thru Jun 22, 2008. Sidney. The 30th Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival features over a dozen performers. Ticket info and schedules are online. There is another Blistered Fingers festival in August. At Silver Spur Riding Club, 3130 W. River Rd. For info phone (207) 873-6539. Map + Directions | Report Update
Lupine Festival
Jun 20 thru Jun 22, 2008. Deer Isle. If you love looking at lupine, then this event is for you. Take a "Lupine by Sea" boat ride, follow a Lupine Loop driving tour, or go on private and public garden tours. There will also be free lupine seeds, lupine-themed art, craft, sculpture and quilt shows, and a variety of children's events at the Deer Isle Opera House. Lots of entertainment as well, from street performers to jazz and rock and roll. Sponsored by the Deer Isle - Stonington Chamber of Commerce. For more information call Christina at (207) 367-2420. Map + Directions | Report Update
Summer Solstice Night
Jun 21, 2008. Rockland. Summer Solstice Night is a celebration of summer and a kick-off to the summer season. It will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Main St. in Downtown Rockland. There will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. For more information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at (207) 596-0376. Map + Directions | Report Update
Maine Grains and Grapes Festival
Jun 21, 2008. Lewiston. Come and enjoy a wine and beer tasting festival like no other! This festival will feature Shipyard Brewing Co., Gritty's, Stone Coast Brewing, Tanguay and Son and many, many more! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of. Tickets go on sale April 16th! Visit www.thecolisee.com for more info. Map + Directions | Report Update
Margaretta Days Festival
Jun 21 thru Jun 22, 2008. Machias. The Margaretta Days Festival celebrates 232 years since the first naval battle of the American Revolution on June 12, 1775. At the University of Maine in Machias. For info phone the Historical Society at (207) 255-4223 or the Machias Chamber at (207) 255-4402. Map + Directions | Report Update
Whatever Family Festival
Jun 21 thru Jul 04, 2008. Gardiner. Gardiner, Augusta, Winthrop and surrounding communities come together during the Whatever Family Festival with many exciting events including Gardiner Arts Festival, Johnson Hall Waterfront Talent Show, Gardiner Rotary Fireworks, Hallowell Kayak and Canoe rides and Augusta Day in Capitol Park. Map + Directions | Report Update
Bowdoin International Music Festival
Jun 21 thru Aug 02, 2008. Brunswick. Through its concert presentations, the Bowdoin International Music Festival (at Bowdoin College) brings performers of international stature and a rich variety of musical programming to thousands of residents and summer visitors. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival
Jun 22 thru Aug 10, 2008. Blue Hill. The Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival is a chamber music school, a concert series and chamber music advocate. It is the oldest chamber music festival in America. Weekly concerts from June 22 through August 10, 2008. For info phone (207) 374-2811. Map + Directions | Report Update
Windjammer Days
Jun 24 thru Jun 25, 2008. Boothbay Harbor. 46th Annual Windjammer Days! Events during the two-day festival include pancake breakfast, craft fair, antique boat parade, shipyard tours, street parade, live musical entertainment and of course a visiting fleet of historic windjammers. The events end with a fireworks extravaganza. Phone (207) 633-2353 for details. Map + Directions | Report Update
Maine Festival of American Music
Jun 25 thru Jun 28, 2008. New Gloucester. The 2008 Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions features three renowned American artists: the work of composer Roger Bourland of UCLA, a live performance by saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky of the Boston Symphony, and an appearance by cellist/instrument maker Luis Leguia who also performed with the Boston Symphony. The featured work will be Bourland's Quintet in C for Soprano Saxophone and String Quartet (1984). For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions | Report Update
Acadian Festival and Guerette Family Reunion
Jun 26 thru Jun 29, 2008. Madawaska. The 31st Annual Acadian Festival is Maine's largest cultural festival. Events include a Kayak Poker run, the great Acadian Bedrace and Party du Main Street. This year's family reunion celebration honors the Guerette family. For info phone (207) 728-6250 or 728-7000 or 316-2200. Map + Directions | Report Update
La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival
Jun 26 thru Jun 29, 2008. Biddeford. Welcome to the 26th La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival. Starts with a block party and goes on with events on Friday (parade, dining and entertainment) through Sunday. Held at St. Louis Field on West Street between Prospect and Hill Streets. Map + Directions | Report Update
Strawberry Festival
Jun 28, 2008. South Berwick. For 30 years, the annual Strawberry Festival has been a part of South Berwick life. Features a bake-off, juried craft show with over 120 artisans, and entertainment. This festival is always the last Saturday in June, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central School grounds across from Town Hall. Phone (207) 384-2882 for details. Map + Directions | Report Update
Dozer Day
Jun 28, 2008. Oxford. The Dozer Day heavy equipment expo at the Oxford County Fairgrounds is plenty of family fun for kids of all ages. Kids can climb into the driver's seat, watch demos of cranes, bull dozers, back hoes, free plastic hard hat and "Operators' License" computerized equipment simulators, games and more. For info phone (207) 743-9700. Map + Directions | Report Update