Horsing around since 1888 at theWindsor Fair,August 26 to September 3. Enjoy fireworks,live music,and over 80 years of tradition at Casco Days, July 26-28. Maine Lobster Festival delights Rockland’s waterfront,August 2-6. 28 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine Festivals Clockwise from top left: Tim Sullivan; kevin murphy; courtesy photo are encouraged,Aug.4. 985-4802. Springfield Fair,91 Park St.,Springfield.David Allan Coe concert,laser tag, agricultural event,monster trucks, and crafts,Sept.1-2. 738-4134. Topsham Fair,Rt.196 Coastal Connector.Sheep herding,blueberry pie con- test, live bluegrass music, agricultural show,demoli- tion derby,fireworks,truck pulls, and more,Aug.7-12. 729-1943. Union Fair,175 Fair- grounds Ln.Blueberry fes- tival,crowning of the Blue- berry Queen,talent show, fireworks,pig scramble,live music,and fireworks,Aug. 18-25.785-3281. Waterford World’s Fair, 36 Green Rd.,North Water- ford.Showcasing rural her- itage with livestock,crafts, demonstrations,exhibits, music,food,and overall fun, Jul.20-22.595-1601. Windsor Fair,82 Ridge Rd.,Windsor.A tradition since 1888 encompassing 275 acres,with livestock,a pumpkin contest,harness racing,woodsman day,and barrel racing,Aug.26-Sep. 3.549-7911. York Days,Short Sands Beach.Concerts,crafts,5k road race,and other events all week,Jul.28-Aug.5. Food Festivals Acadia’s Oktoberfest & Food Festival,20 Main St., Southwest Harbor.Maine- based brewfest,locally sourced food,and crafts, Oct.5-6.acadiaoktoberfest. com. Apple Festival,18-24 Main St.,Cornish.Craft and produce vendors,apple- pie baking competition, food booths with apple and non-apple offerings,and live entertainment,Sep.29. 625-4993. Apple Pumpkin Festival, Livermore Falls.Food, music,kids’ activities,crafts, Sep.29.500-2464. Artisan Bread Fair,Skow- hegan State Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave.Over 60 vendors offering deli- cious breads and pastries, handmade pizza,kitchen wares,halvah,maple syrup and jams,butter and cheese,professional bakers,demos,live music and much more,Jul.28. kneadingconference.com. Cornish Community Harvest & Bazaar, Fair- grounds Drive,Cornish. Fresh harvested organic local produce,flea market finds,and food & tempting treats,Jul.28.625-0950. Craft Brew Race,Edward Payson Park,700 Baxter Blvd.,Portland.Featuring dozens of local brewer- ies,a relaxed 5k - walkers welcome - around Back Cove followed by a beer festival with over 40 craft breweries,Aug.18.(401) 856-9197. Damariscotta Pump- kinfest and Regatta, Damariscotta.Pumpkin- boat regatta and derby, pumpkin catapulting,giant pumpkin art,pumpkin-pie eating,and parade, Sep. 22-Oct.8.677-3087. East Benton Fiddlers Fest,270 Richards Rd. Maine’s oldest music fes- tival showcases bluegrass talents from across Maine with a fiddler’s showcase, adult and children’s fiddle contest,fiddler’s workshop, a grand march and more. Featuring Half Moon Jug Band,Old Grey Goose, Country Choir,and East Benton Jug Band,Jul.29. 453-2017. Frenchboro Lobster Festival,Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal.Live music, raffles,and lobster,Aug.11. frenchboro-dinner.org. Gray Blueberry Festival, 24 Main St.A day of family- friendly festivities for all ages,including live music, food trucks and vendors, make and take workshops, wild blueberry contests, bean bag toss golf course, horse-drawn wagon rides, kids fun run,face painting, climbing wall,dunk tank and much more,Aug.11. 657-3339. Harvestfest,Short Sands Beach,York.Traditional fall harvest food,kids activities, crafts,and music,Oct.13. 363-4422. Harvest on the Harbor, Ocean Gateway,Portland. 9th annual food and wine festival (21+ only).Chef demonstrations,lobster chef competition,Brews & Blues BBQ,tasting events, Oct.18-21.harvestonthe- harbor.com. Machias Wild Blueberry Festival,Congressional Church,Centre St.,Machias. Dedication to Maine’s berry of choice is done up in syrup,a pie eating contest, tours of a blueberry farm, and Blueberry Musical, Aug.17-19.255-6665. Maine BBQ Challenge, Hollywood Casino and Raceway,Bangor.A week- end celebration of barbe- cue,great music,and beer, Sep.21-23.288-0269 Maine Brew Fest Sep- tember Session,Sunday River Resort,15 South Ridge Rd.,Newry.Kicks off with a beer dinner at the mid-mountain Peak Lodge, followed by beer sampling from as many as 100 Maine craft brews,oyster tasting event,more food and family-friendly activities, Sep.14-16.(800) 543-2754. Maine Cheese Festival, Wolfe’s Neck Farm,184 Burnett Rd.,Freeport. Festival celebrating and showcasing Maine cheese, bringing together over 30 Maine cheesemakers to sample and sell their cheeses.Also featuring workshops and cooking demos,live music,local craft beer and Maine wine, food trucks and Maine artisan food vendors,Sep. 9.(978) 471-8399. Maine Harvest Festival, Cross Insurance Ctr.,Ban- gor.A delicious celebration of Maine’s small farms and their bounty,Nov.17-18. 561-8300. Maine Lakes Brew Fest, 261 Point Sebago Rd., Casco.The area’s largest annual sampling event and Oktoberfest features Maine-made beers,micro- brews,and wine; with food, live music,and the Artisan’s Craft Show, Sep.29.maine- lakesbrewfest.com. Maine Lobster Festival, Harbor Park,Rockland. Steamed lobsters,seafood cooking contest,family activities and races,arts and crafts,live entertainment and parade,Aug.1-5.800- 576-7512. Pemaquid Oyster Fes-