A Maine summer tradi- tion ever since 1965, the Yarmouth Clam Festi- val draws thousands of people each year for live music, arts & crafts and—of course—as many clams as you can put back. Don’t miss the Carnival on the Midway! clamfestival.com 22 Open Farm Day Grow your sense of con- nection with Maine farm- ers on Open Farm Day, which gives families the chance to visit working farmers throughout all 16 Maine counties. It’s one of the most educa- tional events of the year, with many farms offering plenty of tasty bites of locally grown meats and produce along the way. maine.gov 29 Festival of Nations Perhaps the most cultur- ally diverse event to take place in Maine all year, the Festival of Nations in Deering Oaks Park is not to be missed. Expect a wide variety of authentic, traditional cuisines from around the world, as well as plenty of live music, dancing and other festivi- ties. visitportland.com AUGUST 1-5 Maine Lobster Festival Lobster lovers have been flocking to Rockland since 1947 for the Maine Lob- ster Festival, an ode to the crustacean complete with cooking contests, carnival rides, and plenty of culinary creations to try. All of the proceeds are donated back to commu- nities in the Midcoast area each year, which makes the MLF one of the most guilt-free indulgence events of the year. mainelobsterfestival.com 4 Picnic Music and Arts Festival Bringing together some of the finest artists Maine has to offer, the Picnic Music and Arts Festival is a must-attend event for any- one interested in support- ing the local artist econ- omy. With a heavy food truck presence, there’s no way you’re going home hungry. 10 Acadian Festival Celebrate Acadian culture and history at the 41st annual Acadian Festival in Madawaska, ME. It might be a bit of a drive, but we promise the poutine and “baby crawling contest” will be worth it. acadianfestival.com 17 Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival Get your fill of haggis and Scotch whiskey at the 2018 Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festi- val. Hosted by the St. An- drews Society of Maine, it’s the event of the year for anyone with an interest in Scottish culture. Yes– there will be bagpipes. mainehighlandgames.org 18-19 St. Peter’s Church Annual Ital- ian Bazaar Classic Italian food, street games, and tons of family fun characterize the St. Pe- ter’s Church Annual Italian Bazaar. Don’t leave with- out a sausage sandwich! italianheritagecenter.com 25 Wells Chili-Fest Fully sanctioned by the International Chili Society, the Wells Chili-Fest is a se- rious competition. Contes- tants will compete in vari- ous categories, including chili, chili verde, and salsa. Don’t forget the antacids! wellschilifest.com july 54 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine HUngry Eye