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Fairs<\/b><\/h1>\n

Acton Fair<\/b>, 550 Rte. 109. Midway, parade, 4-H animal events, Cruise\u2019n Car Show, women\u2019s skillet throw, pig scramble, Ms. Acton Pageant, parade, magic & puppet shows, Aug. 25\u201328. 636-2068.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bangor State Fair<\/b>, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St. Rides and games, live music and entertainment, Aug. 4\u20137. 561-8300.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Belfast Harborfest<\/b>, 34 Commercial St. Classic boat show, 5K Bug Run, pancake breakfast, boat building challenge, live music, barbecue dinner, cardboard boat challenge, Charity Auction, & Habitat for Humanity Lobster Gala, Aug. 19\u201321. 338-2081.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blue Hill Fair<\/b>, 233 Ellsworth Rd. A classic country fair including farm animal demonstrations & shows, eating & cooking contests, demolition derby, & live entertainment, Sept. 1\u20135. 374-3701.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Casco Days<\/b>, 948 Meadow Rd. Road race, parade, fireworks, midway, live music, & more, Jul. 28\u201330. 627-2154.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Clinton Lions Fair<\/b>, 1450 Bangor Rd. Midway & exhibits, parade, car show, street pulls, tractor & truck pulls, live music, & pig scramble, Sept. 8\u201311. 426-8013.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Crown of Maine Balloon Fest<\/b>, 84 Mechanic St., Presque Isle. Hot air balloon mass ascensions, hot air balloon rides, moon glows, kids carnival, music, craft fair, farmer\u2019s market, & tasty food, Aug. 25\u201328. 764-6561.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cumberland County Fair<\/b>, Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Rd. All American Rodeo, exhibition halls, animal shows, midway, livestock, animal pulls, demolition derby, & harness racing, Sept. 25\u2013Oct. 1. 829-5531.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Eastport Pirate Festival<\/b>, downtown Eastport. The largest pirate festival in New England. Waterfront fireworks, food, games, live entertainment, crafts markets, street fanfair, parade, & fireworks, Sept. 9\u201311. 853-4343.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Eliot Festival Day<\/b>, Hammond Park & Eliot Elementary School, 1298 State Rd. Community event featuring a 5K road race, outhouse race, crafts, food, live music, dancing, parade, & colonial reenactment, Sept. 24. eliotfestivaland5k.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fall Foliage Festival<\/b>, Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. Artisan demos, food trucks, music, & children\u2019s corner, Oct. 8\u20139. 633-4727.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fryeburg Fair<\/b>, 1154 Main St. Features livestock, agriculture & farming exhibitions, live entertainment, skillet & anvil throw, Woodsmen’s Field Day, midway, & food, Oct. 2\u20139. 935-3268.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Harmony Free Fair<\/b>, Rte. 154. Parade, agricultural demonstrations, games, fair foods, truck pull, & demolition derby, Sept. 2\u20135. 683-5873.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Litchfield Fair<\/b>, 44 Plains Rd. Agricultural fair with rides, antique car cruise-in, & fireworks, Sept. 9\u201311. 268-4981.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival<\/b>, Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick. Featuring the parade of the clans, athletic & dancing competitions, food, sheep dog demonstrations, workshops, & live music, & more, Aug. 20. 626-7007.<\/span><\/h2>\n

New Portland Lion\u2019s Fair<\/b>, 280 School St., New Portland. Demolition derby, truck & tractor pulls, cornhole, & on-site camping, Sept. 16\u201318. 628-3171.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Northern Maine State Fair<\/b>, 84 Mechanic St., Presque Isle. Truck Pulling, demo derby, fair food & local food vendors, Lil\u2019 Farmers at the Fair, car show, animals, horse show, kids games, Baby Beef Auction, antique farm equipment, blacksmith, music, vendors, exhibition hall, & cooking contests, Aug. 4\u20137. northernmainefairgrounds.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Old Orchard Beach Car Show<\/b>, 11 First St. One of New England\u2019s largest car shows highlighting cars in many different categories & classes, Friday Night Showcase, & live music, Sept. 16\u201317. 934-2500.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oxford County Fair<\/b>, 67 Pottle Rd. Livestock shows, horse pulling, traditional farming & crafting demonstrations, live music, food, & woodsmen day competitions, Sept. 14\u201317. 739-2204.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Piscataquis Valley Fair<\/b>, 77 Fairview Ave., Dover-Foxcroft. Including a dairy show, pig scramble, skillet throw, pulling demonstrations, tuff truck, flower show, demolition derby, & horseshoe tournament, Aug. 25\u201328. 717-9100.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pittston Fair<\/b>, 995 East Pittston Rd. Strawberry pageant, historical museum, goat fun show, pig scramble, tractor pulling, horse shows, exhibitions, & midway, Jul. 21\u201324. 582-8861.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Skowhegan State Fair<\/b>, 33 Constitution Ave. The nation\u2019s oldest continuously run agricultural fair, featuring truck pulls, demolition derby, harness racing, midway, agricultural exhibits, & live music, Aug. 11\u201320. 474-2947.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Southern Maine Steampunk Fair<\/b>, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Maine\u2019s only steampunk fair with vendors of Victorian-futuristic arts & crafts and Victorian lawn games, Sep. 17. 985-4802.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Springfield Fair<\/b>, 91 Park St., Springfield. Family entertainment, truck pulls, demolition derby, exhibition halls, displays, baking competitions, & horse shows,, Sept. 2\u20133. 738-4134.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Summerfest<\/b>, Wiscasset Town Common. Giant yard sale, live music, silent auction, food, bake sale, used books, treasures, jewelry, & handmade crafts, Jul. 23. 882-7544.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Topsham Fair<\/b>, Rt. 196 Coastal Connector. Highlights include harness racing, exhibition hall, live music, agricultural show, & demolition derby, Aug. 9\u201314. 729-1943.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Union Fair<\/b>, 175 Fairgrounds Ln. Wild blueberry corner, 4-H Exhibits, livestock shows & auctions, exhibition hall, demolition derby, harness racing, fireworks & live music, Jul. 27\u201331. 785-3281.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Waterford World\u2019s Fair<\/b>, 36 Irving Green Rd., North Waterford. Showcasing rural heritage with livestock, crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, music, food, with new events including stock truck pull, showcase stage, youth livestock show, & Jr. Firefighter Competition, Jul. 15\u201317. 595-1601.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Windsor Fair<\/b>, 82 Ridge Rd. More than 50 acres of amusement with daily shows, midway, harness racing, woodsman\u2019s day, demolition derby, & large animal exhibit, Aug. 28\u2013Sept. 5. 549-7911.<\/span><\/h2>\n

York Days<\/b>, Short Sands Beach. Summer Lighting of the Nubble, craft fair, 5k virtual road race, movies on Long Sands Beach, & fireworks, Jul. 29\u2013Aug. 7. 363-1040.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Food Festivals<\/b><\/h1>\n

Artisan Bread Fair<\/b>, Skowhegan State Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave. Dedicated to all things bread with over 50 vendors, demonstrations, live music, hot pizza, & local brews, Jul. 30. Kneadingconference.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brew Fest<\/b>, Sanford Regional Airport at Pilots Cove, 199 Airport Rd., Sanford. Good times, great brews, and live music, Aug. 20. 324-4280.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta<\/b>, downtown Damariscotta. Pumpkin-boat regatta & derby, pumpkin catapulting, giant pumpkin art, pumpkin-pie eating, & parade, Oct. 7\u201310. 380-3160.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gray Blueberry Festival<\/b>, 24 Main St. Festivities for all ages, including live music, food trucks and vendors, make and take workshops, wild blueberry contests, Aug. 13. 657-3339.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Harvestfest<\/b>, Short Sands Beach, York. Local food vendors, kids activities, juried crafters, old-fashioned market vendors, & live music, Oct. 15. 363-4422.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Kneading Conference<\/b>, see website for locations. Over 25 online and in-person workshops, demos, panels, & discussions led by grain leaders from around the world, Jul. 25\u201330. kneadingconference.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival<\/b>, Congregational Church, Centre St., Machias. Celebration of all things blueberry with crafts, food, contests, and entertainment, Aug. 19\u201321. 255-6665.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Cheese Festival<\/b>, Manson Park, Pittsfield. Great cheese, live music, food trucks, and the 2nd Annual Maine Cheese Awards, Sep. 11. 370-7176.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Harvest Festival<\/b>, Cross Insurance Center, Bangor. A delicious celebration of Maine\u2019s small farms and their bounty with over 150 vendors on display, featuring artisans, bakers, & vintners, Nov. 19\u201320. 561-8300.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Lakes Brew Fest<\/b>, 261 Point Sebago Rd., Casco. The area\u2019s largest annual sampling event features Maine-made beers, micro-brews, & wine; with food, live music, & Artisans Craft Show, Sept. 24. mainelakesbrewfest.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Lobster Week<\/b>, statewide. The state\u2019s first weeklong celebration of lobster. Lobster shacks, diners, food trucks, & restaurants across the state will prepare Maine lobster in dishes ranging from classic lobster rolls to fine dining multi-course meals, Sept.19\u201325. mainelobsterweek.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Renaissance Faire<\/b>, Acton Fairgrounds, 550 ME 109. Jousting, pageantry, unique merchants, comedy & music performances, Jul. 23\u201324 & 30\u201331. 850-1162.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Milbridge Days<\/b>, various locations in Milbridge. Cornhole tournament, petting zoo, cribbage match, pet parade, Gateway Mildbridge outdoor concert with the Allison Ames Band, vendors, arts & crafts, food, blueberry pancake breakfast, slime lab experiment station, Kids\u2019 Wheel of Fortune, Patriots\u2019 Car Show, parade, lobster cookout, Codfish Relay, & fireworks, Jul. 28\u201331. milbridgedays.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Potato Feast Days<\/b>, Monument Park, 109 Main St., Houlton. Festivities include doll parade, craft fair, kids games, & displays, Aug. 19\u201320. 532-4216.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rangeley Lakes Blueberry Festival<\/b>, 6 Park Rd. A celebration of the blueberry season featuring pies, crafts & gifts, vendors, & kid-friendly activities, Aug. 18. 864-5571.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Salmon and Seafood Festival<\/b>, downtown Eastport. End of summer festivity centered around the salmon barbecue, with live music, walking tours, local food & craft vendors, Sept. 3\u20134. 853-6122.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival<\/b>, downtown Skowhegan. Featuring Maine-crafted brews, local food vendors, live music, Sept. 3. 612-2571.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Taste of Greater Waterville<\/b>, Head of Falls, Front St. Food, cultural demonstrations, informative walks, live music, beer & wine gardens, Aug. 3. 873-3315.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wells Chili-Fest<\/b>, Wells Junior High School, Rte. 1. Food, vendors, and chili cook-offs in three categories with cash prizes, Aug. 27. 646-2451.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wild Blueberry Weekend<\/b>, statewide. Inaugural weekend. Tour wild blueberry farms, pick berries at select locations, & try a new dish or drink, Aug. 6\u20137. wildblueberries.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Winter Harbor Lobster Festival<\/b>, Winter Harbor. Lobster Boat Races, craft fair, lobster dinner, and parade, Aug. 13. 963-2235.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Arts Festivals<\/b><\/h1>\n

Atlantic Music Festival<\/b>, Colby College, 4000 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville. Hundreds of emerging & established musicians perform to celebrate the work of musical masters, through Aug. 7. (888) 704-1311.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bach Virtuosi Festival<\/b>, St. Luke\u2019s Cathedral, 143 State St. Music of Bach and his contemporaries performed by world-renowned musicians and Juilliard students, Jul. 31\u2013Aug. 6. 415-4947.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bar Harbor Music Festiva<\/b>l, live and virtual, see website for locations. Founded by violinist Francis Fortier in 1967, the festival provides performance opportunities for outstanding up-and-coming talent, through Jul. 24. Barharbormusicfestival.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bates Dance Festival, multiple locations in Lewiston. Virtual & live performances including concerts, an interactive video installation, & experimental screendance, through Aug. 6. Batesdancefestival.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bay Chamber Concerts, Rockport Opera House & various locations. Summer concert series of chamber music and jazz, Aug. 3-14. 236.2823.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Belfast Summer Nights<\/b>, Steamboat Landing, 34 Commercial St. Outdoor summer music series: Searsmont Street Band, Jul. 21; Thunderheart Lion, Shirt Tail Kin, Jul. 28; Noah Fishmann, Louisa Stancioff, & The Kelly Boys, Aug. 4; Mondaynite Jazz Orch., Aug. 11; The Right Track, Aug. 18; Tuba Skinny, Aug. 25; Drive Train, The Hot Suppers, Sep. 1. facebook.com\/BelfastSummerNights.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival<\/b>, Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Rd. Featuring local & national bands, enjoy some of the greatest Bluegrass music at one of the largest family musical events in New England, Aug. 25\u201328. 873-6539.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blue Hill Bach<\/b>, see website for locations. Events featuring the music of J.S. Bach & his contemporaries with educational events throughout the Blue Hill peninsula. Jul. 11\u201316. 613-5454. bluehillbach.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Books in Boothbay<\/b>, Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. Premier Book Fair featuring dozens of Maine authors who will sign their books, discuss their writing, & meet their fans, Jul. 9. 633-3112.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bowdoin International Music Festival<\/b>, see website for Brunswick locations. Over Over 175 free and ticketed events including concerts featuring world-class musicians, student performances, composer lectures, master classes, community concerts, through Aug. 5. 373-1400.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brunswick Outdoor Art Festival<\/b>, Maine St. Juried, fine arts show including over 140 artists & artisans who will be displaying & selling their work along the sidewalks & on the Town Mall, Aug. 20. 729-4439.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Camden International Film Festival<\/b>, online & in person at venues in Camden, Rockport, & Rockland. Filmmakers will be in attendance, the Points North Pitch will return as a live event, & over 50 filmmaker fellows will be on the ground for the fest, Sept. 15\u201325. 200-3171.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Camden Shakespeare Festival<\/b>, Camden Amphitheater, 55 Main St. Professional, non-profit theatre company performing <\/span>As You Like It<\/span><\/i>, Jul. 13\u2013Aug. 7. camdenshakespeare.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cornish Bandstand Summer Supper Concerts<\/b>, The Bandstand at the Old Cornish Fairgrounds, Rt. 25. Jessi and the Cruisers, Jul. 19; Copacetic Collective, Jul. 26. Sacoriverfestival.org<\/span><\/h2>\n

East Benton Fiddlers Fest<\/b>, 270 Richards Rd., Benton. Adult & children\u2019s fiddle contest, children\u2019s activity area, fiddler\u2019s workshop & showcase, performing bands include East Benton Jug Band, Greg Boardman and Friends, Workshop Musicians, Country Choir, Martha Bush, & The Double Crossers, Jul. 31. 453-2017.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Freeport Fall Festival<\/b>, L.L. Bean, 95 Main St. Over 150 of the best New England artists, craftsmen, & local food producers, with live music, Sep. 30\u2013Oct. 1. freeportfallfestival.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Green Woods Roots & Culture Revival<\/b>, Thomas Point Beach, 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. A Reggae (& Biofuel) Powered festival including local food & goods, permaculture & living soil demos, craft beer, & herbal medicines, Aug. 5\u20137. 725-6009.<\/span><\/h2>\n

International Seaplane Fly-In<\/b>, Moosehead Lake, Greenville. Enjoy flybys by rare aircraft, a craft fair, a steak-and-lobster cookout, lake cruise, flying, raffles, & contests, Sept. 8\u201311. 695-2778.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival<\/b>, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. One of the oldest and most distinguished chamber music programs in the U.S. Concerts with open rehearsals & audience-attended classes, through Aug. 28. 374-2811.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival<\/b>, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. This event brings more than 100 artisans to exhibit their wares alongside music, food, & fun, Sept. 10\u201311. 646-1555.<\/span><\/h2>\n

League of NH Craftsmen\u2019s Fair<\/b>, Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Rt. 103, Newbury, NH. Handcrafted work of over 300 juried craftsmen, Aug. 6\u201314. (603)224-3375.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Music Fest<\/b>, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. The 1st annual festival with performances by bands including The Jason Spooner Band, Coyote Island, Palomino Motel, and Muddy Ruckus, Aug. 13. 985-5552.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Outdoor Film Festival<\/b>, Eastern Promenade. Over 15 hours of outdoor adventure and conservation films, Jul. 28\u2013Aug. 14. 619-3622.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Quilts Show<\/b>, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive., Augusta. Exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops, with over 500 quilts on display, Jul. 28\u201330. 216-7358.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Makers on Main<\/b>, Main St., Freeport. Trail that celebrates local art, crafts, & food from Freeport Town Hall to the Thos. Moser parking lot, Aug. 6, & Sept. 3. Freeportartsandculture.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Medomak Fiber Arts Retreat<\/b>, 307 Liberty Rd., Washington. A week of fiber-filled fun, whether it\u2019s knit, crochet, spin, felt, dye or weave, enjoy the company of fellow fiber enthusiasts, Aug. 1\u20137. 845-6001.<\/span><\/h2>\n

MidCoast Film Fest<\/b>, Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Original movies, shorts, documentaries, feature-length\u2014all based on a true story, Jul. 29\u201331. midcoastfilmfest.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Music on the Mall<\/b>, 191-195 Maine St., Brunswick. Free summer concert series: Jimmy Jo and the Jumbol\u2019Ayuhs, Jul. 20; Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations, Jul. 27; Miners Creek Bluegrass Band, Aug. 3; Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats, Aug. 10; Salty Dogs, Aug. 17; MSMT & Maine Marimba Ensemble, Aug. 24; Blue Steel Express, Aug. 31. 729-4439.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ossipee Valley Music Festival<\/b>, Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 South Hiram Rd., Hiram. Instructional workshops, barn dances, swimming, yoga, farm-to-table food, craft beer, camping, children\u2019s activities, and more, Jul. 28\u201331. 468-3952.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Portland Chamber Music Festival<\/b>, Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St. Internationally renowned artists perform a wide range of innovative classical & contemporary chamber music, plus education & engagement programs, Aug. 11\u201318. (800)320-0257<\/span><\/h2>\n

Portland Fine Craft Show<\/b>, 120 Free St. Featuring 100 juried exhibitors from Maine & the Northeast exhibiting fine crafts, Aug. 27. 205-0791.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rangeley Art in August<\/b>, Oquossoc Park. Annual art show & sale. Prizes will be awarded in both fine art & fine craft categories, Aug. 4. 864-5000.<\/span><\/h2>\n

River Jam Fest<\/b>, various locations in Biddeford. Weekend of music, arts, & outdoor events on the banks of the Saco River with Friday night\u2019s kickoff, Fringe Fest, Aug. 19\u201320. 284-8520.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Salt Bay Chamberfest<\/b>, Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Great chamber music performed by world-renowned musicians, Aug. 8\u201320. 522-3749.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Schoodic Arts Festival<\/b>, 427 Main St., Winter Harbor. Packed full of workshops & performances, with programs in film, music, theater and dance, Jul. 24\u2013Aug. 13. 963-2569.<\/span><\/h2>\n

*Screen Door Summer Music Festival<\/b>, Camden Library Amphitheater, 55 Main St. Presented by Bay Chamber Concerts in a \u201ctent with a view\u201d overlooking a view of the harbor featuring the Calidore String Quartet, Arkai Music, Palaver Strings, Conrad Tao, Maxwell Quartet, Strings and Things, Oshima Brothers, Tao and Muzijevic, & more, Aug. 17\u201321. 236-2823.<\/span><\/h2>\n

South Portland\u2019s Art in the Park<\/b>, Mill Creek Park. Fine art show with up to 170 artists in styles, sizes, & prices to suit all tastes & budgets, Aug. 13. 767-7605.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Summer Solstice Craft Show, <\/b>Wells Junior High, 1470 Post Rd., Wells. Over 70 Maine & New England artists & crafters with traditional, contemporary & country crafts, including stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, & handcrafted specialty foods, Sept. 10\u201311. 646-5172.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival,<\/b> 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. Celebrating over 4 decades of bluegrass friends & family, including a showcase band competition, cash bingo, late-night performances, artist workshops, guided jam tent, & daily family activities, Sept. 1\u20134. thomaspointbeachbluegrass.com<\/span><\/h2>\n

Waterville Rocks<\/b>, Head of Falls with rain venue at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Free, family-friendly, outdoor concerts with beer garden: Albert Cummings, Jul. 29; The Ballroom Thieves with Francesca Blanchard, Aug. 5. 616-0292.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Winter Harbor Music Festival<\/b>, 427 Main St. Program featuring returning artists such as Deirdre McArdle, Deiran Manning, Anatole Wieck, Sasha Beresovsky, Carol Wincenc, & Evangeline Benedetti Concerts streamed with a limited live audience, Aug. 7\u201321. (917) 238-0819.<\/span><\/h2>\n

York County Blues Fest<\/b>, Friendship Park, 231 Old Alfred Rd., Waterboro. The Joanna Connor Band, Thornetta Davis, Bonnie Edwards & The PRactical Cats, Memphis Lightning, and more, Aug. 20. 247-6166.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Outdoor\/Sporting<\/b><\/h1>\n

Antique and Classic Boat & Car Show<\/b>, Naples Town Dock. Featuring marina developers, motorboats, sailing boats & yachts, ship management, small boats, water skiing equipment, water sports clothing, water tourism, windsurfing & equipment, Aug. 13. mountainviewwoodies.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Beach Olympics<\/b>, 1 Old Orchard St., Old Orchard Beach. Three days of games, fun competition, live music, & a silent auction, Aug. 18\u201320. 934-2500.<\/span><\/h2>\n

BHYC Regatta & Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge<\/b>, Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, 56 Western Ave., West Boothbay Harbor. Adding several divisions of Classic Yachts & a \u201ccasual cruising division\u201d for first time racers & other boats, Jul. 23\u201324. bhyc.net.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Camden Classics Cup<\/b>, Lyman-Morse, 59 Sea St. Celebration of classic yacht racing & boatbuilding with two days of racing for sailboats with a panoramic backdrop, Jul. 28\u201330. camdenclassicscup.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Family Harvest Days<\/b>, Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. Celebrate the bounty of autumn at this old-fashioned, family friendly festival, Oct. 1. 633-4727.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Friendship Sloop Society 60th Homecoming Regatta<\/b>, Rockland Public Landing, 1 Harbor Dr. Three-day racing celebration & parade, Jul. 21\u201323. fss.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Boatbuilders Show<\/b>, 100 West Commercial St. Celebrating the boating community & the diversity of Maine\u2019s ocean economy with indoor exhibits, 2,500 ft. of docks for in-the-water exhibits, seminars all three days, a marine flea market, educational & job opportunities, & all kinds of boats for sale, Jul. 15\u201317. 774-1067.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maine Lobster Boat Races<\/b>, Harpswell, Jul. 24; Winter Harbor, Aug. 13; Long Island, Aug. 20; Portland, Aug. 21.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oquossoc Day<\/b>, Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Rd., Rangeley. Over 30 vendors participate in the art, Challenge Cup in Oquossoc Cove, crafts & antique show, Aug. 13. 864-3091.<\/span><\/h2>\n

SailMaine Festival & Regatta<\/b>, Casco Bay. A day of racing with a boat parade & the windward (painted sails) exhibit. Aug. 13. sailmaine.org.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Skowhegan River Fest<\/b>, 93B Water St. Annual event that celebrates recreation & life on the Kennebec. Specific activities & celebrations to be finalized, Aug. 3\u20137. skowheganriverfest.com.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tough Mountain<\/b>, Sunday River Resort, 15 South Ridge Rd., Newry. An adventure obstacle 5k race with both natural and man-made challenges for kids & adults, Jul. 23. (800) 543-2754.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Woodlawn Croquet Mini Lobster Tournament<\/b>, Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Dr., Ellsworth. Providing a unique blend of six & nine wicket competition on several different courts, this tournament draws players from around the country & Canada, Sept. 8\u201311. 667-8671.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Learning Festivals<\/b><\/h1>\n

Acadia Night Sky Festiva<\/b>l, various locations in Bar Harbor. Offering presentations, gatherings, & activities to be finalized, Sept. 21\u201325. 801-2566.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival<\/b>, Blue Hill Town Wharf & Historic Village. Boat building demonstrations, traditional boats on display, boat rides, arts & crafts, & musicians playing sea shanties & fiddle tunes, Aug. 13. bhmhf.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Common Ground Country Fair<\/b>, 294 Crosby Brook Rd., Unity. Celebrate the organic and rural version of the good life and learn new things about farming. Agricultural demonstrations plus produce & crafts vendors, food, & music, Sept. 23\u201325. 568-4142.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fields Pond Butterfly Festival<\/b>, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden. Monarch tagging, Insect BioBlitz, & Butterfly crafts. Come dressed as your favorite butterfly & join the Butterfly Parade, Aug. 20. maineaudubon.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

New England Auto Auction<\/b>, Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. One of the most highly anticipated sales of the year for automotive enthusiasts with inventory showcasing everything from rare & coveted vintage treasures to classic favorites & restoration masterpieces, Aug. 24\u201327. 594-4418.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thoreau Wabanaki Trail Festival<\/b>, Center for Moosehead History, 6 Lakeview St., Greenville, & on Sugar Island, Penobscot River. Cultural & historic presentations such as basket making, flintknapping, plant walk, wood carving, nature walk to wigwams, campfire & talking circles, drumming & singing, & canoeing, Jul. 20\u201325. 695-2909.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Vintage Motorcycle Festival<\/b>, Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. Exhibitor car show, live demos, open air cafe, guided tours, kids\u2019 activities, aircraft exercises, interactive STEAM displays, & vintage car rides, Sept. 3\u20134. 594-4418.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wings & Wheels Spectacular<\/b>, Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. Antique aircraft demonstrations & scenic biplane rides, Aug. 6\u20137. 594-4418.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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To submit an event listing: portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/submit-an-event\/<\/span><\/p>\n

Compiled by Bethany Palmer<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Fairs Acton Fair, 550 Rte. 109. Midway, parade, 4-H animal events, Cruise\u2019n Car Show, women\u2019s skillet throw, pig scramble, Ms. Acton Pageant, parade, magic & puppet shows, Aug. 25\u201328. 636-2068. Bangor State Fair, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St. Rides and games, live music and entertainment, Aug. 4\u20137. 561-8300. Belfast Harborfest, 34 Commercial St. Classic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1204],"class_list":["post-21634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-extras","tag-julyaugust-2022"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21634"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21635,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21634\/revisions\/21635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}