Welcome to the Top 10 Events in Maine
Explore the selection of the top 10 annual events and festivals, fairs and celebrations (listed in calendar priority) across the State of Maine, inlcuding events in Boothbay Harbor, Portland, Rockland, and Yarmouth.International Snowmobilers Festival
February
Madawaska, Maine
Featuring snowmobile events on both sides of the International Border in Madawaska, Maine and Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, snowmobile enthusiasts from throughout the U.S. and Canada converge on the beautiful St John Valley for three days of riding top rated trails.
Events include Snowcross races, Canadian dinner and dance, moonlight drag, and International "Lucky Run" and, of course, four hundred miles of marked trails for pleasure riding.
For more information visit: www.isfim.net
Windjammer Days Festival
June
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
For two fun-filled days, full rigged windjammers sail into Boothbay Harbor
for the annual Windjammer Days Festival that has been a tradition here for more than 45 years.
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.
For more information visit: www.boothbayharbor.com
Old Port Festival
June
Portland, Maine
A traditionfor over 34 years, Portland's annual Old Port Festival is Maine's largest one-day event.
Eight areas of live rock, world, acoustic, blues and country music, crafts, activities and fun, a new dedicated Maine-made artists and craftspeople area, international food as well as festival favorites, Portland's own Shoestring Theater Puppet Company, and the highlight of the festival, a fun and festive foot-powered parade down Exchange Street.
For more information visit: www.portlandmaine.com
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
June and August
Sidney, Maine
One of the largest family musical events in New England, the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival takes place twice every year, June and August, and attracts thousands of music lovers from all over the world to hear some of the Greatest Bluegrass music.
With banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies converging on Sidney twice a year, this event features many national and local bands from all over the world.
For more information visit: www.blisteredfingers.com
Yarmouth Clam Festival
July
Yarmouth, Maine
One of Maine’s most popular summer events, the Yarmouth Clam Festival, going strong for over 42 years, is an annual 3-day event that attracts nearly 120,000 visitors each year, swelling the quiet New England village will to 15 times its size.
Festivities include the Friday night parade, Saturday night fireworks, the Clam Shucking contests, clam cook-off, clam cooking demos, Firefighters’ Muster, over 150 craftspeople, artists, and photographers displaying and selling their work, performances by noted musicians and entertainers and, of course, more clams!
For more information visit: www.clamfestival.com
American Folk Festival
August
Bangor, Maine
Following the tradiion of the National Folk Festivals hosted in Bangor in from 2002 to 2004, The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront is a celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts - music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling.
Traditional performers from across the country continue to celebrate the richness and variety of American culture in this free, 3-day, multi-stage event at the Bangor Riverfront Parks.
For more information visit: www.americanfolkfestival.com
Maine Lobster Festival
August
Rockland, Maine
Along with tons of Maine lobsters, this world famous New England summer event features maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, and much more.
A celebration of Maine's maritime heritage, past performances have included top national musical talents such as the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Chubby Checker, and the Temptations.
For more information visit: www.mainelobsterfestival.com
Machias Blueberry Festival
August
Machias, Maine
For over 33 years, the people of Machias have gathered together to celebrate the blueberry harvest in a festival that that lasts all weekend long and offers a real old-fashioned good time.
Events and attractions include a children's parade, a fish fry, a homemade blueberry pancake breakfast, arts & craft show and more.
For more information visit: www.machiasblueberry.com
Great Falls Balloon Festival
August
Lewiston/Auburn, Maine
One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in northern New England this festival of more than 15 years attracts over 100,000 visitors and at least 30 to 40 balloons (including some special shape balloons) each year.
Located on the banks of the beautiful Androscoggin River, with its backdrop of the rocky Great Falls, the festival also features 30 different food booths, craft and trade stalls, and a children’s area. Music is provided by many different entertainers, from children’s shows to blues singers, to jazz, pop, and oldies. A carnival, parade, and various demonstrations and contests round out the weekend events.
For more information visit: www.greatfallsballoonfestival.com
Fryeburg Fair
September / October
Fryeburg, Maine
Since it was established in 1851 when local farmers and merchants decided on a show for their produce, cattle and wares, Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine's largest agricultural fair complete with six days of harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world's largest steer and oxen show and a reputation throughout North America.
A beautiful setting in prime foliage time, Maine's largest fair includes livestock, an exhibition hall, farm museum, craft demonstrations, harness racing and nightly big name entertainment.
For more information visit: www.fryeburgfair.com
