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Apr 29, Activities and Events in Maine July 2015
You can't help but to fall in love with Maine in
the summer. And with a long list of activities
and events in Maine,
July 2015, you will have lots to look forward to!
Summer officially starts at the end of June, but
it's the Fourth of July
weekend when
summer activities in Maine kick into high gear.
Spectacular 4th of July
fireworks
displays, Independence Day parades, concerts,
fairs and festivals begin the month, and are quickly followed by...
...a schedule of events
that includes some of the best things to do in Maine.
Music festivals, agricultural fairs, arts shows,
craft fairs, sand castle sculpture, car races, a windjammer parade, and
unique Maine events, such as the...
...Maine Potato Blossom
Festival, the Yarmouth Clam Festival...
...Maine Lobster Boat races and the Maine
Lobster Festival are
among the many
activities and events in Maine, July 2015. And if Mother Nature
cooperates...
...the weather in
Maine in July should be fantastic.
As a matter of fact, for many people, July and August are the best
time of year for Maine vacations!
...and find the best Maine
hotel deals, while comparing prices on hotels in
Maine, motels, inns and BB's.
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you sponsor a Maine event, or know of one to share?
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July Maine Event Calendar 2015
With all the things
to do in Maine in July, this
list will continue to grow. Please check back periodically to
see what current events have been added and what to do on Maine
vacations.
Very
important...
Activities and
events in Maine, July 2015 may not reflect schedule changes or
cancellations. Before heading out, confirm event dates and event
locations.
Activities and
Events in Maine, July 2015 are listed by event date. For maps and driving
directions click on the Map links.
When:
Wednesday,
June 17, 2015 - Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Augusta, Maine - Map
More
information: Kennebec Valley
Chamber, Whatever Family Festival
When:
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - Saturday, August 8, 2015
Where:
Brunswick, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bowdoin International
Music Festival
When:
Sunday,
June 28, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Bar
Harbor, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bar Harbor Music Festival
Hotels in Bar Harbor,
Maine...
When:
Dates throughout June, July, August and September (and varying dates at
other times of the year)
Where:
Various locations
More
information: ArtWalk Maine
Maine art walks are a wonderful way of interacting
with local artists
and other visitors. They are scheduled in many of Maine's
favorite coastal villages as well as and a few scenic inland locations.
Included on the 2015 list of art walks in Maine are: Bangor, Bath, Bar
Harbor, Belfast, Biddeford, Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Eastport,
Gardiner...
...Kingfield, Lewiston/Auburn, Peaks Island, Portland, Presque Isle,
Rockland, Stonington, Twin Villages and Wiscasset.
When:
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM from
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - Saturday, September 5, 2015
Where:
Otter Creek, Maine - Map
More
information: The Moscow Magic and
Comedy Show
Moscow Magic Comedy Show is a family
friendly
experience starring master magician Victor Zenko.
The performance
features incredible illusions, hilarious comedy, and adventurous
audience
participation.
Enjoy the fun at 7:30 PM at The Hall in Otter
Creek, just 5 miles from Bar Harbor.
Please note that there are only 50 seats available
per show. Plan to purchase your tickets ahead of time!
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Saturdays throughout July and August, 2014
Where:
Freeport,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,
Family Barnyard Programs
Meet
Wolfe's Neck Farm's Educators in the barn to learn about and
interact with the animals.
The group will venture out into the pastures
and
visit the Discovery Garden where children will have an opportunity to
learn,
play, touch, smell and taste, then take a short haywagon ride (weather
permitting)!
Location: Wolfe's Neck Farm Red Barn, 184 Burnett
Road, Freeport, ME.
Time: Saturday morning 10:00
AM -12:00 PM and Saturday afternoon 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.
Price: $8/person (Infants not yet walking are free)
Tickets: Group size is limited to 12 people per
session so advance
reservations are highly recommended. Please call the Activities Line at
(207) 869-5433.
When:
Saturdays throughout July and August, 2014
Where:
Freeport,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,
History Haywagon Tours
Visitors to Wolfe's Neck
Farm are
invited to travel through time as they hear stories of the ship
captains, Native Americans, fishermen, farmers, teachers, and
homemakers who have lived on Wolfe's Neck over the past 250 years.
Enjoy ocean breezes and sweeping vistas from our
haywagon on this
two-hour scenic tour.
Location: Wolfe's Neck Farm Red Barn, 184 Burnett
Road, Freeport,
ME.
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Price: $14 adults and children 13 and older; $8
for children 3-12. Age 2 and under are free.
Tickets: Reservations Highly
Recommended. Please call 207-869-5433.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Thursday,
July 2, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015
Where:
Madawaska,
Maine - Map
More
information: Greater Madawaska
Chamber of Commerce, Events Calendar
The Acadian Festival, "Maine's largest cultural
festival" is held each year in conjunction with a huge family
reunion. The festival events list includes a
re-enactment of the first northern Maine Acadian
landing, a traditional Acadian supper, Acadian cultural displays,
Soiree du bon Vieux Temps - a Night of Good Times - a golf
tournament, Family Fun Day, "Party du Main Street", a Parade, and many
other fun family events.
When:
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015
Where:
Eastport, Maine - Map (Canada
Day events will be held July 1st on Deer Island, New Brunswick)
More
information: Eastport 4th of July
Home to the "largest 4th of July Festival in the
state of Maine", Eastport does the Fourth of July celebrations just
right! A full schedule of events includes Canada Day on Tuesday, July
1st - with celebrations on Deer Island, New Brunswick...
...Welcome Home Day on Wednesday, Armed Services Day
on Thursday, and sunrise to sunset 4th of July celebration will take
place on Saturday.
Events usually include bike races, road races,
Miss
4th of
July Contest, craft fair, fireman's muster...
...a talent show, a pet show and a balloon show,
live music, a magician and buskers, along with plenty of great food,
fireworks and parades!
The Grand
Independence Day Parade will be held at 2:00 PM on the 4th, with July
4th fireworks at dusk.
When:
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015
Where:
Camden,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Penobscot Bay Regional
Chamber of Commerce
The Annual Independence Day celebration in
Camden, ME, included live
music, performances, parades, fireworks and other fun family
activities.
Camden,
Maine Vacation Rentals...
When:
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015
Where:
Houlton, Maine - Map
More
information: Houlton Fair
Along with an exhibit hall and midway, past
Houlton, Maine agricultural fairs have included events you may not
find
elsewhere! An Oreo cookie stacking
contest, bubble gum blowing contest, hula hoop contest, ice cream
eating contest, kid's chocolate chip cookie contest, an old pig
scramble, and a Mr. and Mrs. Firecracker contest. This year's fair
promises to be just as exciting!
When:
Friday, July 3, 2015
Where:
Blue Hill, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bagaduce Music Lending
Library, Blue Hill Concert
The Bagaduce Music Lending Library's 25th annual
Blue Hill Pops kicks off the 2015 summer season with a great lineup of
musicians. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM in
the George Stevens Academy gymnasium on Union Street.
For more information and to purchase tickets,
please
call 207-374-5454, or visit the Bagaduce Music Lending Library on
Greene's Hill in Blue Hill, ME.
When:
Friday, July 3, 2015
Where:
Rangeley,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Rangeley Lakes Maine,
Independence Day Celebration
The 4th of July festivities begin early in
Rangeley! Join in the fun on the 3rd, on Main Street and at Lakeside
Park for a Children's Day Parade, Joan Frost Memorial Arts and Crafts
Show, Duck Races, Chicken BBQ and July 3rd fireworks, at dusk.
When:
Friday, July 3, 2015 - Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Old
Orchard Beach,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Ocean Park, 2015
Independence Day and Canada Day Festivities
The annual Family Sand Sculpture contest will be
held during the day on July 3rd, with S'mores and More in the evening.
On Friday, enjoy the Old Orchard Beach July 4th Parade, a decorated
bike contest, an art show and sale, and a concert at The Bell Tower.
Sandcastle competition winners will be announced on Friday also.
Maine Coastal Rentals...
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Bethel, Maine
- Map
More
information: Mahoosuc Arts Council, Bethel Arts Fair
Artists and artisans will
exhibit and sell their work on the Bethel Common from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
on the 4th. Simultaneously, on High Street, the The 11th Annual Shy,
Novice Closeted Art Show will take place. During the day and
evening music and exhibits will be ongoing at other venues.
Bethel,
Maine Inns, BBs, Motels...
When:
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Bar
Harbor, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bar Harbor Chamber of
Commerce, Mount Desert Island Relay
Race if you'd like or just join in the fun along a
62-mile scenic route that winds its way through each town and village
on Mount Desert Island. Two to nine people teams may sign up for legs
ranging from just over 2 miles to just over 9 miles. Team costumes are
a tradition!
Please note: You must pre-register; there is NO
registration on race day!
When:
Friday, July 4, 2014
Where:
Bar
Harbor, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bar Harbor Chamber of
Commerce, July 4th Celebration
Celebrate the 4th of July in Bar Harbor with a
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, a Craft Fair, the Bar Harbor 4th of July
Parade, a Seafood Festival, Lobster Races, concerts and Independence
Day fireworks over Frenchman Bay.
Hotels in
Bar Harbor, Maine...
When:
Friday, July 4, 2014
Where:
Chebeague Island, Maine - Map
More
information: Chebeague Chebang
The Chebeague Island Inn Chebang festival is a
super opportunity for
your family to visit one of Maine's gorgeous islands.
Music, food,
beverages (for drinkers and non-drinkers) yard games, dunk tanks, art
projects, potato sac races and more...
...will all be capped of the a fantastic fireworks
display at Chebeague Inn.
Visit
chebeaguechebang.com/getting-there...
...to find out how to get to Chebegue
Island by ferry from Portland and Yarmouth, and for details on
anchoring and moorings.
When:
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Bethel, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bethel Area Chamber of
Commerce, Community Picnic and Portland Brass Quintet Orchestra
A free two hour concert by the Portland Brass
Quintet Orchestra will follow the presentation of colors and the
National Anthem. Bring your picnic lunch and seating to the side lawn
of the Dr. Moses Mason House, at 14 Broad Street.
When:
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
- Map
More
information: Grand Lake Stream Area Chamber of
Commerce, Calendar of Events
Race for Grand Lake Stream for Walkers and Runners
sponsored by Downeast Lakes Land Trust.
When:
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Where:
Moosebec Reach, Beals Island, Jonesport, Maine
- Map
More
information: 2015
Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule
Many boat owners follow the lobster boat "race
circuit" from mid-June to late September as it makes its way from
Midcoast, Maine,
to Downeast, Maine.
Also see listed Maine Lobster Boat Races for July
11th, 12th, 19th and 26th.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Where:
Lubec, Maine - Map
More
information: West Quoddy Head Light
Keepers Association, Special Events
The West Quoddy Lighthouse is special for a couple
of reasons. It is the only candy striped lighthouse in the United
States...
...and it sits on the most eastern point piece of
land in the U.S. July 6th will be your chance...
...thanks to the
United States Coast Guard - to have a look inside one of Maine's most
famous lighthouse towers.
The Coast Guard will conduct tours
between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM and between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM visitors
can
enjoy live music, food, raffles and special activities.
When:
Monday, July 6, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
Where:
Waterville, Maine
- Map
More
information: Atlantic Music Festival
The Atlantic Music Festival simultaneously strives
to be one
of the leading music programs and the most inspiring summer music
festival in
the world.
Every year, the AMF Institute committee seeks
young artists
who hold
extraordinary talent and commitment to music.
A series o free concerts are offered during
the festival including
orchestra, piano, opera and chamber music.
Hailed as one of the most beautiful campuses,
Colby College in Waterville is
the host to the Atlantic Music Festival.
When:
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Where:
Rangeley,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Rangeley Lake Maine,
RRGSA Strawberry Festival
Strawberries are in season and to celebrate the
Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen's Association holds and annual
festival. This event, held at Oquossoc Park, will feature an arts and
crafts show, a yard sale and food.
When:
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - Sunday July 12, 2015
Where:
East Millinocket, Maine
- Map
More
information: Millinocket
Connections, East Millinocket Summerfest 2015
The beautiful Katahdin Region will hold its annual
family oriented Summerfest again in 2015, with the them: Anything Goes. The
full schedule of events is still in the works, but plan on plenty of
plenty of games, prizes, street vendors, dancing, a parade, and many
other fun summer activities.
When:
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
South Hiram, Maine
- Map
More
information: Ossipee Valley Fair
"Since 1980, Ossipee Valley Fair has been "THE
place to be" for summer family fun in southern Maine!"
This is a true country fair with lots of livestock
events, competitions, musical entertainment, demonstrations
and exhibits, arts and crafts, rides and games, and a grand parade.
When:
Friday, July 10, 2015
Where:
Rockland, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine Windjammer
Association,
Events
The
entire fleet of Maine
windjammers
will glide past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater for their Annual
Parade of Sail. This is an excellent opportunity to get a close-up of
these marvelous vessels.
Bed and
Breakfast Rockland, Maine...
When:
Friday, July 10, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Lisbon Falls, Maine
- Map
More
information: Moxie Festival
Expect to "Celebrate Moxie the Maine Way" at the
2015 Maine
Moxie Festival which will include plenty of family entertainment: the
Moxie 5K Road Race, a Kids Fun Run, Maine Made Products, Petting Zoo,
the Moxie Festival Parade,
fireworks, a car show...
...Moxie Recipe Contest, the New England Moxie
Congress
Annual Lobster Clambake, a Moxie Chug-n-Challenge, fun kids events,
live music, plenty of great food, and of course, LOTS of Maine's own
Moxie!
Annually, the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River
Race is also part of the Moxie celebration. See listing below for June
12th.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Friday,
July 10, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine Yogafest
Maine YogaFest (MYF) will be held at the East End Community School in
Portland on July 10 and 12, 2015 and is a two-day celebration of the
region's amazing
yoga talent.
With more than 40 local yoga teachers and 20
studios
participating, the festival offers a diverse program allowing
participants to
experience a wide array of yoga techniques in the idyllic setting of
Coastal
Maine.
The festival also offers a number of specialty
yoga classes
including
partner, slackline, paddleboard, and aerial as well as a featured Red
Carpet YogaRave Pre-Party.
When not
practicing yoga, attendees can explore "Vendor Village", a collection
of
local businesses, artists, and food trucks with live music performances
during
each session break.
Participants may also attend a guided meditation
or
complementary lecture on fascinating topics ranging from the
neuroscience of
yoga to the benefits of breathwork. For more information and
to purchase
tickets, please visit www.maineyogafest.com.
When:
Friday, July 10, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Waterville, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine
International Film Festival
Held at
various venues in Waterville, the 18th Annual
Maine International Film Festival - MIFF - will feature a wide array of
the "best of American independent and international cinema" as well as
highlighting innovative New England and
Maine filmmakers.
As well as viewing films, attendees will have
opportunities to meet some of the people behind the scenes - writers,
directors, producers and musicians.
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Where:
Newcastle, Maine
- Map
More
information: Watershed Ceramics,
Salad Days
The Annual Salad Days fundraising event takes
place at the Watershed
Center for the Ceramic Arts, 19 Brick Hill Road, in Newcastle and
begins at 10:00 AM.
At Salad
Days you will be able to select one of 500 individually crafted (first
come, first server),
unique salad plates created by artist Stuart Gair - and fill it to
the brim with an all-you-can-eat
bountiful buffet lunch!
Each
year, the Salad Days fundraising event draws hundreds of visitors from
near
and far to enjoy an afternoon of delicious local food, great company,
incredible ceramics, kid's art projects, and lively music.
Coinciding with Salad Days is Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts Annual
Invitational Pottery Sale.
Admission to Salad Days is not required for
those only interested in shopping at the sale. The Invitational Pottery
Sale features work by top ceramic artists from Maine, New England and
across the country. A full list of participants is available on
Watershed's
website.
Watershed Center is located off Route 1 on Cochran
Road (turn north at
Skip Cahill Tire and Citgo) opposite the Route 27 South turnoff to
Boothbay
Harbor. For more information, call 207- 882-6075 or visit
www.watershedceramics.org.
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Where:
Searsport, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine
Lobster Boat Races Schedule 2015
Also see Maine Lobster Boat Races listed for July
4th, 12th, 19th and 26th.
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Where:
Blue Hill, Maine
- Map
More
information: Sedgwick Volunteer
Fire Department Car Show, Facebook
The Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department presents
the 14th annual car
show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - rain or shine - at the Blue Hill
Fairgrounds on Route 172.
There will be trophies, prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Show), Swap
Meet, 50/50 Drawing, Raffle and food concessions.
Public Admission: $3/Adults - $1/Children under
12. Registration: 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Registration Fee: $5/Entry car,
driver and 1 passenger.
Show Cars Exhibited At Owner's Risk. Proceeds
benefit the
Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department Sponsored in part by the Blue Hill
Fair
Association.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Belfast, Maine
- Map
More
information: Belfast Arts in the
Park
This waterfront celebration is a Midcoast Maine
fine arts and crafts festival with a variety of fine artwork and
crafts,
continuous live music and freshly grilled food.
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Rockland, Maine
- Map
More
information: North Atlantic Blues
Festival
National Blues artists perform at this annual
Rockland, Maine festival, "considered one of the most prestigious on
the East Coast".
The concert will take place in the picturesque setting of
Public Landing in Rockland Harbor. In addition to all day
live entertainment, the festival features food, drinks and crafts.
Bed and
Breakfast Rockland, Maine...
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Owls Head, Maine
- Map
More
information: Owls Head Transportation Museum,
Events
Hot rods, custom cars and muscle cars are sure to
excite anyone who loves cool!
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Bethel, Maine
- Map
More
information: Oxford County Mineral
and Gem Association of Maine, Shows
The 54th annual show sponsored by Oxford County
Mineral
and Gem Association will be held at the Telstar Regional High School,
Route 26, Bethel, ME. A wide variety of dealers from Maine and across
the United
States will be on hand to display their outstanding specimens, jewelry,
gem rough and other favorites.
Bethel,
Maine Vacation Rentals...
When:
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Fort Fairfield, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine Potato Blossom
Proclaimed as "The County's premier, don't miss,
summertime
event" the Fort Fairfield, Maine festival not only is a celebration of
the communities strong agricultural heritage, but also commemorates our
veterans' service to
the country.
When:
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Durham, Maine (start) - Map to
Lisbon Falls, Maine (finish)
- Map
More
information: Moxie Festival, Chief
Worumbo Androscoggin
River Race
Photos credit: Christina Epperson
The Androscoggin
River Race is an amateur competition of
approximately six miles, with possible Class I rips and easy Class II
rapids, depending on water levels on race day.
Now in its 17th year, the Race has become an
integral part of the Moxie Festival
(see July 10-11 listing above), and is the "largest single
day event on the Androscoggin". It is a
family-friendly event and
allows racers to
experience a section of the Androscoggin River with many other
recreational enthusiasts.
Please note...
Below is information from the 2014 race. Please check back as this
year's updates become available!
The public is invited to cheer the racers at the
starting point in Durham, where the race will begin at 11:00 AM, and at
the
finish at the Sabattus River access on Route 196.
According to the
Androscoggin Land Trust website...
Race day registration will begin at 9:00 AM at the
Durham Boat Launch on Rt. 136 in Durham near the Auburn/Durham
line. Participants are encouraged to arrive well in advance
of the 11:00 AM mass start to sign in and unload boats.
The race finish is just under the railroad trestle
where the Sabattus River joins the Androscoggin on Rt. 196 in Lisbon
Falls.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Where:
Stonington, Maine
- Map
More
information: 2015
Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule
Also see listed Maine Lobster Boat Races for July
4th, 11th, 19th and 26th.
When:
Monday, July 13, 2015 - Saturday, July 18, 2015
Where:
Pittsfield, Maine
- Map
More
information: Town of Pittsfield,
Maine
The Egg Festival theme this year is "EGG"wareness
- "Support Your
Favorite Cause". The Town of Pittsfield is home to the Egg Festival. A
quiet industrial
community of less than 5,000 people, Pittsfield welcomes more than
35,000
visitors each July.
A large Street Dance, Egglympics, Window Painting,
Art
Show and Craft Fair, are just a few of the scheduled events during the
week
leading up to the Big Day - Saturday, July 18 - which features The Big
Parade, Kiwanis Karnival with its rides and booths, and Fireworks. It
is the
event of the year in Pittsfield and the region.
Founded in 1973, the Egg Festival was designed to
celebrate the egg industry in
Central Maine and complement the already popular Kiwanis Karnival.
Though the
egg industry has all but left the region, the Festival remains stronger
than
ever. The Festival prides itself on providing a venue for area
non-profit
groups to come together and fundraise for their programs. Literally
hundreds
of volunteers and non-profits gather every July to host a fun event for
families and children while raising funds for their causes.
The Egg Festival is very important to the town and
region for community and
economic development reasons. During this week, people are able to
visit,
network and have family get-togethers. It is a time that we showcase
the
community and region. In addition, it is great fun and a positive
experience
for children and families. It is part of the region's heritage and
tradition.
There is something for everyone in this
exceptionally friendly town located on
the banks of the Sebasticook River. Please enjoy Pittsfield's
hospitality!
When:
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Where:
Camden, Maine
- Map
More
information: The Camden Garden Club
Visit lovely homes and gardens during one of
Yankee Travel Guide's "Top Maine Events,"
the Camden Garden
Club's annual House and Garden Tour is one of "Maine's oldest and most
famous summer tours."
Camden,
Maine Vacation Rentals...
When:
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Saturday, July 18, 2015
Where:
Newry, Maine
- Map, Mexico,
Maine
- Map, Errol,
NH
- Map
More
information: New England Forest Rally
The New England Forest Rally
- NEFR - in
Sunday River, Maine (Newry) is one of six National
Championship Rallys held in the United States.
In the past, in
addition to the Newry, Maine Sunday River headquarters...
...spectator areas have included Mexico Recreation
Area and locations in and
around Errol, New Hampshire and other sites in western Maine and
northern New Hampshire. As the 2015 NEFR schedule is announced you can
stay updated via their website.
Hotels in Newry, Maine...
When:
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Alfred, Maine
- Map
More
information: Kennebec
Valley Chamber of Commerce
An antique auto show, tractor pull, road race,
crafts, a picnic at Brother's Beach, food, music and a parade are just
a few of the exciting family-friendly events that will take place at
Central Park and other venues.
When:
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Kingfield, Maine
- Map
More
information: Kingfield Festival
Days Facebook
Kingfield Days is an annual multi-day event jam packed with family
activities. Many other events will take place, but for a partial
glimpse at the festival schedule...
Friday: Flower and Photo Contest, Kids Activities,
the Crowning of Mrs. Kingfield, a Pork Dinner and live music.
Saturday: Kid's Parades, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides,
Pony rides and Petting Zoo, bounce house, G-Force Laser Tag, a
Caricature Artist, annual Artisan Fair, Whatever Floats Parade...
...the Grand Parade - themed "Only In Maine...", Mud
Football (resuming on Sunday for the playoffs and championship games).
Sunday: Kingfield Days 5K run or walk
and Kids' 1 Mile run, Mud Football playoffs and championship
games.
You can expect some tasty treats on Friday night
and all day Saturday with the Food Vendors downtown.
These are just a few of the highlights!!
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Belfast, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine Celtic Celebration
There is a rich Celtic history in Maine and it
will be celebrated with a family oriented festival featuring The New
World Cheese Roll Championship, Highland Games, Kilted Canter 5K Road
Race, Celtic Breeds Dog Show, live Celtic music, games and lots of
great food.
When:
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Yarmouth, Maine
- Map
More
information: Yarmouth
Clam Festival
Organized by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, to
aid non-profit organizations that help support the Town of
Yarmouth, Maine, the Yarmouth Clam Festival takes place every
summer, during the third weekend in July.
Tens of thousands of people flock to Yarmouth, a
charming seaside village, to take part in three days of fun family
activities that include music, arts and crafts, events
and competitions, and of course, lots and lots of clams and other great
food.
Hotels in Freeport,
Maine... (6 miles north of Yarmouth, ME)
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Where:
Paris Hill, Maine
- Map
More
information: Hamlin Memorial
Library, Founder's Day
Packards, Duesenbergs, Stutz Bearcats, vintage
race cars, a Tucker, Thomas Flyer and many others are part of the 60
vehicle private collection of Robert Sandra Bahre that will
be on display in historic Paris Hill.
Along with the Classic Car Exhibit visitors can
enjoy live music, purchase bag lunches and a host of tasty treats and
wander through the craft fair where a wide variety of items will be on
sale.
Admission to car exhibit is $10 for adults and $2
for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Hamlin Memorial Library
Museum.
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Where:
Bethel, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bethel MollyOckett
Day
The 2015 MollyOckett Day Schedule is still in the
works, so here is a glimpse at events from years past...
This is a community and family
festival with crafts, food and
community vendors on Main Street and on the Bethel Village Common, a
parade, Penobscot
basket making demonstration, North American Wildlife Encounter, frog
jumping contest...
...a Classic Road
Races - a 5-mile
run and 3-mile walk for adults, and a 1-mile kids' run and a diaper
dash for you know who, tubing, a treasure scavenger hunt, live music,
and fireworks over the Bethel Inn golf course
Bethel,
Maine Places to Stay...
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Camden, Maine
- Map
More
information: Goosefare Antiques and Promotions, 2015 Show
Schedule
Held Saturday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday
from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. at the Camden-Rockport High School.
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Just North of Princeton, Maine
- Map
More
information: Grand Lake Stream Area Chamber of
Commerce, Calendar of Events
The 6th annual Wabanaki cultural arts and heritage
days celebration will feature a wide variety of crafts from the
Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet, and Micmac tribes, demonstrations
and presentations that include Passamaquoddy medicine, Native story
telling, drumming, Native American Stories and Native shawl dancing.
The Heritage Days event is located on Rural Route
1, just north of Princeton, ME, on Passamaquoddy Tribal Lands, Indian
Township.
When:
Friday, July 18, 2015 - Monday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Southwest Harbor, Maine
- Map
More
information: Harbor House, Events
Schedule
During its Annual Flamingo Festival, Southwest
Harbor becomes "whimsical, lighthearted and decidedly hot pink"! The
entire community, along with tourists joins in the festivities to help
"celebrate the treasured value of small town life".
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Stonington, Maine
- Map
More
information: Deer Isle - Stonington
Chamber of Commerce, Calendar of Events
Head
to the Stonington Fish Pier for a fun filled day that honors the local
fishermen.
An arts and crafts, a slippery cod contest,
whacky boat races, and plenty of great food are part of this year's
family fun day.
The
Island Fishermen's Wives Association sponsors this annual event. For
more information please contact:
Vickie Hardie 975-9745 - Shauna Schmidt 812-8799
When:
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Friendship, Maine
- Map
More
information: 2015
Schedule Maine Lobster Boat Races
Also see Maine Lobster Boat Races listed for July
4th, 11th, 12th and 26th.
When:
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Where:
Rockland, Maine
- Map
More
information: 2015
Maine Lobster Ride
This is a Maine Bike Coalition sponsored ride,and
with 15, 30, 50, 80 and 100 mile routes there'splenty of gorgeous
scenery to see.
When:
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Old Town, Maine (to Orono and Eddington)
- Map
More
information: 2015
Whitewater Open Canoe National
Championships
Along the Penobscott River, between Old Town and
Eddington, racers will compete in the American Canoe Association's 2015
Open Canoe Downriver National Championships. Races take place from July
23rd to the 26th. Wednesday, July 22nd is the Official Practice Day.
This 9.5 mile stretch of contains "three Class II-III rapids, numerous
rips and quick water".
When:
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - Saturday, July 25, 2015
Where:
Casco, Maine
- Map
More
information: Casco Days
A midway, parades, fireworks, live music, food and
lots of fun family activities are part of the festivities at Casco Day
Park, 948 Meadow Road in Casco Village.
When:
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Pittston, Maine
- Map
More
information: Pittston Fair
"Maine's Friendliest Fair" is a family oriented
small country fair complete with kids games, animals and a midway!
When:
Friday, July 24, 2015
Where:
Boothbay
Harbor,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Boothbay
Region Garden Club
"The Sea Around Us" is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and will
feature distinctive
homes and guest houses in the Boothbay Region.
Ticket price:
$25 Prepaid, $30 on Tour Day. For tickets please contact Irene Gerny
633-5052 or Pat McMurry 633-7405. Tickets often sell out early!
When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 - Saturday, July 25, 2015
Where:
Richmond, Maine - Map
More
information: Town of Richmond,
Maine, Richmond Days Celebration
Richmond, ME knows how to celebrate summer This
year they'll be doing it with a Fireman's
Muster, Lobster Crate Races, Swan Island tours, the Richmond
Area Health Center's 5K race, food, parade and fireworks!
When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 - Saturday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Eliot, Maine - Map
More
information: Raitt Homestead Farm
Tractor pulling, Kid's Korner, ladies skillet
toss, kids
pedal tractor
pulls, engine demonstrations, farming displays, tractor parade, an
auction, raffles, music, food, and tons of fun are on tap for
the
weekend.
Plenty of free parking. $6 per person, children 12
and under
get in
free.
When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Bucksport, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bucksport Bay Chamber
of Commerce
The schedule of events for the 2015 Bucksport Bay
Festival is still
being put together...
...but as has been the case for 17 years...
...there will LOTS of fun family events.
Past festivals have featured a Kid's Center,
parade, arts and crafts show, a long list of entertainers, great food,
and many other special activities.
When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 - Saturday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Oakland, Maine - Map
More
information: Oakfest 2015
Fun for everyone in Maine's Belgrade Lakes Region
during this three day event. Activities:
July 24th: Parade 6:00 PM, street dance (6:00 PM-10:00 PM), and
vendors. July 25th: Open air
market, food, music, kids section and art (10:00 AM-5:00 PM).
July 26th: Paddle, pedal and Pound the pavement Triathlon.
When:
Friday, July 24, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
Where:
Bangor, Maine - Map
More
information: Bangor Maine State
Fair
With a 4-H Dog Show, oxen, sheep, goat, horse and
steer shows, livestock auction, plenty of live entertainment and
food, the Bangor Maine State Fair provides
family fun for every age group.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: The Mugadi Foundation,
Festival of Nations
We are proud to present the 13th Annual Greater
Portland Festival of Nations at Deering Oaks Park in Portland, ME.
The Festival is a day of music, dance and other
performing arts, representing
cultural traditions from across America and the world. This event will
showcase
Maine's ethnic diversity, perpetuate traditions, encourage ethnic
understanding, and promote unity.
The Festival engenders community cohesion
from its volunteers and by attracting thousands of festival-goers each
year. We
are proud to ally the Festival's philosophy with the City of Portland's
mission, vision and objectives.
ADMISSION is FREE and FAMILY ORIENTED. For more
information: 207-536-0800.
Portland,
Maine Vacation Rentals...
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Where:
Kennebunk, Maine - Map
More
information: Unitarian Universalist
Church of Kennebunk
The Kennebunk Blueberry Fair will run from 9:00 AM
-3:00 PM, with Lunch from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM - featuring New England
Chowder, Blueberry Pie and Treats. Artisans and Craft Vendors and Kids
Zone Craft
opportunities for Children will make this a fun family day.
Location: First Parish Unitarian Universalist
Church, 114 Main Street
Kennebunk, ME. For questions: Please call 207-985-3700 or visit
www.uukennebunk.org .
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Where:
Camden, Maine
- Map
More
information: Goosefare Antiques and Promotions, 2015 Show
Schedule
Held from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Boothbay Commons -
Route 27, Boothbay.
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Where:
Farmington, Maine - Map
More
information: Downtown Farmington, Events
This year's annual festival will feature a
Farmers' Market, Locally Made Foods, Street Performers, Live Music
Entertainers, Artisans,
Crafters and
much more! Broadway will be limited to foot traffic only all day.
The event, presented by
the Farmington Downtown Association, will run from 10:00 AM
to 9:30 PM
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - Sunday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
- Map
More
information: Grand Lake Stream Area Chamber of
Commerce, Calendar of Events
Over 60 vendors will be on hand for the 21st
annual Fold Festival in Grand Stream. The weekend features
Folk Art, Live Music, Cultural Exhibits, Quilts and Canoes.
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
Where:
Presque Isle, Maine - Map
More
information: Northern Maine
Fairgrounds
"The Northern Maine Fair Association is dedicated
to promoting agricultural education, preserving agricultural history
and providing family entertainment for the citizens of Aroostook County
and western New Brunswick.", and beyond!
More Activities
and Events in Maine, July 2015...
When:
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Where:
Harpswell, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine
Lobster Boat
Races 2015 Schedule
Also see listed Maine Lobster Boat Races for July
4th 11th, 12th and 19th.
When:
Saturday, July 26, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
Where:
York Beach,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Town of York Parks and
Recreation
Music, crafts, food, and fun family activities are
scheduled during this week-long celebration that leads up to the York
Days Craft Fair. But perhaps that most
highlighted event of Christmas in July in York Beach, ME is the Lighting
of the Nubble
on Sunday, July 26th.
From Sohier
Park enjoy festivities that the
York Maine Parks and Recreation Department will be presenting for the
Annual
Christmas in July celebration. The innkeeper's house and Nubble tower
will be
entirely outlined in white lights, just as they are at Christmas.
Festivities begin at
8:00 PM, with the lighting (and Santa's arrival) taking place at 9:00.
Lodging York Beach,
Maine...
When:
Wednesday July 29, 2015 - Wednesday August 12, 2015
Where:
Castine, Maine - Map
More
information: Castine Town Office,
Calendar of Events
Come
to Castine on Wednesday evening for
great
live music on the Town Dock! This is a free concert presented by
Castine Community Economic
Development (CED).
When:
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
Where:
Rockland, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine
Lobster Festival 2015 Great-Maine-Vacations.com, Maine Lobster Festival
At the Rockland Maine Lobster Festival in Harbor
Park, Rockland, see what
is acclaimed to be the world's
largest lobster cooker...
...various arts and
crafts vendors, U.S. Coast Guard Station tours, seafood cooking
contests, road races, carnival rides, games and activities for the
kids...
...along with great live entertainment, and the
Big
Parade...
...featuring a variety of bands, marching units,
floats and the
newly crowned Sea Goddess and her Sea Princesses.
Rockland, Maine
Bed
and Breakfasts...
When:
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - Saturday, August 1, 2015
Where:
Monmouth, Maine
- Map
More
information: Monmouth Fair
"A little fair with a lotta pull." The
Cochnewagan Agricultural Society sponsors the Monmouth Fair and has as
their goal a family friendly event that both entertains and educates
fairgoers. The various agricultural shows, exhibits, demonstrations and
performances ensure something interesting for every age group.
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