Apr 7, Maine Festivals 2015 People living in Maine love to find reason for celebration. And when they find it, they don't hesitate to share their fun with others. Regardless of the time of year, winter, spring, summer or fall, Maine festivals are taking place all across the state. Many are perfectly timed to take advantage of the changing seasons... ...some coincide with the bountiful harvests produced by the land and sea... ...others commemorate historical and cultural events, and year-long... ...annual holiday celebrations in Maine provide a unique atmosphere in which to unwind!
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Apr 7, Maine Festivals 2015
People living in Maine love to find reason for
celebration. And when they find it, they don't hesitate to
share their
fun with others. Regardless of the time
of year, winter, spring, summer or fall, Maine festivals are
taking
place all across the state.
Many are perfectly timed to take advantage of the changing
seasons...
...some coincide with the bountiful harvests
produced by the
land and sea...
...others commemorate historical and cultural
events, and year-long...
...annual holiday celebrations in Maine provide a
unique atmosphere in which to unwind!
From around the globe...
...tourists travel to "Vacationland" to be part of
the
most
popular Maine events, many visitors making them the
centerpiece of their Maine vacation.
Read hotel reviews and
check best rates for Maine hotel deals.
Most Popular and Best Festivals in Maine
Nowhere, but in places that enjoys a four-season
climate will you find people so quick to fully embrace each season.
That is exactly what happens in Maine!
The winter
blues and long dark nights are fought
off with statewide Winter Carnivals and hot chocolate, while spring
festivals are a time
for celebrating rebirth.
Summer
events in Maine include dozens of festivals
that honor favorite Maine foods. Strawberry Festivals, Blueberry
Fests, a Clam Festival, and the ever popular Maine Lobster
Festivals often steal the limelight!
Fall
festivals are traditional. Many
include cornstalks, scarecrows, pumpkin patches and hot apple cider,
all of which help justify the crisp autumn air.
As you read the list of festivals in Maine below,
keep in mind...
...this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms
of things to do in Maine.
Fairs, carnivals,
arts and crafts shows, road races, ski races, lobster
boat races, car shows and
boat shows, fireworks
displays...
...and
many other fun family friendly events are scheduled year-round.
For full monthly listings check out Maine activities
and
events.
Please
note... Many listings still reflect 2014 dates.
The 2015 Maine Festival dates are updated as information is available.
Summer Festivals in Maine
Most of the Maine festivals in summer are outdoor activities, which is
perfect...
...given the typically
gorgeous weather in Maine in
June, July
and August.
Yes, there are periods of rain, and/or fog...
...fog in
particular along the coast of Maine...
...and there are the occasional days with high
humidity, but overall, it's a pretty nice time of year for enjoying
outdoor events! And you won't be alone, as summer is peak
time for Maine tourist season!
To
see a festival location map, get driving directions and for event
details, please visit the Maine Activities and Events page (by month).
Note: Be sure to
check May listings for events that may carry over!
Pittston
Maine 4x4 Festival - Pittston, Maine - June 7-8, 2014 (Waiting
for 2015 dates)
Kennebunkport
Festival - Kennebunkport,
Maine - June 7-13, 2015
Bethel, Maine Moose Festival and Moose
Lottery - Bethel,
Maine - June 12-14, 2015
Margaretta Days Festival - Machias, Maine -
June 13, 2015
Old Port Festival - Portland,
Maine - June 14, 2015
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival
- Litchfield, Maine - June 17-20, 2015
Whatever Family Festival - Augusta,
Maine -
June 17-July 4, 2015
Maine Blues Festival - Naples,
Maine -
June 19-21, 2015
Midsommar Festival - New
Sweden, Maine -
June 19-21, 2015
Bangor Beer Festival - Bangor, Maine -
June 20, 2015
PeaksFest - Peaks Island, Maine -
June 20-22, 2014 (Waiting for 2015 dates)
Boothbay Windjammer Days Festival - Boothbay Harbor, Maine
-
June 21-27, 2015
La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival -
Saco and Biddeford, Maine -
June 26-29, 2014 (Waiting for 2015 dates)
Kingfield Pops Festival of the Arts - Kingfield,
Maine -
June 27, 2015
Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
- Dover-Foxcroft,
Maine, Maine -
June 27, 2015
Saco Spirit Sidewalk Art Festival - Saco,
Maine, Maine -
June 27, 2015
South Berwick Strawberry Festival - South Berwick,
Maine -
June 27, 2015
Windham Summerfest - Windham, Maine -
June 27, 2015
Bowdoin International Music Festival - Brunswick,
Maine -
June 27 - August 8, 2015
Bar Harbor Music Festival- Bar Harbor,
Maine -
June 28-July 26, 2015
Note: Be sure to
check June listings for events that may carry over!
Acadian Festival - Madawaska,
Maine - July 2-5, 2015
Festival of Independence- Camden,
Maine -
July 2-July 5, 2015
Bar Harbor Seafood Festival, Craft Fair, 4th of
July Fireworks - Bar
Harbor,
Maine -
July 4, 2014 (Waiting for 2015 dates)
Atlantic Music Festival - Waterville, Maine
July 6-August 2, 2015
Rangeley Strawberry Festival - Oquossoc
Park - Rangeley,
Maine
- July 9, 2015
East Millinocket Summerfest Celebration - East
Millinocket, Maine
July 10-12, 2014 (Waiting for 2015 dates)
Maine Yogafest - Portland,
Maine
July 10-12, 2015
Moxie Festival - Lisbon Falls, Maine
July 10-12, 2015
Maine International Film Festival - Waterville,
Maine
July 10-19, 2015
North Atlantic Blues Festival - Rockland,
Maine -
July 11-July 12, 2015
Maine Potato Blossom Festival - Fort Fairfield,
Maine
July 11-19, 2015
Central Maine Egg Festival - Pittsfield,
Maine -
July 13-18, 2015
Alfred Festival - Alfred,
Maine -
July 17-19, 2015
Kingfield Festival Days - Kingfield,
Maine -
July 17-19, 2015
Yarmouth Clam Festival
- Yarmouth,
Maine
July 17-19, 2015
Quietside Flamingo Festival - Southwest Harbor,
Maine
July 18-19, 2015
Bucksport Bay Festival - Bucksport,
Maine - July 24-26, 2015
Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival - Grand Lake
Stream,
Maine - July 25-26, 2015
Northern Maine Fair and Music Festival - Presque
Isle,
Maine - July 25-August 2, 2015
Farmington Summer Fest - Farmington,
Maine - July 26, 2014 (Waiting for 2015 dates)
Festival of Nations - Portland,
Maine -
July 26, 2014 (Waiting for 2015 dates)
York Days Festival - York Beach,
Maine -
July 26-August 2, 2015
Rockland Maine Lobster
Festival
- Rockland,
Maine - July 29-August 2, 2015
Note: Be sure to
check July listings for events that may carry over...