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Top 20 Maine Events
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JULY 10-19: WATERVILLE, Maine International Film Festival. Celebrate the best American independent, international, and Maine-made cinema. Screenings and related events take place at the Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House. 207-861-8138; miff.org
JULY 16: CAMDEN, ROCKPORT, Camden Garden Club House and Garden Tour. Since 1947, spectacular homes throughout these two towns have opened their doors and their garden gates to the public. Stroll through each property, and take home a few ideas to enrich your own indoor and outdoor space. 207-236-8946; camdengardenclub.com
JULY 17-19: BELFAST, Maine Celtic Celebration. Activities downtown include Highland games, Celtic music, Irish and Scottish genealogy workshops, ceili dancing, a "Men in Kilts" contest, and much more. 207-338-2692; mainecelticcelebration.com
JULY 29-AUG. 2: ROCKLAND, Maine Lobster Festival. Pull up a chair under the eating tent at Harbor Park overlooking Penobscot Bay and indulge in fresh, hot Maine lobsters--more than 20,000 delicious pounds of them. Maritime displays and demonstrations, arts and crafts, harbor cruises, contests, live entertainment, and a parade. 800-562-2529, 207-596-0376; mainelobsterfestival.com
JULY 31-AUG. 9: BANGOR, Bangor State Fair. Traditional event, with a variety of entertainment at Bangor State Fairgrounds. Children's shows, concerts, animal exhibits, carnival midway, and the best of fair food. 207-947-5555; bangorstatefair.com</p>
AUG. 1-2: EAST BOOTHBAY, Boat Builders Festival. Two-day nautical art show and sale opens Saturday; on Sunday, visit working and pleasure vessels, attend nautical lectures, watch demonstrations, and indulge in a seafood feast, all at Shipbuilders Park/Ocean Point Marina. 207-633-4818; bbrlt.org
AUG. 7: SOUTHPORT, Book & Bake Sale. The town hall provides plenty of space for tons of homemade cakes, cookies, breads, and pies, plus hundreds of good used volumes in a wide variety of categories. 207-633-5740
AUG. 7-9: UNION, Maine Antiques Festival. Maine's largest antiques show features dealers from across the U.S. and Canada, featuring all categories, from formal to folk pieces, displayed indoors and out under tents on Union Fairgrounds. 207-221-3108; maineantiquefest.com
AUG. 13-22: PORTLAND, Portland Chamber Music Festival. World-renowned performers from the New York Philharmonic and Chicago and St. Louis Symphonies and other renowned groups, all at the University of Southern Maine's Portland campus. Featured composers include Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Bartok, and more. 800-320-0257; pcmf.org
AUG. 14-16: MACHIAS, Wild Blueberry Festival. More than 200 crafters and artists, 1- and 5-mile footraces, baking and pie-eating contests, blueberry-theme musical comedy, historical and cultural exhibits, and plenty of food. 207-255-4402, 207-255-6665; machiasblueberry.com
AUG. 20-27: BAR HARBOR, Jazz Festival. Enjoy nine days of modern and classic music at various venues throughout town, ranging from historic theaters to earthy pubs. 207-288-5829; barharborjazzfest.com
AUG. 21-23: LEWISTON, Great Falls Balloon Festival. More than 40 giant models take to the skies--watch from the ground or take a ride. Festivities include food, music, a carnival, crafts, and fireworks. Reservations and hourly fees required for balloon rides. 800-639-6331, 207-783-2249; greatfallsballoonfestival.org
Reader Comments
Comment from Robert Goodwin on April 29, 2010
What? No mention of the American Folk Festival in Bangor? I feel that is a gross omission.
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