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09/06/2021

6 of the Best Things to Do in Maine in September
1. Attend the Pemaquid Oyster Festival
The Pemaquid Oyster Festival is a free event during which guests can enjoy local oysters harvested fresh from the Damariscotta River. Eat them on the half shell, or try one of the many other fantastic dishes prepared by local chefs. This event also features live music and boat rides!

2. Celebrate Nautical Culture at Boothbay Harbor Fest
The Boothbay Harbor Fest is a 10-day event that showcases some of the best community, arts, wellness, and cultural organizations in town. Filled with fun activities and shows, it’s the ideal way to end summer in Maine.

3. Enjoy Fall on Maine’s Pumpkin Trail
Part of the Damariscotta Pumpkin Festival, the Pumpkin Trail is the perfect way to welcome fall in Midcoast Maine. The “trail” covers 50 miles of Maine’s coastline and features cruises, train rides, a pumpkin boat regatta, and pumpkin-smashing events. It’s fun for the entire family!

4. Find a New Favorite at the Claw Down Lobster Bite Competition
Claw Down Boothbay Harbor is one of the region’s signature culinary events! This September, make a point to attend the Claw Down Lobster Bite Competition. This part of the festival features all of the area’s best seafood chefs and samples of their signature lobster dishes. Guests judge this competition and the winning chef receives recognition. There’s no better way to get a taste of the region’s seafood!

5. Enjoy Tee Time at the Boothbay Charities Classic
The Boothbay Charities Classic is an exciting annual golf tournament benefiting some of the area’s best charities. Hosted at the Boothbay Railway Village, this golf tournament brings golf enthusiasts to the coast from far and wide. The best part? It’s all for a great cause!

6. Bring the Little Ones to Family Harvest Days
Family Harvest Days is one of the absolute best things to do in Maine in September. This event is an old-fashioned, family-friendly festival that was created to celebrate the arrival of autumn. Patrons of all ages can enjoy attractions like a working blacksmith, other artist demonstrations, barrel train rides, farm animals, and so much more.

03/29/2021

It's been too long. The outdoors are calling. And Maine is ready to welcome you back. Start planning your next adventure with some of the best day trips in Maine, curated by Mainers.

Aroostook County
Maine's northernmost county is draped in sprawling forests and dotted with mountain peaks. Considering it's bigger than Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, you'll run out of energy before you run out of hiking, mountain biking, ATV and cross-country ski trails.

Travel the Aroostook Valley Trail
The trail wanders for 28 miles through northeastern Maine, through deep woods and past open fields and potato farms.

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
The area, once overflown by Air Force bombers, now offers a wild and quiet place for wildlife watchers and birders alike.

DownEast & Acadia
Downwind from shipping ports like New York and Boston. And to the east. That's how you get DownEast. Defined by booming ocean, craggy coastline, and inland beauty, the region's natural wonder continues far beyond Acadia National Park, so we'd recommend you do the same.

Winter in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is open in the winter and offers numerous activities for those who don’t let a little snow stop their outdoor fun.

Visit Holbrook Island Sanctuary
Visitors can walk along old roads and trails to discover the unique and varied ecosystems protected here for a truly unspoiled piece of Maine.

Greater Portland & Casco Bay
Art? Absolutely. Shows? Sure enough. Food? Really good food? Probably more than you can handle in one trip. So, plan two. Or three. Or however many it takes to get to know this culturally diverse corner of Maine.

Portland Freedom Trail
Learn about Maine's African American history by following their footsteps for about two miles through downtown Portland.

Maine Foodie Tours
Working with chefs and purveyors, brew masters, bakers, distillers, chocolatiers and more, Maine Foodie Tours is headquartered in Portland and offers experiences in several Maine communities.

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The Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley is a gift of the 170-mile Kennebec River that rolls, and sometimes rocks, from Moosehead Lake in the north to the Atlantic Ocean. Test your mettle on some rapids, cast a line, explore the Appalachian Trail, or just sit back and enjoy the waterfalls.

Viles Arboretum
Just a few minutes from the Maine State House in Augusta is a quiet oasis brimming with plants and trees and lined with shaded walks.

Hallowell Trip Tips
This quaint and completely walkable town is full of unique shops and restaurants, all situated along the shores of the Kennebec River.

Maine's Lakes & Mountains
Beginning just an hour from Portland and reaching to the Canadian border, Maine's Lakes & Mountains region is home to ten of the state's highest peaks, our largest ski resorts and plenty of opportunities to paddle, cast and cannonball.

Bridgton Trip Tips
The town of Bridgton combines picturesque lakes and mountains with charming downtown culture and amenities making for an ideal all-season day trip.

Pineland Farms
Pineland Farms in New Gloucester is a working farm and business campus that offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities and educational family fun.

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Rangeley Trip Tips
Tucked among the mountains along the lake’s shore, the charming town of Rangeley is the ideal winter escape.

Maine's MidCoast & Islands
Scale a mountain, turn your head and see islands punctuating the sparkling sea. Maine's MidCoast & Islands region specializes in breathtaking vistas, which is probably why some of America's greatest painters called this place home.

Explore Camden Hills
This wonderous park is perched atop Mt. Battie, a hub of wildflowers and unique bird species.

Ice Climbing in Camden
It seems impossible. There, hanging from a frozen waterfall, are climbers inching upwards. How did they get there? Are those people nuts?

Bath Trip Tips
Historically one of Maine’s largest cities and a major supplier of America’s 19th-century sailing vessels, this charming town skirting the Kennebec River is known as the “City of Ships.”

The Maine Beaches
Maine might be known for its dramatic and rugged coastline, but just one hour north of Boston and a stone's throw from Portland you'll find wide sandy beaches. There's nothing like a sun-soaked beach day. And there's no place quite like a Maine beach.

Winter Beach Walks
The beauty of the Maine coast is perennial, but winter is perfect for beach walks.

Biddeford & S**o Trip Tips
The neighboring communities of Biddeford and S**o are divided by the S**o River but are perfect for a day of exploration.

The Maine Highlands
The highest peak. And the largest lake. Just two of the natural wonders you'll encounter in the Maine Highlands. And if you make your way to Baxter State Park, you'll probably be able to add a moose to that list.

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge
With over 2,400 acres of pristine natural wilderness, 7 miles of walking trails and educational activities for all ages, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge is Old Town's best kept secret.

Exploring Bangor
Birth place of Paul Bunyan, Bangor is home to many attractions, inlcuding Stephen King's home. Take a self-guided tour around town and visit Bangor City Forest.

Greenville Trip Tips
Greenville is known for its proximity to Moosehead Lake, but there are plenty of additional natural wonders, activities, restaurants and lodging options, making it a great place for a getaway.

03/02/2020

Spring is a time of awakening and renewal and nowhere is this truer than the Maine coast. As winter subsides and warmer temperatures return, trees bud with brilliant color and flowers blossom in the bounteous gardens that grace the southern coast of Maine. Being on the waterfront come springtime you can really appreciate the passage of the seasons, and spring is the most magical in Maine. The months of April and May often bring early beach weather, perfect golfing and biking temperatures and the best time to escape to the coast for an uncrowded pre-summer getaway. Locals know to launch their boats in spring for those beautiful days that start out calm, cool and crisp but usher in sunshine and warm breezes, then end long after with spectacular sunsets over the sea.

What’s wonderful about spring on the southern Maine coast, besides the return of warm sunny weather and lush greenery, is the lodging properties and restaurants that were so quiet through winter open their doors, patios and decks and celebrate the season with specials and grand openings. Since the full busy summer season has not yet arrived, visitor will find plenty of availability, and welcome greetings wherever they go.

Spring is also a time of fun festivals in Maine. From Easter brunches overlooking the ocean at some of the best waterfront inns, to April vacation activities and May Day parades, Maine loves a good spring gathering. Kennebunk celebrates May Day with an old fashioned small town parade and a May Pole. The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport and the York Harbor Inn in York both offer lavish Sunday Brunches on Easter and Mother’s Day. Memorial Day parades in Maine’s small coastal towns are classics not to be missed, from fire trucks to 4H troops, bands to bagpipes, live animals to life size puppets and even former Presidents in Kennebunkport. The Old Port Festival in Portland and the Kennebunkport Festival are both great fun with live music, art, native food and drink, both are held in early June.

Maine Farmers markets and local farm stands open in spring to sell their organic farm raised food, fresh from farm to table. Lobsters come in to season in spring, as do fresh Maine strawberries followed by blueberries.

Even though there is often still snow in the mountains of Maine, and skiing at Sunday River and Sugarloaf in the spring months of April and May, the southern Maine coast is transitioning to summer. The ocean warms the ambient temperature in the southern coast towns and locals break out their boats, shorts and baseball caps as soon as they see 60-degrees.

Bringing your kids to the southern Maine coast for spring break and you will find wide-open beaches for exploring, Frisbee, flying a kite, surfing or just relaxing. Golfers will love the brilliant greens that are fresh and ready for play in the spring. Bikers can enjoy the best temperatures for those long rides, since its still cool enough that you don’t break a sweat, but the sky is bright blue with plenty of sunshine.

Just driving through the coastal towns of Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Portland reveals beautiful gardens at seaside homes and cottages. Rosa Rugosa, Forsythia and Rhododendron blossom in bursts of pink, red and yellow in fantastic contrast to the might blue ocean and the budding green trees. Riding your bike along the coast you will want your camera to capture the beauty of this time of year where the sea meets the lush landscape of the shoreline.

Make plans to vacation during springtime in Maine, on the southern coast before the summer crowds. You will find plenty of vacancy and great deals at locals resorts, inns and lodges since you are well ahead of the peak summer season, and you can still get that perfect beach day in May and June.

01/18/2020

Gotta love Maine

08/25/2019

6 of the Best Things to Do in Maine in September
1. Attend the Pemaquid Oyster Festival
The Pemaquid Oyster Festival is a free event during which guests can enjoy local oysters harvested fresh from the Damariscotta River. Eat them on the half shell, or try one of the many other fantastic dishes prepared by local chefs. This event also features live music and boat rides!

2. Celebrate Nautical Culture at Boothbay Harbor Fest
The Boothbay Harbor Fest is a 10-day event that showcases some of the best community, arts, wellness, and cultural organizations in town. Filled with fun activities and shows, it’s the perfect way to end a summer in Maine.

3. Enjoy Fall on Maine’s Pumpkin Trail
Part of the Damariscotta Pumpkin Festival, the Pumpkin Trail is the perfect way to welcome fall in Midcoast Maine. The “trail” covers 50 miles of Maine’s coastline and features cruises, train rides, a pumpkin boat regatta, and pumpkin-smashing events. It’s fun for the entire family!

4. Find a New Favorite at the Claw Down Lobster Bite Competition
Claw Down Boothbay Harbor is one of the region’s signature culinary events! This September, make a point to attend the Claw Down Lobster Bite Competition. This part of the festival features all of the area’s best seafood chefs and samples of their signature lobster dishes. Guests judge this competition and the winning chef receives recognition. There’s no better way to get a taste of the region’s seafood!

5. Enjoy Tee Time at the Boothbay Charities Classic
The Boothbay Charities Classic is an exciting annual golf tournament benefiting some of the area’s best charities. Hosted at the Boothbay Railway Village, this golf tournament brings golf enthusiasts to the coast from far and wide. The best part? It’s all for a great cause!

6. Bring the Little Ones to Family Harvest Days
Family Harvest Days is one of the absolute best things to do in Maine in September. This event is an old-fashioned, family-friendly festival that was created to celebrate the arrival of autumn. Patrons of all ages can enjoy attractions like a working blacksmith, other artist demonstrations, barrel train rides, farm animals, and so much more.

12/21/2018

Maine Winter Events

Posted: January 5, 2017
MAINE WINTER FAIRS & FESTIVALS 2017
Written by: Staff Reports
Fiona Harrell, 3, gets a ride on the ice from her mom, Jennifer Harrell, of Cape Elizabeth, as they play at the annual South Portland Winterfest at the Wainwright Farms Recreation Complex in 2014. Gabe Souza/Press Herald file photo
Fiona Harrell, 3, gets a ride on the ice from her mom, Jennifer Harrell, of Cape Elizabeth, as they play at the annual South Portland Winterfest at the Wainwright Farms Recreation Complex in 2014. Gabe Souza/Press Herald file photo

Winter blues? We wouldn’t hear of it! Here are a whole mess of winter festivals and fairs to look forward to, featuring everything from sled dogs and figure skaters to snowball-throwing competitions, ice carving and sledding hills built in the middle of the street.

Sarah Morrill/mainetoday.com
Kids getting into winter during WinterKids. Sarah Morrill/mainetoday.com

WINTERFEST SCARBOROUGH
Noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 14. (make-up date Feb. 18), Municipal Ice Rink & High School Sports Complex, Scarborough. www.scarboroughmaine.org
Ice Cube Hunt. Snow Sculpture Contest. Milk Jug Curling. If those activities haven’t already won you over (and they have) there will also be ice skating, wagon rides and more. Families can compete to be crowned the Royal Family and a Royal King and Queen will also be named.

SNODEO
Jan. 19 to Jan. 21. Multiple venues in Rangeley. www.rangeleysnowmobile.com
Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club throws quite the party. There will be scenic helicopter flights, marshmallow roasts, casino night, a chili-chowder cook off and, of course, snowmobiles, snowmobiles and snowmobiles (poker run, demo rides, radar runs and more)

WINTERKIDS WINTER FESTIVAL
Jan. 21, Payson Park, Portland. Free. www.winterkids.org
All the best winter activities – sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating – will be waiting for you at the annual Winter Festival. The event runs from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. In between all the outdoor fun, enjoy hot cocoa by the fire, raffles, giveaways and more.
WINTERFEST SOUTH PORTLAND
Jan. 27 and 28. Wainwright Recreation Complex and Mill Creek Park, South Portland. Free. facebook.com
Winterfest starts on Friday night with a skating party at Mill Creek Park. On Saturday, the festivities move to Wainwright Recreation Complex. There will be a chili-chowder contest, horse-pulled wagon rides, ice skating, snowboard demos, snowshoeing, food trucks and fireworks.

Leavitt/Edward Little girls' hockey players take a test run down a hill at Lost Valley Ski Area as they prepare for the snow-rafting rides to raise money for their team. From left, Taylor Landry, a freshman at Edward Little, Holly Gallup, a sophmore at Leavitt, Amanda Grenier, a freshman at Edward Little, and Kayla Royer, a junior at Leavitt. The rides never opened on Saturday due to technical diffuculties, but they are still planned for Sunday, from 12-4pm at Lost Valley as a part of the Auburn Winter Festival. Photographed on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Photo by Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Leavitt/Edward Little girls’ hockey players take a test run down a hill at Lost Valley Ski Area as they prepare for the snow-rafting rides to raise money for their team. From left, Taylor Landry, a freshman at Edward Little, Holly Gallup, a sophmore at Leavitt, Amanda Grenier, a freshman at Edward Little, and Kayla Royer, a junior at Leavitt. The rides never opened on Saturday due to technical diffuculties, but they are still planned for Sunday, from 12-4pm at Lost Valley as a part of the Auburn Winter Festival. Photographed on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Photo by Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

AUBURN WINTER FESTIVAL
Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, various locations, Auburn. Many activities free, some require a fee. www.auburnmaine.gov
Sledding, snowmobile rides, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, skating, ice sculptures, torchlight parade, music and more.

BRUNSWICK LONGFELLOW DAYS
Throughout February, multiple venues in Brunswick. Free. brunswickdowntown.org
Month-long celebration includes activities like community poetry, lectures, tours, dining events and films.

CAMDEN WINTERFEST
Feb. 4 to Feb. 12, various locations in Camden. www.camdenmaineexperience.com
There will be ice carving, polar plunge, snowboarding demos, free family demos, Frost Heave Challenge (it’s a cocktail competition!) and — of course — the US National Toboggan Championships.

Portland Press Herald file photo by Gabe Souza.
Gabe Souza/Press Herald file photo

BIDDEFORD WINTERFEST
Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, various locations in Biddeford. facebook.com
Many a splendor events will be happening in City Square and all over downtown. Weekend festivities include an ice-carving show, Winter Wonderland Art Show, “Piano Men: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel” performance, a City Square sledding hill, ice skating, Heart Health Fair, comedy by Juston McKinney and more.

Portland puppy photo by Jill Brady.
Jill Brady/Press Herald file photo

KENNEBUNK WINTERFEST
Feb. 4, various locations in Kennebunk. www.kennebunkmaine.us
Figure skating performances, fire jugglers, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, soup tasting contest and Cabin Fever Book Sale at the library.

WHITE GRASS MUSIC & TELEMARK SKI FESTIVAL
Feb. 4 | Mt. Abram, Greenwood | bethelmaine.com |
A bluegrass festival in the snow. Live bands from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The festival also includes recreation-class telemark race, demos, lessons and Pro Telemark Skiers USTSA Tele Race. Free admission, lift tickets required for demos and lessons.

MELLIE DUNHAM SNOW SHOE FESTIVAL
Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway. wfltmaine.org
There will be plenty of snowshoeing, of course, including daytime treks across the preserve, snowshoe races and a “Lincoln’s Birthday” snowshoe. Sunday’s Snowshoe Games are a highlight (relay races, three-legged races, egg & spoon, musical chairs and snowshoe wife carry).

Portland Press Herald file photo by John Patriquin.
John Patriquin/Press Herald file photo

WINTER CARNIVAL AT GILSLAND FARM
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18, Gilsland Farm, Falmouth. maineaudubon.org
Outdoor activities, including scavenger hunt, story walk, snow science station and giant snow shelter. Snowshoe rentals, arts and crafts, snowy owls interactive display and more.

Portland Press Herald file photo by Derek Davis.
Derek Davis/Press Herald file photo

ACADIA WINTER FESTIVAL
Feb. 10 to Feb. 12. Schoodic Institure at Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor. acadiawinwterfestival.org
Presented by Schoodic Institute, the Acadia Winter Festival features workshops and activities in Acadia National Park and Schoodic Point including winter art exhibits, water birds in winter, backyard birding, cross country skiing, adventure movie, show shoe tracking, live music, lumberjack show, dutch oven cooking and more.

MAINE LAKES WINTER CARNIVAL
Feb. 18, Highland Lake and other locations, Bridgton. mainelakeswintercarnival.com
The Maine Lakes Winter Carnival includes a kids fishing derby, horse drawn carriage rides, magic show, fireworks plus snowmobile rides a Freezin for a Reason polar dip and dogsled rides at Highland Lake. This year marks the festival’s first foray into the frozen magic of an ice bar!
Photo by Derek Davis.
Derek Davis/Press Herald file photo

OOB WINTER CARNIVAL
Feb. 24 & 25. Old Orchard Street, Old Orchard Beach. facebook.com
Sledding by the ocean? Yes please! Make this dream a reality at your hit the giant snow hill running down Old Orchard Street. OOB Winter Festival also includes ice bowling, pony rides, cotton candy, kettle corn and a Slippery Slope Pub Crawl starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Portland Press Herald file photo by Carl D. Walsh.
Carl D. Walsh/Press Herald file photo

Portland Press Herald file photo by John Patriquin.
John Patriquin/Press Herald file photo

ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY
Feb. 23, Shawnee Peak, Bridgton. Free. www.shawneepeak.com
Events include a scavenger hunt, snow sculpting contest, pie eating contest, family obstacle course, skillet toss, sack rack, tug of war and more.

PHOTO BY Al Falcione, courtesy of Appalachian Mountain Club.
Al Falcione photo, courtesy of Appalachian Mountain Club

ANNUAL WINTER FAMILY FUN DAY
Feb. 25 | Aroostook State Park, Presque Isle | www.visitaroostook.com
Participate in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, dog sled rides, guided nature walks and more.Event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with $1.50 fee for adults.

12/21/2018

Winter has arrived

07/26/2018

Top 10 Maine Summer Events of 2018

Acadia Birding Festival
Mount Desert Island | May 31-June 3, 2018
Celebrate our feathered friends at this four-day event based on beautiful Mount Desert Island. A wide variety of birding adventures is on offer, ranging along rocky coasts, through northern forests, and on the water. Register now for field trips, boat trips, workshops, socials, and evening talks.

SEE MORE: Best of Mount Desert Island | Editors’ Choice Awards

Old Port Festival
Portland | June 10, 2018
The culmination of the four-day Old Port Weekend, this festival brings tens of thousands to Portland’s historic Old Port for the ultimate summer kickoff party. Amid the cobblestoned streets and 19th-century buildings, festivalgoers enjoy live music, food from local restaurants, Maine-made arts and crafts, and the 90-foot Casco Bay Eye Ferris wheel.

Windjammer Days
Boothbay Harbor | June 24-30, 2018
Delight your inner ocean adventurer with a trip to Boothbay harbor for this weeklong nautical gala. Can’t-miss highlights include the Parade of Sail, showcasing a dozen beautifully maintained examples of the grandest of merchant sailing ships, and Lighted Boat Parade. Plus: pancake breakfasts, waterfront concerts, fireworks over the harbor, tours of Navy vessels and a Coast Guard station, and plenty of pirate mischief.

Yarmouth Clam Festival
Yarmouth | July 20-22, 2018
Over 100,000 people are expected to descend on Yarmouth for this homage to the clam, and they’ll be bringing their appetites: From start to finish, more than 6,000 pounds of clams (along with 6,000 lobster rolls, 2,200 pancake breakfasts, and 400 homemade pies) are expected to be consumed this weekend, making it one of the most delicious Maine summer events on record. There’s more to the fun than the food, though, thanks to live music on four stages, a clam-shucking contest, a parade and street dancing, fireworks, a professional bike race, and a firefighters muster.

Maine Brewers Guild Summer Session Beer Festival
Portland | July 28, 2018
Billed as the state’s biggest beer festival of the year, this is the premier showcase for Maine craft brewers, more than 70 of whom will be on site to talk the finer points of brewing with attendees. Worthy out-of-staters make an appearance, too, with past guests including Massachusetts cult favorite Tree House. Factor in the live music and delicious fare from local food trucks, and it’s a summer day in beer heaven. (But get your tickets early, as this event has been known to sell out.)

Maine Lobster Festival
Rockland Harbor Park | August 1-5, 2018
Some Maine summer events are a larger spectacle than others. Gorgeous Rockland Harbor is the backdrop for the Maine Lobster Festival, a venerable lobster blowout and Midcoast tradition since 1947. The five days of fun and feasting will see 20,000–25,000 pounds of lobster—all freshly caught by local lobstermen—served to hungry festivalgoers, who can also amble through maritime displays and demonstrations, browse arts and crafts vendors, take a harbor cruise, cheer on competitors in the lobster crate race in the harbor, and listen to live entertainment. Don’t miss the crowning of the Maine Sea Goddess on opening night!

Maine Antiques Festival
Union | August 3-5, 2018
The largest event of its kind in the state draws more than 100 dealers from across New England to the fairgrounds in Union for a three-day antiques shop-a-thon. Comb through everything from porcelain to postcards, folk art to fine art, heirloom furniture to vintage jewelry—then restore your energy with tasty fried seafood, blueberry pie, lobster rolls, and other great Maine fare.

Acadian Festival
Madawaska | August 10-12, 2018
Maine’s largest cultural festival puts a spotlight on the state’s long French-American heritage. Enjoy Poutine Palooza, along with its poutine eating contest, and the addition of a 5K “color run.” Among the other highlights are the reenactment of the first Acadian landing in northern Maine, a traditional Acadian supper, a golf scramble, a softball tournament, live entertainment, cultural displays, and a parade.

Great Falls Balloon Festival
Lewiston | August 2018 (Dates TBA)
More than 40 hot-air balloons take flight over the city of Lewiston at dawn and dusk. Reserve your spot now (and be prepared to shell out $200) for a launch ride; otherwise, brief tethered rides are offered for $10–$15 per person. Other attractions include live music, a carnival, craft and food vendors, and fireworks.

Wild Blueberry Festival
Machias | August 17-19, 2018
The scenic Downeast village of Machias invites everyone to come taste its summertime harvest of wild blueberries—but that’s just for starters. There are blueberry farm tours, cooking and pie eating contests, art and crafts for sale from more than 250 artisans, a quilt raffle, and more.

What are your favorite Maine summer events? Let us know!

03/11/2018

11 Ideas for a Trip to Maine, if You Were Thinking of Going

Maine, arguably one of the most beautiful states in the continental United States, boasts a richly diverse array of environments from its coastal beaches to its inland forests, not to mention some of the best seafood in the world. Whether you’re venturing to the Maine coast for a beach vacation in the summer months or seeking an off-season jaunt in the woods, this guide has some great tips for a memorable trip across the Pine Tree State.

1. Enjoy a Seafood Feast
Maine is known for its bountiful lobster, which should not be missed. In addition to trying the lobster, make sure to sample some clam chowder and crab cakes while in Maine. Many restaurants in the state also offer “Fisherman platters” or specials that include several fried versions of virtually any sea creature that can be caught off Maine’s coast. This full lobster and jumbo shrimp special is featured at Mabel’s Lobster Claw in Kennebunkport. Mable’s has been serving locals and visitors lobsters since opening its doors in the 1950s.
2. Explore Historic Landmarks
Did you know that Maine entered the Union as a part of the Missouri Compromise? Maine and Missouri both became states in 1820 – the first as a free state and the latter as a slave state. The Underground Railroad ran through this free state, and you can stay at one of the houses that operated along the network as it is now a bed and breakfast. The Waldo Emerson Inn is the oldest house in Kennebunk, Maine, and it was built by Waldo Emerson, the Great Uncle of writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. If you stay here, make sure to ask to see the window covers that were used to protect the house from enemy arrows – you can actually see the arrow indentations in wood!
3. Lodge at a B&B
Whether you stay at the Waldo Emerson Inn or any one of the many other B&B’s across Vacationland, make sure to stay at a bed and breakfast inn for either a portion or your entire Maine trip, just for the experience. If you’re staying on the coast, it’s likely that the house will be equipped with bikes that you can borrow at no additional cost. B&B owners pride themselves in the second “B” of B&B: breakfast! Come down early for a hot cup of coffee and perhaps some fresh blueberries before breakfast starts, which often includes homemade specialties like French toast.
4. Visit a Lighthouse
Glaciers carved out Maine’s rocky coastline many years ago, and as a warning to sailors, over 60 lighthouses were erected along Maine’s jagged coast. A visit to one of the many lighthouses in the state offers a glimpse into its rich maritime history. The Doubling Point Lighthouse, for example, was built in 1898, which was 15 years after the shipbuilder Bath Iron Works was established 1.5 miles up the Kennebec River in Arrowsic, Maine.
5. Go to the Beach
Most vacationers to Maine come for two things: the beaches and the lobster. With the 9th longest coastline in the United States – spanning a distance of over 228 miles (367 km) – there are many beach options for travelers. Some of the prettiest beaches are in Maine’s Acadia National Park where visitors can bike, picnic, hike and enjoy an afternoon treat of popovers and blueberry tea.
6. Take a Hike
Lovers of the outdoors appreciate Maine not just for its coastline but also for its inland forests. Plan a day hike through Baxter State Park where you can spot wildlife like birds, bears and moose. Make sure to stay on the marked paths, and arrive early if you’re keen on spotting a moose.
7. See Local Wildlife
Whether you spot moose or bear in Baxter State Park or a crab along the coast of Kennebunkport, it’s likely that you will see several creatures while visiting Maine. Bird watching enthusiasts flock to the state to see any of the 292 different species of birds that exist in Maine (according to Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife). If you’re a birder, don’t forget to pack your binoculars!
8. Plan a Fall Foliage Visit
One of the most beautiful times to visit Maine is during the fall months. While technically “off-season,” many nature lovers visit Maine in October to see the gorgeous fall foliage. The views from the Penobscot Narrows Observatory offer some stunning views of the Penobscot River and the surrounding region just outside of Bangor, Maine.
9. Take a Boat Ride
If you’re visiting Maine during the summer months, take advantage of the weather and one of the many local boating operations to take a ride down one of Maine’s rivers, or venture into the Atlantic Ocean. There are many different options at a variety of price ranges from day charters to tours of the surrounding islands.
10. Visit Acadia National Park
It is within Acadia National Park that you can experience the best of Maine’s two worlds: the forest and the beaches. Walk along the coastline and make sure to hike up to its highest lookout point for some fantastic views.
11. Venture off of the Beaten Path
Ralph Waldo Emerson poetically said “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” While most of Maine’s vacationers flock to the state’s gorgeous beaches in the summer months, consider visiting Maine during the off-season to experience its fantastic National and State Parks such as Baxter State Park in the late fall. Just don’t take Emerson’s quote too literally when hiking on the trail routes. Rather, make sure to stay on the trails as they are there for a reason.

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