PENOBSCOT...Where the Rocks Widen, Open Out, and Spread Apart
(from the Penobscot language)
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May |
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May 10-12 |
13th Annual Maine Mineral Symposium. Enjoy Maine minerals, gems and jewelry. The symposium offers rock-related exhibits, dealers, lectures and fieldtrips to local quarries |
Senator Inn Augusta 207.287.7178 |
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May 11 |
Fourth Annual 5K Road Race and Family Walk. Prizes and Trophies! |
Belfast 207.338.6894 |
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May 18 |
Merryspring Nature Park’s Annual Plant Sale. Herbs, potted lilies, hardy perennials |
Camden 207.230.0663 |
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May 18 |
Gary Burton, vibes & Makota Ozone, Piano |
Rockport 207.236.2823 www.baychamberconcerts.org |
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May 19 |
Student Art Show |
National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped Gallery Belfast 207.338.6894 |
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May 25 |
Art Craft Studio Pianola Concert by L. Douglas Henderson Program to be announced |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 specific musical inquires, 207.882.7420 www.wiscasset.net/artcraft/ |
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May 25-October 15 |
The Thomas and James Buttersworth Collection of Marine Paintings Exhibit |
Searsport Penobscot Marine Museum 207.548.2529 |
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May 26 |
West Side Ride. 26 Mile bike race around Mt. Desert Island’s quiet side |
Southwest Harbor 207.244.5856 |
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May 26 |
Fiddleheads, 4x4’s & Antique Auto Festival. Sample fiddlehead cooking and music by Old Grey Goose |
Owls Head Transportation Museum Rockland |
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May 27-June 1 |
Warblers and Wildflowers Festival . A weeklong celebration of songbirds and blossoms. Afternoon guided tours of famous gardens, bird-watching sessions, cruises, lectures and films |
Bar Harbor 207.288.5193 www.barharbormaine.com |
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May 31- June 1 |
175th Birthday Party . A parade, cowflap bingo, chicken barbecue, horse-drawn wagon rides- the entire town is celebrating |
Troy |
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June |
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June 1 |
The Green Future Fair. Hands on activities, access to products and information- fun for all ages! |
Belfast Common Audubon Expedition Institute 207.338.1037 |
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June 1 |
Herb Fest 2002. 8th annual Maine festival devoted entirely to herbs. Classes and herb walks all day. Music, food and children’s activities |
Unity 207.639.2005 |
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June 8-9 |
Second Annual Maine Fiber Frolic. See lots of sheep, goats, alpacas, rabbits and llamas. Vendors from Maine and throughout New England will offer a wide variety of crafts and fiber related products |
Windsor Fairgrounds 207 549.4591 www.fiberfrolic.com |
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June 9 |
Rod & Custom Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show- See 250 hot rods, street rods, and custom cars. Live music |
Owls Head Transportation Museum Rockland |
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June 9- December |
Capturing Nureyev: James Wyeth Paints the Dancer |
Farnsworth Museum Rockland 207.596.6457 www.farnsworthmuseum.org |
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June 14-16 |
Art and Ocean Camping Enjoy Maine Maritime History and learn to paint a colorful floorcloth with professional Artist Peggy Clark Lumpkins |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 |
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June 15- mid October |
3rd Annual Belfast Bearfest. More than 40 fiberglass bears decorated by Maine artists |
Belfast streets, sidewalks, trees and waterfront |
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June 15 |
Art Craft Studio Pianola Concert by L. Douglas Henderson Program to be announced |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 specific musical inquires, 207.882.7420 www.wiscasset.net/artcraft/ |
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June 16 |
Student Performance Night. National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped |
NTWH Theater Belfast 207.338.6894 |
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June 21-22 |
Antique Tractor Festival . Tractor Pulling, displays and demonstrations, parade, auctions, children’s events, flea market, crafts and vendors |
Windsor Fairgrounds 207.933.5684 |
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June 21-23 |
Lincolnville Bicentennial Celebration. Celebrating Lincolnville’s 200th birthday with activities including parade, food and craft vendors, photo displays and music |
Lincolnville 207.789.5987 Lincolnvillehistory.org |
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June 23-24 |
Maine Ragtime Festival Events include silent films and Victorian Walking tours. |
Bar Harbor 207.288.5103 |
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June 24-July 4 |
Whatever Family Festival. Free fun-packed festival with celebrations in Gardiner, Augusta, and surrounding towns. Parades, arts festival, sporting events and more |
Augusta and surrounding towns 207.623.4559 |
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June 29 |
Day in Capitol Park . Held in the shadow of Maine’s beautiful State House. Face painting, mask-making, bucket truck rides, rock wall climb, pony rides and more |
Augusta 207.623.4559 |
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July |
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July 2 |
Great Schooner Race . Entire windjammer fleet gathers for an all-day race in which guests may participate. |
Rockland/North Haven 1.800.807.9463 |
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July 4 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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July 6 |
Native American Festival . Includes Maine Indian Basket Makers Alliance Show and Sale with Demonstrations |
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor 207.288.3519 |
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July 6-7 |
Arts in the Park The 7th Annual festival, with 60-70 fine artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their work at the waterfront downtown park. Music and entertainment both days. Special children’s activities on Sunday. Variety of food for sale on site. |
Heritage Park Belfast 338.3580 |
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July 6-7 |
National Skateboard Competition United skateboarding Assoc. hosts a contest showcasing the best of area skateboarders. |
Belfast Skatepark |
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July 11 |
Art Craft Studio Pianola Concert by L. Douglas Henderson Program to be announced |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 specific musical inquires, 207.882.7420 www.wiscasset.net/artcraft/ |
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July 11 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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July 12-21 |
Maine International Film Festival 10 days of the best independent cinema |
Waterville opera House and Railroad Square Cinema 207.861.8138 www.miff.org |
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July 12-13 |
Belfast Garden Walk. This tour goes off the beaten path and tours several spectacular new gardens. |
Belfast 207.338.3213 |
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July 16-August 17 |
Maine Shakespeare Festival . Celebrate the Bangor Riverfront with rotating performances of Richard III, The tempest, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). |
Bangor 207.942.3333 www.penobscottheater.com |
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July 18-21 |
Belfast Bay Festival Carnival, foods, crafts, live entertainment and much more fun for the entire family |
Belfast City Park |
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July 18 |
55th Annual Open House and Garden Day. Includes several well-tended midcoast homes and gardens |
Camden 207.236.6375 |
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July 18 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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July 20, 9-4 |
Downeast Antiques Fair Blue Hill Fairground. Benefit Katahdin Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. |
Blue Hill |
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July 20 |
Garden Tours of Southwest Harbor. Many of these Gardens have never before been open to the public |
Southwest Harbor 207.244.0229 |
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July 20-21 |
North Atlantic Blues Festival. Features live bands, a blues Club Crawl, and fireworks |
Rockland 207.596.0376 |
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July 20-21 |
Summer Craftfest . Over 50 of Maine’s finest crafters display and sell their work. |
College of the Atlantic Mount Desert Island 207.244.0175 |
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July 20-21 |
Juried Arts & Crafts Show . Over 89 artist and craftspeople display and sell their work on the beautiful oceanfront. |
Camden 207.236.4404 |
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July 22 |
Art Craft Studio Pianola Concert by L. Douglas Henderson Program to be announced |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 specific musical inquires, 207.882.7420 www.wiscasset.net/artcraft/ |
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July 23-27 |
Northeast Silent Film Festival . Northwoods Dramas, The Forgotten Genre |
Bucksport
207.469.0924 |
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July 25 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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July 26-27 |
Fort Knox Bay Festival . Parade, live music, antique cars, artists, kid’s center, living history, boats, fireworks and more |
Bucksport 207.469.6818 |
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July 26-28 |
Maine Quilts 2002 Over 300 quilts on display as well as workshops, lectures and vendors |
Augusta Civic Center 207.725.1230 www.mainequilts.org |
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July 26-August 4 |
Maine State Fair |
Bangor 207.947.5555 |
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July 27-28 |
14th Annual Full Circle Summer Fair . Live music, crafts, art exhibits and drumming |
Union Fairgrounds 207.469.6600 |
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July 27 |
48th Open Garden Day . A tour of seven special gardens |
Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor 207.244.5186 www.barharborinfor.com |
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July 27 |
Lobster Ride. 100, 50 and 25 mile rides. Coastal biking at it’s finest |
Rockland 207.623.4511 info@BikeMaine.org |
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July 31-August 4 |
Maine Lobster Festival. Plenty of lobsters, the Sea Goddess coronation, the Great Lobster Crate Race, parade, carnival rides, ship tours, crafts, and live entertainment |
Rockland 1-800-LOBCLAW www.mainelobsterfestival.com |
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August |
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August 1 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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August 5 |
Art Craft Studio Pianola Concert by L. Douglas Henderson Program to be announced |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 specific musical inquires, 207.882.7420 www.wiscasset.net/artcraft/ |
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August 7 |
Merryspring’s Kitchen Tour . Demonstrations and tastings from professional growers and chefs. |
Camden/Rockport/Lincolnville 207.236.2239 |
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August 7 |
Taste of Greater Waterville . Dine outdoors with friends and family. Entertainment to appeal to young and old alike |
Waterville 207.873.3315 |
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August 8 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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August 9-11 |
21st Annual Maine Antiques Festival. Hundreds of antique dealers, flea marketers and collectible accumulators |
Union Fairgrounds 207.563.1013 |
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August 10 |
9th Annual Model Railroad & Hobby Show Family fun with many operating displays |
Belfast Troy Howard Middle School 207.342.5407 |
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August 10-12 |
Lobster Festival . Featuring a lobster meal, lobster boat races, road race, craft fair, horse shoe tournament, blueberry pie eating contest and parade |
Winter Harbor 207.963.7927 |
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August 11 |
Alumni & Student Performance NightNational Handicapped Theater Workshop |
Belfast Crosby School 207.338.6894 |
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August 15 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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August 18-24 |
Union Fair and Maine Blueberry Festival . Livestock exhibits, amusement rides, crafts, Maine Blueberry Queen coronation and all sorts of foods made with blueberries |
Union Fairgrounds 207.785.3281 www.union-fair.com |
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August 22 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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August 23-25 |
National Folk Festival . 5-8 stages showcasing local and national performers. Craftspeople demonstrating and selling their products. Free admission |
Bangor 1.800.91.MOOSE |
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August 24 |
A Hauntingly Beautiful Walking Tour Belfast Historical Society leads a guided tour through the historic Grove Cemetery by candlelight. Relive great moments in Belfast’s past and learn about some of the town’s more colorful figures. |
Belfast Meet at the angel monument at the cemetery entrance on Belmont Ave. 8:30 207.338.3861 |
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August 29 |
Summer Organ Concerts. Free Thursday evenings at 7:30 |
St. John’s Catholic Church, York St. Bangor 207.942.6941 |
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August 30-September 1 |
Windjammer Weekend. Live Music, performances, nautical activities and demonstrations, boat parade, fireworks and films |
Camden 207.236.4404/2615 |
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September |
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September 1 |
Art Craft Studio Pianola Concert by L. Douglas Henderson Program to be announced |
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 207.548.6059 specific musical inquires, 207.882.7420 www.wiscasset.net/artcraft/ |
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September 8 |
Freewheelers’ Century Ride 100+ miles through Penobscot Valley looping back through Lincoln on beautiful back roads |
Bangor 207.942.7974 |
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September 20-22 |
Common Ground Fair - Simply the very best fair in Maine (editorial comment by Astrig at Searsport Shores Camping) |
MOFGA Fairgrounds, Unity 207.623.4511 |
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October |
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October 5-6 |
Fall festival Arts and Crafts Show |
Camden 207.236.4404 |
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October 11-12 |
Fling into Fall . Scarecrow contest, family games, bonfire with steel drum band, street dance by "Flash in the Pan", bed race, luminaries and carved pumpkin display. |
Searsport 207.548.0173 |
Lighthouses, Parks, Museums,
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