Maine Campground Calendar of Major Events 2008

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The Maine Celtic Celebration in Belfast, Maine - JULY 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2007 Our goal is to renew the rich Celtic history, culture and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. Click here for more information.

Jul 22 - Stonington - Fishermen's Day The Fishermen's Day celebration has become a popular event with a wide variety of activities for the whole family on and around the Stonington Fish Pier. These range from Coast Guard demonstrations to Wacky Rowboat Races to a very spirited Codfish Relay Race. For info phone (207) 348-6980.

The National BoatBuilding Challenge In Belfast, Maine - July 28, 2007 OPEN TO ALL! Housing contractors, plumbing inspectors, paper-pushers, professional wooden boat builders, and general lay-abouts. Click here for more information.

Jul 27, 2007 thru Jul 28, 2007. Stonington. The 7th Annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival is held at the Stonington Opera House on School Street in Stonington. For info and tickets phone (207) 367-2788. Map and directions.

July 28, 2007 in Belfast - The Classic Small Boat Show in conjunction with The National BoatBuilding Challenge. Please click here for more information.

Jul 27 thru Aug 05 - Bangor - Bangor State Fair At the Bangor State Fair you can enjoy outdoor concerts, demolition derby, backyard circus, midway rides, great food, a petting zoo and pony rides, exhibits, fireworks and more. For info phone Sally Bilancia at (207) 947-5555.

Saturday, July 28th 6:30pm-8pm The Vagabond Project This is an amazing performance you will not want to miss. Meet Jackie and Aaron, two talented musicians, who have set up a music tour across the Atlantic coast of the U.S... on bicycle! Their mission is to be environmentally conscious by saving gas, to challenge themselves physically, and to get as many gigs in the towns they pass through;without a booking manager's help! And they have added Abbracci to their tour! Please join us for this unique performance! E-mail abbracci@roadrunner.com or call (207) 548-2010 for more information. Dinner reservations recommended for this evening. To learn more about the Vagabond Project, go to www.myspace.com/projectvagabond
Abbracci Bakery, Trattoria, & Espresso Bar
225 W Main St
Searsport, ME 04974
www.abbraccime.com
207-548-2010

Jul 28 - Waterville - Waterville Intown Arts Fest Come to beautiful downtown Waterville to experience one of the oldest arts shows in Maine. Around 90 artists line Main Street to sell their pieces. You will also find children's activities, food, and more. For info phone (207) 680-2055.

Jul 28 thru Jul 29 - Blue Hill - WERU Full Circle Fair Annual Full Circle Summer Fair at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds. Come celebrate community radio with WERU at its biggest party and fundraising event of the year. Featuring hundreds of vendors including artists, crafters, dozens of music performances, a wide variety of foods and non-profit exhibitors. Enjoy the fun and support community radio!

Jul 29, 2007 The East Benton Fiddler's Convention (at the 1st farm on Richards Road) is Maine's oldest music festival. The Fiddle Fest features premier fiddle and bluegrass talents from across the state. For info phone (207) 453-2017. Map and directions.

Jul 30 thru Aug 12 - Winter Harbor - Schoodic Arts Festival The 8th Annual Schoodic Arts Festival is a two week celebration of arts and culture, including 65 workshops, 26 evening performances, free brown bag lunchtime performances, an art show, a silent auction, and much, much more. Most events occur at Hammond Hall. Phone (207) 963-2569 for details.

Aug 01 - Waterville - Taste of Greater Waterville 15th Annual Taste of Greater Waterville. Enjoy the area's finest cuisine while dining under the stars in historic downtown Waterville. This annual festival kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with finger foods and entertainment for adults and children. Main Street is closed to traffic and as dinner hour approaches residents and tourists alike enjoy dinner on Main Street while musical entertainment serenades the crowd. No tickets are required, meals can be purchased from various restaurants that cook and serve on Main Street.

Aug 01 thru Aug 05 - Rockland - Maine Lobster Festival The Maine Lobster Festival is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters, waterfront activities, maritime displays, Maine arts, naval vessels, harbor cruises, entertainment and a parade. For info phone (207) 596-0376 or (800) LOB-CLAW.

Aug 04 - Winterport - Winterport Music Festival The Winterport Music Festival is held on the first Saturday of August in Abbott Park and features 8 to 10 music acts on the main stage. Headlining in 2007 is Dave Mallett! There are also food vendors and a beer and wine garden. For info phone the Winterport Town Office at (207) 223-5055.

Aug 11, 2007. Winter Harbor Lobster Festival Every August, the Winter Harbor Lobster Festival draws a large crowd of spectators. It is a fun filled day with many scheduled events. Watch the ever popular lobster boat races, with 13 classes rated by size and power, shop at the craft fair with 80+ exhibitors, eat a Maine lobster dinner and stay for the late afternoon parade. Map and directions.

Aug 17, 2007 thru Aug 19, 2007. Blue Hill. Perkinstock Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival is a family festival with performances in 2007 by the the Biscuit Burners, the Bluegrass Brothers and many other fine New England bands. For info phone (207) 359-2127. Map and directions.

Aug 18, 2007. New England Auto Auction. Owls Head. The cars are gorgeous and the drama intense as two hundred antique and classic autos head to the block at the New England Auction of Antique, Classic and Special-Interest Vehicles. The Boston Globe says this "just may be the finest antique auto auction in New England." Previews begin at 7:30 a.m. and auction starts at 9:30 a.m. For info phone the Owls Heat Transportation Museum at (207) 594-4418. Map and directions.

Aug 19, 2007 thru Aug 25, 2007. Union. The Union Fair (at the Union Fairgrounds) is a classic, rural Maine fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival. Events include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and crowning of the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. For info call George Field at (207) 273-2772. Map and directions.

Aug 24, 2007 thru Aug 26, 2007. Bangor. The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront is a celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts with music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling. For info phone (207) 992-2630. Map and directions.

Aug 30, 2007 thru Sep 03, 2007. Blue Hill. This is a "Down to Earth" Country Fair always scheduled Labor Day Weekend. The Blue Hill Fair showcases the best of Maine Agriculture, while providing carnival thrills, a great selection of food and displays, and major entertainment (past headliners include Faith Hill, Charlie Daniels, 38 Special, and Diamond Rio). For info Contact Robert Eaton at (207) 374-3701. Map and directions.

Aug 31, 2007 thru Sep 02, 2007. Wondjammer Weekend. Camden. The largest single gathering of Maine's windjammer fleet arrives in Camden Harbor for festivities throughout the Labor Day weekend. For info phone (207) 236-4404. Map and directions.