Fairs, Festivals & Annual Events in Downeast / Acadia
National Park Week 04/22/2007 - 04/29/2007
Learn about and explore Acadia
National Park as you never have during this celebration of National
Parks. Acadia is one of the most geographically diverse parks in the
country. Lectures, walking tours, and other activities for families.
Location: Throughout Acadia National Park. www.nps.gov/acad/home.htm.
Warblers &
Wildflowers Festival 05/24/2007 - 05/28/2007
Celebrate the natural wonders
of Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island. Join island - wide morning
birding walks, garden tours, art, lectures, and social events.
Celebrate the wonders of birds and spring wildflowers during this
exciting festival. Fees: Vary according to event. Times: Vary - check
Web site. Location: Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert Island. www.barharborinfo.com/warblers/index.htm.
6th Annual Lupine Festival 06/15/2007 - 06/17/2007
Along with live music there
will be art, sculpture and quilt contests, a giant yard sale, private
garden tours by bus and the “Lupine Loop” driving
map to help you locate fields in bloom. Fees: Most events free. Times:
Fri 7:00 p.m. - midnight; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. Location: Deer Isle - Stonington. www.deerisle.com.
Legacy of the Arts 06/17/2007 - 06/24/2007
The annual Legacy of the Arts
celebration features the best in music, art, theater, dance and history
in Bar Harbor. There will be concerts, workshops, meet the artists
sessions, and much more! Times: All day. Location: Downtown Bar Harbor.
www.barharbormaine.com.
Flye Point Music &
Arts Festival 06/23/2007
A day of incredible music amid the breathtaking beauty of the Maine
coast featuring
performers such as Little River Band, Melanie, the Mammals, and more.
Local artists will be selling and displaying their original artwork.
Fees: Pre - sale tickets: Adults $35, children 12 and under $10; parking
$5. No tickets sold at the gate. Times: 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Lookout Inn, Flye Point Road, Brooklin.
www.fpmusicfest.com.
The 57th Annual Bar Harbor
Chamber of Commerce Art Show 06/23/2007 - 06/24/2007
Artists will display and sell
their original works on the Village Green, Main and Mt. Desert Streets,
and downtown Bar Harbor. Times: 6/23 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 6/24
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Main & Mt. Desert Streets, Bar
Harbor.
www.barharbormaine.com.
Eastport's 4th of July (Old
Home Week) Celebration 07/01/2007 - 07/04/2007
Come and celebrate the beauty
of this land in this historic port city on the Atlantic Ocean. Four
days full of celebration and revelry, music, largest 4th of July parade
in Maine, food, crafts, contests, fireworks, and more. Location:
Eastport. www.eastport4th.com.
Bar Harbor Music Festival 07/01/2007 - 07/29/2007
The 41st anniversary season of
the Bar Harbor Music Festival where concertgoers can take in everything
from a string orchestra to jazz. Check Web site for the list of
artists. Fees: Free. Times: 8:15 p.m. Location: Various locations in
Bar Harbor - check Web site.
www.barharbormusicfestival.org.
Independence Day Celebration 07/04/2007
Events include a blueberry pancake breakfast, Independence Day parade,
seafood festival, town band concert, and fireworks over Frenchman's
Bay. Fees: Vary with location, most free. Times: All day. Location:
Main St, Bar Harbor.
www.barharbormaine.com.
>Seafood Festival 07/04/2007
Enjoy lobster, mussels, corn, strawberry shortcake and more! Times:
Begins at 11:00 a.m. Location: Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street.
Times: 11:00 a.m.
www.barharbormaine.com.
Native American Festival
& Maine Basketmakers Market 07/07/2007
Wabanaki basketmakers and other artists will demonstrate and sell their
work at the festival, the largest annual event for the Maine Indian
Basketmakers Alliance. Activities include storytelling, music and
dancing. Fees: Free. Parking is limited - participants are encouraged
to use free island shuttle. Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location:
College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St, Bar Harbor.
www.abbemuseum.org.
Annual Flamingo Festival
& Quietside Parade 07/13/2007 - 07/16/2007
There will be a pancake
breakfast, spirited Flamingo parade, Tremont Trot road race, a golf
scramble and more. Location: Southwest Harbor. www.harborhousemdi.org.
Bucksport Bay Area Festival 07/27/2007 - 07/28/2007
Fun filled family celebration
including boats, bands, food, antique cars, crafts, and more. The 20th
Maine reenacts Civil War soldier life at historic Fort Knox along with
fireworks Saturday evening. Location: Waterfront and downtown
Bucksport.
www.bucksportbaychamber.com.
32nd Annual Machias Wild
Blueberry Festival 08/17/2007 - 08/19/2007
A celebration of the blueberry
harvest that lasts all weekend long and offers a real old - fashioned
good time. A children's parade, a fish fry, a homemade blueberry
pancake breakfast, arts & craft show and more. Location:
Downtown Machias. www.machiasblueberry.com.
Blue Hill Fair 08/30/2007 - 09/03/2007
A great country fair with
midway, exhibits, non - pari - mutuel racing, animal pull events and
entertainment. Fees: $7 general admission; $4 senior citizens, children
under 12 free. Location: Route #172, Blue Hill.
www.bluehillfair.com.
Maine Salmon Festival in
Eastport 09/07/2007 - 09/09/2007
A seaside festival celebrating
the Atlantic salmon industry on the Maine coast. Music, two - day arts
and craft show, great salmon dinners. Lots of fun in a stunning
setting. Fees: Fee for Salmon Dinner. Parking and admission free.
Times: Check Web site for specific times. Location: Downtown Eastport.
www.eastportme.net.
WoodenBoat Sail - In 09/10/2007
Windjammer fans will enjoy spectacular views of the entire fleet as
they sail into WoodenBoat Harbor with refreshments, live music, and
tours. Times: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: WoodenBoat Drive,
Brooklin. www.sailmainecoast.com.
Acadia's Oktoberfest &
International Food Festival 10/06/2007
A spectacular and energetic New England
event of beverage, foods, crafts, music and entertainment under the
colors of autumn. Times: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Smuggler's
Den Campground, Southwest Harbor. www.acadiachamber.com.
Mt. Desert Island Open Jam
Session 10/07/2007
There will be all types of music and
degrees of talent under giant tents. Non - alcohol and family friendly
event. Times: Noon - 5:00 p.m. Location: Smuggler's Den Campground,
Southwest Harbor. www.acadiachamber.com.
Mt. Desert Island Marathon 10/14/2007
Four island communities will host the third annual MDI Marathon. A
weekend of special events ending with the 26.2 mile race through some
of the most beautiful scenery Maine has to offer. Times: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Begins in Bar Harbor. www.mdimarathon.org.
Tea, Popovers and Archaeology 10/15/2007
For the 9th year, the annual program on archaeology will be held at the
Jordan Pond House, followed by the restaurant's famous tea and
popovers. The speaker will be announced. Fees: $15 Abbe members, $20
non - members. Times: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Jordan Pond House,
Acadia National Park. www.abbemuseum.org.