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SEPTEMBER 14–15 L.L.BEAN HUNTING EXPO

JULY 4 – SEPTEMBER 7 L.L.BEAN SUMMER IN THE PARK Join us for music, events and time together out- doors in Freeport all summer long. Bring your friends and family for free concerts, festivals, food trucks & more! llbean.com/summer JULY 7 HIDDEN GARDENS OF MUNJOY HILL Annual tour offering a rare chance to explore a secret treasure of urban gardens. Benefits the Friends of the Eastern Promenade. easternpromenade.org JULY 19–21 YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL Parade, races, entertainment, games, arts & crafts, and all the clams you can eat! Yarmouth, Proceeds from this self-guided tour of 8 Maine gardens in Cape Elizabeth benefit the Friends of Fort Williams Park. 767-3707 JULY 24 & 26 OPERA MAINE’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY Presenting its first ever production of W. A. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at Merrill Auditorium, Portland, operamaine.com JULY 27 FESTIVAL OF NATIONS A day of music, dance and other performing arts, representing cultural traditions from across America and the world. Portland, Deering Oaks Park. 11am till 7pm. JULY 27 MAINE BREWERS’ GUILD SUMMER SESSION 80+ breweries from Maine and away, live music, food vendors. Fort Preble, Southern Maine Community College, South Portland. JULY 31 – AUGUST 4 MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL One of Maine’s oldest festivals where Lobster is the main event! Rockland, 800-562-2529 AUGUST 3 BEACH TO BEACON RACE 10K race from Crescent Beach to Portland Head Light; 5,000+ runners. 888-480-6940 AUGUST 8–17 PORTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Nationally recognized artists present a wide range of classical and contemporary chamber music. Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Ethnic celebration featuring band music, children’s games, Italian food. Federal Street, Portland, 773-0748 AUGUST 10 ART IN THE PARK Paintings and prints by artists from the entire eastern seaboard. Mill Creek Park, South Portland, 767-7605 Maine. pcmf.org AUGUST 9–11 ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL 846-3984 JULY 20 ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR

AUGUST 10 CAMP SUNSHINE WATERMELON FESTIVAL

Try out shotgun and bows at our shooting and archery ranges; experience events and activities incl. clinic, activities for kids and much more. llbean.com/Freeport SEPTEMBER 21 THIRD ANNUAL PINTS ON THE PIER Enjoy a late summer sunset along Bath’s Kennebec riverside with some of Maine’s best brewers and food trucks on site with a variety of delicious offerings. 4-7:30 pm, 443-1316, mainemaritimemuseum.org Large agricultural fair, carnival games and rides, harness racing. Cumberland Fairgrounds, 829-5531 OCTOBER 4 – 6 THE FREEPORT FALL FEST Hosted by L.L.Bean. Close to 100 New England Artists exhibit at L.L. Bean’s Discovery Park, Freeport, 865-1212 OCTOBER 6 MAINE MARATHON, RELAY & MAINE HALF-MARATHON 13 & 26 mile races from Baxter Boulevard in Portland, 3,500 runners. 749-9160 OCTOBER 17 – 20 HARVEST ON THE HARBOR A Maine culinary experience. Local foods, exceptional wines from around the world, amazing chefs. On Portland’s waterfront. HarvestOnTheHarbor.com OCTOBER 18–19 CAMP SUNSHINE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Hosted by L.L.Bean. Come see thousands of Jack-O-Lanterns and spend a day filled with family fun, pumpkin carving, music, face painting, and so much more. Freeport, llbean.com/Freeport NOVEMBER 3–9 PORTLAND BEER WEEK Annual collection of events celebrating the vibrant beer culture in Maine. portlandbeerweek.org NOVEMBER 14 – DECEMBER 31 GARDENS AGLOW The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens sparkle with the largest light display in Maine—just magic. Thursdays – Sundays, 4–9pm Closed on Thanksgiving; also open December 23–31 but closed on Christmas Eve Boothbay, mainegardens.org NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 31 L.L.BEAN NORTHERN LIGHTS An incredible display of lights, crafts for kids, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and entertainment. llbean.com/northernlights. NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 22 LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAYS Downtown Portland is alive with joy-filled celebra- tion on its streets andmany special events. 772-6828 SEPTEMBER 22–28 CUMBERLAND FAIR

Hosted by L.L.Bean. Games, activities and fun for the whole family. llbean.com/Freeport. AUGUST 10 – 11 ATTEAN FAMILY POW WOW Learn more about Native culture and heritage during two eventful days. Native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers & traditional food booths. Maine Wildlife Park, Gray. 657-4977 AUGUST 16–18 GREAT FALLS BALLOON FESTIVAL New England’s largest hot air balloon festival. Lewiston/Auburn, greatfallsballoonfestival.org AUGUST 17 MS REGATTA HARBORFEST Sailboat race in Portland Harbor and many waterfront activities. Music and food on Portland Pier. 781-2088 AUGUST 17 The largest one-day Scottish Games in the Northeast. Topsham Fairgrounds, 512-8617 AUGUST 21 TEENS TO TRAILS - LIFE HAPPENS OUTSIDE FESTIVAL Hosted by L.L.Bean. Kids of all ages will enjoy this family day full of outdoor fun. llbean.com/Freeport AUGUST 23–25 AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL Celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts: music, dance, crafts, food, and storytelling. Bangor waterfront, 992-2630 AUGUST 24 PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW 100 juried exhibitors from New England. Congress Street, Portland, 205-0791 AUGUST 24–25 L.L.BEAN DOG DAYS OF AUGUST Bring your best friend to this fun annual festival, and don’t miss the always amazing show put on by DockDogs. llbean.com/Freeport SEPTEMBER 7 THE LOBSTERMAN TRIATHLON & AQUABIKE, FREEPORT 1.5 km swim, 40K bike, 10K run – approx. 900 competitors. tri-maine.com SEPTEMBER 14 MAINE OPEN LIGHTHOUSE DAY Offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about over two dozen historic Maine lights. lighthousefoundation.org; 594-4174 MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES TOPSHAM FAIRGROUNDS

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