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ADVENTURE .
When we say business meets adventure, we mean it—since
Maine is one of the nation’s great outdoor playgrounds, you
may want to combine your business meeting or convention
with an exhilarating recreational outing. Or let your delegates
discover their own adventure; just knowing what’s available to
them is likely to make them more eager to attend your event.
Whenever you come, a dazzling variety of activities await.
Welcome to Maine.
The Western Lakes and Mountains region offers superb
downhill skiing, snowmobiling and rafting, while most other
outdoor activities are easily accessible in Greater Portland.
You can paddle gently in a canoe through the state’s largest
salt marsh in Scarborough or take in a panoramic view of
brilliant foliage on a fall hike up Bradbury Mountain in Pownal.
Maine Audubon sanctuaries in Portland, Falmouth and Freeport
are the ideal place for bird watchers to roam while golfers will
find excellent country and coastal links, some ranked within
the top courses in the nation.
Biking and kayaking are two of the most popular outdoor
activities that can be done as a group, and experienced guides
are available to lead your group in both. Elegant schooners
will sail your party down the bay for a close-up view of forts
and lighthouses. Or you can don rubber gloves and haul
traps with a Maine lobsterman. Try ice-fishing or skating
on Sebago Lake where the ice goes on for miles…
From golfing to deep-sea fishing, we’ll help you find the
perfect outdoor activities for your group. Or you may simply
want to enjoy the views as you conduct business amid a natural
backdrop conducive to productivity and clear thinking.
“ We had a great conference in Portland with
attendance 20% above average. Attendees
enjoyed all of the great restaurants in Port-
land and many came in early or stayed after
to do day trips throughout Maine. It was truly
a wonderful conference—thank you for all your
assistance and suggestions.”
— Stacy Dodd, National Association of Secretaries of State
Photo on right:
courtesy Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort
FESTIVALS &
ANNUAL EVENTS
2016
MARCH
1–12 / Maine Restaurant Week
Specially-priced three-course meals
celebrate Maine’s culinary scene from
the South Coast to Maine’s Mid Coast.
18–20 / Maine Boatbuilders Show
Portland’s gathering of the finest craftsmen
& boatbuilders on the East Coast.
JUNE
12 / Old Port Festival
in Portland.
Crafts & food booths, kids’ activities,
music & live entertainment.
17–19 / Launch! A Maritime
Festival in the Kennebunk region.
New in 2016 and celebrating all things
maritime for which this area is so well
known.
23–25 / Greek Heritage Festival
in Portland.
Greek foods, arts and
crafts,and live entertainment.
26–JUL 2 / Windjammer Days
in Boothbay Harbor.
Fully rigged
windjammers sail into the harbor.
Concerts, antique boat parade,
& fireworks.
JULY
3–31 / 50th Anniversary
Bar Harbor Music Festival.
Outstanding up & coming talent from
jazz to brass to strings & even opera.
15–17 / Yarmouth Clam Festival
Celebration includes a parade,
races, games, entertainment & all
the clams you can eat.
AUGUST
3–7 / Maine Lobster
Festival in Rockland.
New England’s
fun festival where lobster is king.
6 / Beach to Beacon10K Road
Race in Cape Elizabeth.
5,000+ runners race from Crescent
Beach to Portland Head Light.
13 / Art In The Park in South
Portland.
Paintings & prints by artists
from the entire Eastern Seaboard.
11–20 / Portland Chamber Music
Festival in Portland.
Evening performances by outstanding
young musicians.