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EVENTS
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MAY 25-27
L.L.BEAN BIRDING FESTIVAL
Maine Audubon guides lead outings to several
bird-watching hotspots. Presentations by birding
experts and live bird demonstrations.
JUNE 1-3
L.L.BEAN PADDLESPORTS FESTIVAL
Get on the water with free boat demos
at our scenic paddling center, guided courses
and tours with L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery
Schools.
JUNE 2
WOLFE’S NECK FARM SPRING FESTIVAL
Agricultural demonstrations, music, haywagon
rides, children’s activities. Freeport, 865-4469
JUNE 8-17
PRIDE PORTLAND
Parade, festival and special events celebrating
the diverse LGBTQ+ community.
JUNE 10
OLD PORT FESTIVAL
Crafts and food booths, children’s activities,
music & live entertainment. Old Port,
Portland, 772-6828
LIGHT UP
We’ve got a full array of special events to brighten your days (and nights)
any season you visit.
JUNE 13-17
LAUNCH! A MARITIME FESTIVAL
In the Kennebunk region. Celebrating all things
maritime for which this area is so well known.
967-0857
JUNE 17-24
BACH VIRTUOSI FESTIVAL
The Bach Virtuosi Festival, a world-class concert
series for lovers of the baroque repertoire,
brings music to residents and visitors of
southern Maine.
JUNE 18-24
PORTLAND WINE WEEK
Taste wines from all over the globe at great local
restaurants - see calendar of wine dinners, tast-
ings, classes, wine sails, and a final gala online at
JUNE 20-23
MAINE FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSIC
Music by the Shakers & American composers
at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village,
New Gloucester, 926-4597
JUNE 21-23
GREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Greek foods, pastries, arts and crafts and live
entertainment. Pleasant Street, Portland, 774-0281
EVENTS
PHOTO: COREY TEMPLETON
JUNE 24-30
WINDJAMMER DAYS FESTIVAL
A week of family fun at Boothbay Harbor’s
waterfront festival, 504-0242
JULY 1-29
BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrating outstanding up and coming talent
from jazz to new composers to a string orchestra
at various venues in Bar Harbor, 288-5744
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Parade, Concert and Fireworks. Freeport, 865-1212
JULY 4 - SEPTEMBER 1
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!
JULY 8
HIDDEN GARDENS OF MUNJOY HILL
Annual tour offering a rare chance to explore a
secret treasure of urban please add this event
gardens. Benefits the Friends of the Eastern
Promenade.
JULY 20-22
YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL
Parade, races, entertainment, games, arts &
crafts, and all the clams you can eat! Yarmouth,
846-3984
JULY 23
OLD PORT HALF MARATHON
13 mile race, start and finish at Ocean Gateway;
3,000 runners.
Firewaorks dazzle spectators
on the Eastern Promenade