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AUGUST 25
L.L.BEAN DOG DAYS OF AUGUST
Bring your best friend to this fun annual festi-
val, and don’t miss the always amazing show put
on by DockDogs.
AUGUST 25
PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW
100 juried exhibitors from New England.
Congress Street, Portland, 205-0791
SEPTEMBER 8
THE LOBSTERMAN TRIATHLON
& AQUABIKE, FREEPORT
1.5 km swim, 40K bike, 10K run – approx. 900
competitors.
SEPTEMBER 23-29
CUMBERLAND FAIR
Large agricultural fair, carnival games and rides,
harness racing. Cumberland Fairgrounds, 829-5531
OCTOBER 5-7
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 7
MAINE MARATHON, RELAY
& MAINE HALF-MARATHON
13 & 26 mile races from Baxter Boulevard in
Portland, 3,500 runners. 749-9160
OCTOBER 18-21
HARVEST ON THE HARBOR
A Maine culinary experience. Local foods,
exceptional wines from around the world,
amazing chefs. On Portland’s waterfront.
OCTOBER 20
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 paint-
ing, and so much more. Freeport,
NOVEMBER 4-10
PORTLAND BEER WEEK
Annual collection of events celebrating the
vibrant beer culture in Maine.
NOVEMBER 10
WINTER SESSION BEER FESTIVAL
80+ breweries from Maine and UK, live music,
food vendors. Thompson’s Point, Portland
NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 31
GARDENS AGLOW
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens sparkle
with the largest light display in Maine—just
magic. Boothbay,
NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 31
L.L.BEAN NORTHERN LIGHTS
An incredible display of lights, crafts for kids,
horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and
entertainment.
EVENTS
JULY 28
SUMMER SESSION BEER FESTIVAL
80+ breweries from Maine and away, live music,
food vendors. Thompson’s Point, Portland
AUGUST 1-5
MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL
One of Maine’s oldest festivals where Lobster
is the main event! Rockland, 800-562-2529
AUGUST 4
BEACH TO BEACON RACE
10K race from Crescent Beach to Portland Head
Light; 5,000+ runners. 888-480-6940
AUGUST 9-18
PORTLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nationally recongnized artists present a wide
range of classical and contemporary chamber
music. Hannaford Hall, University of Southern
Maine.
AUGUST 10-12
ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL
Ethnic celebration featuring band music,
children’s games, Italian food. Federal Street,
Portland, 773-0748
AUGUST 11
ART IN THE PARK
Paintings and prints by artists from the entire
eastern seaboard. Mill Creek Park,
South Portland, 767-7605
AUGUST 11
CAMP SUNSHINE
WATERMELON FESTIVAL
Hosted by L.L.Bean. Games, activities and fun
for the whole family.
AUGUST 11-12
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 17-19
MS REGATTA HARBORFEST
Sailboat race in Portland Harbor and many
waterfront activities. Music and food on
Portland Pier. 800-344-4867
AUGUST 18
MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES
TOPSHAM FAIRGROUNDS
The largest one-day Scottish Games in the
Northeast. Topsham Fairgrounds, 512-8617
AUGUST 18
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.
AUGUST 24-26
AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL
Celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts:
music, dance, crafts, food, and storytelling.
Bangor waterfront, 992-2630
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