DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE LOCAL THEATRES, FARMERS’ MARKETS, AND SAILING ADVENTURES:
THEATERS
The Strand in Rockland
Watts Hall in Thomaston
Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta
Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Camden - Sat 9-12 at 116 Washington St
Rockport - Sat 9-12 at Guini Ridge Farm
Rockland - Thurs, 9-1 at Harbor Park
Belfast - Fri, 9-1 at 256 High Street
United Farmers of Maine - Sat, 9-2 at 18 Spring St in Belfast
WINDJAMMERS & SAILBOATS
Schooner Olad in Camden
Appledore in Camden
Schooner Heron in Camden
Schooner Lazy Jack II in Camden
Schooner Surprise in Camden
A Morning in Maine in Rockland
On Sundays in August, the Camden Opera House presents free concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl.
BYO picnics and lawn seating. To learn more visit camdenoperahouse.com
Camden Art Walk
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Learn more about Camden galleries here.
Camden is Blooming
Camden is Blooming weekend brings activities to the downtown district, along with spring sidewalk sales at local shops. This is the weekend to stroll along Camden’s sidewalks, see the seasonal retail offerings on display, and greet shop owners — some who have been on Main Street for generations, and some who are opening their doors for the first time in Camden this spring. It’s a great opportunity to shop local and support the downtown community!
May 16: Art Walk
May 17-21: Sidewalk Sale
May 20: Festival of Poetry
May 21: West Bay Rotary Duck Derby
Presented by the Camden Area Business Group
Young Stars of Maine Prizewinners Concert
For over 60 years, Bay Chamber has awarded prizes to recognize, encourage, and reward young Maine music students who are serious in their study and performance of music. Join us for an inspiring evening of performances by our 2024 Young Stars of Maine prizewinners.
Event is free!
Podcast Palooza
It’s official: You’re invited to the Camden Famous Podcast Launch Party!
Join us on Friday, May 24th, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Salt Wharf Restaurant at the Wharf by Lyman Morse. Come celebrate with us, enjoy your complimentary drink of choice (a Camden Famous cocktail or mocktail), and get a chance to win fabulous prizes! Each registration includes a drink ticket and entry into our raffle. Prizes include a Camden Famous Sea Bag, sailing tickets aboard the Schooner Olad, world-famous fudge from the Smiling Cow, and more treats from the local stores and restaurants. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to connect with your community. Register now and be part of something special in Camden!
Many thanks to Allison Brzezinski of Camden-based Birch Bark Events for helping us create a night to remember!
2nd Annual Rockport Donut Festival
The Town of Rockport is excited to announce a weekend filled with donut-themed festivities. The 2nd Annual Rockport Donut Festival will pay homage to the history of the doughnut here in Rockport and get the summer rolling with music, food, and fun for all ages will take place on Friday & Saturday, June 7th and 8th.
Rockport is home to the creator of the Donut Hole, Captain Hanson Crockett Gregory – commemorated on a plaque at the Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport.
Schedule~
Friday, June 7th
Donut Vendors
Craft Vendors
Food Vendors
Decorate a Community Float for Parade
Donut Talk
Beer / Wine Garden
Live Performance - Right Track
Dinner on the Bridge (ticketed)
Saturday, June 8th
Donut Vendors
Food Trucks
Donut Dash - 5k / fun run
Parade
Crate Race
Cookie Decorating
Craft Vendors
Mid-day Live Performance - Hot Suppers Band
Homemade Donut Competition
Evening Live Performance - Johnny Hoy and the Blue Fish
Parade Information ~ details to come. For more information, visit Rockport’s website.
Rockland First Friday Art Walk
Many art studios and galleries for the evening; come and stroll Main Street and the neighborhood. The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art are open through the evening.
Location:
Main Street, Rockland
Jazz in June 2024
Location:
Camden Opera House
Details to come. Visit Jazz in June’s website to learn more.
Camden Art Walk ~ June 2024
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Learn more about Camden galleries here.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Welcome to the Summer Solstice Party with Rockland Main Street!
When: SATURDAY, June 22nd, 2024 - Rain or Shine.
Live music, dancing, kids activities, street vendors, crafts, and an awesome Sculpture Race.
A two-part event:
FAMILY FRIENDLY STREET PARTY FROM 4-7
Live music, dancing, kids activities, street vendors, crafts, and an awesome Sculpture Race!
ADULTS ONLY DOCK PARTY FROM 6-10:30
Adults Only 21 and Over, I.D. Required. No Cover, Cash ONLY Bar, Games, Dancing, and Live Music
A production of Rockland Main Street
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/RMSIDowntown
Arts in the Park - BELFAST
From the Belfast Chamber of Commerce’s website:
Join us for the 28th annual Arts in the Park on the waterfront in Belfast featuring over 100 Maine artists! Rain or shine!
This is one of the most respected arts and fine crafts festivals in midcoast Maine. The variety of art offerings are outstanding, along with live music, and the smells of local eats all adding to the creative atmosphere. The venue is undeniably beautiful, in a large open park on the ocean’s edge, with a harborwalk, sailboats nearby and a summer breeze to enjoy.
The Gazebo at Steamboat Landing hosts live music throughout the weekend. Waterfall Arts brings activities for young artists to engage in.
2024 MUSIC SCHEDULE
Saturday June 29
SMOKE & MOJO, 10am
JONESVILLE, 12pm
ANNI & THE RAINMAKERS, 2pm
Sunday June 30
BELFAST BAY FIDDLERS, 10am
NEW SHADES OF BLUE, 12pm
ADAM OUELLETTE, 2pm
Thomaston 4th of July
Pancake Breakfast
July 4th 7:00AM Masonic Temple on Main Street
Firecracker 5k Road Race
July 4th 8:00AM-Children 8:30AM-Adults Beechwood Street
In front of the old grange hall
Craft Tent
July 4th 9:00AM – 1:00PM Behind the block on Valley Street
Car Show
July 4th 10:00AM Behind the block on Valley Street
Independence Day Parade
July 4th 11:00AM Main Street
Roads will be closed by 10:45AM
Opening Ceremony
July 4th 12:30PM Behind the block on Valley Street
Chicken BBQ
July 4th 12:30PM Behind the block on Valley Street
BBQ goes until we are sold out!
Bounce Houses
July 4th 12:30PM-6:00PM Behind the block on Valley Street
$5.00 per child; free entry if child is riding their bike in the parade
Cod Adams Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
July 4th 1:00PM Behind the block on Valley Street
Sign up on the day of the event. Cash prizes $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd.
Car Show Award Ceremony
July 4th 3:00PM Behind the block on Valley Street
Live Music
To be announced
Fireworks
July 4th Dark Behind the block on Valley Street
For more information, visit their website.
Camden’s Music by the Sea ~ July 2024
Camden Rotary Club’s annual Music by the Sea celebration. Free for all!
Independence Day performances to be announced closer to the event.
Note: Seating is limited: bring picnic blankets and beach chairs
The Great Schooner Race
The 46th Annual Great Schooner Race
20+ schooners, captains, crews and passengers participate in the largest gathering of traditional schooners in America. Race begins at Rockland Breakwater at 10am and finishes there mid-afternoon.
For more details, visit their website.
Rockland First Friday Art Walk
Many art studios and galleries for the evening; come and stroll Main Street and the neighborhood. The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art are open through the evening.
Location:
Main Street, Rockland
Union Fair – Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival 2024
A classic agricultural fair, complete with exhibition halls, crafters, demonstrations, livestock shows, farm animals, midway rides, harness racing, cooking contests, live music, demolition derby, fireworks, and the crowning of the Maine Wild Blueberry Ambassador. FMI, visit unionfair.org
The gates to the Union Fair open daily at 8:00 AM
2023 General Admission
Full Price Admission: $20.00 for all patrons eligible to ride carnival rides, regardless of age.
Children under 26” enter for Free, and are not eligible for rides.
All Access Admission ALWAYS includes FREE Parking, unlimited rides, entrance to the Exhibition Hall, Moxie and Matthews Museum’s, admission to ALL entertainment, livestock, pulling events, and MORE!
Senior Citizen Day: $10.00 (ages 62 and up). Does not include rides. Visit ticket office for upgrade. Must present numbered ticket.
There are no dogs allowed on the grounds except service animals and contestant participants.
Website:
unionfair.org
Location:
Fairgrounds Lane, Union
Shop for Hope
Shop for Hope
New Hope Midcoast’s annual sale of new and gently used adult and children's clothing and accessories is held each summer. This event, a community favorite, is a great opportunity to purchase amazing items at incredible prices.
From their website:
Shop for Hope is July 11-13, 2024 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland.
We are now collecting donations of new and gently used high quality items for resale.
You can help make this year’s sale a success by donating your new and gently used high-end clothing and accessories from now through July 3rd!
Please contact developmentdirector@newhopemidcoast.org or call (207) 691.5969 to arrange for drop off.
Here’s some important FAQs:
Can clothing donations be for any season? Yes, thank you!
Do you accept clothing for all genders? Yes, thank you!
Do you accept clothing for adults and children? We accept new and gently used adult clothing and new items only for children.
What do you mean by high-end? We appreciate current styles and boutique quality as items will be resold.
What accessories do you accept? (Hand)bags, jewelry, scarves, belts, hats, and footwear (nearly new if used).
Do items need to be on hangers? No. Folded in a bin or box is fine!
Do you need hangers? No, thank you. We have many from previous years!
How do we get donations to you? Do I need to live in Rockland to drop off my donation? We can often accommodate a pick up closer to you and kindly ask that you contact us before coming. Our contact information is listed above.
May I get a receipt for my donation? Sure! Just ask at drop off!
Thank you for supporting our work with individuals affected by domestic abuse, and please join us for the sale.
To learn more, visit their website.
Camden Art Walk ~ July 2024
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Learn more about Camden galleries here.
Camden on Canvas: Plein Air Weekend
Roberta Goschke painting in Harbor Park. Photo by Lane Gower and Anthony Campagnoli
The Camden Public Library and artist Colin Page, owner of the Page Gallery on Bay View Street, will once again host Camden on Canvas, an annual plein air painting fundraiser for the Camden Public Library. Over the weekend of July 19 - 21, talented landscape artists will work on location in Camden and the surrounding area to paint midcoast Maine. The fresh paintings that are created over the weekend will be on exhibit, free and open to the public, on Sunday, July 21, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Camden Amphitheatre. Everyone is invited to stroll through this scenic National Historic Landmark to view the new works. A ticketed reception will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, when hors d’oeuvres will be served and the paintings from the weekend will be sold during an exciting live auction. Proceeds from Camden on Canvas will be shared equally between the artists and the Camden Public Library’s Campaign for the Future. Camden on Canvas weekend is a celebration of the library, the arts, and the town of Camden. Visit librarycamden.org/CamdenOnCanvas for a complete list of artists, supporters, and events, and to purchase tickets for the reception.
Maine Lobster Festival 2024
The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
All Day
Free Shuttle Bus
The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School): 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.
Rockland First Friday Art Walk
Many art studios and galleries for the evening; come and stroll Main Street and the neighborhood. The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art are open through the evening.
Location:
Main Street, Rockland
Maine Boat & Home Show
The Maine Boat & Home Show is back, August 9 - 11, 2024.
If you love the coast of Maine, you won't want to miss this high-end, high-summer event in Rockland, Maine, the second weekend in August. Each year they gather Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together in ONE place at ONE time! Meet them all in person at the annual Maine Boat & Home Show.
Elegant Boats
Live Music
Food Court
Fine Furniture & Jewelry
Just for Kids Area
It's the pages of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine brought to life and the largest in-water boat show north of Newport, Rhode Island, with more than 60 boats in the water and on land plus additional exhibitors in tents.
Camden Art Walk ~ August 2024
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Learn more about Camden galleries here.
Camden Windjammer Festival Boats Arrive
Friday, August 30, 2024- 12:00PM-2:00PM and 2:30pm-4:30pm
Let us carry you back to the golden age of tall-ship sailing as we sail among the entire windjammer fleet entering Camden for Windjammer Weekend. • $55.00
Camden Windjammer Festival - Day 2
Details to come. Feel to check this site for the most up-to-date info: https://camdenparksandrec.com/camden-windjammer-festival/
Annual Wienerfest in Belfast
Maine Wienerfest is a celebration of dachshunds and the people who love them! The 18th annual Maine Wienerfest will be held on Sunday September 10th, 2023 from 11am-3pm at the Steamboat Landing Park in Belfast.
Maine Wienerfest originated as an informal picnic and gathering for families who lived with these adorable, tiny dogs. Gradually, it grew to include other activities with the number of dogs and dog lovers increasing each year.
Today, this event is hosted by PAWS Animal Adoption Center, a nonprofit animal shelter serving the Midcoast for 48 years!
Activities to include:
Grand Parade of Dachshunds,
Canine Costume Contest,
Doxie Distance Dash,
Sales tent with Wienerfest items, and Raffle opportunities
Hotdog Stand
Village Soup Food Truck
The Maine Wienerfest will be held rain or shine with gates opening at 10:30am.
Admission is $5 for adults; free for children (12 & under) and dogs.
Camden Art Walk ~ September 2024
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Learn more about Camden galleries here.
The Common Ground Fair 2024
The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 20, 21 and 22, 2024. The fairgrounds are open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) annual celebration of rural living features 1000-plus exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.
To learn more, visit their website!
Midday Music: Rasa String Quartet
Boston-based Rasa String Quartet has emerged as one of New England’s finest ensembles, finding their niche exploring the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect. The quartet received first prize in the Associazione Europea Di Musica E Comunicazione International Chamber Music Competition (Italy), and have performed across the US including multiple appearances with Rockport Music, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society and Boston New Music Festival. They can be found collaborating with the preeminent folk musicians of today, performing their own programs in venues and festivals around the country, and participating in artistic and educational residencies at a variety of institutions.
Their Midday Music program titled Impressions dives into an exciting fusion of East Asian folk music and the Western classical tradition, from a joyful celebration of the Lunar New Year in Chen Yi’s Shuo to Jungyoon Wie's version of A Popular Tune. This vibrant program showcases visionary composers who embrace traditional folk music from around Asia, capturing the essence of each style through their own unique cultural lens.
Between Us
Palaver Strings joins forces with the Grammy award-winning Attacca Quartet for a unique collaborative performance. Selected musical works explore themes of togetherness and collective vision, in human communities, physical space, and the natural world.
Caroline Shaw’s Plan & Elevation responds to the landscape of Dumbarton Oaks and ideas of space and proportion. Paul Wiancko’s Only Ever Us reflects on human connection, while Under the Sea Wind, co-composed by Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna for Palaver Strings, explores the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems. The program concludes with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, an iconic staple of string chamber repertoire, featuring the combined forces of both ensembles.
“We’re living in a golden age of string quartets...It’s hard to disagree when you hear the vibrant young players in New York’s Attacca Quartet.” NPR
Holiday Market at the Hive
A family friendly maker’s market and community gathering. Shop from a curated group of talented Maine artists and farmers. Enjoy live music and wine tasting and, weather permitting, an outside fire to gather ‘round.
Fall Foliage Rides at Camden Snow Bowl
On Sundays in October, Camden Snow Bowl opens their chairlifts so that you can oooh and aaah over the changing leaves and breathtaking views from atop Ragged Mtn. It’s a great memory-making activity to enjoy with friends and family. Plus you can make an afternoon of it by bringing a picnic and hiking around at the top. Wood-fired pizza will also be available down at the bottom between 11a-2p.
ADDRESS:
20 Barnestown Road in Camden, Maine
WEBSITE:
camdensnowbowl.com
Trail of Terror
For a hauntingly good time, head to the Union Fairgrounds for their Trail of Terror!
Here are the deets:
- Fri & Sat nights | 6:30-8:30p
- $15/pp
- Suggested age: 13+
Trail of Terror
For a hauntingly good time, head to the Union Fairgrounds for their Trail of Terror!
Here are the deets:
- Fri & Sat nights | 6:30-8:30p
- $15/pp
- Suggested age: 13+
Fall Foliage Rides at Camden Snow Bowl
On Sundays in October, Camden Snow Bowl opens their chairlifts so that you can oooh and aaah over the changing leaves and breathtaking views from atop Ragged Mtn. It’s a great memory-making activity to enjoy with friends and family. Plus you can make an afternoon of it by bringing a picnic and hiking around at the top. Wood-fired pizza will also be available down at the bottom between 11a-2p.
ADDRESS:
20 Barnestown Road in Camden, Maine
WEBSITE:
camdensnowbowl.com
Trail of Terror
For a hauntingly good time, head to the Union Fairgrounds for their Trail of Terror!
Here are the deets:
- Fri & Sat nights | 6:30-8:30p
- $15/pp
- Suggested age: 13+
Trail of Terror
For a hauntingly good time, head to the Union Fairgrounds for their Trail of Terror!
Here are the deets:
- Fri & Sat nights | 6:30-8:30p
- $15/pp
- Suggested age: 13+
Camden Art Walk
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
1st Annual Oyster Fest
October 8th is the 1st Annual Camden Oyster Festival at The Wharf by Lyman Morse! Starting at noon, you'll be able to meet your neighborhood oyster farmers, enjoy a selection of fine wines from local distributors, and soak in the music with their live band, Dark Hollow Bottling Company (@darkhollowbottlingcompany).
No need to RSVP, just grab your favorite people and bring them with you to the Wharf. 12-3p. Looking forward to seeing you there!
3rd Annual Bath Maker's Market
A maker's market in conjunction with Maine Craft Open Studio weekend. Join them for live music, treats, and some early holiday shopping!
The Common Ground Fair
The Common Ground Country Fair will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 22, 23 and 24, 2023. The fairgrounds are open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) annual celebration of rural living features 1000-plus exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.
Tickets for this year’s Fair are now on sale!
Camden Art Walk
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Camden Windjammer Festival Fireworks Sail Aboard The Owl
Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State Park; then turn seaward and watch from the decks of the Cutter Owl as we celebrate our Camden Windjammer Festival with fantastic fireworks over Maine’s most beautiful harbor. • $75.00
Depart from Camden Public Landing
To register for this event email your details to info@maineschooners.com
Rockland First Friday Art Walk
Many art studios and galleries for the evening; come and stroll Main Street and the neighborhood. The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art are open through the evening.
Location:
Main Street, Rockland
Camden Windjammer Festival Boats Arrive
Friday, September 1, 2023- 12:00PM-2:00PM and 2:30pm-4:30pm
Let us carry you back to the golden age of tall-ship sailing as we sail among the entire windjammer fleet entering Camden for Windjammer Weekend. • $55.00
Maine Lobster Festival
The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
All Day
Free Shuttle Bus
The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School): 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.
All Day
Art Show in North Tent
“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” (at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier)
Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.
Art & Crafts at the Art Tent, Buoy Park
Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier
Kids Events
Children’s Parade
Cod Fish Carry
Lobster Eating Contest
Little Lobster Diaper Derby
7:00 to 10:00 am
Pancake Breakfast (in the Food Tent)
8:00 am
5k & 10k Road Race begins near the main gate.
8:30 am
Kids Fun Run begins near the main gate.
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Lobster & Seafood served (in the Food Tent)
10:00 am
Children’s Parade (Sign up far end of the Food Tent)
11:30 am
Cod Fish Carry, on the Main Stage
Noon
Lobster Eating Contest (Main Stage at Harbor Park)
12:30 pm
Little Lobster Diaper Derby (Main Stage)
Little Lobster Diaper Derby begins at the Main Stage. Sign up at the far end of the Food Tent.
2:00 pm
International Great Crate Race begins in Rockland Harbor. Sign up begins at 7am on the far end of the Food Tent, but spts fill up quickly, so we recommend getting in line a few hours early.
5:00 pm
Wreath Laying Ceremony (held at the public pier) King Neptune and the 2023 Sea Goddess lead a wreath ceremony for fishermen lost at sea.
Maine Lobster Festival
The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
All Day
Free Shuttle Bus
The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School): 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.
All Day
Art Show at North Tent
Maine Authors & Publishers (in North Tent)
“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” (at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier)
Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.
Art & Crafts at the Art Tent, Buoy Park
Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier
7:00 to 10:00 am
Pancake Breakfast (in the Food Tent)
10:00 am
THE BIG PARADE, Rockland Main Street “The Spirit of 76”
Shuttle will be delayed before, during, and after the parade.
11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Lobster & Seafood served (in the Food Tent)
Midday
King Neptune & His Court, 2023 Sea Goddess, and Black Beard visit the festival
Rockland First Friday Art Walk
Many art studios and galleries for the evening; come and stroll Main Street and the neighborhood. The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art are open through the evening.
Location:
Main Street, Rockland
Maine Lobster Festival
The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
All Day
Free Shuttle Bus
The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
South Elementary School: 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.
All Day
Art Show at North Tent
“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” (at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier)
Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.
Art & Crafts at the Art Tent, Buoy Park
Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier
7:00 am to 10:00 am
Pancake Breakfast (in the Food Tent)
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Seafood served (in the Food Tent)
Midday
King Neptune & His Court, 2023 Sea Goddess, and Black Beard visit the festival
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Steins & Vines in North Tent
Celebrate our 8th Annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Steins & Vines, in North Tent
Celebrate our 8th Annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.
Maine Lobster Festival
The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
All Day
Free Shuttle Bus
The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School): 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.
All Day
Art Show at North Tent
“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” (at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier)
Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.
Art, & Crafts at the Art Tent, Buoy Park
Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier
7:00 to 10:00 am
Pancake Breakfast (in the Food Tent)
9:00 to 1:00 pm
Amateur Seafood Cooking Contest , held in the North Tent
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Seafood served (in the Food Tent)
Midday
King Neptune & His Court, 2023 Sea Goddess, and Black Beard visit the festival
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Steins & Vines, in the North Tent
Celebrate our 8th Annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Steins & Vines, In the North Tent
Celebrate our 8th Annual event, showcasing Maine brewers and vintners. Additional charge for admittance, age 21 or older, photo ID is required. Purchase Tickets.
Maine Lobster Festival
The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
ALL DAY
Free Shuttle Bus
The festival provides free shuttle services to and from the festival grounds from the following locations. A bus arrives at each location approximately every 30 minutes.
- South Elementary School (formerly Rockland District Middle School): 30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Check days for detailed schedule:
Wednesday: 11AM – 10PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Bus arrives at each location approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday morning shuttle service will be limited due to the parade.
ALL DAY
Art Show at North Tent
Listen for music and festival announcements in the PA booth.
“Heritage, History, and Ancestry” at the Maine Heritage Tent at Middle Pier.
Art & Crafts at the Art Tent, Buoy Park
Touch Tank, Books, & Demonstrations of the Maritime Industry in the Marine Tent, on Middle Pier
Noon
76th Annual Maine Lobster Festival Opens!
Lobster Serving begins at the Food Tent (Noon-8:00pm)
Visit our Food Tent for our famous steamed lobster dinners, shore dinners, lobster bisque, clam chowder, lobster mac-n-cheese, and (at the Lobster Cafe) for lobster rolls, lobster wraps, and lobster Caesar salad.
King Neptune and his court, along with Olivia Dougherty, the 2022 Maine Sea Goddess, arrive on the main dock from the briny deep courtesy of the USCG to raise the flag and officially open the 76th Maine Lobster Festival. Flag raising ceremony will take place at the flagpole by the Harbor Master’s building.
6:30 to 8:30 pm
The 76th Maine Sea Goddess Coronation at the Main Stage
Camden Classics Cup
The Camden Classics Cup is one of the world’s most beautiful regattas – sailed where the mountains meet the sea off the lovely harbortown of Camden, Maine. The Camden Classics Cup aims to give sailors the time of their lives with terrific on-the-water racing, and stellar onshore events.
Presented by Lyman-Morse, the Camden Classics Cup is a celebration of both classic yacht racing and boatbuilding. Featuring 2-days of racing for sailboats and a panoramic backdrop for powerboats, on-shore events, a Youth Regatta, a festive Parade of Sail and plenty more, the Camden Classics Cup is a full weekend of events in Camden!
Location:
59 Sea Street in Camden, Maine
Union Fair – Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival
A classic agricultural fair, complete with exhibition halls, crafters, demonstrations, livestock shows, farm animals, midway rides, harness racing, cooking contests, live music, demolition derby, fireworks, and the crowning of the Maine Wild Blueberry Ambassador. FMI, visit unionfair.org
The gates to the Union Fair open daily at 8:00 AM
2023 General Admission
Full Price Admission: $20.00 for all patrons eligible to ride carnival rides, regardless of age.
Children under 26” enter for Free, and are not eligible for rides.
All Access Admission ALWAYS includes FREE Parking, unlimited rides, entrance to the Exhibition Hall, Moxie and Matthews Museum’s, admission to ALL entertainment, livestock, pulling events, and MORE!
Senior Citizen Day: $10.00. Thursday, July 28, 2022. (ages 62 and up). Does not include rides. Visit ticket office for upgrade. Must present numbered ticket.
Veterans Day Day: Free. Thursday, July 28, 2022. Free entry, with a valid military issue ID. Does not include rides.
Harness Racing: 2023 Dates and Admission prices TBD
There are NO DOGS allowed on the grounds except service animals and contestant participants.
Location:
Fairgrounds Lane, Union
Camden Art Walk
The Camden Art Walk is every third Thursday May through October in Camden, Maine.
From 5-7pm, Bay View Street is closed to traffic with live music, kids crafts with Miss Amy from Camden Public Library, and food truck Brother Shucker.
Galleries and shops are open all through town.
Camden Garden Club 75th Annual Garden Tour
Tour the private gardens of Camden, Maine with the Camden Garden Club’s signature annual event.
EVENT DETAILS
The Tour will take place rain or shine Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 9:30-4 PM at various gardens throughout Camden and includes a retrospective gardening exhibit, special events, and new attractions for ticket holders.
From expansive seaside garden estates to small bungalow side yards, the Tour aims to spotlight the very best examples of individual gardens in Camden.
This year, six private gardens will be showcased featuring a variety of landscaping, planting styles, and architectural structures, with a modern emphasis on sustainable horticulture and native plantings.
Tickets will include immersive gardenside performances by local award-winning musicians, local confectionary treats, flower arranging demonstrations, the chance to win a painting done en plein air throughout the day by Maine artist Alexandra Perry-Weiss, and access to a free public month-long retrospective Garden Tour exhibit at the Camden Public Library.
Since its beginning in 1948, the Tour has been the highlight of the Camden summer season. The first Tour featured 10 private gardens throughout Camden and it has continued every year since then with the exception of 2020, which was suspended due to the COVID pandemic.
Further information about the Tour will be released and announced in the coming weeks.
TICKET PICKUP
Tickets purchased online will be picked up the day of the event at the Camden Public Landing. The Camden Public Landing is located in downtown Camden on the water in the parking lot in front of the Camden office for the Penobscot Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (2 Public Landing, Camden) where our ticket pickup table will be set up. More instructions will be provided in advance of the event.
Rockland First Friday Art Walk
Many art studios and galleries for the evening; come and stroll Main Street and the neighborhood. The Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art are open through the evening.
Location:
Main Street, Rockland
Great Schooner Race on the Schooner Olad
The Schooner Olad will join more than two dozen tall ships gather for an exciting all-day race in which guests may participate. This year marks the 46th anniversary of the Great Schooner Race, North America’s largest annual gathering of tall ships! The Schooner Olad won this race in 2022 with the assistance of our wonderful passengers. Come help us do it again! Raft-Up! B.Y.O.B • $150
Location:
Rockland public landing