Maine Events

This year, the Bar Harbor Music Festival will celebrate its 60th Anniversary. Kicking off in late June and running through mid-October, this festival features performances ranging from chamber music to symphony orchestras. The Bar Harbor Music Festival also hosts free outdoor concerts in Acadia National Park and Young Audience Concerts, aiming to win new classical music fans.

The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance gathers world-class performers, students and community members together for awe-inspiring nightly concerts and dances, as well as daily classes and workshops.

This annual celebration showcases Wabanaki art, music, and thought leadership, bringing together Indigenous artists, performers, and public scholars in an immersive two-day experience.

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is one of Maine’s oldest and most established events, held each year in mid-July when the blossoms are in full bloom. Since 1947, it’s been a beloved celebration filled with fun for the whole family.

At Wells Beach Harbor Park, watch traditional Native American drumming and dancing, enjoy food and vendors and sign up for a raffle.

The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine!

Whether you’re from Maine or enjoying a Maine getaway, mark your calendar for this (wild) new Maine tradition. Tour wild blueberry farms, pick (and nibble) wild blueberries at select locations, try a new-to-you wild blueberry dish or drink.

Discover the Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival, directed by artist Marc Fink, showcasing juried artists/crafters from the U.S. and abroad during Mt. Desert Island's peak season. Expect consistent quality and balanced shows featuring diverse media.

The Skowhegan State Fair is 10 jam-packed days full of performances, competitions, livestock, exhibits, incredible eats and plenty of surprises. Just imagine yourself here for all the fun and entertainment and we’ll help make it happen.

Welcome to PCMF’s 33rd summer of incredible chamber music in Maine! This season's collaborative lineup features handpicked masterpieces deeply connected to our performing artists.

Each year, BJF features performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the the business! Since our inception in 2010, we have brought together thousands of attendees and have presented almost 70 recording and performing artists.

Experience Eastport, Maine's Salmon Festival, a vibrant end-of-summer celebration since 1987! Enjoy smoked salmon, live music, and more! It's a true homage to local resources and Atlantic salmon.

This popular event offers the public a rare opportunity to climb and learn about over two dozen historic Maine lights.

Celebrate Maine Cheese and Cheesemakers at the Annual Maine Cheese Festival. This family-friendly event is sure to delight everyone! Come for the music, food trucks, and of course, come for the Maine cheese!

Come to historic downtown Ellsworth and experience our creative culture! At the Maine Craft Weekend event, you’ll go on studio tours, watch craft demonstrations and listen to live music.

The Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay event features an out-and-back course with rolling hills and views of the Portland skyline, the Back Cove, Casco Bay, and peak fall foliage.

The Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is North America's premier destination road race. Its award-winning course offers stunning seaside vistas, tranquil lakes, and mountains, including the only fjord on the Eastern Seaboard, all set against Acadia National Park's peak fall foliage. The Marathon and Relay start in Bar Harbor, the Half-Marathon starts in Northeast Harbor, and all three races finish in Southwest Harbor.

The SoWa Winter Festival brings 100+ of the regions best small businesses selling everything from specialty food, art, crafts, and other goods under one dazzling roof.

Nova Scotia’s annual gift of a Christmas tree to Boston honours the city’s aid after the 1917 Halifax Explosion, with this year’s 45-foot spruce lighting up Boston Common on December 3​.

Kennebunkport has been named the #2 Christmas Town in America and one of the Top 20 Christmas destinations worldwide! Experience a Hallmark movie brought to life during the 11-day Christmas Prelude. Highlights include spectacular lights, caroling, a lively street festival, fireworks, and Santa arriving by lobster boat! Make this magic part of your holiday tradition.

Kick-off the holiday season in Bar Habor at the annual Village Holidays Celebration & Sale. The evening will include hot chocolate in the Village Green, tree lighting and a reading from Santa! After the festivities, check off items from your gift list and score some deals from local businesses.

Experience one of Maine's most beloved traditions: Freeport's Sparkle Celebration! The festival launches Friday, December 5, 2025, with the Parade of Lights and Santa bringing the famous Talking Christmas Tree to life. Enjoy a week of magic featuring the Stealth Elf Gift Card Giveaways, the Sparkle Stroll for deals, and the Sparkle Frosty Frolic with artisans and food. Don't miss the world-class shopping and dining dressed up for the season!

This year marks the 40th Annual Holiday Parade in Wells, Maine. Join the community for this beloved festive tradition, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and special appearances by Santa Claus! Gather your family and friends and come experience the holiday cheer!

Celebrate the best of Maine at Flavors of Freeport. Enjoy local chef tastings and craft cocktails at the Fare & Ice gala, then hit the dance floor Saturday for a funkadelic disco party with Motor Booty Affair. Grab your tickets today!

Chase away the winter blues and treat your palate to the best of the Pine Tree State during Maine Restaurant Week, returning from March 1–12, 2026. This statewide culinary celebration invites food lovers to explore Maine’s premier dining destinations through exclusive three-course menus (priced at $38, $48, or $58) and unique "MRW Specials."

Celebrate one of the state's sweetest traditions during Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, taking place March 21–22, 2026. As the sap begins to flow and the steam rises from sugarhouses across the state, the Maine Maple Producers Association invites visitors to experience the magic of the "sugaring-off" season firsthand.