Maine Events

Experience high-altitude energy at the 7th Annual Fire on the Mountain Festival at Sugarloaf Mountain, January 29 – February 1. This premier winter event blends world-class skiing with an electric lineup of live music and vibrant après-ski parties. From base area performances to late-night sets, the festival transforms the mountain into the ultimate hub for music and adventure. Plan a visit to experience this unparalleled Maine winter tradition.

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! The parade will step off promptly on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Gather your family and friends and come experience the holiday cheer!

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!

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.

At Harvest on the Harbour, enjoy classic cocktails crafted with Maine-made spirits (gins, vodkas, bourbons, rums, and more)! You'll meet the distillers from the Maine Distillers Guild, sample fall harvest bites, and discover a new favorite bottle.

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.

As the maple leaves turn brilliant oranges, golds, and reds, Maine maple producers across the state have prepared a delicious display of maple products for the 6th Annual Maine Maple Fall Fest.

Each year, local Maine artists decorate dozens of Atlantic Giant pumpkins annually for the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta, displayed in downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle. Each pumpkin tells a story about the community, honoring the grower, the business sponsor, and the artist who brought it to life.

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.

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.