The Maine Event.

There’s no telling the sights you’ll see as you explore this coastal state, or in the case of outstanding outdoor music events, hear. You’ll love discovering all that Maine has to offer, one event at a time.

Upcoming Events

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Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance

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.

Date: June 23 – 29, 2024
Where: Bar Harbor

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Past Events

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Maine Restaurant Week

Maine Restaurant Week is 12 days of guests enjoying specially priced multi-course meals or dishes created just for March 1-12.

Date: March 1 – 12, 2024
Where: Various Locations

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Holiday Happenings in the Maritimes 5

Children's Winter Festival

Taking place on the Boston Common Parade Ground, the annual festival will feature fun activities including snow slides, toboggans, a snow maze, music, treats and more!

Date: February 21, 2024
Where: Boston

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New Brunswick Events 15

SoWa Winter Festival

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.

Date: November 24 – December 17, 2023
Where: Boston

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Maine Events 8

Walk-thru Holiday Light Trail

Throughout December, the first loop of the Woodlawn trails transforms into a holiday light display with trees wrapped in Christmas lights and other fun Christmas decorations.

Date: November 30th – December 30th, 2023
Where: Ellsworth

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Village Holidays Celebration & Sale

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.

Date: December 1, 2023
Where: Bar Harbor

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Bar Harbor Ghost Walk

Walk the sea-sprayed Shore Path, where you might catch a glimpse of a ghost or even a sea serpent, and expand your knowledge of the supernatural with local accounts of ghosts.

Date: November: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Bar Harbor

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Maine Events 5

6th Annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend

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.

Date: October 6 – 8, 2023
Where: Ellsworth

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Maine Events

Maine Marathon

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.

Date: October 1, 2023
Where: Portland

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Maine Events 3

Soulful Sauna Build

Embark on a transformative carpentry journey to enhance your skills and nourish your soul. Join Permatours and the Wild Island Center for an empowering Introductory Carpentry Course. Learn carpentry by constructing a cedar sauna under the guidance of expert carpenter Noah Schoneberg. All skill levels are welcome, ensuring an inclusive and comfortable learning experience.

Date: September 14 – 17, 2023
Where: Bar Harbor

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Maine Events 6

Maine Cheese Festival

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!

Date: September 10, 2023
Where: Pittsfield

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Maine Events 4

Mushroom Foray

Come hunt for fall mushrooms with David Spahr, mushroom expert and author. Starting at 10am, you’ll walk the grounds and hunt for and learn to identify edible mushrooms.

Date: September 9, 2023
Where: Bradley

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Party on the Piazza

Join us for our annual Party on the Piazza! Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, explore the museum, bid on silent auction items, and support the Bar Harbor Historical Society for a fun evening!

Date: September 9, 2023
Where: Bar Harbor

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Maine Events 7

Maine Open Lighthouse Day

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

Date: September 9, 2023
Where: Maine

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Music on the Bay and Gulf

Boston Jazz Fest

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.

Date: August 25-26, 2023
Where: Boston

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