Summer/Fall Fairs & Festivals
September
Windsor Fair | Aug. 29-Sept. 6100 Ridge Road, Windsor
Admission: $6 first Sunday through Thursday and Labor Day; $8 Friday, Saturday and second Sunday; children under 16 free
549-7121
www.windsorfair.com
Live harness racing, giant pumpkin contest, demolition derby, music, midway and more.
Springfield Fair | Sept. 3-6
Route 169, Springfield
Admission: $10
738-2888
www.thespringfieldfair.com
Stage shows, animal pulling events, antique autos, midway and livestock exhibitions.
River Festival | Sept. 4
Main Street, Waldoboro
832-5570
Live music, 5K race, artisans and farmers market, kids games from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Capriccio | Sept. 6-19
Ogunquit
Admission: Many events free
646-6170
Town-wide festival or art, music, poetry and live theater at various venues.
Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival | Sept. 9-11
155 Hogan Road, Lewiston
Admission: Free
783-6795
www.holytrinitymaine.org
Greek folk music and dancing, Greek food, a bazaar and games for kids. Thursday 4-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Acadia Night Sky Festival | Sept. 9-13
Acadia National Park
Admission: Various by activity
288-5103
www.NightSkyFestival.org
Ranger-led talks, special boat cruise, stargazing, kidsÕ activities and photographic workshops.
Litchfield Fair | Sept. 10-12
44 Plains Road, Litchfield
353-8105
Large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock and animal pulling events.
TrailÕs End Festival | Sept. 10-12
Millinocket
Admission: Varies by activity
723-4414
www.katahdinmaine.com
The final festival in the thru hikerÕs guide to the Appalachian Trail celebrates the Katahdin region with music, food, arts and crafts, water activities and public suppers.
The Hill 'n the 'Ville | Sept. 11
Waterville
680-2055
www.watervillemainstreet.org
First ever event geared towards college students, their families and the community at large. Meet at Head of Falls at noon for live music, juggling, games for kids, dunk tank and guided tour of downtown.
Oxford County Fair | Sept. 12-18
668 Pottle Road, Oxford
Admission: $1 on opening day, $5 Wednesday & Thursday, $10 Friday & Saturday
743-9594
www.oxfordcountyfair.com
Livestock shows, animal pulling events, midway, crafts and harness racing. WoodmanÕs Day on Sept. 17.
MDI Garlic Festival | Sept. 18
Smugglers Den Campground, 20 Main St., Southwest Harbor
288-0269
www.nostrano.com/garlic.html
Musicians, brewers, restaurants and garlic growers gather from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open Lighthouse Day | Sept. 18
Statewide
The U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine and the American Lighthouse Foundation hold the second annual Open Lighthouse Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event provides access for the public to all participating lighthouses.
13th Annual Fall in the Village Art & Music Festival | Sept. 18
Discovery Park and throughout Freeport
Admission: Free
865-1212
www.freeportusa.com
Live music, work from many local artists and artisans, refreshments.
11th Annual Harvest Fest & "Chowdah" Cook-off | Sept. 18
Bethel Village & surrounding area
824-2282
www.bethelmaine.com
This "old-fashioned" fall festival includes arts & crafts, chowdah, apple pie contest, hiking, biking, canoeing, chain saw carving, apple picking, guided and self-guided bike tours.
Saddleback Fall Festival | Sept. 19
Saddleback Base Lodge, Rangeley
864-5671
www.saddlebackmaine.com
Check out the art show, barbecue, crafts, pumpkin patch, live music, baked goods, childrenÕs games and get discounted season ski passes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Farmington Fair | Sept. 19-25
High Street, Farmington
778-6083
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pulling events and harness racing.
Common Ground Country Fair | Sept. 24-26
Unity fairgrounds, Unity
Admission: $10, children 12 & under free
568-4142
www.mofga.org
Activities include live music, exhibitors, vendors, demonstrations and organic food sponsored by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
Lakes Region Brew Fest | Sept. 25
261 Point Sebago Road, Casco
Admission: $25 after Sept. 1
647-3472
www.mainelakesbrewfest.com
Sample the best brews and wine in Maine and from away. Music, food and the Point Sebago ArtisanÕs Craft Show. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chalk on the Walk | Sept. 25
Biddeford
Admission: Free
254-8520
www.heartofbiddeford.org
Family friendly day of art, food, games and music with pumpkin bowling, pony rides and more.
Apple Pumpkin Festival | Sept. 25
1 Foundry Road, Livermore Falls
Admission: Free
897-5349
http://jay-livermore-lf.org
Vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, seasonal decorations, bounce house and live music. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monmouth Apple Fest | Sept. 25
748 Main St., Monmouth
Admission: Free
933-2287
www.monmouthmuseuminc.org
Boy Scout Lunch Counter, Apple Pie Cafe, apple exhibits, wagon rides and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cornish Apple Festival | Sept. 25
Route 25, Cornish
Admission: Free
625-8856
www.cornish-maine.org
More than 40 local artists, crafters and food vendors; apple pie baking contest and auction.
Eliot Festival Day | Sept. 25
Center of Town, Eliot
439-5033
www.gatewaytomaine.org
This 30th annual event is filled with crafters, food vendors, a chili cook-off, an antique car show, parade, road race and fireworks.
Punkinfiddle, A National Estuaries Day Celebration | Sept. 25
Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm, Wells
Admission: $10/$15
646-1555
www.wellsreserve.org
This festival fosters stewardship of coastal environments by celebrating MaineÕs richness of estuaries. There will be family fun and learning, traditional crafts, pumpkin carving, great live music, animals, games and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apple Festival at York County Shelter Programs | Sept. 25-26
Shaker Hill Road, Alfred
324-1137
www.yorkcountyshelterprograms.org
Juried art and crafts show, silent auction, pancake breakfast, yard sale, apple store, childrenÕs activities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apple Saturdays | Sept. 25-Oct. 9
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester
926-4597
www.shaker.lib.me.us
Held on three consecutive Saturdays, events include Shaker apple orchard tours, pick-your-own, an apple pie sale, cider pressing and a Shaker homemade doughnut and cider sale. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland Fair | Sept. 26-Oct. 2
197 Blanchard Road, Cumberland Center
Admission: $9 Sunday, Friday, Saturday; $7 Monday through Thursday; children under 12 free; weekly pass $35
829-4856
www.cumberlandfair.com
Activities include animal-pulling events, harness racing, parade, midway and livestock exhibits and more.
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Free outdoor concerts
Alive at Five concerts | July 8-Aug. 5Monument Square in Portland
All concerts 5 to 8 p.m.
www.portlandmaine.com; 772-6828
Kick back, enjoy free music in the summer sun, and enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden, presented by Sebago Brewing Company.
July 8: Eric Bettencourt Band/The Lucid
July 15: Holy Boys Danger Club/Zach Jones
July 22: Low Flying Airplanes (MAMM Rock-Off Winner)/Mallett Brothers
July 29: The Sea Captains/Gypsy Tailwind
Aug. 5: Marion Grace/Jason Spooner
Weekday Music Series | July 9, 16, 23 in Post Office Park; July 30, Aug. 6 & 13 in Congress Square
12 to 1 p.m.
www.portlandmaine.com
Take a break from your busy work day to hear music from up-and-coming local bands.
July 9: Retta Choate
July 16: Shawn Mercer
July 23: Brian Patricks
July 30: Nancy Cartonio
Aug. 6: Delilah Poupore
Aug. 13: Truth About Daisies
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park | July 10-Sept. 4
Discovery Park, Freeport
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
www.llbean.com/shop/retailStores/freeportFlagshipStore/events/concerts09/schedule.htm
Enjoy the incredible talents of local and national performers at these free events.
July 10: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
July 24: Rogue Wave
Aug. 7: Mike Doughty
Aug. 21: Ingrid Michaelson
Sept. 4: Joshua Radin
Summer Concerts at Memorial Park | July 1-Aug. 5
Memorial Park on Oak Hill in Scarborough
All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.
www.scarboroughcrossroads.org/chamber/events.htm
July 1: Guv'nors
July 8: Don Campbell Band
July 15: Bellamy Jazz Band
July 22: Motor Booty Affair
July 29: Awesome '80s
Aug. 5: Tony Boffa Band
Sunset Folk Series | July 7-Aug. 11
Western Prom Park, Portland
Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. (Inclement weather means concert is cancelled.)
July 7: Rob Scott, 8 p.m.
July 14: Will Gattis, 7:45 p.m.
July 21: Mark Farrington, 7:45 p.m.
July 28: Sara Cox, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 4: Jon Call, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 11: Darien Brahms, 7:30 p.m.
Nostalgia Night | July 29
Fort Allen Park gazebo (Eastern Prom)
July 29: Chandler's Band Concert, 7 p.m.
Aug. 5: Rain date
Wells Summer Concert Series | July 3-Aug. 28
Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, Wells
Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.
www.wellschamber.org
July 3: The 60's Invasion
July 10: Uproots
July 17: Blind Pilots
July 24: Corona Brothers
July 31: Straight Lace
Aug. 7: Wooden Eye
Aug. 14: Eddie Forman Orchestra
Aug. 21: All Together Now
Aug. 28: Mac McHale
Yarmouth Summer Arts Series | July 7-Aug. 4
Royal River Park, Yarmouth
www.yarmouthcommunityservices.org
July 7: King of Silly, 11 a.m. (children's show)
July 7: Local Circus, 6:15 p.m.
July 12: Two: High Energy Juggling, 6:15 p.m.
July 21: Steven Richard Lindholm, 11 a.m. (children's show)
July 21: Strause & Company, 6:15 p.m.
July 28: Dave Rowe Trio, 6:15 p.m.
Aug. 4: Dan Foley, 11 a.m. (children's show)
Aug. 4: Sidecar Heroes, 6:15 p.m.
Summer Bandstand Concert Series | Aug. 1-29
On the Common, Bethel
www.mahoosucarts.org/Summer_Concerts.html
Aug. 1: Al Mallory & Friends
Aug. 8: ACT V
Aug. 15: Brad Hopper
Aug. 22: Jewel Clark & Donnie Katlin
Aug. 29: Anni Clark
Summer Concert Series | July 1-Aug. 19
Memorial Park Gazebo in Old Orchard Beach
All concerts run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com/concerts.htm
July 1: Sidecar Heroes
July 8: Dave Rowe Trio
July 15: Half Moon Jug Band
July 22: Delta Knights Band
July 29: Don Campbell Band
Aug. 5: Johnny the K
Aug. 12: High Ryder
Aug. 19: Motor Booty Affair
Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park | July 14-Aug. 11
South Portland
Concerts run from 6:30-8 p.m.
www.southportland.org
July 14: Squid Jiggers
July 21: Bob Charest Band
July 28: Delta Knights band
Aug. 4: Don Campbell Trio
Aug. 11: Primo Cubano
