It might feel like it’s going to be winter forever, but the good news is that – for now – we can expect to see summer soon! One of the best ways to enjoy summer in Maine is by visiting one of our lovely small towns and being a part of life. In addition to enjoying the local shops and restaurants, we recommend timing your visit to coincide with a small-town festival. Try these to start and let us know what we’ve missed from your small town!
- Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival, Litchfield (June 14th - 18th and August 23-27, 2017)
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festivals / Facebook The first one of these took place in 1991 and its popularity led to the addition of another! Now, every summer there are two opportunities to attend this festival that includes all the banjo and harmonies you can imagine! Click here for more information.
- Casco Days, Casco (July 27 - 29, 2017)
CASCO DAYS / Facebook This yearly event has been going on since 1935! And, it’s the only town in Maine to keep this type of carnival going for so long. All proceeds go to benefit the Casco Fire Association. Click here for more information.
- Bucksport Bay Festival, Bucksport (July 21 - 23, 2017)
Bucksport Bay Festival / Facebook This event is all about the kids. The festival helps support the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, which is an important element of the community. Come enjoy a wide range of activities for kids! Click here for more information.
- International Homecoming Festival, Calais (August 9 - 13, 2017)
International Homecoming Festival / Facebook This festival is one of belonging. Come help the communities of St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine celebrate their relationship! Click here for more information.
- Rangeley Lakes Forestry Museum Logging Festival, Rangeley (July 29th, 2017)
erinbyrne / Flickr This year is the 37th version of this festival and it promises to be a good one! The parade starts at 10am followed by the day’s activities! Our favorite? The Lumber Jack and Lumber Jill competitions! Click here for more information.
- Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Hiram (July 27 - 30, 2017)
Ossipee Valley Music Festival / Facebook With its awesome lineup and activities, along with its proximity to Boston and Southern Maine, this festival is bound to sell out! Come enjoy barn dances, lots of picking and a host of fun activities for the family! Click here for more information.
- Schoodic Arts For All Festival, Winter Harbor (Early August, 2017)
Schoodic Arts for All / Facebook This festival is all about supporting the arts. Started in 1999, the organization has provided access to music, art, dance, theatre, writing, crafts, poetry, sculpture, and fiber arts in performances and workshops at affordable prices. Click here for more information.
Looking for other ways to enjoy Maine? Try this special day trip to go moose spotting!
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festivals / Facebook
The first one of these took place in 1991 and its popularity led to the addition of another! Now, every summer there are two opportunities to attend this festival that includes all the banjo and harmonies you can imagine! Click here for more information.
CASCO DAYS / Facebook
This yearly event has been going on since 1935! And, it’s the only town in Maine to keep this type of carnival going for so long. All proceeds go to benefit the Casco Fire Association. Click here for more information.
Bucksport Bay Festival / Facebook
This event is all about the kids. The festival helps support the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, which is an important element of the community. Come enjoy a wide range of activities for kids! Click here for more information.
International Homecoming Festival / Facebook
This festival is one of belonging. Come help the communities of St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine celebrate their relationship! Click here for more information.
erinbyrne / Flickr
This year is the 37th version of this festival and it promises to be a good one! The parade starts at 10am followed by the day’s activities! Our favorite? The Lumber Jack and Lumber Jill competitions! Click here for more information.
Ossipee Valley Music Festival / Facebook
With its awesome lineup and activities, along with its proximity to Boston and Southern Maine, this festival is bound to sell out! Come enjoy barn dances, lots of picking and a host of fun activities for the family! Click here for more information.
Schoodic Arts for All / Facebook
This festival is all about supporting the arts. Started in 1999, the organization has provided access to music, art, dance, theatre, writing, crafts, poetry, sculpture, and fiber arts in performances and workshops at affordable prices. Click here for more information.
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