Annual Events

There are hundreds of events happening in Maine every year, so for a complete list visit www.maine.info or www.maineguide.com

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January (sorted by date)
1. Lewiston Maineiacs Games - All month - www.lewistonhockey.com - Lewiston - 333-3267 - Home games on the 7th, 8th, 22nd, 23rd, 27th    Post a review
2. Red Claws Basketball Games - All month - www.nba.com/dleague/maine/schedule - Portland - 210-6655    Post a review
3. Frantasia Ice Cracker Concert - January 7 - www.frantasiafestival.com - Lewiston - 312-5534   Post a review
4. Fusionworks Dance Company - January 7 - www.mahoosucarts.org - Bethel - 824-3575   Post a review
5. Jimmy Briere in Concert - January 9, 7:30 - www.francoamericanheritage.org - Lewiston - 783-1585 - Students 21 and under admitted at no charge   Post a review
6. 20th Annual Portland Bridal Show - January 9-10 - www.maineweddingassociation.com - Portland - 537-3000 - Coming to Lewiston in March   Post a review
7. Cheaper by the Dozen - January 15-31 - www.portlandplayers.org - South Portland - 799-7337   Post a review
8. Children’s Festival Week - January 11-15 - www.sundayriver.com - Newry - 824-3000   Post a review
9. Inspecting Carol - January 15-24 - www.laclt.com - Auburn - 783-0958 - A rollicking comedy set in a regional theater company in rehearsals for their annual production of A Christmas Carol.   Post a review
10. Rainforest Reptile Show - January 16 - www.sundayriver.com - Newry - 824-3000 - A hands on and educational experience that allows for direct contact with live animals and interesting stories about their natural habitats.   Post a review
11. Sabattus Pond Ice Fishing Derby - January 16 - website - Sabattus - The Sabattus Pond Ice Derby is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Weigh-in at the town boat launch.   Post a review
12. Annual Bethel WinterFest - January 23-31 - www.bethelmaine.com - Bethel - 824-2282 - Ice skating, snow sculptures, snow maze, etc.    Post a review
13. Visiting Mr. Green - January 27-February 7 - www.thepublictheatre.org - Lewiston - 782-2211   Post a review
14. Hairspray - January 28-29 - www.porttix.com - Portland - 842-0800 - Everyone's favorite blue-haired girl from Baltimore returns to Merrill Auditorium for two performances only.   Post a review


February (sorted by date)
1. Lewiston Maineiacs Hockey Games - All month - www.lewistonhockey.com - Lewiston - 333-3267   Post a review
2. Red Claws Basketball Games - All month - www.nba.com/dleague/maine/schedule - Portland -
210-6655   Post a review
3. The Mystery of Irma Vep - January 26-February 21 - www.portlandstage.org - Portland - A hilariously exaggerated spoof of Gothic horror & Victorian melodrama in which an unsuspecting woman marries a mysterious lord, only to discover that the presence of his first wife still haunts the manor house. Complete with vengeful vampires and damsels in distress, Irma Vep is filled with witty literary allusions, subversive political jabs and one of the funniest "penny dreadful" plots ever to take the stage!   Post a review
4. Almost, Maine - February 5-21 - www.oldportplayhouse.com - Portland - 773-0333 - "Almost, Maine," is a show described as "a funny valentine that will melt your midwinter heart."    Post a review
5. Special School Vacation Chocolate Factory Tour - www.wilburs.gourmetfoodmall.com - Freeport - 865-4071- Looking for something fun and cheap to do with the kids while they're on school vacation? Then take them down to tour the chocolate factory where the delicious Wilbur's Chocolate is made. Cost is $4.00 per person which will include samples.    Post a review
6. Cabin Fever Book and Bake Sale - February 13, 9-12 - www.newgloucesterlibrary.org - New Gloucester - 926-4840 - Back by popular demand, all our books will be on sale, in addition to puzzles, games and delicious baked goods.   Post a review
7. Valentine’s Day Bazaar - February 13, 10-3 - Portland - 221-5453 - Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Maine Studios. There will be arts and crafts, tarot reading, massage, food vendors, a white elephant sale and live music and performances.    Post a review
8. Fairfield Chocolate Festival - February 13, 9-4 - www.fairfieldchocolatefestival.org- Fairfield - 465-7411 - The 17th Annual Fairfield Chocolate Festival. Over 25 vendors and artisans, live entertainment, children's events, silent auction, & door prizes.    Post a review
9. Mardi Gras in Hallowell - February 13 - www.hallowell.org - Hallowell - 620-7477 - A mask contest, a trivia contest, face painting, a Mardi Gras Parade, and a Mardi Gras Ball   Post a review
10. The Polar Bear 5K - February 13 - www.tri-maine.com - Portland - 221-5420 - Embrace the elements and head out for an exciting downtown winter race. Part of Portland Winterush   Post a review
11. Portland Polar Dip - February 13, 11-1 - www.freezinforareason.com - Portland - 655-3800 - At Eastern Promenade Beach, to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses. Part of Portland Winterush   Post a review
12. Portland Winterush - February 13 - www.portlandwinterush.com - Portland - 756-8275 - At Deering Oaks park, events include the Portland Snow and Ice Art Competition, the Hannaford Sledder Shredder, public skating, hocking, XC skiing, snow shoeing, scavenger hunts and more!   Post a review
13. Naples Winter Carnival - February 13-14 - Naples - 318-6965 - Includes an Ice Fishing Derby, Snowmobile Radar Runs, Snowmobile Poker Rally, Helicopter Rides, Antique Snowmobiles, Hay Rides, Sno Coach Rides and Fireworks.    Post a review
14. Laser Fest - February 14-20 - www.usm.maine.edu/planet - Portland - 780-4249 - Show descriptions: Fright Light: features Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man,” Will Smith’s “Men in Black,” and Alice Cooper’s “Feed my Frankenstein” and more. Hypnotica: features selections from Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers and the Crystal Method and others. Laser Magic: featured selections from Third Eye Blind, Yanni, the B-52’s, and the cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Laser Mania: features Time Warp Medley (“What I Like About You,” “Satisfaction,” others), “Under the Milky Way,” and “Livin”   Post a review
15. 14th Annual World’s Greatest Sleigh Ride - February 18, 10-2 - www.lisbonme.org - Lisbon Falls - 353-2200 - Lots of horse-drawn sleighs through fields and woods. Hot homemade donuts, hot dogs, coffee, and cocoa.    Post a review
16. The Real McDonagall - February 18-March 7 - www.portlandstage.org - Portland - 774-0465 - On the eve of his return voyage to Scotland, Sir William Topaz McGonagall recites his outrageously bad poetry at a saloon in New York. Is he a fool? A joke? Or is the joke on any of us who has ever secretly yearned for artistic self-expression but not dared go public? A hilarious account of the true life-story of the world's worst poet and his dubious (but lovable) place in history.    Post a review
17. Derby Fest - February 19-21 - Windham - 450-4600 - Includes the Hardwater Classic (Maine's richest purse for car racing on ice), ice racing for motorcycles, a two-day ice fishing derby, an air show and fly-in at Raymond Beach, and snowmobile events. Also skating, sliding, snowshoeing for the kids and food vendors.    Post a review
18. Family Festival: Big Fun with Big Food - February 20, 11-1 - www.portlandmuseum.org - 775-6148 - Be a guest at our table with Boston-based food artist Laura Ziman and the Portland Museum of Art as we make a food-inspired work of super-sized art. Collaborate with the artist on one large helping of art, or make your own “take out” work to serve up at home.   Post a review
19. Ancient Ones Outdoor Sports and Gun Show - February 27-28 - www.theancientonesofmaine.com - Augusta - 582-7178 - At the Augusta Armory, $5 for adults and kids are free. We have over 100 tables! Puppies, snowshoes, candles, jewelry, packs, guns, lures, pistols, bread, fudge, and much, much more. Where else can you see a live Golden Eagle, throw a tomahawk , sit in a teepee and hold a puppy?   Post a review

 
March
1. Maple Sunday in Maine – www.mainemapleproducers.com – Statewide – 793-8850   Post a review
2. Easter Egg Extravaganza - www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com – Old Orchard Beach – 934-0868   Post a review
3. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - www.francoamericanheritage.org - Lewiston - 698-2000   Post a review


April
1. Bangor Garden Show - www.bangorgardenshow.com – Bangor - 990-1201   Post a review
2. College of the Atlantic Earth Day Celebration - www.coa.edu/html/earthday – Bar Harbor - 288-5015   Post a review
3. Patriots Day Celebration - www.ogunquit.org – Ogunquit - 646-2939   Post a review
4. Fishermen’s Festival - www.boothbayharbor.com – Boothbay Harbor - 633-2353    Post a review


May
1. Beerfest – www.oldorchardbeachmaine.org – Old Orchard Beach - 934-3595   Post a review
2. Shaker Village & Museum Opening Day - www.shaker.lib.me.us – New Gloucester – 926-4597   Post a review
3. Knock on Wood Guitarfest - www.guitarfest.org – Waterville - 873-7000   Post a review
4. May Day Celebration - www.kennebunkdowntown.com – Kennebunk - 967-0857   Post a review
5. Northern New England Home, Garden, and Flower Show - www.homegardenflowershow.com – Fryeburg - 935-2845   Post a review
6. Maine Comics Arts Festival - www.mainecomicsfestival.com – Portland - 780-1676   Post a review
7. Livermore Falls History Night - www.historynight.org – Livermore Falls - 897-6158   Post a review
8. Spring Auto Festival & Antique Aeroplane Show - www.ohtm.org – Owls Head - 594-4418   Post a review
9. Polar Bear Triathlon - Brunswick - www.tri-maine.com - (see this website for this and other triathlons in ME throughout the year!)    Post a review


June
1. Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival - www.blisteredfingers.com – Sidney - 873-6539   Post a review
*2. Festival Franco-Fun - www.francoamericanheritage.org – Lewiston - 783-1585   Post a review
3. Old Port Festival – www.portlandmaine.com – Portland – 772-6828   Post a review
4. Strawberry Festival - www.southberwickstrawberryfestival.com – South Berwick    Post a review
5. Spring Running Riverfront Festival - www.springrunning.com – Augusta - 563-3146   Post a review
6. Maine Blues Festival - www.mainebluesfestival.com – Naples - 647-3427   Post a review
7. Maine Beer and Wine Festival - www.mainegrainsandgrapes.com – Lewiston – 783-2009   Post a review
8. Saco Sidewalk Art Festival - www.sacospirit.com – Saco - 286-3546   Post a review
9. Strawberry Picking - www.meliving.com/strawberries/picking.shtml - across Maine   Post a review

July
* 1. Bates Dance Festival Performances – www.bates.edu/dancefest – Lewiston - 786-6381   Post a review
*2. Greek Festival – www.stdemetriosmaine.org – Saco – 284-5651   Post a review
3. Fourth of July - www.maine.info/July4.php - Statewide - 783-2249 for Lewiston   Post a review
4. Maine International Film Festival – www.miff.org – Waterville – 861-8138   Post a review
*5. Moxie Festival – www.moxiefestival.com – Lisbon Falls – 353-3000   Post a review
6. North Atlantic Blues Festival - www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com – Rockland - 596-6055   Post a review
7. Open Farm Day - www.getrealgetmaine.com/visit/open_farm_day.html - Statewide - 287-3491   Post a review
8. Parade and Sandcastle Contest – www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com – Old Orchard Beach -934-9068   Post a review
9. Potato Blossom Festival – www.potatoblossom.org – Aroostook County – 472-3802   Post a review
10. Yarmouth Clam Festival – www.clamfestival.com – Yarmouth – 846-3984   Post a review
11. Country Fest - www.stonehedge-me.com – Gray - 428-3659    Post a review


August
1. Blueberry Picking - www.meliving.com/wildblueberries/lakes.shtml - across Maine   Post a review
2. Boat Builders Festival – www.bbrlt.org/bbrlt_boatbuilders.html – Boothbay – 633-4818   Post a review
3. Beach to Beacon 10k (for charity) - www.beach2beacon.org - Cape Elizabeth- 272-3545   Post a review
4. Brunswick Arts Festival – www.brunswickdowntown.com – Brunswick – 729-4439   Post a review
*5. Great Falls Balloon Festival – www.greatfallsballoonfestival.com – Lewiston – 782-2637   Post a review
6. Lobster Festival – www.mainelobsterfestival.com – Rockland – 1-800-LOB-CLAW   Post a review
7. Maine Highland Games – www.mainehighlandgames.org – Brunswick – 688-4483   Post a review
8. American Folk Festival – www.americanfolkfestival.com – Bangor – 992-2630   Post a review
9. Blueberry Festival - www.franklincountymaine.org – Wilton - 778-4726   Post a review
10. Maine Renaissance Fair – www.mainerenfaire.com – Manchester - 623-1152   Post a review
11. Topsham Fair - www.topshamfair.net – Topsham - 729-1943   Post a review


September
1. Common Ground Fair – www.mofga.org – Unity – 568-4142   Post a review
2. Cumberland Fair - www.cumberlandfair.com – Cumberland - 829-5531   Post a review
3. Greek Festival - www.holytrinitymaine.org – Lewiston - 783-6795   Post a review
4. Windsor Fair - www.windsorfair.com – Windsor - 549-7121    Post a review
5. Blue Hill Fair - www.bluehillfair.com - Blue Hill - 374-3701    Post a review
6. Fall in the Village Art Festival - www.freeportusa.com/artfestival.html – Freeport - 865-1212    Post a review
7. Oxford County Fair - www.oxfordcountyfair.com – Oxford - 739-2013   Post a review


October
1. Apple Picking - www.allaboutapples.com/orchard/me.htm – across Maine (search Androscoggin County)  1 Review : Post a review
2. Camp Sunshine Maine Pumpkin Festival - www.campsunshine.org/pumpkinfestival - Portland - 655-3825    Post a review
3. Fall Festival - http://hallowell.org - Hallowell - 620-7477   Post a review
4. Fryeburg Fair - www.fryeburgfair.com – Fryeburg - 935-3268   Post a review
5. Great Maine Apple Day - http://mofga.org/Default.aspx?tabid=294 - Unity - 568-4142   Post a review
6. Harvestfest – www.gatewaytomaine.org/Harvestfest – York – 363-4422   Post a review
7. Oyster Festival – www.maineoysterfest.com – York – 363-5000    Post a review
8. Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend - www.sundayriver.com/Events/Main/FallFestival.html - Newry - 824-3000    Post a review
9. Strut Your Mutt Festival Fundraiser – www.gahumane.org – Lewiston – 786-4713   Post a review
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10. Main Street's Midnight Masquerade - October 29, 6-9pm - www.watervillemainstreet.org/events.php – Waterville - Includes free appetizers, a live auction to benefit Kringleville and WMSt's year-round community programming, and door prizes
11. Maine Residents Opening Day Hunters' Breakfast - October 31, 4:30 am - www.llbean.com - Freeport - Free breakfast in the Discovery Lobby

November (sorted by date)
1. Maine Brewer’s Festival - November 6-7 - www.mainebrew.com – Portland    Post a review
2. Bath Early Bird Sale - November 7 - www.visitbath.com – Bath - Sales begin at up to 30% off, decreasing hourly as the sun rises   Post a review
3. L.L.Bean Northern Lights – November 20-January 1 - www.llbean.com - Freeport - Display of lights throughout the L.L.Bean grounds, activity and product demonstrations, crafts for kids, a traditional Christmas tree, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, and entertainment.   Post a review
4. Early Bird Sale and PJ Party – November 21 – www.boothbayharbor.com – Boothbay Harbor - Arrive in your pajamas, shop till you drop and receive lots of discounts with all of the Boothbay Region Merchants. Door prizes, refreshments.   Post a review
5. Ringing in the Season – November 21 in Bath, November 22 in Yarmouth - www.oratoriochorale.org – Bath, Yarmouth - Concert of holiday music with organist Ray Cornils, harpist Jara Goodrich, the Parish Bellringers Handbell Choir and the Maine Chamber Ensemble.   Post a review
6. Annual Turkey Trot – November 26, 8 am - http://inspiremept.com/turkey-trot.shtml – Bath - A 3-mile fun run/walk to benefit the Bath Soup Kitchen.    Post a review
7. The Polar Express – November 27-December 23 – www.mngrr.org/polar_express.html – Portland – Pajama clad passengers will board trains bound for the North Pole at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad.   Post a review
8. Parade of Lights – November 27 - www.watervillemainstreet.org/events.php – Waterville - Dozens of floats light up Main Street as Santa arrives in Downtown Waterville, and the giant spruce tree is lit in Castonguay Square.   Post a review
9. Kringleville – November 27-December 23 – www.watervillemainstreet.org/events.php – Waterville - One of Downtown's oldest traditions. Children visit Santa at his Waterville home, Kringleville in Castonguay Square.   Post a review
10. Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival and Santa Visit – November 27 - www.brunswickdowntown.com – Brunswick - Starting at 5 p.m. at the Gazebo on Maine Street in Downtown Brunswick.   Post a review
11. Tree Lighting in Downtown Portland – November 27 – www.portlandmaine.com – Portland - Monument Square. Entertainment begins with Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band.   Post a review
12. Lighting of the Nubble – November 28 - http://parksandrec.yorkmaine.org – York Beach - Cookies, hot chocolate, music, Santa, plus the big countdown to turn on the Christmas lights at the Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Shuttle service from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach.    Post a review
13.  Children’s Tree Lighting, Jingle Bell Walk and Visit with Santa -November 28, 3-5 - www.cityofbath.com – Bath - Santa’s arrival for the Children’s Tree Lighting at the Gazebo in Library Park. Children are encouraged to bring handmade ornaments to hang on the tree. After a short ceremony and jingle bells distribution, walk with Santa to City Hall for a visit, photos, caroling and refreshments.   Post a review
14. Gingerbread Social - November 28, 12-4 - www.cityofbath.com – Bath - Homemade Gingerbread, whipped cream and hot chocolate, also a table of homemade goodies. $4 each plus a food donation. The club will be accepting canned goods, other non-perishable food items, cash donation for the Bath Food Pantry.    Post a review

December
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College Events
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1. Andover College - Main Office: 333-3300; www.andovercollege.edu
2. Bates College - Student Activities Office: 786-6305
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3. Central Maine Community College- Student Services Office: 755-5273
    Student Organizations: www.cmcc.edu/campus_life/clubs.asp
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4. University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College- Main Office: 753-6500
    Student Organizations: www.usm.maine.edu/lac/student/groups.html
    College Events: www.usm.maine.edu/lac/infolist/weekly