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Maine Summer Festivals 2006

Summer in Maine is filled with festivals and fairs of every description, many related to the sea, which plays an important role in Maine's economy and lifestyle. Many towns will hold a celebration of some sort this summer, from seafood or sailing festivals to arts and craft shows. Here's a sampling of some of the best, all within driving distance of the Portland area (scroll down). Be sure to confirm all dates and times before making plans.

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Old Port Festival
Celebration of Portland's restored waterfront district.
Portland
Yarmouth Clam Festival
Large festival celebrating the soft-shelled clam.
Yarmouth
Old Orchard Beach Sand Castle Contest
Old Orchard Beach's summer celebration with sand castle building contest, parade, and entertainment.
Old Orchard Beach
Great Falls Balloon Festival
New England's largest hot air balloon celebration fills the skies with colorful and unique hot air balloons.
Lewiston/Auburn
United Maine Craftsmen Show
Maine's largest craft fair, with over 350 Maine craftsmen.
Cumberland
Capriccio
Ogunquit's week-long celebration of the performing arts.
Ogunquit
Wells HarborFest
Weekend festival at the harbor park in Wells, home to seven miles of sandy beach.
Wells
Maine's Best Craft Fairs
Top picks from the many Maine craft fairs held year-round.
State-wide
Strawberry Festival
An annual celebration of Maine's strawberry season.
South Berwick
MS Regatta Harborfest
Maine's largest sailing race plus waterfront activities.
Portland and Casco Bay

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Highland Games Festival
Northeast's largest Scottish festival, with over 60 clans, bagpipes, food, Highland games, and more.
Brunswick
North Atlantic Blues Festival
One of the east coast's most prestigious blues festivals, held on the Rockland waterfront.
Rockland
Fisherman's Festival
Celebration of the rich fishing traditions of the Boothbay Harbor region.
Boothbay Harbor
Bath Heritage Days
Entertainment, attractions, and special events celebrating Bath's maritime heritage.
Bath
Windjammer Days
A Downeast tradition celebrating Boothbay Harbor's rich shipbuilding heritage.
Boothbay Harbor
Maine Lobster Festival
One of New England's great summer events, where lobster is king.
Rockland
Maine Antiques Festival
Northern New England's largest antiques festival with over 350 dealers.
Union
Maine's Best Craft Fairs Calendar
Meet the craftsmen and buy handcrafted Maine products directly.
Statewide
Maine Agricultural Fairs
Links to 32 Maine agricultural fairs held throughout the summer and fall around the state.
Statewide
Common Ground Fair
One of Maine's most talked about fairs, by the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association.
Unity

home_chicklet1.gif (311 bytes) Other Maine Festivals


Moose Mainea Festival
Month-long celebration of Maine's most popular four-legged resident, the moose.
Greenville
Maine Music Festivals
Best summer music festivals in Maine.
Various Locations

If you're looking for festivals elsewhere in New England, About.com's New England for Visitors Guide Kim Knox has the region covered in New England Summer Festivals A - Z.

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