Community Events
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Maine Fairs & Festivals: August
Topsham Fair | Aug 3-9
Topsham Fairgrounds, 54 Elm Street in Topsham
see website for schedule
Admission: $6, children under 12 free
207.729.1943
www.topshamfair.net
Activities include agricultural exhibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing, free outdoor shows at the hat fair, comedic theatrical performances in Gould Academy’s Bingham Auditorium, regional and national entertainers such as mimes, musicians, acrobats and jugglers, performances of “The Servant of Two Masters” and “Telling Tall Tales.”
Topsham Fairgrounds, 54 Elm Street in Topsham
see website for schedule
Admission: $6, children under 12 free
207.729.1943
www.topshamfair.net
Activities include agricultural exhibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing, free outdoor shows at the hat fair, comedic theatrical performances in Gould Academy’s Bingham Auditorium, regional and national entertainers such as mimes, musicians, acrobats and jugglers, performances of “The Servant of Two Masters” and “Telling Tall Tales.”
Cumberland Craft Show | Aug 7-10
Cumberland Fairgrounds, near Freeport & Portland
10 am-5 pm
Admission: $3
www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com
Maine’s largest crafts-only show with more than 300 exhibitors.
Cumberland Fairgrounds, near Freeport & Portland
10 am-5 pm
Admission: $3
www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com
Maine’s largest crafts-only show with more than 300 exhibitors.
Maine Antiques Festival | Aug 8-10
Union Fairgrounds, off Rte 17 in Union
Fri 2-7 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm
Admission: $8, children 12 and under free
207.563.1013
www.maineantiquefest.com
Northern New England’s LARGEST Antiques Show with more than 350 dealers from all across the country plus many from Canada.
Union Fairgrounds, off Rte 17 in Union
Fri 2-7 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm
Admission: $8, children 12 and under free
207.563.1013
www.maineantiquefest.com
Northern New England’s LARGEST Antiques Show with more than 350 dealers from all across the country plus many from Canada.
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival | Aug 12-17
Center Street Congregational Church, 7 Center St in Machias
see Web site for schedule
207.255.6665
www.machiasblueberry.com
Activities include baking and pie eating contests, over 200 craft booths, foot races, a blueberry musical comedy and a variety of musical entertainment.
Center Street Congregational Church, 7 Center St in Machias
see Web site for schedule
207.255.6665
www.machiasblueberry.com
Activities include baking and pie eating contests, over 200 craft booths, foot races, a blueberry musical comedy and a variety of musical entertainment.
Portland Chamber Music Festival | Aug 14-23
USM’s Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center in Portland
see Web site for schedule
Admission: $25, under 21 free
800.320.0257
www.pcmf.org
Celebrating its 15th season with four performances by renowned artists from such ensembles as the Chicago, Boston, St. Louis symphonies and the New York Philharmonic. The festival is known for traditional classical and eclectic repertoire.
USM’s Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center in Portland
see Web site for schedule
Admission: $25, under 21 free
800.320.0257
www.pcmf.org
Celebrating its 15th season with four performances by renowned artists from such ensembles as the Chicago, Boston, St. Louis symphonies and the New York Philharmonic. The festival is known for traditional classical and eclectic repertoire.
Stonehedge Bluegrass Festival | Aug 15-17
Stonehedge Farm, 342 West Gray Road in Gray
207.428.3659
www.stonehedge-me.com
Performances by The Jerks of Grass, The Grassholes, Muddy Marsh Ramblers and others, plus workshops and instructional sessions.
Stonehedge Farm, 342 West Gray Road in Gray
207.428.3659
www.stonehedge-me.com
Performances by The Jerks of Grass, The Grassholes, Muddy Marsh Ramblers and others, plus workshops and instructional sessions.
Great Falls Balloon Festival | Aug 15-17
downtown Lewiston-Auburn
see website for schedule
www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org
One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in northern New England with balloons filling the skies of Lewiston and Auburn, plus food, entertainment, vendors, carnival rides and balloon rides.
downtown Lewiston-Auburn
see website for schedule
www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org
One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in northern New England with balloons filling the skies of Lewiston and Auburn, plus food, entertainment, vendors, carnival rides and balloon rides.
Brunswick Arts Festival | Aug 16
Maine Street, downtown Brunswick
9 am-5 pm
Admission: Free
207.729.4439
www.brunswickdowntown.com
This festival is designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the arts in downtown Brunswick that truly makes Brunswick a cultural destination. Includes art for sale by over 50 juried artists, live music and street performers.
Maine Street, downtown Brunswick
9 am-5 pm
Admission: Free
207.729.4439
www.brunswickdowntown.com
This festival is designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the arts in downtown Brunswick that truly makes Brunswick a cultural destination. Includes art for sale by over 50 juried artists, live music and street performers.
Art & Fine Crafts Show Aug 16-17
Gilsland Farm Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Road in Falmouth
10 am-5 pm
Admission: $3
www.AudubonShow.com
More than 50 of Maine’s finest art and fine handcraft artists display and sell their work in an apple orchard at the beautiful Gilsland Farm home of Maine’s Audubon. This is the 11th annual summer show and sale.
Gilsland Farm Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Road in Falmouth
10 am-5 pm
Admission: $3
www.AudubonShow.com
More than 50 of Maine’s finest art and fine handcraft artists display and sell their work in an apple orchard at the beautiful Gilsland Farm home of Maine’s Audubon. This is the 11th annual summer show and sale.
Union Fair | Aug 16-23
Union Fairgrounds in Union
see website for schedule
Admission: $7, 3-day pass $15, festival pass $30
207.785.3281
www.unionfair.org
Activities include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and crowning.
Union Fairgrounds in Union
see website for schedule
Admission: $7, 3-day pass $15, festival pass $30
207.785.3281
www.unionfair.org
Activities include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and crowning.
American Folk Festival | Aug 22-24
Penobscot riverfront in Bangor
see website for schedule
207.992.2630
www.americanfolkfestival.com
Experience again the American Folk Festival with traditional performers from across the country who will continue to celebrate the richness and variety of American culture in this free, 3-day, multi-stage event. Activities include music, dance, crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, fun and food for the entire family.
Penobscot riverfront in Bangor
see website for schedule
207.992.2630
www.americanfolkfestival.com
Experience again the American Folk Festival with traditional performers from across the country who will continue to celebrate the richness and variety of American culture in this free, 3-day, multi-stage event. Activities include music, dance, crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, fun and food for the entire family.
Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival | Aug 28-31
28 Meadow Road in Brunswick
see website for schedule
Admission: $3.50, children under 12 $2
207.725.6009
www.thomaspointbeach.com
Includes bluegrass concerts.
28 Meadow Road in Brunswick
see website for schedule
Admission: $3.50, children under 12 $2
207.725.6009
www.thomaspointbeach.com
Includes bluegrass concerts.
Vintage Motorcycle Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show | Aug 31
Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head
9:30 am-5 pm
Admission: $12, children under 5 free
207.594.4418
www.ohtm.org
More than 200 antique and classic motorcycles on display with hundreds more modern bikes as part of the festivities. Vehicle demonstrations, biplane ride auction, children’s activities and more.
Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head
9:30 am-5 pm
Admission: $12, children under 5 free
207.594.4418
www.ohtm.org
More than 200 antique and classic motorcycles on display with hundreds more modern bikes as part of the festivities. Vehicle demonstrations, biplane ride auction, children’s activities and more.
