A relatively easy early-season whitewater run. Conveniently located and easily shuttled, beginner and family-friendly at low and medium levels.

For anyone who loves great jazz, few events rival the renowned Jazz in June festival in Camden. Top jazz artists will play at the beautiful waterfront, on the town green, and at the magnificent Camden Opera House. There will be free lunchtime concerts and cocktail-hour sets in town.

Summer unofficially begins with a lively week-long celebration of Boothbay’s maritime history. The parade of windjammers under full sail is a majestic event. You can also enjoy a lighted boat parade at night and another parade of beautiful vintage boats. A colorful street parade, tug of war, fireworks on the water, and a zany codfish…

The 28th annual Arts in the Park on the waterfront in Belfast, featuring over 100 Maine artists! Rain or shine!

This popular festival will be celebrating 154 years of agricultural heritage, especially wild blueberries. ‘Everything Blueberries’ will include cooking contests, foods and desserts, and the Blueberry Queen Coronation. There will be agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, carnival rides, music shows, a demolition derby, and a demonstration of timber sports skills by the Axe Women Loggers of…

One of the most popular blues festivals on the East Coast takes place for two days on the waterfront in Rockland. Marking its 30th year, the festival features world-renowned blues artists and draws thousands of visitors. The festival has remained true to its roots focusing on authentic blues music and touching on soul, jazz, and…

The 77th annual Lobster Festival in Rockland is a five-day event that celebrates the maritime heritage of the MidCoast. Visitors can indulge in lobster rolls, bisque, lobster mac and cheese, and of course, steamed lobster. Local musicians and bands will perform daily. There are seafood cooking contests, carnival rides, arts and crafts made by local…

The annual Belfast Harbor Fest celebrates boating and maritime culture at Steamboat Landing and Commercial Park on the town’s beautiful waterfront. The weekend features a boat-building competition, a classic boat show, and the very popular Cardboard Boat Challenge. This family-friendly event includes music, kids activities, arts and crafts fairs, shipyard tours, and the 5K Bug…

As one of the longest-running bluegrass festivals in New England, visitors can anticipate hearing performances by renowned musicians and bands from across the country. The festival’s main stage throughout each day while fans can also enjoy workshops and jam sessions in informal settings. The natural beauty of the Thomas Point Beach Campground is a stunning…

Every Labor Day weekend, Camden hosts the arrival of the windjammer fleet into Camden Harbor. Enjoy the Schooner Talent Show, Bay Winds Ensemble Concert at Harbor Park, fireworks Friday night, a pancake breakfast and chowder challenge, the Lobster Crate Race, Pirates of the Dark Rose, First Fish Relay Race, Schooner Open House, the Nautical Dog…

From its start in 1977, the Common Ground Country Fair has become one of the most anticipated fairs in Maine. Organized by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and held in Unity, the fair celebrates rural living and organic farm practices. There will be workshops, music, livestock exhibits, kid’s activities, and over 1000 exhibitors.…

For decades, Belfast has been a destination for makers. In our historic downtown, located on the picturesque Penobscot Bay, you will find the arts district filled with galleries and studios, retailers, and restaurants. Watch maker demonstrations at Belfast Fiber Arts, Fiddlehead Artisan Supply, Heavenly Yarns, Waterfall Arts, and more. Find local open galleries and studios…