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SUMMARY:Boothbay Lights: Holiday Decorating Contest
DESCRIPTION:Cast Your Vote for the People’s Choice of Best Holiday Display! ✨🎄\nTake a stroll through Boothbay Harbor and enjoy the magic of our holiday windows and/or outdoor display\, each one inspired our 2025 theme TBA! These displays will surely bring joy and sparkle to your season. Once you’ve seen them all\, vote for your favorite by texting 207-350-5922.
The People’s Choice Voting runs from November 22 through December 31st\, and each phone number gets one vote*. Help us crown the People’s Choice and celebrate the best in holiday cheer!
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/boothbay-lights-holiday-decorating-contest/
LOCATION:Boothbay\, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
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SUMMARY:Garden's Aglow
DESCRIPTION:Experience Nature in Motion at Gardens Aglow and see the Gardens come alive after dark! New England’s premier light show transforms the landscape into a glowing journey through scenes depicting the flora and fauna of Maine’s forests\, shorelines\, and meadows. \nAdults: $23\, Seniors (65+) and Veterans: $20\, Children (3-17): $13\, Child under 3: free\nMember Adult: $18.50\, Member Child: $10.50
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/gardens-aglow/
LOCATION:Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens\, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive\, Boothbay\, 04537\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
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SUMMARY:Boothbay Lights: Pot Buoy Tree Selfie Contest
DESCRIPTION:Take a selfie at the pot buoy tree. Take a photo of a recent receipt. Email photos of your name and contact info to membership@boothbayharbor.com. You’ll be entered to win a $100 e-gift card each week in December! All entries will be entered to win a final $250 e-gift card drawing on January 1\, 2026.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/boothbay-lights-pot-buoy-tree-selfie-contest/
LOCATION:Boothbay\, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20250904T174742Z
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SUMMARY:Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest
DESCRIPTION:Shop Wiscasset Village during the Christmas season!\nShopping for your holiday gifts is a pleasure when you visit the unique shops in Wiscasset Village! Shop owners are on site and can recommend just-right gift selections. \nThe charming historic Village is festooned for the season\, and the pop-up Holiday Gift Shop offers one-of-a-kind artisan-made selections. \nPark your car in one of the many nearby parking lots and enjoy your visit to Wiscasset!
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/wiscasset-holiday-marketfest/
LOCATION:Wiscasset Village\, 297 Bath Rd.\, Wiscasset\, ME\, 04578\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20250904T175412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T175412Z
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SUMMARY:Boothbay Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks
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URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/boothbay-lighted-boat-parade-fireworks/
LOCATION:Boothbay\, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
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SUMMARY:North Pole Express
DESCRIPTION:Start your trip inside historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa near the warmth of the wood stove. \nTrain conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone\, young and old\, will board the train to the North Pole. A special keepsake (that will help spark the magic leap to the North Pole) will be given to each child. Settle into a comfortable seat in the classic passenger car or our open-air “Little Red Caboose” No. 551\, built in 1904. As you round the tracks\, enjoy the winter wonderland of forest frosted with white snow (weather permitting\, of course.) \nThe train will carry you through the Village and arrive at the North Pole (Thorndike Station) where a special guest wearing a red suit with a jolly belly will jump aboard to greet you! Yes\, Santa himself will attend!  After meeting the “big guy” in person the train will whisk you back to the station where multiple opportunities await. \n  \nWeekends leading up to Christmas\, 2025\nDec 6 & 7\nDec 13 & 14\nDec 20 & 21\nTrain runs every 45 minutes:\n10:45 am | 11:30 am | 12:15 pm | 1:00 pm\n1:45 pm | 2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:00 pm
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/north-pole-express/
LOCATION:Boothbay Railway Village\, 586 Wiscasset Rd\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
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SUMMARY:Boothbay Lights: Gingerbread Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Three days of holiday magic inside the Opera House. Plan your season to include a visit to check out the 2025 confectionery creations – gingerbread castles and cabins\, farms and cottages\, and dozens of surprises both large and small.  Community members and bakers from afar always dazzle us with their creativity\, while competing for the coveted honor of “Most Spectacular!” This event also features live music\, and a wonderful holiday bake sale by The Friends of the Opera House. Free\, open daily\, times to be announced in the fall of 2025.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/boothbay-lights-gingerbread-spectacular/
LOCATION:Boothbay\, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260116T163307Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. National Toboggan Championships – Camden Snow Bowl
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URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/u-s-national-toboggan-championships-camden-snow-bowl/
LOCATION:Camden\, Maine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
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SUMMARY:Thompson Ice House Ice Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join in harvesting ice from Thompson Pond! Enjoy watching Kenny Lincoln\, Thompson Ice House President\, make the first cut as he saws through the ice using original tools and equipment. Once a channel is clear to float the ice along\, the fun begins; poking\, prodding and floating large ice blocks toward the old ice house\, where they enter the building to brave souls who stack the ice safely inside\, just as it has been done for 200 years. All ages enjoy sawing through the ice\, or prodding blocks along to the conveyor. \nAdd to the fun some grilled hot dogs\, hot chocolate\, coffee\, soup\, chili\, and baked goods\, and it is a day to look forward to each year. Hundreds of people save the date to participate in a little history and preserving a Maine tradition.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/thompson-ice-house-ice-harvest-2/
LOCATION:South Bristol\, 1864 ME-129\, South Bristol\, ME\, 04568\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260116T170353Z
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SUMMARY:State of Maine 2026 Ice Carving Championship
DESCRIPTION:For three days\, downtown Belfast will be filled with stunning ice sculptures and ice bars created by both amateur and professional ice carvers. Enjoy a drink at one of the ice bars and watch as hand tool carvers\, followed by chainsaw carvers\, craft artistic sculptures for the fifth annual State of Maine Ice Carving Championship. All ice carvings are judged by a panel of guest judges\, with cash prizes awarded to the winners. The festival begins on Friday evening with the Frost & Flannel Ice Ball at the Belfast Boat House. Dress in your favorite flannel or go all out with a ball gown and tiara.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/state-of-maine-2026-ice-carving-championship/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
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SUMMARY:Maine Maple Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Maine’s maple sugaring season with open houses at sugarhouses across the state. Visitors can tour operations\, watch syrup being made\, and sample fresh maple products.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/maine-maple-weekend/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
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SUMMARY:The Claw Down Competition
DESCRIPTION:This lively\, lobster-themed culinary competition brings together local chefs and community members for a high-energy fundraiser featuring creative lobster dishes and friendly rivalry.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/the-claw-down-competition/
LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor\, Maine\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T133825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T133825Z
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SUMMARY:Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Maine Lobster Boat Racing tradition\, this event showcases working lobster boats competing for speed\, pride\, and bragging rights in Boothbay Harbor.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/charles-begin-memorial-lobster-boat-races/
LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor\, Maine\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134120Z
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SUMMARY:Fishin’ for Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:A unique waterfront fashion show that blends coastal style with community spirit\, featuring locally inspired designs and models in a festive harbor-side setting.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/fishin-for-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor\, Maine\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T133919Z
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SUMMARY:Windjammer Days
DESCRIPTION:A classic coastal festival celebrating Boothbay Harbor’s maritime heritage\, Windjammer Days features tall ships\, parades\, fireworks\, live music\, and family-friendly activities all week long.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/windjammer-days-2/
LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor\, Maine\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134236Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Chamber Concerts Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal music festival with chamber and classical performances\, workshops\, and community concerts presented across Midcoast venues.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/bay-chamber-concerts-summer-series/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134540Z
UID:10000076-1783728000-1783900799@mainesmidcoast.com
SUMMARY:North Atlantic Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:One of the East Coast’s top blues festivals\, this free waterfront event draws nationally recognized blues artists and thousands of music fans to Rockland Harbor Park.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/north-atlantic-blues-festival-2/
LOCATION:Rockland\, ME
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134333Z
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SUMMARY:Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta & Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This annual regatta weekend brings classic and modern sailboats to Boothbay Harbor for competitive racing\, celebrating the region’s sailing tradition and craftsmanship.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/boothbay-harbor-yacht-club-regatta-shipyard-cup-classics-challenge/
LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor\, Maine\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134636Z
UID:10000077-1785283200-1785715199@mainesmidcoast.com
SUMMARY:Maine Lobster Festival
DESCRIPTION:A signature Maine summer event celebrating the state’s iconic crustacean\, featuring fresh lobster\, cooking contests\, parades\, live music\, and harbor activities.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/maine-lobster-festival-3/
LOCATION:Rockland\, ME
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134732Z
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SUMMARY:Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival – Union
DESCRIPTION:A classic agricultural fair with livestock shows\, rides\, contests\, and a celebration of Maine’s wild blueberry season.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/union-fair-maines-wild-blueberry-festival-union/
LOCATION:Union\, Maine\, Fairgrounds Ln\, Union\, ME\, 04862\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134836Z
UID:10000079-1786060800-1786319999@mainesmidcoast.com
SUMMARY:Maine Boat & Home Show – Rockland
DESCRIPTION:A water-side showcase of boats\, marine gear\, local artisans\, educational seminars\, and family-friendly exhibits celebrating coastal craftsmanship.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/maine-boat-home-show-rockland/
LOCATION:Rockland\, ME
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260423T185810
CREATED:20260304T134931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134931Z
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SUMMARY:Screen Door Festival – Camden
DESCRIPTION:A five-day classical and contemporary music festival featuring multiple live performances in scenic Midcoast venues like Hammer Hall and the village green.
URL:https://mainesmidcoast.com/event/screen-door-festival-camden/
LOCATION:Camden\, Maine
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