June
15 - Sep 2
Rockland |
Lobster
Maine-ia 2003
Take in the sights of 50 lobsters, brilliantly painted and decorated
by local artists and sponsored by local businesses in one of the midcoast's
biggest outdoor public art displays! FMI visit www.rocklandlobsters.com. |
June
21
Rockland |
Summer
Solstice Night
A celebration of summer and a kickoff to the summer season. This annual
event offers fun for the whole family. Live music, entertainment,
street dancing, food and special events. FMI visit www.midcoast.com/~rtacc. |
July
4
Thomaston |
Thomaston
Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
Large traditional, small town July 4th with big parade, pancake breakfast,
entertainment, baking contests, chicken barbecue, music, crafts, children's
activities and fireworks. FMI contact Doug Erikson at 207-596-7478. |
July
5-6
Owls Head |
The
Fabulous '50s & Sensational '60s Car Meet and Antique Aeroplane
Show
See 400+ big, beautiful cars from the Golden Age of Autos. Relive
a golden era at one of our best-loved events. FMI visit www.ohtm.org. |
July
18-20
Rockland |
2003
International Festival of Seamanship & Boatbuilding
Over 300 young people from around the world will congregate for competitions
and community. FMI visit www.atlanticchallenge.com. |
July
18-20
Rockland |
WoodenBoat
Show 2003
Coming to Rockland for one time only! For those who appreciate the
fine art of marine craftsmanship. Demonstrations of boatbuilding,
marine carving, and so much more. FMI visit www.woodenboat.com. |
July
20-21
Rockland |
North
Atlantic Blues Festival
The acclaimed Blues Festival features over 15 blues artists from throughout
the US and abroad. FMI visit www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com. |
July
22-24
Rockland |
Friendship
Sloop Days
Annual homecoming and regatta with sloop races, demonstrations, and
visits to historic Friendship Sloops. Chicken BBQ (evening), children's
activities, and more! FMI visit www.fss.org. |
July
30 - Aug 3
Rockland |
Maine
Lobster Festival
World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 55th
consecutive year, is one of New England's great summer events. FMI
visit www.mainelobsterfestival.com. |
Aug
8-10
Rockland Harbor |
Maine
Boats & Harbor Show
Boat exhibits in water and on land, artists, marine hardware, food,
tools - all essential components for life on the coast. Some of the
finest boatbuilders and craftsmen will be on hand, plus storytelling,
history, seminars, music, children's activities and more. FMI visit
www.maineboats.com. |
Aug
23
Owls Head |
The
New England Auto Auction
The cars are gorgeous and the drama intense as two hundred antique
and classic consigned autos head to the block at the New England Auction
of Antique, Classic & Special-Interest Vehicles. FMI visit
www.ohtm.org. |
Aug
17-23
Union |
Union
Fair & State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
Classic, rural Maine fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating
all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival. Events
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, entertainment, and more. FMI
visit www.unionfair.org. |
Oct
11-25
Rockland |
Festival
of Scarecrows
Community wide scarecrow contest, children's activities, farmers market,
and numerous other related events. FMI contact the Farnsworth Art
Museum at 207-596-6256. |
Oct
17
Rockland |
Chamber
of Commerce's 24th Annual Community Auction
Donations of hundreds of items and services from the local members
and community. FMI contact Rockland-Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce
at 207-596-0376. |
Nov
29
Rockland |
24th
Annual Holiday Craft Market
Maine made, hand-crafted items for sale at all day craft event. Over
70 exhibitors. FMI visit www.midcoast.com/~rtacc. |
Nov
28-30
Rockland |
Rockland
Festival of Lights Celebration
Downtown Parade of Lights, Santa's Workshop, Tree Lighting ceremony,
Santa arrives by US Coast Guard Boat, Main Street Parade, horse-drawn
carriage rides, and more! FREE. FMI visit www.midcoast.com/~rtacc. |