Great Festivals and Events Near Belfast and Mid-Coast Region
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| 1. | Schooner Days | | | Rockland, Maine. Each July, a parade of Tall Ships glide past the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. Tours and schedules online.
www.belfastbayschooner.com |
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North Atlantic Blues Festival - July |
| | Rockland, Maine.North Atlantic Blues Festival in Harbor Park, held in conjunction with the Schooner days.
http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/ |
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The Maine Lobster Festival - August |
| | Annual Maine Lobster Festival, at Harbor Park in Rockland, Maine. Coast Guard tours, 2 hour parade, children's games, a Lobster Crate Race, plenty of "lobstah" and live entertainment. Official site.
www.mainelobsterfestival.com |
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Maine Boats and Harbors Boat Show - August |
| | If you love the coast of Maine, you won't want to miss this show. Come see Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, furniture makers, craftsmen, designers, marine gear vendors, and musicians. There'll be a model yacht pond, live music, a children's area, exhibits, fine food, the running of the 3rd Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog™ Trials, and more! See sailboats, powerboats, lobster boats and yachts of all kinds. Presented by Maine Boats & Harbors magazine.
http://maineboats.com/boatshow/ |
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Wooden Boat Regattas- August |
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Castine Classic Yacht Race
Camden to Brooklin feeder race sponsored by Camden Yacht Club - August
Eggemoggin Reach Regatta followed by party and award ceremony at Wooden Boat |
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Arts in the Park - July |
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Annual Arts in the Park (Heritage Park on Belfast's downtown harbor front) is held during the second weekend in July. Arts and crafts by over 70 artisans are on display, plus there's an array of food and musical entertainment. A great day for the entire family!!!
www.mainelybelfast.com |
| 7. | Maine Quilts Information | | | Comprehensive site with links about quilting, quilting in Maine, upcoming exhibits and events.
www.mainequilts.org |
| 8. | Maine Storytelling Festivals | | | Traditional Storytellers who gather in front of audiences in Camden and Kennebunk to spin their yarns. Check schedule for date and time.
storytellers.maine.com |
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Bluegrass Festivals |
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Numberous throughout Maine. Great local, regional and national bands. Food, fun and song for the whole family. Monthly Jam sessions during the winter season.
www.bmam.org |
| 10. | Downeast Antiques Fair | | | Bluehill, Maine. Each summer, Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts of America sponsor the annual Downeast Antiques Fair at Blue Hill Fairgrounds.
www.downeast.net |
| 11. | The Skowhegan State Fair | | | Held each year, mid-August, Skowhegan, Maine. Fair history, schedules, year-round and special events, improvement projects, maps, general information, demolition derby, admission, rules, horse racing.
skowheganstatefair.com |
| 12. | Maine Events Scheduler | | | A searchable database of current events throughout Maine. Excellent resource also offering chance to submit or recommend Maine events.
maineevents.com |
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Colby College Museum |
| | From Thornton Wilder to Shakespeare, Colby's 1999-2000 Season Schedule
www.colby.edu |
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