Visitor's Guide 2018

EVENTS

EVENTS

Firewaorks dazzle spectators on the Eastern Promenade

LIGHT UP We’ve got a full array of special events to brighten your days (and nights) any season you visit.

JUNE 24-30 WINDJAMMER DAYS FESTIVAL A week of family fun at Boothbay Harbor’s waterfront festival, 504-0242 JULY 1-29 BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL Celebrating outstanding up and coming talent from jazz to new composers to a string orchestra at various venues in Bar Harbor, 288-5744 JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Parade, Concert and Fireworks. Freeport, 865-1212 JULY 4 - SEPTEMBE R 1 L.L.BEAN SUMMER IN THE PARK Join us for music, events and time together out- doors in Freeport all summer long. Bring your friends and family for free concerts, festivals, food trucks & more! llbean.com/summer JULY 8 HIDDEN GARDENS OF MUNJOY HILL Annual tour offering a rare chance to explore a secret treasure of urban please add this event gardens. Benefits the Friends of the Eastern Promenade. easternpromenade.org JULY 20-22 YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL Parade, races, entertainment, games, arts & crafts, and all the clams you can eat! Yarmouth, 846-3984 JULY 23 OLD PORT HALF MARATHON 13 mile race, start and finish at Ocean Gateway; 3,000 runners. oldporthalfmarathon.com

MAY 25-27 L.L.BEAN BIRDING FESTIVAL

JUNE 13-17 LAUNCH! A MARITIME FESTIVAL In the Kennebunk region. Celebrating all things maritime for which this area is so well known. 967-0857 JUNE 17-24 BACH VIRTUOSI FESTIVAL The Bach Virtuosi Festival, a world-class concert series for lovers of the baroque repertoire, brings music to residents and visitors of southern Maine. bachvirtuosifestival.org JUNE 18-24 PORTLAND WINE WEEK Taste wines from all over the globe at great local restaurants - see calendar of wine dinners, tast- ings, classes, wine sails, and a final gala online at portlandwineweek.me JUNE 20-23 MAINE FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSIC Music by the Shakers & American composers at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester, 926-4597 JUNE 21-23 GREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL Greek foods, pastries, arts and crafts and live entertainment. Pleasant Street, Portland, 774-0281

Maine Audubon guides lead outings to several bird-watching hotspots. Presentations by birding experts and live bird demonstrations. llbean.com/Freeport JUNE 1-3 L.L.BEAN PADDLESPORTS FESTIVAL Get on the water with free boat demos at our scenic paddling center, guided courses and tours with L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools. llbean.com/Freeport JUNE 2 WOLFE’S NECK FARM SPRING FESTIVAL Agricultural demonstrations, music, haywagon rides, children’s activities. Freeport, 865-4469 JUNE 8-17 PRIDE PORTLAND Parade, festival and special events celebrating the diverse LGBTQ+ community. prideportland.org JUNE 10 OLD PORT FESTIVAL Crafts and food booths, children’s activities, music & live entertainment. Old Port, Portland, 772-6828

PHOTO: COREY TEMPLETON

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