The North Atlantic Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music festival featuring national blues performers and considered one of the most prestigious on the East Coast. The festival is held at the Public Landing in Rockland, Maine, overlooking the picturesque Rockland Harbor. Some of the top names in blues music have been featured at this prestigious East Coast festival. In addition to all day live entertainment, the festival has vendors selling a wide array of food, drinks and crafts.
Events
July
Camden Garden Tour
The Camden Garden Club held its first House and Garden Tour in 1948 with ten sites visited by about 500 people. The funds raised by these tours ensures that the Camden Garden Club will be able to continue in the spirit of the original founders all those years ago.
Plein Air Festival
The 2018 Castine Plein Air Festival will be held on July 19 – 21. Artists will paint throughout the town for the next three days. The festival will conclude on Saturday afternoon, July 21, with an awards ceremony, reception and art sale at the Maine Maritime Academy ABS Center on Pleasant St. The public is invited to the reception and art sale from 4 to 6 pm.
Brews and Views
Brews & Views is a beer pairing dinner at Stratton Brook Hut, where we invite a talented guest chef to team up with Baxter Brewing to create a culinary experience like no other. At 1900′ with panoramic views of the Bigelow Mountain Range, the destination is just as memorable as the cuisine. This special event sells out fast, so be sure to book today.
August
Susan Curtis Foundation Golf Tournament
Life Happens Outside Festival
Join Teens To Trails at L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park for the 2nd Annual Life Happens Outside Festival, an interactive, outdoor and family-friendly event to celebrate outdoor activities and lifestyles. This community event will benefit the work of T3, a local nonprofit dedicated to educating, engaging and inspiring Maine teens to build meaningful outdoor skills and provide access to incredible outdoor experiences such as camping at Acadia National Park or cross-country skiing to Maine Huts & Trails.
Boothbay Region Harbor Fest
Save the dates for the Annual Harbor Fest. This 10-day festival cannot be missed with lots of food, music, art, and much more in downtown Boothbay Harbor.
September
Maine Preservation’s 8th Annual Gala
The 8th Annual Maine Preservation Gala will be held on on Friday, September 7th in the Armory at The Portland Masonic in Portland. The theme this year, This Place Matters, celebrates the importance of historic preservation throughout Maine. Join good friends for great music and dancing, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, amazing desserts, complimentary wine and beer as well as silent and live auctions featuring exciting experiences.
31st Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is held in Wells, Maine, every September on the weekend after Labor Day. This prestigious, juried event brings many of New England’s finest artisans to exhibit their wares for thousands of browsers. Music and food round out the 2-day festival.
This year:
120 Master Artisans
Thousands of One-of-a-Kind Gift Items
Incomparable Seaside Setting
More than $8,000 in Raffle Prizes
The Lobsterman Triathlon
The Lobsterman Triathlon is one of the most decorated and well-known races in the United States, both because of it’s stunning beauty and the fantastic after-party. Recognized by publications around the world as one of the top Bucket List Races, Lobsterman is also known for the authentic Maine Lobsterbake that we throw once the event wraps up. Bring the family and stay for the weekend. September is the perfect time to enjoy the State of Maine.