Top 10 Maine Events of 2016 | Spring and Summer Fun

Looking for fun things to do in Maine this summer? Our list of the top 10 Maine events for spring and summer 2016 is here to help!

From clams and whoopie pies to blues and antiques, our list of the Top 10 Maine events of 2016 has something for everyone. Read on to see our picks, then share any we missed in the comments!

MAY 13–15: FRYEBURG, Northern New England Home, Garden & Flower Show. If you’re looking for home-improvement and gardening inspiration, Fryeburg Fairgrounds is the place to be. More than 350 booths, along with seminars, cooking demonstrations, and garden and landscape displays are sure to provide food for thought. 800-359-2033; homegardenflowershow.com

MAY 19–22: BAR HARBOR, Taste of Bar Harbor. Featuring local establishments committed to creating epicurean delights, this three-day festival serves up cooking classes, pub and brewery tours, tastings, “waiter wars,” and a local-producer showcase. Don’t miss the chef’s table and the dessert-night competition! barharborinfo.com

MAY 27–30: TRESCOTT/COBSCOOK BAY AREA, 13th Down East Spring Birding Festival. Identified as one of the most important avian areas in the U.S. by the American Bird Conservancy, Cobscook Bay presents a special birding experience, with independent explorations and professionally guided hikes, sightseeing boat rides, sunset cruises, and a lineup of expert speakers at the Cobscook Community Learning Center. 207-733-2233 x330; cclc.me/birdfest

JUNE 12: PORTLAND, 43rd Old Port Festival. The Forest City kicks off the summer season with a downtown celebration featuring live music on multiple stages, locally made arts and crafts, a variety of food, kids’ activities, and more. 207-772-6828; portlandmaine.com/old-port-festival

JUNE 17–19: KENNEBUNK, Launch! A Maritime Festival. Three days of events in Kennebunk and the surrounding area celebrate all things seafaring. A boat launch, a “Sailors & Sirens” 5K road race, indoor and outdoor historical tours, and a craft fair are capped off by a summer lobster bake on the water, complete with live music. gokennebunks.com

JUNE 25: DOVER–FOXCROFT, Maine Whoopie Pie Festival. Celebrate the state’s signature treat with a day of fun, music, and sweet snacking, as dozens of bakers serve up thousands of whoopie pies. Vote for your favorites in the Big Whoop competition. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com

JUNE 26–JULY 2: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, 54th Wind-jammer Days Festival. Relax while watching windjammers sail into beautiful Boothbay Harbor, and celebrate the occasion with races, pancake breakfasts, concerts, a craft fair, parades, a golf tournament, and fireworks over the harbor—a fun day for the whole family. boothbayharbor.com

JULY 15–17: YARMOUTH, 51st Yarmouth Clam Festival. Now entering its second half-century, this fun weekend event includes a parade, fireworks, craft and art shows, road races, competitions, raffles, and, of course, plenty of clams and other great food, with proceeds going to local nonprofits. 207-846-3984; clamfestival.com

JULY 16–17: ROCKLAND, North Atlantic Blues Festival. This annual two-day event, held at the Public Landing overlooking Rockland Harbor, features some of the biggest names in blues music. Saturday night’s Club Crawl is always a highlight. 207-596-6055; northatlanticbluesfestival.com

AUGUST 5–7: UNION, Maine Antiques Festival. Union Fairgrounds overflows with vintage treasures during the state’s largest antiques festival, with more than 200 dealers selling jewelry, maps, prints, folk art, furnishings, ceramics, paintings, and much more. 207-221-3108; maineantiquesfestival.com

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