Maine Events - October Festivals

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Apple Festival

Oct 06, 2007. Fairbanks. The Apple Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairbanks School Meeting House, on Route 4 two miles north of downtown Farmington. A celebration of everything apple! Apple Pie Baking contest, food, cider pressing, 50/50 raffle, children's games, and a large variety of vendors and artisans performing live demonstrations of their trade. Rain or shine. Benefits the Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association Building Fund. For info phone (207) 778-3808 or 778-4272.   Report Update

Fall Festival

Oct 13, 2007. Hallowell. Autumn on the banks of the Kennebec is a delight at the Hallowell Fall Festival! Scarecrows abound as Hallowell gives thanks to a bountiful harvest with family events galore. For info phone (207) 622-3813.   Report Update

Pumpkinhead Festival

Oct 26 thru Oct 27, 2007. Bethel. Pumpkinhead Festival, centered at the Shipyard Brew Haus at Whitecap Lodge, includes dancing, a river hike, halloween fun for the entire family, and live entertainment. For info phone (207) 824-5138.   Report Update

Fryeburg Fair

Sep 28 thru Oct 05, 2008. Fryeburg. The Fryeburg Fair is Maine's largest agricultural fair during the spectacular fall foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, firemen's muster, harness racing and livestock shows. For info phone June Hammond at (207) 935-3268.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Penobscot Narrows BridgeFest

Oct 04, 2008. Bucksport. The Penobscot Narrows BridgeFest celebrates Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory - Maine's newest tourist attraction. The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is the first bridge in the Western Hemisphere to include an observatory integral with its structure. The observatory, at 420 feet, is the tallest manmade rural observatory tower in the United States. Views from the observation deck extend along the coast and inward to Mount Katahdin. For more info about BridgeFest phone the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at (207) 469-6818.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

Oct 04, 2008. Portland. Friends of Casco Bay will host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Abromson Auditorium on University of Southern Maine's Portland campus. This family-friendly event features a selection of films, from humorous animated shorts to inspiring full-length documentaries, two receptions with food provided by Whole Foods, a cash bar, and celebrity presenters. Film, ticket, and sponsorship information at www.cascobay.org. $15 in advance/$20 at the door includes all films, food, and festivities. For info phone (207) 799-8574.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Living History Days

Oct 04 thru Oct 05, 2008. Bradley. Experience life in a 1790's colonial village during Living History Days at Leonard's Mills Historic Settlement. Enjoy bateau rides, wagon rides, making homemade cedar shakes, and fresh pressed cider and more. For info phone (207) 581-2871.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend

Oct 10 thru Oct 12, 2008. Bethel. The Sunday River Fall Festival is a peak foliage weekend filled with a variety of events and activities including the North American Wife Carrying Championships, Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival, free chairlift rides, chain saw sculpture demonstrations, kids games, horse drawn wagon rides and a free outdoor concert. For info phone (800) 543-2754.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Mt. Desert Island Fall Celebration, Acadia's Oktoberfest and Food Festival

Oct 11, 2008. Southwest Harbor. The Mt. Desert Island Fall Celebration, Acadia's Oktoberfest and Food Festival, held at Smugglers Den Campground, offers music and entertainment and all Maine products. Twenty three Maine brewers and many craft booths. All under giant tents for rain or shine. For info phone (207) 244-9264 or (800) 423-9264.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Maine Oyster Fest

Oct 12, 2008. York. The Maine Oyster Fest starts at 5 p.m. at the Union Bluff Meeting House on York Beach. Events include an Oyster Shucking competition and an Oyster Luge. Prizes are awarded.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Great Western Maine Chili Cook Off

Oct 12, 2008. Waterford. The Great Western Maine Chili Cook Off is held in Waterford Town Square beginning at noon. For info phone (207) 647-3472.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Foliage, Food and Wine Festival

Oct 16 thru Oct 19, 2008. Blue Hill. Come to Blue Hill for the annual Foliage, Food and Wine Festival, an exciting weekend of superb food and drink from area restaurants, chefs and food producers. The event is set amidst the scenically spectacular Blue Hill Peninsula located in the heart of Downeast Maine. For info phone (207) 374-3242.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Harvestfest

Oct 17 thru Oct 19, 2008. York. The 24th Annual Harvestfest in York Village and York Beach is a colonial themed festival. It has live bands, an ox roast, bean hole beans and crafters from all over the country. Harvestfest also includes a SeniorFest, KidsFest, Antique Car Show, a POW-WOW, hayrides and more. For info phone (207) 363-4422.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Great Maine Apple Day

Oct 18, 2008. Unity. Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples at Great Maine Apple Day. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity. For info phone (207) 568-4142.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Harvest Fest

Oct 19, 2008. Waterville. Head to Castonguay Square in beautiful downtown Waterville for a day of family fun at the Annual Harvest Fest. Hay rides, the annual Jorgensen's 5K Foot Race, family pumpkin carving, live music, farmers' market, and more. Free and open to the public. For info phone (207) 680-2055.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Harvest on the Harbor

Oct 23 thru Oct 25, 2008. Portland. You're invited to experience the flavors our great state has to offer at Harvest on the Harbor presented by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland. Our three-day event will feature seminars, tastings, and exquisite dinners crafter by renowned chefs from Maine and afar. Learn from food experts. Sip fine wines, beer and spirits. Enjoy an authentic culinary experience during on of the most beautiful seasons in Maine. For info phone (207) 775-2126.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

OgunquitFest

Oct 24 thru Oct 26, 2008. Ogunquit. The Annual OgunquitFest, a weekend festival, includes scarecrow contest, kids' carnival, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, ghost stories, marketplace and more. For info phone the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce at (207) 646-2939.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

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