Maine Events - September Festivals
Windsor Fair
Aug 24 thru Sep 01, 2008. Windsor. The Windsor Fair is a large progressive fair with extensive agricultural, crafts and art exhibits. Large midway, animal pulling events, harness racing and mechanical pulls. For info phone Lincoln Orff at (207) 549-7121. Map + Directions | Report Update
Blue Hill Fair
Aug 28 thru Sep 01, 2008. Blue Hill. This is a "Down to Earth" Country Fair always scheduled Labor Day Weekend. The Blue Hill Fair showcases the best of Maine Agriculture, while providing carnival thrills, a great selection of food and displays, and major entertainment (past headliners include Faith Hill, Charlie Daniels, 38 Special, and Diamond Rio). For info Contact Robert Eaton at (207) 374-3701. Map + Directions | Report Update
Springfield Fair
Aug 29 thru Sep 01, 2008. Springfield. The Springfield Fair features a stage show, animal pulling events, antique auto, midway and livestock exhibits. For info phone Kirk Ritchie at (207) 738-2888. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harmony Free Fair
Aug 29 thru Sep 01, 2008. Harmony. The Harmony Free Fair is a small, licensed fair with rides, crafts, food, motor sports and animals. Fireworks Sunday evening and parade Monday morning. No admission fee. For info phone Mel Chadbourne at (207) 683-5873. Map + Directions | Report Update
Capriccio
Sep 01 thru Sep 14, 2008. Ogunquit. Capriccio is a town-wide festival of art, music, poetry, ballet, live theatre and design at various venues. Sponsored by Ogunquit Performing Arts. For info phone (207) 646-6170. Map + Directions | Report Update
Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival
Sep 04 thru Sep 06, 2008. Lewiston. The Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival features Greek folk music and dancing, a wide variety of Greek foods, a bazaar, book store, and games for kids. For info phone (207) 783-6795. Map + Directions | Report Update
Clinton Lions Club Fair
Sep 04 thru Sep 07, 2008. Clinton. The Clinton Lions Club Fair has a family atmosphere and includes a midway, animal pulling events, mechanical pulls, exhibits and stage entertainment. For info phone Jon Whitten at (207) 426-8013 or (207) 474-8287. Map + Directions | Report Update
International Seaplane Fly-In
Sep 04 thru Sep 07, 2008. Greenville. The International Seaplane Fly-In is the weekend after Labor Day. There are Float Plane Competitions, Educational Exhibits, the Moosehead Lake Region's largest Craft Fair, food and more. Land and float plane pilots from all over the world fly to our waters to enjoy this yearly tradition at Moosehead. For info phone (207) 695-2702. Map + Directions | Report Update
Litchfield Fair
Sep 05 thru Sep 07, 2008. Litchfield. The Litchfield Fair has a large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, and animal pulling events. For info phone David Byras at (207) 582-3159. Map + Directions | Report Update
Maine Salmon Festival
Sep 05 thru Sep 07, 2008. Eastport. The Maine Salmon Festival is always the weekend after Labor Day and celebrates the fishing industry of years past as well as the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry of today. Events include Paint Eastport Day, live music, fine arts, crafts and antiques fair, sailboat race, wine tent and a motorcycle rally and show. For info phone (207) 853-4644. Map + Directions | Report Update
Paul Bunyan Bluegrass Music Festival
Sep 05 thru Sep 07, 2008. Bangor. Bring lawn chairs, instruments, family and friends to the Annual Paul Bunyan Bluegrass Music Festival at the Paul Bunyan Campground, 1862 Union Street. For info phone (207) 941-1177, Map + Directions | Report Update
Acadia Music Festival
Sep 06, 2008. Southwest Harbor. The Acadia Music Festival - formerly the MDI Music and Arts Festival - at Smugglers Den Campground is a professionally staged music and arts event. Musical performances include a mix of folk, country, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and pop. In addition to music, there will be a beer tent, food vendors, arts and crafts and other fun activities. Map + Directions | Report Update
Fall in the Village Art Festival
Sep 06, 2008. Freeport. Join the festivities in Freeport as we celebrate the 10th annual Fall in the Village Art Festival at L.L. Bean Discovery Park and campus. Expect to see a wide varety of artists work in oil on canvas, watercolors, sculpture, pottery and jewelry to get it started this year there will be an activities table for kids and music to add to the ambiance. And it's free. For info phone (207) 865-1212. Map + Directions | Report Update
Great State of Maine Air Show
Sep 06 thru Sep 07, 2008. Brunswick. The Great State of Maine Air Show at the Naval Air Station attracts 250,000 visitors each year. Map + Directions | Report Update
Oxford County Fair
Sep 07 thru Sep 13, 2008. Oxford. The Oxford County Fair has livestock shows, animal pulling events, midway, crafts, exhibits and a new harness racing track. For info phone Susanne Grover at (207) 743-9594. Map + Directions | Report Update
Cornish Fair
Sep 08, 2008. Cornish. The Cornish Fair is a small unlicensed fair. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Portland Lions Fair
Sep 12 thru Sep 14, 2008. New Portland. The New Portland Lions Fair in North New Portland is a great way to end the summer. Midway, exhibit hall, animal pulling events, crafts and livestock exhibits. For info phone John Duff at (207) 566-5722. Map + Directions | Report Update
Mt. Desert Island Garlic Festival
Sep 13, 2008. Southwest Harbor. The MDI Garlic Festival at Smugglers Den Campground has grown into a gathering of numerous local restaurants, musicians, brewers and garlic growers, drawing more than 800 people to the event. Most importantly, the festival has raised thousands of dollars for local non-profit organizations. For info phone (207) 288-0269. Map + Directions | Report Update
The Hill 'n the 'Ville
Sep 13, 2008. Waterville. The 2nd Annual Hill 'n the 'Ville is the first ever event geared towards college students, their families and the community at large. Meet at Head of Falls at noon for live music (The Brew, Nate Wilson Group, John Brown's Body), juggling, games for kids, a dunk tank, a guided tour of downtown Waterville and more. For info phone (207) 680-2055. Map + Directions | Report Update
Lubec Fall Festival
Sep 13 thru Sep 14, 2008. Lubec. The Lubec Fall Festival features a carnival, food and craft vendors, face paint, tarot card readings, sketch artists, horseshoe and volleyball tournaments, live music, a puppet show, free hayrides, games and much more. It all takes place on Water Street in downtown historic Lubec. From 10 am to 5 pm. For info phone (207) 733-0906. Map + Directions | Report Update
Annual ChiliFest at Wells Harbor
Sep 13 thru Sep 14, 2008. Wells. Heat up a crisp New England autumn at the annual Wells ChiliFest at Wells Harbor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chili and salsa competitions, crafts, music and entertainment. For info phone (207) 646-2451. Map + Directions | Report Update
Trail's End Festival
Sep 13 thru Sep 14, 2008. Millinocket. The final festival in the thru hiker's guide to the Appalachian Trail is the Trail's End Festival, celebrating Katahdin and region with music, food, arts and crafts, horseshoe tournament, water activities, public suppers and kids activities. Drug-free and alcohol-free family festival sponsored by Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce. For info phone (207) 723-4414. Map + Directions | Report Update
Farmington Fair
Sep 14 thru Sep 20, 2008. Farmington. The Farmington Fair has a large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pulling events and harness racing. For info phone Neal Yeaton at (207) 778-6083. Map + Directions | Report Update
Common Ground Country Fair
Sep 19 thru Sep 21, 2008. Unity. The Common Ground Country Fair is a celebration of rural life. It features demonstrations, Maine organic produced foods and crafts and livestock exhibits. For info contact Barbara Luce at (207) 568-4142. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harvest Fest
Sep 20, 2008. Bethel. Harvest Fest is an old-fashioned fun fall festival including arts and crafts, "chowdah" cook-off, apple pie contest, demonstrations, hiking, biking, canoeing, plenty of food, guided and self-guided bike tours and more. Activities take place on and adjacent to the Bethel Common. For info phone (207) 824-2282. Map + Directions | Report Update
Canine Carnival
Sep 20, 2008. Ellsworth. The Coastal Crescent Kennel Club and the Downeast Dog Scouts Troop # 159 will host a Canine Carnival to celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. Canine Carnival activities include breed rescue groups, animal shelters, educational booths, canine sports demonstrations, Meet the Breeds, Canine Good Citizen testing, dog games and activities, crafts and activities for children, vendors, a canine photo contest and the kick off for the Downeast Dog Scouts Fall Walkathon. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Drive, which is 1/4 mile from US Route 1 on Route 172 (Surry Road). For info phone (207) 422-3764. Map + Directions | Report Update
Halloween and Harvest Fair
Sep 20 thru Sep 21, 2008. Alfred. The Annual Halloween and Harvest Fair features 100 crafters and artisans displaying their fall inspired arts and crafts. Giles Family Farm of Alfred will have a marvelous selection of fresh apples, cider, mums and other harvest delights. Music, concessions, hayrides and relaxed country setting add to the charm of this fun family event. For info phone (207) 324-5125. Map + Directions | Report Update
Cumberland Fair
Sep 21 thru Sep 27, 2008. Cumberland. The Cumberland Fair features large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Also animal pulling events and harness racing. For info phone Michael Timmons at (207) 829-4856. Map + Directions | Report Update
Maine Cultural Music Festival
Sep 26 thru Sep 28, 2008. Livermore. The Maine Cultural Music Festival is at the Carriage House Cafe in Livermore. Friday is alt-rock, rock and metal. Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. is blues, bluegrass, country and folk music. Saturday afternoon is back to alt-rock, rock and metal. And Sunday is folk, country, bluegrass and blues. There is also a pig roast and beer tent. For info phone Mike at (207) 897-5880. Map + Directions | Report Update
Apple Pumpkin Festival
Sep 27, 2008. Livermore Falls. The Apple Pumpkin Festival, at Livermore Falls Rec Field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., features vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, seasonal decorations, and plenty of food all day long! We will have live music, an OUI simulator course and the infamous Tiger Slide and Bounce House! Fun for the kids and fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. For info phone (207) 897-6755. Map + Directions | Report Update
Lakes Brew Fest
Sep 27, 2008. Casco. Brew Fest is a chance to sample the best brews and wine in Maine and now even some from Away. Great music, awesome food and the popular Point Sebago Artisan's Craft Show. A fun day with something for all. for info phone (207) 647-3472. Map + Directions | Report Update
Eliot Festival Day
Sep 27, 2008. Eliot. Eliot Festival Day, always the last Saturday in September, features crafts, food vendors, entertainment and a 5K road race. For info phone (207) 439-5033. Map + Directions | Report Update
Chalk on the Walk
Sep 27, 2008. Biddeford. This year's Chalk on the Walk in Biddeford will have more art, more food, more music and more fun! There will be a craft fair, kids activities and, of course, lots of chalk art. Activities run from noon to 4 p.m. For info phone (207) 450-6233. Map + Directions | Report Update
Punkinfiddle and National Estuaries Day Celebration
Sep 27, 2008. Wells. Punkinfiddle and National Estuaries Day at Laudholm Farm Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road. Music, crafts, great food and lots of fun and learning for the entire family. For info phone (207) 646-4521. Map + Directions | Report Update
Annual Apple Fest
Sep 27, 2008. Monmouth. The annual Monmouth Apple Fest offers fun for the whole family in this historic communty. Apple Fest activities range from sample excellent apple pie at the pie sale, finding treasures at the Theater Yard Sale, to samples local home made goods at the food sales, and Church sales. Step back in time with a tour of Historic Cumston Hall, home of the Theater at Monmouth, or many of the historic buildings of the Monmouth Museum. For info phone (207) 933-2287. Map + Directions | 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