Mid
Coast Maine, with magnificent scenery, is historic
as well . Known for its small fishing villages and quaint harbor
towns, the beauty of this area inspired poet Edna St. Vincent
Millay.
Hike or bike, visit small towns and islands and journey
into the past-back to a time when life was simpler.
From scenic beauty to wonderful music and
lobster festivals, unique museums, to majestic vessels that will
transport you to another time-
Mid Coast Maine has it all.
Explore the other endless possibilities
of
things to see and do…
*Fairs and Festivals galore...
2010 Fairs, Festivals
and Special Events
June 19
Summer Solstice Evening in Rockland. Downtown Rockland. A celebration of the Summer Solstice and a kick-off to the summer season. Summer Solstice will take place from 5-9 pm on Main Street in Rockland. This annual event offers fun for the whole family. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. For more information, call Rockland Main Street, Inc.
June 20
Schooner Olad Father's Day Sail. Camden Public Landing. 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:15pm Trips.
Show dad he is doing a good job. Dad will receive half off of the regular rate when accompanied by a family member. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email: info@maineschooners.com
July2
Schooner Olad Camden Harbor Fireworks Sail. Camden Public Landing. 7:00pm-til' finished $35.00. Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State Park; then turn seaward and watch form decks of the Schooner Olad as we celebrate our independence with fantastic fireworks over Maine's most beautiful harbor. 7/4 Rain date. For more information, contact Aaron Lincoln at 207-236-2323. Email:info@maineschooners.com
North Atlantic Blues Festival. Harbor Park, Rockland. July 10-11, Harbor Park, Rockland. The acclaimed Blues Festival features over 15 Blues artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad. In downtown Rockland on Saturday night there will be a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Blues Festival Hotline: 207-593-1189
July 16
6th Annual Maine Windjammer Parade. Rockland Breakwater, Rockland Harbor. The Maine Windjammer Association will host the 6th annual Maine Windjammer Parade past the Rockland Breakwater on July 16 from 2-4pm. Geared for both spectators on shore and windjammer guests, the event will provide close-up views of the entire fleet as it sails within a stone’s throw of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. Spectators may view the Parade of Sail from anywhere along the mile-long Breakwater. Immediately following the Parade, many of the windjammers will anchor next to the jetty inside Rockland Harbor for the evening. Participants in the Maine Windjammer Parade will include as many as a dozen traditional sailing ships ranging form the Lewis R. French and Stephen Taber, America’s two oldest working coasting schooners built in 1871, to the Angelique and Heritage, the two newest vessels built specifically for windjamming since the 1980s. Most of the windjammers are turn-of-the-century wooden cargo schooners that have been retrofitted to carry passengers. Sailing form the Camden-Rockland area, these vessels take guests on three- to six-day cruises all season long, from late May to early October. Festivities include tours of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (contact Friends of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at 207-542-7574). There will also be open houses at the windjammer's docks in Rockland on Saturday, July 17th from 2-4pm. For more information about the Parade, call the Maine Windjammer Association at 800-807-WIND.
July 31
Friendship Day. Friendship. Friendship Day starts on Saturday, July 31 at 6:30am with a 1-5K foot race (contact Brenda Baird at 207-832-5168) followed with a pancake breakfast. This 27th Annual Event, rain or shine, offers fun for the whole family and benefits the Ambulance Service. Stay for the parade, musical entertainment, children’s activities, field events, contests, craft fair, softball games, Friendship Fire Department fresh lobster rolls, fold/bake sales and the famous Friendship auction. Visit the Friendship Museum.
August 4-8
Maine Lobster Festival. Harbor Park, Rockland. World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 63rd consecutive year is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters served along with pageantry, waterfront activities, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, visits fo Navy and Coast Guard ships, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, international lobster create race, children's activities and much more. Call 800-LOB-CLAW (800-562-2529) for a free brochure. info@mainelobsterfestival.com
August 13-15
Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Boat and Home Show. Harbor & Buoy Parks, Rockland. The eighth annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors boat and home show will feature boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, the arts, architecture, and delicious food. This event is Maine’s only in-the-water boat show, and it is also the only show to feature dozens of Maine’s most talented furniture makers, architects, and builders combined on one spectacular waterfront site. These craftsmen present all the essential components for living the good life on the coast of Maine. There will be hands-on demonstrations, live music, a marine activities area, exhibits, the 3rd annual Zucchini Boat Regatta and, of course, the ever-popular World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials on Sunday (only pre-entered dogs may compete, see maineboats.com for entry information). This show is a must for everyone who enjoys life on the Maine coast. Admission: $12 adult, under 12 free. Gates open at 10am daily. Please leave all pets at home; they will not be allowed on show grounds. The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, now in its twenty-third year. For more information, call 800-565-951.
August 21
33rd Annual New England Auto Auction Owls Head Transportation Museum. Up to 200 antique, classic and special interest vehicles go up for sale. Preview Wednesday August 18 through Friday August 20.
Come to buy or come to watch. Spectators welcome.
August 22-28
Union Fair & State of Maine Blueberry Festival. Union Fairgrounds (off route 17), Union.
Classic, rural fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival. Events include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen, and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and more. Crowning of the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. Location: Union Fairgrounds, Union For more information, please call 207-785-3281, or go to our web site, www.unionfair.org.
August 29 to September 6 Labor Day
The Windsor Fair. 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.
*Lighthouses
*Charming villages
This is a photographer’s
dream. Spend the day winding through quaint villages and
nearby lighthouses.
Come relive the romance and beauty of these, the earliest
aids to navigation. Lots of pictures, lots of memories...
We have guides to help you get there.
*Offshore islands to explore
Board a mail
boat from Port Clyde to beautiful Monhegan Island, one of
the most famous of Maine’s islands and the most
photographed with 17 miles of trails and dramatic cliffs (the highest on the coast).
Later, from Lincolnville, take the
ferry to Isleboro (with your car) and explore the winding,
hilly and narrow roads with spectacular vistas. Take a
picnic lunch and soak in the beauty.
*Camden/Rockport/Lincolnville
“Where the Mountains
Meet the Sea”,
these towns are perfectly set between sapphire mountains
and emerald sea. The spectacular setting provides
a natural protection for it's
inland harbors.
*Antique and craft shops
Visit
quaint gift and bookstores, handcraft shops, galleries
and magnificent restaurants. Try a lobster roll. Rockport,
once
a part of the town of Camden is a haven for artists and
musicians. Then off to Lincolnville, quaint with shops, breweries,
or
just relax at the beach and walk the many trails of Tanglewood.
*Museums
Our area abounds
in history and culture. In Rockland plan to visit the Farnsworth
Art
Museum where the largest
collection of work by the Wyeths is on display or the
Owls Head Transportation Museum—home to one of the
largest antique auto, airplane, bicycle and carriage collections.
Spectacular air shows are shown throughout the summer.
Plan to visit the Shore Village Museum, which houses
the largest collection of lighthouse and Coast Guard artifacts
on display in the country.
Hiking, biking and Horseback
Riding
Hike Camden Hills State Park
in Camden which has 30 miles of trails accessed from five
trailheads. Each of
these hikes take you to breathtaking views of the mid-coast.
Bike along the country lanes and enjoy the quaintness of
Camden and Rockport. Go horseback riding along mountain
trails and watch the sunset. Several local stables offer
guided trail rides, and experience is not necessary for this
adventure! It's a great way to see more of this beautiful
area surrounding our campground.
*Windjammer & schooner
cruises
Water, Water, Everywhere..Windjammer,
schooner and sailboat cruises are one of the best ways
to see the
majestic beauty
of the Maine coast and mountains.. Windjammer cruises from
weekend to 6 day and Schooner day cruises are available in
the Camden/Rockland area and many
offer lunch or you can bring your own.
*Ocean fishing
*Whale watching
*Beachcombing
*Golf courses
One Day Sightseeing…
*Bar Harbor, Acadia National
Park and Cadillac Mountain
A day trip to Bar Harbor/Acadia Nat’l Park and
Cadillac Mountain-
It’s about quiet and elegance, discovery
and treasure, woods, rocks, towering granite cliffs and
above all the ocean. Acadia is where the mountains tumble
into the
sea. Hike the cliffs, visit Cadillac Mountain, especially
at sunset, enjoy the view from the highest point along the
Eastern
seaboard, and make sure to bring your camera!
Tours are available.
*Freeport Shopping Outlet
*Castine and Blue Hill Peninsula
*Moosehead Lake
