14 THINGS TO DO IN MAINE THIS SUMMER

08.48  Merlyn Rosell   Label: , , , , , , ,
Schools Out and Summer is Here!

We all know summer goes by way to fast in Maine,
so we like to make the most of it.
Check out our list of 20 things to do this summer,
share it with your friends
and then get out and have some fun!
1. Old Port Festival
Portland - June 10th from 11am - 5pm
  • Start with the parade and then enjoy multiple music stages, lots of food, arts & crafts, kids activities and a climbing wall.
2. Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival
Litchfield - June 14th - 17th
  • Bluegrass bands, off stage pickin' and camping!
3. Portland Lobsterfest
Portland - June 30th starting at 11am
  • Gourmet lobster tasting bar, lobster eating contest and live music. Can't beat Maine Lobsta'!
4. Washburn-Norlands Strawberry Festival
Livermore - June 30th 10am - 4pm
  • Mansion tours, crafts, music and strawberry shortcake...yum!
5. Hike Bradbury Mountain
Pownal - Daily 9am - sunset
  • 800+ acres to hike, bike or picnic. Sounds like a great day trip!
6. Old Orchard Beach Parade and Annual Family Sand Castle Sculpture Contest
Old Orchard Beach - July 3rd - 4th starting at 10am
  • Parade, music, line dancing and amazing sand castles. Will you win the Sand Castle contest?
7. Maine Bike Rally
Biddeford - July 6th - 8th
  • 30 different rides ranging from 5 miles to 100 miles...wow - 100 miles - that's a bike ride!
8. Moxie Festival
Lisbon Falls - July 13th - 15th
  • A concert in the park, Car show, 5K & fun run and all things MOXIE!
9. Yarmouth Clam Festival
Yarmouth - July 20th - 22nd
  • Clams, arts and crafts, kayak races, Clams, diaper derby, muster competition and more Clams!
10. Run Emily's Run
Auburn - July 22nd
  • If you like hills, this is the 5K for you...if hills are not your thing, try either the YMCA Fit Fest (June 9th) or the L-A Bridge Run (August 26th). All are great fun!
11. Topsham Fair
Topsham - August 7th - 12th
  • Sheep herding, pie eating contest, music, demolition derby, pig scramble and so, so much more!
12. Great Falls Balloon Festival
Auburn - August 17th - 19th
  • Hot air balloon launches & rides, food, music and arts and crafts...something for everyone!
13. MS Harborfest
Portland - August 17th - 19th
  • Lobster boat races, Regatta, Tugboat muster and Shoreside festival...all to the benefit of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
14. WCSH Sidewalk Art Festival
Portland - August 25th
  • See artists from Maine and all up and down the Eastern Seaboard!

Between the beaches, festivals, parks, hiking trails and races....
Maine offers so much in the summer.
Get out and enjoy!

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call us at (207)784-3800 or visit us at www.brendafontaine.com!






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