Maine events
See what's happening across Maine this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.
- 50 Years of Common Ground - WatervilleWaterville · Waterville Creates, Ticonic Gallery
- Clinton Lions Agricultural FairClinton
- Paws DowntownSaco · Main Street
- Megunticook Trail FestivalCamden · Camden Hills State Park
- NEMHC Swap Meet/Craft FairAugusta · 22 Armory St, Augusta, ME 04330-6258, United States
50 Years of Common Ground - Waterville
MOFGA is celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair this year, with a number of events including including Fifty Years of Common Ground, an exhibition of five decades of the the posters of the Common Ground.
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Lions Club-run agricultural fair in Clinton, mid-September.
Paws Downtown
Music on Main: August 8 Pumpkin Harvest Festival September 12, 202612-3 pm Fairfield School Join the pack at Saco\'s favorite event for dog lovers and their four-legged friends! Who let [...].
Megunticook Trail Festival
Race Where the Mountains Meet the Sea - Three Bold Trail Races In Camden, Maine The Camden Hills of Maine are where the mountains meet the sea – and you’ll experience both in the only races to take place in the iconic Camden.
NEMHC Swap Meet/Craft Fair
A local market at 22 Armory St, Augusta, ME 04330-6258, United States. The organizer has the latest vendor hours and entry details.
The County's Oktoberfest
Celebrate Aroostook County's Oktoberfest in Caribou, Maine! Enjoy local craft brews, food trucks, live music, games, and a costume contest at the Caribou Municipal Airport.
Pumpkinman Triathlon & Running Festival
The Pumpkinman Triathlon and Running Festival is a weekend long event taking place in beautiful, scenic Southern Maine this September. Race the Sprint or Olympic triathlon on Saturday.
The Maine Paranormal & Horror con #2
Arts and culture at Augusta Civic Center. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Augusta Color Run By Color Craze
Arts and culture at MAINE- Augusta. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: bones North American Tour
Arts and culture at Thompson's Point in Portland. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Bradbury Badass Races (fka Big Brad Ultras)
Get ready for this beautiful challenge and the conclusion of the Bradbury Trail Running Series, where finishers earn the coveted Badass Hoodie as a badge of honor. There are two race options to choose from.
Oxford County Fair
The Oxford County Fair in Norway is western Maine's premier agricultural fair, drawing visitors from across the western Maine lakes and mountains region each September.
Oxford County Fair
Mid-September agricultural fair in Oxford, western Maine.
The Maine Event - Maine State Championship
The Maine Event - Maine State Championship takes place at Skowhegan Farigrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Woodsmen's Day at Oxford Fair
A full day of log rolling, axe throwing, crosscut sawing, chopping, and chainsaw contests during Oxford Fair.
Trails End Festival
Three-day fall festival in the shadow of Mount Katahdin with parade, chili cook-off, and pub crawl.
6th Annual Fall Festival
A local festival at York Woods Tree & Products, LLC (300 Harold L Dow Hwy, Eliot, ME). The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Car Show 2026
A sports event at 59 Recreation Drive, Fryeburg, ME, United States, Maine 04037. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Waldoboro Half Marathon
Waldoboro is a town built on hills. The Waldoboro Day 5K is generally considered one of the hardest 5Ks in the state of Maine. But that doesn't have any of the hard hills.
Autumn Gold Days
Ellsworth fall festival with Downeast Scenic Railroad foliage rides and a Mutt Strutt dog parade.
Caribou DustBowl
Experience the Dust Bowl at Spud Speedway in Caribou, Maine-Aroostook's top dirt track racing event with enduros, derbies, and family fun all weekend!
Great Lincoln Marathon & Half
The Great Lincoln Marathon will start at Prince Thomas Park in scenic Lincoln, Maine. There will be a half (13.1 miles) and full (26.2 miles) marathon for athletes of all ages.
Farmington Fair
The Franklin County Fair in Farmington celebrates a western Maine mountain county where Sugarloaf ski resort, Rangeley Lake, and the Appalachian Trail attract outdoor enthusiasts alongside the county's farming communities in.
Acadia Night Sky Festival
A week-long celebration of Acadia National Park\'s exceptional dark skies, featuring ranger programs, telescope viewing, photography workshops, and presentations by astronomers from across the country.
Common Ground Country Fair
MOFGA's 50th annual fair features more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers focused on rural living, organic agriculture, and local communities.
NAMI Maine Walk & Family Fun Festival!
A local festival at Capitol Park in Augusta. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Apple Pumpkin Festival 2026
The 2026 edition has not yet been officially announced by the organizer.
Apple Pumpkin Festival 2026
The 2026 edition has not yet been officially announced. The Apple Pumpkin Festival is traditionally held on the last Saturday of September, which in 2026 falls on September 26; the date shown here is an estimate based on.
Cornish Apple Festival
Village apple festival in Cornish, last Saturday in September.
Carmel Days 2026
The 2026 edition of Carmel Days has not yet been officially announced. Based on recent years, the festival is held on a Saturday in late September; the date shown here is estimated from the recurring pattern (2024 fell on Sep.
Special Olympics Maine Equestrian Competition
Special Olympics Maine Equestrian Competition takes place at Skowhegan Farigrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Oktoberfest Brewer 2026
Arts and culture at 46 Acme Rd, Brewer, ME. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Cumberland Fair
Maine's 154th Cumberland Fair brings midway rides, agricultural exhibits, harness racing, food, and family entertainment to the fairgrounds.
Farm to Farm Ultra Run
The Farm To Farm Ultra Run (Maine's Oldest Ultra) is a long-distance, road-running event in Freeport and Brunswick, Maine.
Slainte Sax Quartet @ Fryeburg Fair
Arts and culture at Fryeburg Fair. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Acadia Women's Running Retreat
An outdoor event at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Family Harvest Day at Boothbay Railway Village
Venue: Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME. Annual Family Harvest Day - Saturday October 3, 10 AM-4 PM. Classic New England fall festivities including hayrides.
Downtown Bangor Fall Sidewalk Art Festival
A local festival at 33 State Street Ave, Bangor, ME 04401-5454, United States. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo for all ages
Arts and culture at James A Banks Sr Portland Exposition Building. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Drunk in Public returns to FAST BREAKS
Arts and culture at Fast Breaks in Lewiston. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Holiday Sphere Workshop — Heart of Ellsworth
Holiday Sphere Workshop — Heart of Ellsworth takes place at Heart of Ellsworth. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Waterville Marathon & Half with the introduction of the WATERVILLE MARATHON - Full/Half/10K/5K.
Fryeburg Fair
Maine's largest fair, October 4-11, $15 gate, children under 12 free.
Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon
A sports event at Portland, ME. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta
Giant pumpkin festival and pumpkin-boat regatta in Damariscotta.
Fall Fun Day at Maine Wildlife Park
Celebrate the season with Fall Fun Days at Maine Wildlife Park!
Belgrade Lakes Harvest Festival 2026
The 2026 edition has not yet been officially announced. Based on the festival's recurring pattern, it is expected on the Saturday before Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, which would fall around Saturday, October 10, 2026.
HYBRID Strong Tower Color Run/Walk 5K
The HYBRID Strong Tower Color Run/Walk 5K is on Friday July 17, 2026 to Saturday October 10, 2026.
Moose on the Run 5K & 10K
The Moosehead Marathon team is now hosting this event in 2026 and will bring it back to the Moosehead region in perfect time for a fall foliage run / walk.
Touch a Truck
🚛🎉 Back by Popular Demand! We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most popular family events for kids and adults alike!
St. Mary's Steps for Hope Run|Walk 5K
A sports event at 2 Andrews Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240-6020, United States. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Shaker Village Harvest Festival 2026
The 2026 Shaker Village Harvest Festival is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village.
Harvest Festival
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 (Indigenous Peoples Day) 10am-3pm Free Join Shaker Village for our end-of-season Fall Harvest Festival! This family-friendly.
Peninsula Harvest Festival 2026
The 2026 Peninsula Harvest Festival is expected to return to Mainescape Garden Shop in Blue Hill in mid-October, with chamber listings pointing to Saturday, October 17, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Arts and culture at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay
A sports event at Bar Harbor, Maine. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
The Halloween Bar Crawl - Portland, ME
A night out at Fore Play Sports Pub in Portland. The organizer has the latest door time and entry details.
Portland, ME Official Halloween Bar Crawl
A night out at Portland. The organizer has the latest door time and entry details.
I Heart Biddeford 5K
Heart of Biddeford is thrilled to bring back the beloved I Heart Biddeford 5K-this year with a Halloween twist! Join us for a spirited run (or walk!) where costumes are not just welcome-they're encouraged.
Camp Out Hunger 2026
Arts and culture at Sam's Club (45 Marketplace Dr, Augusta, ME). The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Purple Entendre at the Gin Mill!
Arts and culture at The Gin Mill in Augusta. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Kids Con New England
A family event at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME. The organizer has the latest activity hours and entry details.
Birchtree's 2026 Benefit for Learning Auction
A sports event at Regatta Banquet and Conference Center in Eliot. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
🎄 KCCV’s 6th Annual Holiday Craft Fair 🎄
A local market at Augusta Civic Center. The organizer has the latest vendor hours and entry details.
Maine Harvest Festival
Indoor Maine food and craft show at Bangor's Cross Insurance Center.
Main Street Market
Pumpkin Harvest Festival Saco Bucks Saturday November 22, 20269am-2pm Thornton AcademyLinnell Gymnasium Kick off shopping season with this showcase of local creativity! Come shop and see one-of-a-kind treasures at our [...].
Rockland Festival of Lights 2026
The 2026 Rockland Festival of Lights has not yet been officially announced.
Saco Bucks Saturday
Main Street Market Saco Tree Lighting November 28, 202610am Downtown Saco Shop Local, Shop Saco! Saco Bucks Saturday is a downtown shopping event that encourages our community to support local [...].
Holiday Craft Fair (Small Business Saturday) 2026
The Island Community Center has confirmed the 2026 Holiday Craft Fair for Saturday, November 28 - Small Business Saturday. Admission is free.
6th Annual Tree Festival
A local festival at York Woods Tree & Products, LLC (300 Harold L Dow Hwy, Eliot, ME). The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Parade of Lights & Kringleville 2026
The 2026 Parade of Lights and the opening of Kringleville have not yet been officially announced.
Parade des Lumières & Kringleville 2026
La Parade des Lumières & Kringleville 2026 n'a pas encore été officiellement annoncée.
Christmas Prelude
Kennebunkport's two-weekend holiday festival, December 3-13.
Saco Tree Lighting
More event details coming soon! Sponsor this event.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Norlands & Festival of Trees 2026
The 2026 Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Norlands is confirmed for December 4, 5 and 6, 2026, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center.
Piscataquis Hometown Holidays & Festival of Lights 2026
The 2026 edition of Piscataquis Hometown Holidays has not yet been officially announced.
Festival of Trees 2026
The 2026 edition of the Milo Festival of Trees has not yet been officially announced.
Biddeford Holiday Stroll & Merry and Bright Night 2026
Heart of Biddeford has confirmed Merry & Bright Night for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in City Square.
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest 2026
The 31st edition returns to Wiscasset Village on Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, 2026, with shopping daily from 10am.
Saco Parade of Lights
Cap off a year of fun with Saco’s most magical event! The Parade of Lights transforms historic Main Street into a glowing winter wonderland. Parade-goers flock downtown to take in [...].
Holiday Festival
More event information coming soon! Learn more about sponsoring.
Festival of Lights Parade 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Lights Parade has not yet been officially announced.
Lichterfest Parade 2026
Die Ausgabe 2026 der Lichterfest Parade wurde noch nicht offiziell angekündigt.
Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting 2026
The 2026 edition has not yet been officially announced by the City of Ellsworth.
Downtown Ellsworth Weihnachts-Parade & Baumbeleuchtung 2026
Die Ausgabe 2026 wurde von der Stadt Ellsworth noch nicht offiziell angekündigt. Die Parade und Baumbeleuchtung finden jährlich am ersten Samstag im Dezember statt, was 2026 auf den 5.
Millinocket Marathon & Half
First held in 2015 as a self-timed, glorified flash mob, the Millinocket Marathon & Half was started to bolster Maine’s most prominent mill town, which was devastated by the closing of their major employer, Great Northern.
Hampden Christmas Tree Lighting 2026
The 2026 edition of the Hampden Christmas Tree Lighting has not yet been officially announced.
Presque Isle Holiday Light Parade
Join the Holiday Light Parade in Presque Isle! Floats, lights, Santa, hot chocolate, and festive downtown fun for families on Maine's Main Street.
