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Visit Maine virtually. See over 150 360 degree and panoramic tours of Downeast Maine's Beaches, Harbors and Scenic areas for better vacation planning.  Also learn about events, see a virtual art show, virtually see where to eat and where to shop and learn about activities.

 
Take hundreds of virtual tours of all area attractions below for vacation planning:
 
National Parks
Acadia National Park - MDI
Acadia National Park - Schoodic
Acadia National Park Seawall
Bar Harbor & Mount Desert Island
Bar Harbor
Seal Harbor
Northeast Harbor
Somesville
Mount Desert Island's Quietside
Southwest Harbor
Bass Harbor
Manset
Tremont

Blue Hill Peninsula Region:

Blue Hill
Brooklin
Brooksville
Sedgwick
Deer Isle
Stonington

Ellsworth Area:

Ellsworth
Lamoine
Surry
Eastbrook
Franklin

Acadia Schoodic Peninsula Area:

Sorrento
Sullivan
Gouldsboro: Winter Harbor
Prospect Harbor
Corea by the Sea
Grindstone Neck
Steuben
Milbridge

Downeast:

Cherryfield
Pretty Marsh
Addison
Brooklin  & Jonesport
Roque Bluffs
Machias

Some villages have been combined for touring convenience.

 

Virtually Tour all of Downeast Maine with over 150 360 degree and panoramic virtual tours of Downeast Maine plus things to do, where to stay, places to eat and places to shopCheck the Fairs and Festivals Schedule. Don't miss the lobster festivals, lobster boat races, blueberry festivals, Oktoberfest, art shows, concerts and playsThe Virtual Art Show features oil paintings, water colors, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and more by local artists inspired by Downeast MaineSee virtual 360 degree views inside RestaurantsSee Where to Shop. Find souvenirs, clothing, housewares, nautical items, collectibles, hand made crafts and moreFind out about Downeast Maine Activities like whale watching, kayaking, boat cruises, Acadia tours, scenic flights and moreVirtually tour inside vacation rentals of cottages, bed and breakfasts, inns, camps, cabins, private homes..see all kinds of vacation rentals in Downeast Maine
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Directory of Downeast Maine Fairs & Festivals for 2011 is bigger and better than ever.  Join in on the fun in  Bar Harbor, Acadia & MDI region, Blue Hill Peninsula Region, Ellsworth Area, Schoodic Peninsula , Milbridge, Cherryfield & Machias Area 

 
Downeast and Acadia National Park regions activities, fairs and festivals start up in the Spring and continue all Summer long Enjoy the beautiful scenery, the waterfront, quaint villages and special events held in the Acadia regions that celebrate this beautiful part of the Maine Coast.
Date(s) Event Location
  May Events - 2011  

All Summer Long

Flash in the Pans Live!  
Based in Blue Hill, Maine, FLASH! is one of the largest community steelbands in the United States.  Be sure to see the FLASH!’s enormously popular Monday night concerts and street dances are fund raisers that benefit local charitable and non-profit organizations and contribute to a sense of community spirit.  Click here for FLASH!’s current performance schedule all over Downeast Maine and Acadia's regions.
Blue Hill Maine

Bar Harbor

Southwest Harbor

Schoodic Area

Ellsworth

 

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Saturday -Saturday May 14, 2011 - May 21, 2011

9:30-3:00pm

Spring Bulb Tour at the Stewart Estate.  Enjoy beautiful plantings and a spectacular bloom of 45,000 bulbs in Martha's garden at the water's edge.

 

Address:
32 Sargeant Drive Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662
Fees:
suggested donation of $10.00 Under 12 free.
Northeast Harbor

Stewart Estate

 

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

6:30 am - Noon

Mini Bird-a-thon at Schoodic

Join Rich MacDonald of the Natural History Center in Bar Harbor and other birders around Schoodic Point.  Events continue with  Bagels and Birds after the Bird-a-thon and end with a bird walk to Schoodic Head at 12:00

Details web site

Schoodic Education and Research Center

Schoodic Point

Winter Harbor

 

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Friday, May 20, 2011

9:30 am

Scones @ Schoodic. 

The public is invited to join the SERC staff at the Moore Auditorium for a discussion on how SERC the former Navy base will continue the Navy connection.  Breakfast treats will be served

Schoodic Education and Research Center

Schoodic Point

Winter Harbor

  June Events - 2011  
Thursday - Sunday

June 2-5, 2011

 

Acadia Birding Festival

Celebrate the 13th Annual birding festival and discover the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine.  Experience the birding wonders of Maine, from boreal to ocean - warblers, puffins, and more. We offer field trips, pelagic trips, paddling adventures, workshops, social gatherings, and evening presentations. Join celebrity birders Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson on these adventures around Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, and beyond. By land or by sea, we'll find some exciting birds for you to see. Visit web site for more complete schedule of events  

MDI, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Maine

Saturday

June 11, 2011

7:30 pm

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events) Live in Concert:  James McMurtry.  “The simple fact is that James McMurtry may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation”
Stephen King

Tickets & Info

The Grand

Ellsworth

 

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Wednesday

June 15, 2011

3:00 - 4:30 pm

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events) Live in Concert:  New Time Ensemble - Irish Folk Workshop

This traditional Irish music themed workshop will emphasize cello, flute (silver or wood), fiddle, and guitar.  But this workshop is open to all traditional music instrumentalists who want to learn in a group contextTickets & Info

The Grand

Ellsworth

 

June 15, 2011

7:30pm

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events) Live in Concert:  New Time Ensemble -  Simultaneously traditional and innovative, New Time Ensemble weaves an articulate tapestry from the rugged threads of Irish dance tunes.

Tickets & Info

The Grand

Ellsworth

     
Friday - Sunday

June 17-19, 2011

Lupine Festival - 10th Annual.

If you love Lupine, this festival is for you. Take a Lupine by the Sea boat ride, go on private gardens tours....See lots of crafts, rummage sales, music concerts, art and sculpture show, boat excursions, airplane rides, quilt show, garden tour and children's activities.  Call 207-348-6124 or visit web site

Deer Isle, Maine

 

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Saturday

June 18, 2011

9 am - 4pm

Made in Maine Market

The areas largest artisan show for Maine Made items. 

Ellsworth Chamber

High Street

Ellsworth, Maine

 

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Sunday

June 19, 2011

7:30-9:00 pm

Flash in the Pans Steel Band night.

At Agamont Park in downtown Bar Harbor.  Enjoy the steel band and dance in the park.  Bring your lawn chairs/blankets.

Bar Harbor, Maine
Sunday - Sunday

June 19-26, 2011

Legacy of the Arts Celebration. 

This is the 13th annual celebration of Bar Harbor's rich history of art and culture, native American culture on Mount Desert Island.  Evening outdoor concerts, workshops, meet the artists, receptions, exhibits and more. More information:

Bar Harbor,Maine

Around Town

 

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Tuesday

June 21, 2011

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events)Summer Encore!  The Met Live in HD presents Madama Butterfly. Anthony Minghella’s stunning production of Puccini’s opera opened the Met’s 2006–07 season and was seen by thousands of people around the world as part of the company’s Live in HD series. 

Tickets & Info

Grand

Ellsworth

 

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Tuesday

June 21, 2011

6:00 pm

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events)Summer Encore!  The Met Live in HD presents Madama Butterfly

Tickets & Info

Ellsworth
 

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Monday - Monday

June 20-27, 2011

Annual Legacy of the Arts

A community wide celebration of arts and culture.  Live music, arts shows, workshops, demonstrations and historic tours

Bar Harbor Maine

Downtown

 

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Tuesday

June 28, 2011

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events)Summer Encore!  The Met Live in HD presents Don Pasquale.  Anna Netrebko revives her sensational turn as Norina—the disguised bride who becomes a greedy old man’s undoing—in Donizetti’s bel canto comedy

Tickets & Info

Ellsworth
 

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Tuesday

June 29, 2011

The Grand (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events)Summer Encore!  The Met Live in HD presents Simon Boccanegra Four decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes history singing the title role in Verdi’s gripping political thriller, which is written for a baritone. 

Tickets & Info

Ellsworth
  July Events -2011:  
Saturday

July 1, 2011

8:15 pm

Bar Harbor Music Festival

Brass Venture America the Beautiful at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church at 29 Mount Desert Street. For tix info@barharbormusicfestival.org

Bar Harbor Maine
 

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Friday-Sunday

July 1 - 17, 2011

8:15pm

Acadia Repertory Theatre:  The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam.  For more performances, tickets and info visit the web site Somesville Maine
 

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Monday

July 4, 2011

6:00 am start

4th of July Celebration starts bright and early at 6:00 a.m. with a blueberry pancake breakfast and 10 a.m. parade.   11:00 Seafood Festival at the Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street.  After parade lobster races.

Bar Harbor waterfront

Bar Harbor, Maine

 

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Tuesday

July 13, 2011

The Grande (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events)Summer Encore!  The Met Live in HD presents La Fille du Regiment.  Laurent Pelly’s hilarious new production, called “the operatic show of the season” by The Times of London during its Covent Garden run, features Natalie Dessay’s fearless coloratura and impeccable comic timing and Juan Diego Flórez’s remarkable musicality. 

Tickets & Info

Ellsworth
 

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Wednesdays and Saturdays

July 6-Sept 3, 2011

Acadia Repertory Theatre:   

Children's Theatre Program:  Thumbelina.  Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m  $5 children, $8 adults.  General admission only.  Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am the day of the performance.  For more performances and info visit the web site

Somesville, Maine
 

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Friday

July 8, 2011

6 pm-7:30 pm

Waterfront Concert

Come enjoy the music of identical twins Chris and Meredith Thompson.  Since 1992 the twins have played in venues across the US and released 5 albums.   

Ellsworth, Maine
 

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Saturday

July 9, 2010

10am-4pm

 

Annual Native American Festival & Basketmakers Market

This is the 17th annual Native American Festival.  You will not want to miss it.  You'll find the finest basketmakers from Tribes of Maine.  Established by the Abbe Museum, and is a free event offering an opportunity to purchase baskets and art directly from award winning members.  There are also hand carved walking sticks, flutes, rattles and root clubs, as well as bead and quill jewelry.

Bar Harbor, Maine

College of the Atlantic Campus

 

 

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Sunday

July 10, 2011

Family Fun Day at Acadia. 

Join the Friends of Acadia and Park Rangers for special activities designed to help kids connect with nature and be good to it.  For details visit the web site

Acadia National Park
 

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Thursdays

July 14-Sept 8, 2011

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden Tours.  

Open to invited guests and people with reservations on Thursdays from July 14 through September 8.  Each open garden day includes two, two-hour visiting sessions:  from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. or from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The garden is available for self-guided viewing during each session.  More info web site

Seal Harbor/Northeast Harbor
 

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Friday

July 15, 2011

6-7:30 pm

Come listen to Jazz with the Bel-Isle Trio

This group has been performing throughout Maine for the past 19 years.

Ellsworth Harbor Park Waterfront

Water Street

 

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July 15-18, 2011

6-9 pm

Quietside Flamingo Festival

Harbor House Community Center offers four days of fun filled events in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Included will be a pancake breakfast, children's activities, road race, music events, a huge parade and much more.

Southwest Harbor, Maine

 

 

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Sunday

July 17, 2011

10-4

Garden Tours. Tour 7 beautiful Island Gardens $25 day of tour and $20 before July 17. Check out www.barharborgardenclub.com for more information. Bar Harbor, Maine
 

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Tuesday-Sunday

July 19-31, 2011

Acadia Repertory Theatre:  44  Plays for 44 Presidents by Andy Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, Chloe Johnson and Karen Weinberg. For more performances, tickets and info visit the web site Somesville, Maine
 

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Friday

July 22, 2011

6-7:30 pm

Come enjoy the music of the Yentes Brothers while they perform a blend of traditional and folk acoustic music on cello and violin. Ellsworth Harbor Park Waterfront

Water Street

 

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Friday

July 29, 2011

6-7:30 pm

Queen City Big Band.  Come enjoy the sounds of  music majors and teachers and othe rlocal muscians.  The band performs a mix of big band music both classic and modern. Ellsworth Harbor Park Waterfront

Water Street

 

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Friday, July 29 2011 @ 7:00 pm

Sat. July 30 @ 12:00 pm & 7:00pm

The Grande (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events) Theatre:  Grand Teen Summer Camp Presents - a Year with Frog and Toad the musical.

Tickets & Info

The Grand

Ellsworth, Maine

 

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Friday- Sunday

July 29, 30, 31, 2011

 

Milbridge Days 2011

Get ready for the bee-bopping event of the year in the Acadia Schoodic area and blast back to the fun 50's.  A celebration of Happy Days with events for 3 days will keep your engine vroooooming.  Get out your motorcycle, leather jackets, poodle skirts, pencil skirts, rolled up jeans, bobby socks and get ready to rock around the clock...Guys, don't forget the comb and grease. 

Events begin on Friday - the parade is Saturday - the famous codfish relay is Sunday -- as seen in National Geographic.

Milbridge, Maine
  August Events - 2011:  
Monday-Sunday

August 1-14, 2011

Schoodic Arts For All Festival

Come join the festival which is a 2 week event featuring over 80 worshops, 14 evening performances, 12 brown bag performances and a silent kick off auction. Workshops, Evening Performances, free Brown Bag lunchtime performances, an Art Show, a Silent Auction, and much, much more. 

Festival details web site

August 1st through 14th, all shows at 7pm.  $5 for adults, kids under 12 free.  Buy a festival performance pass: 14 shows for $35 - that's 7 shows free

Hammond Hall

Winter Harbor, Maine

427 Main Street

Winter Harbor, ME 04693

 

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Monday

August 1, 2011

7:00 pm

Schoodic Summer Chorus Presents Life is but  a Dream.  Enjoy favorite songs from the past years and new repertoir from the Renaissance to the twenty first century from Eastern Europe to Maine.  The chorus is also open to anyone who loves to sing. Hammond Hall

427 Main Street

Main Street, Winter Harbor

 

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Tuesday

August 2, 2011

The Grande (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events)Summer Encore!  The Met Live in HD presents Don Carlo.  Nicholas Hytner makes his Met debut with a new production of Verdi’s ambitious tale of thwarted love.

Tickets & Info

Ellsworth
 

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Tuesday

August 2, 2011

Lobsters on the Sound

This special evening is held at one of the loveliest spots on Mount Desert Island - on the quiet side.  Come under the big tents on this beautiful waterfront..enjoy lobsters, cocktails and the gorgeous sunset over the only fjord on the East Coast.   Do this miss this elegant event (casual or dress....just come)  All proceeds benefit the Harbor House.  See web site for info and other events

Southwest Harbor Maine
 

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Tuesday-Sunday

August 2-14, 2011

Acadia Repertory Theatre:    Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. For more performances, tickets and info visit the web site Somesville, Maine
 

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Tuesday

August 2, 2011

7:00 pm

Deep Waters Film.  This is a 1948 film directed by Henry King.  The film takes place in the village of Corea and is based on the 1946 novel Spoonhandle written by Ruth Moore and was nominated for an Academy Award.  More details web site Hammond Hall

Main Street

 Winter Harbor

 

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Thursday

August 4

5:00 pm

The Grand.  Runway Grand 2011 Maine Made and RemadeThis years event will feature dozens of local designers, showcasing and selling their “wares” to raise funds to restore The Grand’s historic marquee. Don’t forget to check out the trunk sale immediately following the runway show!  Tickets and more info Grand

Ellsworth Maine

 

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Saturday

August 6, 2011

7:00 pm

Honky Tonk Confidential Band.  Award winning alt/retro country band... their 4th album won the Country Album of the Year WAMMIE.  More details web site Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Sunday

August 7, 2011

7:00 pm

Robinson Ballet Live.  This company is the one that brought you the nutcracker.  Come see them live and experience the artistry, emotion and joy. More details web site Hammond Hall

Main Street,

Winter Harbor

 

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Monday, August 8, 2011

7:30 pm - 9:00 p.m.

Flash in the Pans Steel Drum band.  Get up and dance...a great time.. tonight.  More Info, Complete Schedule & Locations Map

 

Hancock Maine

at Tidal Falls - Frenchman Bay Conservancy

 

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Tuesday

August 9, 2011

7:00 pm

The Scott Cleveland Trio will perform original and reinterpreted Jazz with streams of Blues, R&B, Latin, Classic/Impressionist music and African American Spirituals. More details web site Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Wednesday

August 10

7:00 pm

Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium

Come meet the sculptures for this years amazing sculptures which are featured all around Downeast Maine -- you'll see their sculptures at the Southwest Harbor library, at Henry's Cove in Winter Harbor, At the Parish house in Steuben, at the Celebration Park in Sullivan,  on State Street near the library  2011 brings sculptors from Taiwan, Germany, Japan, Maine and New Brunswick.  Come see their amazing art.  More details web site

Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Thursday

August 11

The Mask Messenger performance.  According to the New York Times, this show "baffles the eyes and tickle some sort of primal funny bone".  It is a comedy in guise of a demonstration about masks and will keep the audience laughing.  Come see outrageous characters who speak from behind the masks and exotic creatures by masks worn on other parts of the body. Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Friday

August 12, 2011

Schoodic Idol 2010 Winner Katie Higgins will perform soulful country with her family and friends.  More details web site Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Friday

August 12, 2011

6-7:30 pm

Listen to the music by the Flannery Brothers. The band creates music that is based on wholesome experiences.  Their music and entertainment  makes you want to get up and dance. Ellsworth Harbor Park Waterfront

Water Street

 

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Saturday

August 13, 2011

8:00 a.m. start

 

Lobster Festival

Don't miss this fantastic festival.  Lots and lots of crafters -- over 80 exhibitors, plus a lobster feast and variety of other fair foods.  Watch the boat races, listen to live music including a steel band,  see lobster boat races, shop and finish up watching the parade and fireworks. 

 Acadia National Park Schoodic Peninsula

in

Gouldsboro & Winter Harbor, Maine

 

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Saturday

August 13, 2011

The Sheep Island Rovers

Contradance to live music provided by the Hammond Hall.  Come dance or sit back and enjoy the acoustic folk music and watch the community of dancers.  More details web site

Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Saturday

August 13, 2011

8:00 a.m. start

 

Lobster Festival

Don't miss this fantastic festival.  Lots and lots of crafters -- over 80 exhibitors, plus a lobster feast and variety of other fair foods.  Watch the boat races, listen to live music including a steel band,  see lobster boat races, shop and finish up watching the parade and fireworks. 

 Acadia National Park Schoodic Peninsula

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Gouldsboro & Winter Harbor, Maine

 

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Sunday

August 14, 2011

The Schoodic Arts for all Festival Final Showcase

A fantastic farewell that showcaes all the artistic endeavors produced during the entire festival.

Hammond Hall

Main Street

Winter Harbor

 

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Tuesday

August 16-Sept 4, 2011

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette. For more performances, tickets and info visit the web site Somesville, Maine
 

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Friday

August 19, 2011

6-7:30 pm

The Hips band.  A great local band from the Belfast Maine area.  Ellsworth Harbor Park Waterfront

Water Street

 

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August 2011 ...exact date TBA Sullivan Daze

The celebration of summer will feature an entire day of food, fun and special events, including a fireworks display over Taunton Bay that will begin at 9 p.m.  Don't miss this event, the fireworks are outstanding. The event is a major fund-raising activity for the town’s Fire and Rescue Department and its Women’s Auxiliary. Firefighters will be serving up hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage.   Also sign up and join the Historical House Tours (see below)

Sullivan, Maine
 

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Friday - Sunday

August 19-21, 2011

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival.  The largest Blueberry celebration in Maine.  Entertainment and activities include  the Blackfly Ball, Festival Music, Blueberry Musical, Parade activities for kids, pie eating contest, cooking contest, fun run and road race, blueberry quilt raffle, crafters, artistans, festival meals and blueberry farm tours.  web site Machias, Maine
 

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Friday, Aug 19 2011 @ 7:00 pm

Sat. Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm

The Grande (Film, Music, Theatre,TheMet, Dance, Events) Theatre:  Grand Teen Summer Camp Presents - Disneys Cinderella (kids version)

Tickets & Info

The Grand

Ellsworth, Maine

 

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August 20, 2011 Blackfly Ball at the Grange Hall.  A celebration of the reopening of the Grange Hall in 2005.  The event celebrates the 100 + years the building has served as a community center and brings people together from all walks of life -- young and old, farmers and city folk.  web site Machias, Maine
 

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Friday

August 26, 2011

6-7:30 pm

The Higgins Family with the Mainely Country Band.  Enjoy country traditional music with the Higgins Family and country rock with Mainely Country.  Crowd pleasing entertainment. Ellsworth Harbor Park Waterfront

Water Street

 

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Monday

August 29, 2011

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Support the local Arc Animal Shelter & enjoy fantastic entertainment when you go to the Flash in the Pans Steel Band Performance & Street Dance.  It's fantastic....dance with your dog too!  See complete schedule

 

Blue Hill Maine Town Park
 

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Thursday

August 18-21, 2011

Bar Harbor Jazz Music Festival.  A week long festival with a wide variety of music ranging from chamber music, recitals, opera, pops, jazz, new composers and strong orchestra.  Web Site Bar Harbor, Maine

All around town. Village Green to Criterion Theatre

  September Events - 2011  
Thursday - Monday

September 1-5, 2011

Blue Hill Fair.  For over 115 years, the Blue Hill Fairs has been the premier event of Downeast Maine.   Rides, games, gifts, activities, food and fantastic concerts await you at the Blue Hill Fair. See livestock demonstrations, visit the 4H building, crafters building, flower show, fruit and vegetable show...see the winners of the best.  Enjoy fair food such as blooming onions, sausage, pizza, burgers, delicious Maine potato french fries, subs, apple crisp, blueberry crisp, ice cream...all scrumptious.  This is a premier event that everyone enjoys.   web site Blue Hill Fair, Blue Hill, Maine

 

 

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September 5, 2011 Flash in the pans - community steel band to perform in Ellsworth's Waterfront Town Park.  Don't miss the final performance of the season --  listen to great music, dance and do a little shopping.  This show benefits the Everybody Eats program. Ellsworth, Maine

at the Waterfront Park

 

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Saturday, September 17, 2011 MDI Garlic Festival - This festival features music, beverages, food, fun and lots of garlic tasting. Southwest Harbor

Smugglers Den Campground

 

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Thursday

September 22-26, 2011

 Acadia Night Sky Festival  the Festival celebrates the protection and enjoyment of Downeast/Acadia's stellar night sky through education, science, and the arts. There will be stargazing parties, solar viewing opportunities, night time boat cruises to learn about celestial navigation, ranger-led tours and other events.  More Info web site

Acadia National Park on MDI
 

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Saturday & Sunday September 24 - 25, 2011

Sat 9am-5pm

Sun 10am-4pm

Paintings and Photography Show on the village green.  Come see the show featuring over 35 artists on Mt. Desert Street.  Rain or shine. Bar Harbor, Maine
 

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  October Events - 2011 :  
October 8, 2011 Oktoberfest -Mount Desert Island Fall Celebration.

A tradition since 1995.  Meet Maine Brewmasters, Wines by Blacksmith's Winery, Sample Food at the International Food Court, Enjoy Music and Entertainment, Visit Maine Artisan's and Craft Booths

Southwest  Harbor, Maine
October 16, 2011 10th annual MDI Marathon. Join this weekend of special events ending with the 26.2 mile marathon run along a seaside route held during peak fall foliage season. This race is a Boston Marathon qualifier. www.mdimarathon.org Mt. Desert Island
 

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October 28, 29 and 30, 2011

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

1st Annual Schoodic Oktoberfest Weekend -- The last big event in October.

At the Sullivan House at 2165 US Highway 1, Sullivan ME

Friday, Saturday and Sunday come join us and join friends for this very first Schoodic Oktoberfest Weekend.  Try beers from some of the best Brewmasters in Maine and enjoy great food at the Sullivan House Pub at 2165 US Highway 1, Sullivan

Sullivan Maine

(10 minutes from Ellsworth - Between Gouldsboro and Milbridge)

October 29, 2011 Halloween Dinner and Costume Party on Saturday, October 29, 2011 in Downeast Maine

Come join the Sullivan House & Pub for a special Halloween dinner and costume party.  Dinner will be served from 4-8 pm  with live entertainment until midnight.  Sullivan House & Pub is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Ellsworth.  Join The House on this great night ....and don't forget to wear a costume (not mandatory though).     web site

 
 

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  November Events - 2011 :  
Saturday

November 12, 2011

6 am - 9 am

Early Bird Sale and 4th Annual Bed Races shop in your PJs for extra discounts from 6-9am. The bed parade begins at the Village Green at 10am with the bed races immediately following on Cottage Street. Bar Harbor, Maine
 

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