MAINE: January/February/March - April/May/June - July - AUGUST - September - October/November/December Check previous year if event is not yet updated to current year 2024 MAINE: August 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2021 - 2019)
July 25-28 & Aug 1-3, 2024
Bangor State Fair
Bangor, Maine
July 31-August 4, 2024
169th Northern Maine Fair
Presque Isle, Maine
July 31-August 4, 2024
Maine Lobster Festival
Rockland, Maine
August 1-31, 2024 - August is Maine Lobster Month - Statewide, Maine
As a result of Maine's successful lobster conservation effort, the state has hit record harvest levels for the last three years. So in July 2012 Maine Governor Paul LePage signed a proclamation declaring August "Maine Lobster Month". August 2-3, 2024 Annual Blueberry Festival - Wilton, Maine
Pick your own blueberries! Food for sale at local church bazaars including blueberry muffins, cake, and pies. Blueberry cookoff and chili tasting contest. Parade, blacksmithing event, fire truck rides, boat tours, music and fireworks. August 6-11, 2024 170th Topsham Fair - Topsham, Maine
At the Topsham Fair, our goal is to celebrate Maine's thriving agriculture. When you're looking for fun things to do in Topsham, Maine, consider making a stop at the fair for your entertainment. Topsham Fair has all the bells and whistles, from harness racing and truck pulling to the demolition derby. August 8-17, 2024 Skowhegan State Fair - Skowhegan, Maine
The Nations oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair (since 1819). Exhibition Halls, Livestock Shows, Horse & Tractor Pulling, Barrel Racing, Doodlebug Pulling, Muttin Bustin, Midway, Commercial Hall Vendors, Crafters, etc.... we've got it all. August 10, 2024 Maine Red Hot Dog Festival - Dexter, Maine
The Maine Red Hot Dog Festival is a DRC fundraiser designed to attract a large number of people to the town where they will see all that Dexter has to offer, and to simply have fun!
August 16-18, 2024 47th Annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
Machias, Maine
The Down East region of Maine produces nearly 85% of the world's blueberries. The annual Wild Blueberry Festival celebrates the blueberry with a Main Street parade, fabulous food, crafts and fine art by regional artists, live music, and activities for the children. Bring the whole family! A project of Centre Street Congregational, United Church of Christ. August 22-25, 2024 137th Piscataquis Valley Fair
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Agricultural Fair. August 22-25, 2024 Acton Fair - Acton, Maine
Agricultural Fair. Plenty Of Fun Food And Entertaiment. Including 3rd Annual Iron Tails Saloon Keg Toss; ADGA Dairy Goat Show; Baking Contests; Horse Show; Miss Acton Fair; Women's Skillet Throw. August 24, 2024 Wells Chili-Fest - Wells, Maine
Featuring the Maine State Chili Cook-Off. Our event is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. August 24-25, 2024 Washington County Fair - Pembroke, Maine
The Washington County Fair provides a fun filled weekend for the whole family! August 24-September 2, 2024 Windsor Fair - Windsor, Maine
One of Main's Premier Agricultural Fairs. August 29-September 2, 2024 The Blue Hill Fair - Blue Hill, Maine
A true 'Down to Earth' Country Fair. August 30-September 2, 2024 Harmony Fair - Harmony, Maine
As an agricultural fair, expect to see lots of animals, attend agriculturally focused demonstrations, participate in an abundance of fair kid friendly games, enjoy the Labor Day Parade and partake in your favorite fair foods. August 31, 2024 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Come catch some fish, compete for some serious prize money, and enjoy a lobster bake! August 31-September 1, 2024 36th Annual Eastport Salmon and Seafood Festival - Eastport, Maine
Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the festival 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.
2021 MAINE: August 2021
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
Events waiting for new datesAugust -, 2021 Maine Farm Days - Clinton, Maine
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. An agricultural trade show, held on a working dairy farm in Maine. Visit a farm and see what farm life is all about. Watch farm activities and demonstrations from milking to felting; pet farm animals, pick berries, tour a barn or go on a hay ride. There will be farm-raised products for sale, displays to see and samples to taste.
2019 MAINE: August 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
Events waiting for new datesAugust 10, 2019 55th Annual Winter Harbor Lobster Festival
Winter Harbor, Maine
A fun filled day with many events--a Maine blueberry pancake breakfast, the ever popular lobster boat races with 13 classes rated by size and power, a craft fair with 80+ exhibitors, lobster dinners and a parade down Main Street. August 11, 2019 - Thrillin' and Grillin' BBQ Festival
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
The Beach, BBQ and Balloons, an event not to be missed, with hot air tethered balloon rides, music, food and fun! Benefits Make A Wish Foundation of Maine. August 11, 2019 - Maine State Championship BBQ Festival
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Aquaboggan Water Park. People's Choice 2pm to 4pm Vote on the Best Pulled Pork you will ever eat. | 
