A celebration of Maine’s thriving oyster aquaculture industry held each September on the Damariscotta River, featuring oyster shucking contests, local seafood, live music, and stunning river scenery.

Maine’s largest agricultural fair and one of New England’s finest, the Fryeburg Fair runs for eight days each October with livestock exhibitions, harness racing, midway rides, ox pulls, and classic fair food.

A celebration of fiber arts held each June in Windsor, featuring sheep shearing demonstrations, alpaca shows, spinning and weaving, and vendors selling wool, yarn, and fiber art supplies.

Boothbay Harbor’s signature summer festival celebrates Maine’s legendary windjammer fleet with tall ship parades, fireworks, live music, and waterfront activities over five days each June.

A celebration of Scottish heritage featuring Highland athletics, pipe bands, Celtic music, and traditional Scottish food and crafts, held annually at the Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick.

One of Maine’s most popular summer festivals, the Yarmouth Clam Festival draws over 100,000 visitors for three days of clam chowder, fried clams, carnival rides, live music, and a parade.

New England’s premier in-the-water boat show, held each August in Rockland, features over 100 boats, home products, and marine services against the backdrop of Penobscot Bay.

A celebration of Maine’s agricultural bounty held each November in Augusta, featuring local farmers, food producers, crafters, and artisans from across the state.

One of Maine’s most beloved summer traditions, the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland draws tens of thousands of visitors for five days of lobster feasts, live entertainment, the Great Crate Race, and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation. Held annually since 1947.