• Crown of Maine Balloon Festival

    One of New England's finest hot air balloon festivals, held each August in Presque Isle with mass balloon launches at dawn and dusk, tethered rides, and evening glow shows over four days.

  • Great Falls Balloon Festival

    Lewiston, Maine Lewiston, Maine

    One of the largest hot-air balloon festivals in Northern New England with dozens of balloons over the Androscoggin River.

  • Eastport Salmon and Seafood Festival

    Eastport, Maine Eastport, Maine

    Three-day festival celebrating Eastport seafood heritage with fresh salmon, live music, and waterfront activities.

  • 20th Eastport Pirate Festival

    Eastport, Maine Eastport, Maine

    One of Maine most beloved festivals featuring costumed pirates, tall ships, cannon battles, and family fun over three days.

  • Maine Open Lighthouse Day

    Once a year in September, the US Coast Guard opens Maine's working lighthouses to the public for tours and demonstrations — a rare chance to climb active light towers and meet the keepers.

  • International Seaplane Fly-In

    Greenville, Maine Greenville, Maine

    Historic seaplanes land on Moosehead Lake before crowds of 10000 with a poker run and pilot meetups.

  • Pemaquid Oyster Festival

    Pemaquid, Maine Pemaquid, Maine

    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.