• 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.

  • Trails End Festival

    Millinocket, Maine Millinocket, Maine

    Three-day fall festival in the shadow of Mount Katahdin with parade, chili cook-off, and pub crawl.