Maine - Fairs and Festivals

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Greater Gardiner River Festival
Throughout town
Gardiner, ME
Phone: 207-582-3312

June 20, 2009

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Festival Events, listed by location:
Johnson Hall Mini Park: Children's Art in the Park, Marcus Gale -So Glad!, Charles Dupuis, The Great Bamboozler, The Celtic Cowboys live music
Water Street: United Martial Arts karate demonstration, Maine artisans, specialty food vendors
Waterfront: 5K road race, kayak rides, Coast Guard vessel tours, Johnson Hall Talent Show, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Around the Common: Pancake breakfast, trucks on the common demonstration for children, children's games, barbecue

Phyzgig Festival
Various locations; see website
Portland and Westbrook, ME
Phone: 207-854-0065

December 26-31, 2009

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This is a multi-day, multi-venue line-up of the nation's best vaudeville acts. Juggling, mime, physical comedy, magic, puppetry and storytelling performances will take place at theaters in Portland and neighboring Westbrook. Variety shows with multiple performers will include a live pit band, "phyzkidz" performances will appeal to children, and beer and wine will be served at adult-only cabaret shows. Cost: $8 to $18. Information: www.acorn-productions.org
Cabaret show - Saturday, December 26. This year's festivities kick-off with an adults-oriented show that allows the performers to employ a more sophisticated brand of humor.
Vaudeville Shows - December 28 to 31. In the grand tradition of vaudeville, we have assembled a line-up of world-class performers from all over the country to entertain you with a unique blend of expert juggling, incredible illusions, mystifying magic, captivating storytelling, and side-splitting physical comedy.
Phyzkidz - December 27 to 30. Smaller scale versions of our vaudeville shows in a setting that is accessible for the youngest fans.