Easter services at the R.H. Bell Interfaith Chapel and on-hill, Easter parade, scavenger hunt, paper egg coloring, Easter sunrise breakfast at Bullwinkle’s and much more. Information: www.sugarloaf.com

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North Country Inter-Tribal Powwow End of Winter Gathering
Sebasticook Valley Community Center, 81 North Street
Newport, ME

March 20, 2010

Come celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring at this Native American gathering. Featuring Two Feathers Drum, Sacred Spirits Drum, and Wind & Stone. Traders from Maine to Massachusetts. Dancing, drums, traders, and socialization. Admission is by donation. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Bath Blarney Days
Various locations in the downtown
Bath, ME
Phone: 207-442-7291

March 11-17, 2010

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Events include a lecture on the history of the Irish in Bath, a March Irish Madness Moonlight sale on March 12, a 5K Shamrock Sprint, and the Bath St. Patricks Day Parade on the March 13, a tug of war challenge, bagpipers, and other activities. The festivities conclude with an all day celebration on March 17 with food, drink, and Irish music at Byrnes' Irish Pub. Information: www.visitbath.com/

Fishermen's Festival
Waterfront
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Phone: 207-633-2353

April 23-25, 2010

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Kick-off is Friday evening of the Miss Shrimp Pageant. On Saturday, there will be the famous Cod Fish Relay on the waterfront, lobster trap hauling, dory bailing, lobster crate running, tug of war, fish fry, and more. Information and tickets: www.boothbayharbor.com/index.php.

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Cinco de Mayo Weekend
36 Main Street
Ogunquit, ME
Phone: 207-646-2939

April 30-May 2, 2010

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Special entertainment will be offered on Friday night, with proceeds going to the Frannie Peabody Center. Saturday morning, there will be a 5K run and walk on Ogunquit Beach. In keeping with the weekend's theme, several restaurants will have special menus, and the clubs will be decked out in their Mexican finest. Throughout town, piñatas will be available for you to try your luck at winning a fabulous prize or two. Information: www.visitogunquit.org

Patriots Day Weekend Celebration
36 Main Street
Ogunquit, ME

April 16-18, 2010

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Celebrate your Patriotism in Ogunquit during our 20th Annual Patriots Day Weekend celebration! Join us as we go back to our roots, with historical characters walking the streets, musterings, and fife & drum concerts. What could be more American than a craft show? Tours of the Ogunquit Playhouse, kids' carnival, cookout, taste-tests, and casino night round out the weekend. Information: www.visitogunquit.org

Patriots Day Weekend Celebration
36 Main Street
Ogunquit, ME

April 16-18, 2010

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Celebrate patriotism in Ogunquit during Patriots Day Weekend celebration. There will be historical characters walking the streets, musters, and fife and drum concerts, a craft show, tours of the Ogunquit Playhouse, a kids carnival, cookout, taste tests, and casino night. Information: www.visitogunquit.org/

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Parrot Head Festival
Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road
Newry, ME
Phone: 207-824-3000

April 9-11, 2010

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Friday and Saturday celebrate with Jimmy Buffett cover bands, contests, prizes, parties, and more! Sunday’s events include pond-skimming, followed by a key lime pie-eating contest and the Bust n' Burn moguls competition. Information: www.sundayriver.com

Spring Fling Beach Party
Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Road
Bridgton, ME
Phone: 207-647-8444

March 20, 2010

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This event celebrates the beginning of spring with live entertainment, barbecue, the Slush Cup and a snow volleyball tournament are a few of the highlights. Information: www.shawneepeak.com/