Greater Portland & Casco Bay Fairs and Festivals entertain with music, food, dance, arts, in all seasons

Gorham Founders Festival 2012

Chick Property, behind the Public Safety Building and adjacent to Narragansett School, 270 Main Street Gorham, ME Phone: 207-749-7633

May 25-26, 2012

The Gorham Founders Festival brings together the best of Gorham, local groups, local artisans, local service clubs, and great food along with our amusement rides. We will have 15-20 performers and entertainers and our Auction on Saturday. The festivities are concluded with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Saturday night. Time: Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free to the public but there is a cost for tickets for the amusement rides. Information: www.gorhamfoundersfestival.com

Old Port Festival 2012

Old Port Portland, ME Phone: 207-772-6828

June 10, 2012

The festival attracts over 40,000 people to experience some of Portland, Maine's greatest offerings such as retail, restaurants, arts, and entertainment. The festival has something for everyone, including 8 music stages, children's participatory programs and entertainment, a parade, outdoor adventure and more. Location: Old Port on the waterfront. Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 207-772-6828 or visit www.portlandmaine.com/event/old-port-festival/

Portland Chamber Music Festival 2012

Abromson Education Center, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford Street Portland, ME 04101 Phone: 800-320-0257

August 9-18, 2012

Five captivating classical performances. The festival runs on select dates. Information and schedule: http://www.pcmf.org/

Yarmouth Clam Festival 2012

Yarmouth Village Yarmouth, ME Phone: 207-846-3984

July 20-22, 2012

This festival is one of Maine's summer favorite. It includes a long, hilarious parade; spectacular fireworks; clam shucking contests; a firefighter's muster; road, kayak, and bike races; a pancake breakfast; concerts; and, of course, a delicious array of food. Schedule of events at www.clamfestival.com.