MAINE - Augusta/Kennebec

Week-long festival including the Kiwanis Karnival, street dance, Egglympics, music, basketball tournament, window painting, marketplace, Kiddie Parade, The Big Parade, display tents, artist displays, quiche/Cheesecake/pie contest and more. Daily events lead up to the parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. Community activities are free. Kiwanis Karnival ticket fees and fee at the gate of Manson Park.

The Maine International Film Festival offers nearly 100 films, representing the best of American independent and international cinema. MIFF also spotlights some of Maine and New England's most exciting and innovative filmmakers. Audiences also have opportunities to meet and talk with some of the people behind the movies - directors, producers, writers, musicians. Information and schedules: www.miff.org.

Gardiner, Augusta, Winthrop and surrounding communities come together during the Whatever Family Festival with many exciting events including Johnson Hall Waterfront Talent Show, Gardiner Rotary Fireworks, Hallowell Kayak and Canoe rides and Augusta Day in Capitol Park. See website for detailed information and schedule of events at http://www.augustamaine.com/chamber_whatever.asp