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Events Calendar - 2026


Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Fairs & Festivals

Fryeburg Fair

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026 1154 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037

Experience the magic of the Fryeburg Fair, one of New England's premier agricultural fairs! Enjoy eight days of family-friendly fun featuring thrilling rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, horse and ox pulls, delicious fair food, shopping, crafts, and exciting grandstand events. From country music performances to classic fair traditions, there's something for visitors of all ages at this beloved Maine tradition.

Food, Wine, Beer

10th Annual Maine Cheese Festival

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026 51 Peltoma Ave, Pittsfield, ME 04967

Celebrate Maine’s food, beverage, and artisan community with 65+ Maine-made vendors offering a full day of delicious discoveries. Sample local cheeses, meet the makers, enjoy live music, and explore a featured cheese competition, curated beer and wine tent, and educational experiences.

Come hungry, stay curious, and enjoy a perfect fall day in Maine!

NEW: Film, Cheese & Wine

Kick off the weekend on Saturday, September 12, with a special screening of Holy Cow at the Waterville Film Center, presented in partnership with Waterville Creates.

Before the film, enjoy a Maine Cheese Pairing at Main Street Provisions from 4–6:30 PM, featuring artisan cheeses and hand-selected wines.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors! Their support helps bring this celebration of Maine food, agriculture, music, and makers to life.

Maine Lobster Week 2026

Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026 Southern Maine Community College 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106

Get crackin’ and celebrate Maine’s iconic lobster industry during Maine Lobster Week, a delicious statewide celebration honoring the hardworking fishermen and communities behind every catch.

Explore the Flavors of Maine
Discover participating restaurants, markets, and local suppliers serving up specially crafted Maine lobster dishes throughout the week. From classic favorites to creative culinary creations, it’s the perfect time to taste Maine’s most iconic seafood.

Choose Maine lobster and support local fishermen, restaurants, and coastal communities.
Our Mission
Celebrate Maine’s heritage and sustainable seafood traditions
Support local lobster fishermen and restaurants
Encourage choosing locally caught seafood
Promote seasonal dining and tourism across Maine’s coastal communities

The Lobster Roll Remix

Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026 Southern Maine Community College 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106

Celebrate Maine’s most iconic sandwich at the 2026 Lobster Roll Remix, where talented local chefs put their own creative spin on the classic lobster roll. Enjoy globally inspired flavors, from Asian and Mediterranean influences to Latin-inspired creations, elevated comfort food, and unexpected twists.

This all-inclusive, strolling grazing event features lobster creations from Dok Mali, Douro, The Honey Paw, Indy’s Sandwich/Mitr, Portland Lobster Company, Sicilian Table, Sodexo Group, Taj Indian Cuisine, and Ugly Duckling Truck @ Rising Tide. Sip Geary’s Pale Ale, Rupee Beer, non-alcoholic beverages from Eighteen Twenty Brewing Co., and espresso martinis from Tides & Vibes as you make your way through the chef stations.

Proceeds benefit the Maine Lobster Community Alliance, supporting the future of Maine’s lobstering industry and its hardworking harvesters and their families.

21+ only | Tickets are all-inclusive

Presented in partnership with Southern Maine Community College and the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative. Sponsored by Visit Maine.