Maine Statewide Fairs & Festivals Calendar

At the 38th Annual York Harvestfest, there’s fun for guests of all ages. Younger attendees can enjoy stories, a roaming railroad, face painting, and other interactive activities at the Kidsfest. Adults can listen to live music; snack on lobster rolls, fried dough, and other yummy local eats; as well as shop for handcrafted items amongst the dozens of arts and crafts vendors from all over New England.
Hours: 9am - 4pm, Rain or Shine.

Fryeburg Fair offers livestock and farming exhibitions; harness racing October 3-7; ox pulling; calf and pig scrambles; cooking contests; flower shows; crafts; art; a museum of farm equipment; the Agricultural Exhibition Center; Natural Resource Center; and Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo. Night Shows feature the following musical acts — Marshall Tucker Band, Mild Moon, 12 OC, Great Escape Journey Cover Band, Emily Ann Roberts and Bad Habit Band. The Fair’s Specialty Foods Pavilion offers innovative food products. The fireworks show is Friday after the Night Show.
Admission: General admission is $15 daily; children under 12 admitted free; weekly pass is $100.

Experience the flavors of Maine at Harvest on the Harbor, three days of seminars, tastings, and exquisite dinners. Enjoy spirits, oysters, cocktails, and delicious eats. See event website for more events, ticket pricing and details.

This fun fall festival includes great microbrews, live music and a crafts tent with artisans from Maine and beyond. The event is held rain or shine under big tents. Guests must be 21 or older to enter beer tents.
Hours: Wine Tasting is Friday, 4-6pm ; Brewfest is Saturday, Noon to 5pm.