Activities and Events in Maine
April 2010
What a great time of year to visit Maine! Longer
days, warmer temperatures, spring flowers beginning to bloom,
and trees that have a "ready to bud" fuzzy appearance, all signal that
winter in
Maine has passed and summer's arrival can't be too far off.
Spring in Maine brings some of the best events and
activities, both indoors and outdoors, that celebrate the change of
seasons. April
2010 will be no exception.
Weather
permitting, ski
resorts in Maine
will offer
great spring skiing events...
...while the town of Boothbay Harbor prepares
for its annual Fishermen's Festival and blessing of the
fleet...
...parades, concerts, craft shows, antique shows,
road races, and other outdoor sports events will all begin in
earnest, and
in April 2010...
...the first weekend of the month will be the time
for many Easter events
in Maine.
Do
you sponsor a Maine event, or know of one to share?
If so, the form at the bottom of this page is for
you! Use it for Activities and Events in Maine, April 2010, or
any other timeframe. In addition to Activities and Events in
Maine, April 2010, you can add events to the May,
June, July,
or August
2010
calendars.
Great-Maine-Vacations.com will soon include
pages
for September, 2010, October 2010, etc., so...
...it's not too early to submit your Maine summer
activities, or fall or winter events.
April Maine Event Calendar 2010
With all the things
to do in Maine in April, this
list will continue to grow. Please check back periodically to
see what current events have been added.
Very
important...
Activities and
events in Maine, April 2010 may not reflect schedule changes or
cancellations. Before heading out, confirm event dates and event
locations.
Activities and
Events in Maine, April 2010 are listed by event date. For maps and driving
directions click on the Map links.
When:
Friday, April 2, 2010 - Sunday, April 4, 2010
Where:
Carrabassett
Valley, Maine - Map
More
information: Sugarloaf website,
Easter Weekend
page
"Celebrate spring and Easter with Sugarloaf and
the whole crew including a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
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."
When:
Friday, April 9, 2010 - Sunday, April 11, 2010
Where:
Newry, Maine - Map
More
information: Sunday River website,
Parrot Head Festival
page
"The festival everyone looks forward to, is just
around the corner with Jimmy Buffet cover bands, contests, prizes,
parties, pond skimming and more. With almost 20 individual events
scheduled throughout the weekend, guests can expect the biggest party
of the year."
When:
Friday, April 9, 2010 - Sunday, April 11, 2010
Where:
Freeport, Maine
(and all other LL
Bean Retail Store locations) - Map
More
information: LL Bean website, Event
Calendar
page
"Visit any of our Retail Stores for an event
outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy. L.L. Bean experts will be
hosting clinics and demonstrations on paddling, hiking, camping and
other spring sports. Plus get special discounts on springtime gear."
When:
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Where:
Bath, Maine - Map
More
information: Bath
Antique Shows website
"Polly Thibodeau has been promoting antiques shows
for 19 years in Bath, Maine, the City of Ships. Her company, P.T.
Promotions, holds 7 one-day shows in Bath throughout the year and one a
year in Waldoboro, Maine... The 50 – 60 exhibitors are known for their
wonderful variety of fresh antiques offered in a friendly atmosphere."
When:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Sunday, April 18, 2010
Where:
Carrabassett
Valley, Maine - Map
More
information: Sugarloaf website,
Reggae Fest
page
"Join Sugarloaf for the biggest springtime bash in
ski country, the 22nd Annual Bud Light Reggae Fest April 15-18, 2010.
With live music day and night plus the best spring skiing in the East,
Reggae Fest is the biggest spring party in the East, and was the only
East Coast festival to make SKI Magazine's list of the Top Ten Spring
Parties in North America in 2009."
More Activities
and Events in Maine, April 2010...
When:
Friday, April 16 - Saturday, April 17, 2010
Where:
Lewiston, Maine - Map
More
information: Kora Shriners website,
Circus page
As the Kora Shriner's website quotes..."
THERE ARE REALLY two times when the circus means something to people.
Once when they are children and see it through their own eyes and again
when they have the opportunity to see it through their children's eyes.
- Art Buchwald"
When:
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Where:
Bar Harbor, Maine - Map
More
information: Bar Harbor Chamber of
Commerce website, MDI
YMCA's Healthy Kid's
page
"This nation-wide YMCA event features games,
activities,
presentations and demonstrations that promote healthy lifestyles for
kids and their families."
When:
Friday, April 16, 2010 - Sunday, April 18, 2010
Where:
Ogunquit, Maine - Map
More
information: Ogunquit
Chamber of Commerce website
"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."
When:
Monday, April 19 - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Where:
Portland, Maine - Map
More
information: Kora Shriners website,
Circus page
As the Kora Shriner's website quotes..."
THERE ARE REALLY two
times when the circus means something to people. Once when they are
children and see it through their own eyes and again when they have the
opportunity to see it through their children's eyes. - Art Buchwald"
When:
Friday, April 23, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010
Where:
Bangor, Maine - Map
More
information: Bangor Garden Show
website
"Bangor's Garden Show brings spring to the greater
Bangor area this year, to the delight of thousands."
More Activities
and Events in Maine, April 2010...
When:
Friday, April 23, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010
Where:
Boothbay
Harbor, Maine - Map
More
information: Boothbay
Chamber of Commerce website, Fisherman's Festival
page
"Friday evening begins the festivities with the
Miss Shrimp Pageant at BRHS auditorium. Saturday includes the
famous Cod Fish Relay, lobster trap hauling, dory bailing, lobster
crate running, tug of war, fish fry.... and more! Sunday includes the
memorial for fishermen lost at sea and the blessing
of the fleet..."
When:
Friday, April 23 - Saturday, April 24, 2010
Where:
Augusta, Maine - Map
More
information: Kora Shriners website,
Circus page
As the Kora Shriner's website quotes..."
THERE ARE REALLY two
times when the circus means something to people. Once when they are
children and see it through their own eyes and again when they have the
opportunity to see it through their children's eyes. - Art Buchwald"
When:
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Where:
Belfast, Maine - Map
More
information: Belfast
Free Range Music Festival website
"The all day festival will feature 20+ bands and
solo artists, from both near and far, playing everything from indie
rock to jazz to alt country. Performances will take place
across five venues in the downtown area: Roots &
Tendrils, The Colonial Theatre, Waterfall Arts, Aarhus Gallery, and the
American Legion."
When:
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Where:
Owls Head, Maine
- Map
More
information: Owls Head Transportation Museum website,
Events page
"A chance for kids to be the exhibitors. Ride 'em
and fly 'em. Rain date: Apr. 25."
When:
Friday, April 30, 2010 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
Where:
Ogunquit, Maine - Map
More
information: Ogunquit
Chamber of Commerce website, Cinco de Mayo
page
"Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us in 2010 during
our 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Weekend Celebration! In keeping with the
weekend's theme, several restaurants will have special menus, and the
clubs will be decked out in their Mexican finest."
Are you Planning any Events in Maine?
...or know of one that should be shared?
Just send me the details and I will be happy to
include it in the appropriate section. Soon, in addition to Activities
and Events in Maine, April 2010 (and May,
June
and July
2010) pages
will be
added for other summer events in Maine, as well as fall and winter
activities.
(If you would like me to include an event image,
please mention so in the Additional Comments section and I will provide
you
with my
email address.)
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