Activities and Events in Maine
September 2010

Yes, there were lots of things to do in Maine during the summer, almost an overload, but when you look at the list of Maine activities and events in September 2010, you will see that the fun continues. As a matter of fact, for some people...

...September is the best time to visit Maine. As summer gives way to fall...

...the average September temperature in Maine is typically cooler than the warmer months of July and August.

And with school age children back in class, the height of Maine's tourist season has passed. However, through early fall...

...most lodging accommodations, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, and other Maine tourist attractions will remain open, giving Maine visitors a chance to enjoy the fun activities and events in Maine, September 2010.

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Beginning with a variety of Labor Day events, festivals, and holiday entertainment, the September calendar of Maine activities is filled with...

...some of the best agricultural fairs in Maine, the Camden Maine Windjammer Festival, a Bikefest, the Bethel Chowdah Cookoff, a Tri-State Fishing Tournament, art shows, car shows, and truck shows - all perfect for the cooler days and nights!

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September Maine Event Calendar 2010

With all the things to do in Maine in September, this list will continue to grow. Please check back periodically to see what current events have been added.

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Activities and events in Maine, September 2010 may not reflect schedule changes or cancellations. Before heading out, confirm event dates and event locations.

Activities and Events in Maine, September 2010 are listed by event date. For maps and driving directions click on the Map links.

When: Sunday, August 29 - Monday, September 6, 2010
Where: Windsor, Maine - Map
More information: Windsor Fair website

"A family tradition since 1888"... the Windsor Fair is an agricultural, crafts and arts event, complete with Pig Scramble, a Farmer's Ox Pull, a Farmer's Horse Women's Skillet Throwing Contest, a Horse Twitching Contest, a Demolition Derby, horse racing, a Giant Midway, and much, much more!

When: Thursday, September 2, 2010 - Monday, September 6, 2010
Where: Blue Hill, Maine - Map
More information: Blue Hill Fair website

"The Blue Hill Fair is a true "Down to Earth" Country Fair. Always scheduled around Labor Day weekend, the fair boasts of some of the finest entertainment, attractions, and exhibits. Situated in the small coastal town of Blue Hill, Maine, the Fair draws thousands from all over the state to enjoy a fun-filled weekend."

When: Friday, September 3, 2010 - Sunday, September 5, 2010
Where: Camden, Maine - Map
More information: Camden Windjammer Festival website

"Every year on Labor Day weekend thousands of visitors from as far away as Alaska and as near as Bay View Street in Camden gather along the wharfs and parks to explore the ships themselves, learn salty crafts and skills, and swap sea stories and songs in talent shows and concerts that appeal to landlubbers and swabbies alike. Now in its sixteenth year, the Camden Windjammer Festival has become a wildly popular event for tourists as well as locals."

When: Friday, September 3, 2010 - Monday, September 6, 2010
Where: Harmony, Maine - Map
More information: Blue Water Fine Arts website

"The Labor Day Free Fair will be celebrating its 63rd anniversary this coming Labor Day weekend. As it has been since 1947, the fair is the Club's major fund raising activity. In 2006, the fair was awarded the designation of the 25th licensed agricultural fair in the State. Harmony's fair is the only agricultural fair in the State that does not charge admission.'

'As with all agricultural fairs, there are many judged events, exhibitions, and other contests. We offer a full schedule of events, including horse pulls, a demolition derby, and, new in 2009, doodlebug pulls. New events, such as the Woodsman Competition, will be expanded, while old favorites such as the Truck Pull remain."

When: Friday, September 3, 2010 - Monday, September 6, 2010
Where: Springfield, Maine - Map
More information: Springfield Fair website

Agriculture, education and entertainment will once again be the theme at the Springfield Fairgrounds as the fair celebrates its 160th year!

When: Monday, September 6, 2010 - Sunday, September 19, 2010
Where: Ogunquit, Maine - Map
More information: Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce website, Capriccio page

"A celebration of the arts! Two-week long celebration including poetry reading, museums exhibits, concerts, architectural tours, and the 11th Annual Kite Festival. Sponsored by Ogunquit Performing Arts"

More Activities and Events in Maine, September 2010...

When: Saturday, September 8, 2010
Where: Waldoboro, Maine - Map
More information:Medomak Valley Land Trust website, MVLT 2010 Calendar of Events page

The MVLT's summer River Festival will feature "live music by Steelin’ Thunder; a delicious sampling of local food; kids’ activities including a marine touch tank, critter corner and boatbuilding; and the Medomak Market and Fair. There will be craft demonstrations, perspectives on local history, as well as everything from fibers and textiles, to fresh produce".

When: Thursday, September 9, 2010 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
Where: Clinton, Maine - Map
More information: Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs website

"You will be entertained if you'll join us at the fair! Our agricultural fair still has that small town country atmosphere but is filled with activities, food and entertainment."

When: Thursday, September 9, 2010 - Monday, September 13, 2010
Where: Various locations on Mount Desert Island, Maine - Map
More information: Acadia Night Sky Festival website

"A community celebration to promote the protection and enjoyment of Downeast/Acadia's stellar night sky as a valuable natural resource through education, science, and the arts."

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - Saturday, September 11, 2010
Where: Old Orchard Beach, Maine - Map
More information: Old Orchard Beach website, Activities and Events page

"Catch and release for striped bass and blue fish on the Beach"

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - Saturday, September 11, 2010
Where: Old Orchard Beach, Maine - Map
More information: Old Orchard Beach Pier website, Bikefest on the Pier page

"Get in the wind and come on down to The Pier for one of our "last blast" events! We're having a Pig Roast, there will be prizes, great music and good times. Get here early enough and if your ride is sweet, you can park it on the Pier (subject to space availability). The town square will be reserved for bikes both days!"

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
Where: Old Orchard Beach, Maine - Map
More information: Old Orchard Beach website, Activities and Events page

"20th Annual show provided by the towing and Recovery Association of Maine. Three day show includes driver skills tests, police and fire demos, parade, awards and other fun events. Memorial Park and First Street Open to the general public."

More Activities and Events in Maine, September 2010...

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
Where: Lisbon Falls, Maine - Map
More information: Litchfield Fair website

"It's What a Fair Should Be" ;An agricultural fair with "fun for the entire family".

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Saturday, September 18, 2010
Where: Norway, Maine - Map
More information: Oxford County Fair website

The Big Oxford Fair - complete with a Midway - is a Maine agricultural fair with crafts, exhibits, harness racing, livestock shows and animal pulling events.

When: Friday, September 17, 2010 - Saturday, September 18, 2010
Where: Old Orchard Beach, Maine - Map
More information: Old Orchard Beach website, Activities and Events page

"Car show with many divisions, entertainment, trophies and awards. Friday night lineup on Main Street with parade and car show on Saturday. Great family fun for all. Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution & Town of Old Orchard Beach."

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Where: Wells, Maine - Map
More information: Wells Chamber of Commerce website, Family Jamboree page

"Hayrides, apple pickin', music, farm games, food, crafters, kids area and more. 10:30am to 4:00pm. Free parking & admission."

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Where: Freeport, Maine - Map
More information: Freeport Merchants Association website, Art and Music Festival page

"View the works of talented artists and artisans at Discovery Park on the L.L. Bean campus. It's a day to please the senses. Breath pure Fall air, delight at the visual experience, hear great live music, enjoy delectable refreshments, and be thoroughly entertained! Live music showcased on the L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage all day!"

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Where: Bethel, Maine - Map
More information: Bethel Maine website, Harvest Fest page

"Mouth watering chowders & apple pies, chainsaw carving, local music, FREE horse-drawn wagon rides, fly-tying and casting, historical barn tours, apple picking, and arts & crafts - family festival!"

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Where: Various locations along the Maine coast
More information: Maine Office of Tourism website, Open Lighthouse Day Maine page

The 2010 Maine Open Lighthouse Day, is sponsored by the United States Coast Guard Sector Northern New England, the Maine Office of Tourism, and the American Lighthouse Foundation. The first Annual Maine Open Lighthouse, held in September, 2009, was so popular - attracting over 15,000 people to 27 lighthouses extending from southern Maine to Downeast Maine - that the American Lighthouse Foundation says that "its sponsors are making preparations to ensure the 2010 event shines even brighter".

More Activities and Events in Maine, September 2010...

When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: Farmington, Maine - Map
More information: Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs website

The Farmington Fair is another one of Maine's many agricultural fairs, featuring crafts, livestock shows, animal pulling events, along with an exhibit hall and Midway.

When: Friday, September 24, 2010 - Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: Unity, Maine - Map
More information: Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners website, Common Ground Fair page

"The Fair allows fairgoers to make connections with a rapidly expanding base of organic farms in the state of Maine. Hundreds of vendors, exhibitors and demonstrators, more than 1,000 volunteers, and tens of thousands of fairgoers will gather to: share knowledge about sustainable living; eat delicious, organic, Maine-grown food; buy and sell beautiful Maine crafts and useful agricultural products; compete in various activities; dance; sing and have a great time."

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: Wells, Maine - Map
More information: Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve website, Punkinfiddle page

"Come to our 8th annual Punkinfiddle festival. Our National Estuaries Day Celebration features traditional crafts, hands-on learning, lively music, old-fashioned games, fun food, farm animals, and lots of smiles in a historic seaside setting."

When: Saturday, September 25 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010
Where: Bar Harbor, Maine - Map
More information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website, Art in the Park page

"35 painters and photographers will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets. Rain or shine."

When: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Where: 18 Custom House Wharf, Portland, Maine - Map
More information: Brown Paper Tickets website

"BEATLES FOR SALE - The Tribute, in conjunction with Casablanca Cruises presents a three-hour harbor tour aboard THE CASABLANCA boarding at 1:45 PM at 18 Custom House Wharf. Enjoy Beatles music, the autumn North Atlantic waters, and party with a fully-stocked bar!"

When: Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Saturday, October 2, 2010
Where: Cumberland, Maine - Map
More information: Cumberland County Fair website

A Maine agricultural fair with a new admission structure for 2010. "to stimulate your economy". Children "12 and under FREE! Three Ride Days! Tow Senior Days!"

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