Maine has no shortage of fun festivals throughout the year. From numerous brew fests to the annual Lobster Festival to Maine Restaurant Week, there is a festival with your name on it. If you’re looking for a memorable experience with friends, family, or a significant other, these are the best festivals you don’t want to miss in Maine this year.
Banff Mountain Film Festival, Multiple locations
The annual Banff Mountain Film Festival is once again visiting multiple cities in Maine this year. This two-day festival of action pack sports films from around the globe will be held in Ellsworth, Bangor, Rockport, and Portland.
Maine Restaurant Week, Portland, ME
Held the first week of March every year, Maine Restaurant Week is one of the best weeks in Maine. During this week, many restaurants create a special three course menu at special prices for everyone from foodies to your grandparents to savor the great tastes of Maine.
The Moxie Festival, Lisbon, ME
Moxie is Maine’s official soda that tastes like cherry cough syrup. Either you love or you hate it. Whether you like it or not, you’ll loves the Moxie Festival in Lisbon. Enjoy three days of car shows, parade, concerts, and fireworks.
Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland, ME
If you love lobster, you don’t want to miss the famous Maine Lobster Festival held annually in charming Rockland. Running for five days, this festival is fun for the whole family. Enjoy fun rides, delicious seafood, and loads of concerts. And, you don’t want to miss the famous Great Lobster Crate Race!
Wilton Blueberry Festival, Wilton, ME
The Wilton Blueberry Festival is held the first weekend of August every year. The festival started as a simple church bazaar in 1982 and has grown into a big festival attracting thousands of blueberry lovers from across the state and from afar. Make sure you show up early or you might miss out on the blueberries.
Maine Potato Blossom Festival, Fort Fairfield, ME
The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is a nine-day festival celebrating the agricultural heritage of The County. Operating for over seven decades, the festival hosts over 100 events, performances, and contests. There is something for everyone in the family-friendly event in northern Maine.
Maine YogaFest, Portland, ME
Founded in 2012, Maine YogaFest a three-day festival in July that celebrates the practice of yoga. Enjoy yoga classes, workshops, and numerous holistic and local vendors in the heart of the East End of Portland.
Key Insights at a Glance
- Banff Mountain Film Festival: This two-day festival features action-packed sports films and is held in cities like Ellsworth, Bangor, Rockport, and Portland.
- Maine Restaurant Week: First week of March event where restaurants offer special three-course menus at discounted prices.
- The Moxie Festival: Three-day celebration of Maine's official soda, featuring car shows, parades, concerts, and fireworks.
- Maine Lobster Festival: Five-day event with seafood, carnival rides, concerts, and the famous Great Lobster Crate Race.
- Wilton Blueberry Festival: August festival celebrating Maine's blueberry harvest with food, activities, and entertainment.
- Maine Potato Blossom Festival: Nine-day event honoring the state's agricultural heritage with over 100 family-friendly activities.
- Maine YogaFest: July festival offering yoga classes, workshops, and holistic vendors in Portland's East End.
