Posts tagged “Maine”

Gun Shows in Maine 2026: The Complete Schedule and Guide

A date-by-date guide to every 2026 gun show in Maine — from the PCCA Bangor and Houlton shows to Augusta, Topsham, Biddeford, and Caribou — with venues, admission prices, and tips for buyers, sellers, and collectors.

Yarmouth Clam Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

Maine Lobster Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The 47th Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival returns August 8, 2026 to the Windsor Fairgrounds, hosted by the Saint Andrew's Society of Maine — Highland athletics, pipe band competitions, clan tents, Celtic music, and weekend camping.

Maine Renaissance Faire 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Maine Renaissance Faire returns to Acton for three weekends — July 18-19, 25-26, and Aug 1-2, 2026 — with jousting, armored combat, nine stages of performances, and an artisan marketplace. Here's how to plan your visit.

Maine Food & Drink Festivals 2026: A Complete Guide

A season-by-season guide to Maine's 2026 food and drink festivals — strawberries and lobster in summer, pumpkins and harvest markets in fall — with full visitor's guides to the Machias Blueberry, Whoopie Pie, Oyster, and Moxie festivals.

Moxie Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

Maine's quirkiest summer celebration returns to Lisbon July 10-12, 2026 for its 42nd year — three days of the Moxie Day Parade, chugging contests, a 5K, car show, and live music, all in honor of the state's distinctively bitter soft drink.

Maine Oyster Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The fifth annual Maine Oyster Festival hits Freeport June 27-28, 2026, with dozens of Maine oyster farms, learn-to-shuck sessions, food trucks, free kids' activities, and free admission. Here's how to plan your visit.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns to Dover-Foxcroft on June 13, 2026, 10am-4pm, with 100+ vendors, samples of Maine's Official State Treat, a 3K race, and family fun. Here's the full visitor's guide.

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

Maine's iconic wild blueberry harvest celebration returns to Machias August 14-16, 2026, with 250+ craft and food vendors, live music, parades, and blueberry pie-eating contests. Here's what to expect and how to plan your Down East weekend.

Maine Breweries 2026: A Complete Guide to Portland and Beyond

Maine has more than 100 craft breweries — Portland alone has been credited as the country's densest brewery city per capita. This 2026 guide covers Portland's anchor breweries, the rest of southern Maine, the Midcoast, and the North Country, plus the Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner.

New England Breweries 2026: The Complete Guide to 500+ Craft Brewers

A pillar guide to the 500+ craft breweries across New England, organized by state — from Massachusetts' Boston taproom scene and Vermont's legendary IPA destinations to Maine's Portland brewery district and the New Hampshire seacoast circuit. Includes the year's major beer festivals and trail events.

Caravan Markets: The Curated Maine Craft Fair Series

Caravan Markets brings curated, community-focused craft fairs to Maine. Our guide covers the three 2026 markets, vendor application process, and what makes Caravan different.

Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide

The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is Maine's most prestigious juried fine craft show. Our guide covers what to expect, vendor application, and visitor logistics.

Augusta Civic Center Holiday Craft Show Series 2026

Augusta hosts five major craft shows from October to December 2026. This comprehensive guide covers dates, vendor tips, shopper strategies, and logistics.

Bar Harbor Craft Fair Circuit 2026: Vendor's & Visitor's Guide

Bar Harbor hosts six major craft fairs throughout 2026. Our guide covers the full circuit, vendor application tips, and visitor logistics for Maine's premier craft fair destination.

Craft Fairs in Maine 2026: A Vendor's and Visitor's Guide

A comprehensive 2026 guide to craft fairs in Maine for both vendors and visitors — featuring the major juried shows, makers markets, holiday fairs, application timelines, and tips for first-time vendors.

Gun Shows in New England 2026: Your Complete Schedule and Guide

A complete schedule of every gun show in New England for 2026, covering all six states — Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island — with dates, locations, admission prices, and tips for first-time attendees.

The Maine Made Program: A Complete Guide for Artisans, Makers, and Small Businesses

Maine Made – America's Best is a 30-year-old certification program supporting Maine artisans and makers with branding, grants, and networking. With 2,000+ member companies and zero annual fees, it offers free marketing materials, DTAP grants up to $10,000 per category, and connections to wholesale buyers. Learn what Maine Made offers and how to apply.

Maine Made Trade Show Grants: How to Get Up to $5,000 Per Show

Maine Made's DTAP program offers up to $5,000 per trade show, plus grants for marketing and digital presence. Learn who qualifies, what's covered, and how to apply.

How Maine Made Helps Craft Fair Vendors Stand Out at Events

Maine Made provides free branding materials, event listings, and networking opportunities specifically designed for craft fair vendors. Learn how to stand out at events and grow your fair business at no cost.

Taking Kids to a Maine Fair: A Family Planning Guide

Maine agricultural fairs are one of the best family outings in New England — if you plan ahead. Here's how to pick the right fair, time your visit, and keep everyone happy from the livestock barn to the midway.

The Best Fair Food in Maine: What to Eat at Every Fair

Maine fair food goes beyond fried dough and corn dogs — baked potatoes, lobster rolls, maple creemees, and blueberry everything make the Pine Tree State's fair food scene one of the best in New England.

The Common Ground Country Fair: Maine's Most Unique Fair Experience

The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine is unlike any other fair in the state — no midway, no fried dough, just organic food, sustainable farming workshops, heritage livestock, and the best of Maine's back-to-the-land culture.

Fryeburg Fair 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

The Fryeburg Fair is Maine's biggest agricultural fair — eight days of harness racing, ox pulls, livestock shows, a massive midway, and more fried food than you can eat. Here's everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.

New England Fair Food Bucket List: What You Have to Try

From Big E cream puffs to Maine lobster rolls to Vermont maple creemees, here's the definitive New England fair food bucket list — plus state-by-state specialties and tips for eating your way through fair season.

Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor: A Week of Tall Ships and Tradition

Windjammer Days is Boothbay Harbor's signature maritime festival — a week of tall ship parades, harbor tours, live music, and community events in late June. Here's what to expect and how to plan your visit to the 64th annual celebration.

Maine's Best Sailing Regattas: A Guide to the Midcoast Racing Season

Maine's midcoast is home to some of the best sailing regattas in the Northeast — from the Great Schooner Race to the Camden Classics Cup to the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta. Here's your guide to the racing calendar and what makes each event special.

Maine Boat & Home Show in Rockland: New England's Premier In-Water Boat Show

The Maine Boat & Home Show in Rockland is the largest in-water boat show north of Newport — with 60+ boats, artisan exhibitors, and a stunning harbor setting. Here's what makes it special and how to plan your visit.

The Portland Boat Show: Maine's Biggest Indoor Boat Show

The Portland Boat Show is the largest indoor boat show in Maine — held every late February at the Portland Sports Complex with fishing boats, pontoons, cruisers, and marine gear. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of your visit.

The Best Shows in Maine for Boat Owners and Sailors

Maine's boating calendar runs year-round — from winter indoor boat shows in Portland and Augusta to summer regattas in Penobscot Bay and tall ship festivals in Boothbay Harbor. Here's your guide to the shows, expos, and events every Maine boat owner and sailor should know about.

Your Complete Guide to Maine Fairs & Festivals in 2026

From Fryeburg to Blue Hill to Skowhegan, Maine's agricultural fairs are community traditions that have been running for over a century. This guide covers the major fairs, the hidden gems, and tips for first-timers hitting the Maine fair circuit in 2026.