
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.
Jun 5, 2026
Wellfleet OysterFest 2026: Visitor's Guide
Jun 25, 2026
Yarmouth Clam Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide
Jun 25, 2026
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Famous coastal Maine festival featuring giant decorated Atlantic Giant pumpkins and the iconic pumpkin boat regatta on the Damariscotta River. Hollowed-out 400-700 pound pumpkins piloted by volunteer captains race in the harbor. Multi-day event with vendor booths, food vendors, parade, and family activities attracting 10,000-15,000 annual visitors.
Other public events whose dates overlap with this one.