Events
There is always something fun going on in DownEast & Acadia. Depending on your interests you will find festivals, concerts, local celebrations, holiday events and more.
Some of our big events include:
Our three Birding Festivals (in Deer Isle, Mount Desert Island and Cobscook Bay)
Lupine Festival on Deer Isle
Bar Harbor Music Festival
Bucksport Bay Festival,
Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival,
Indian Days Festival in Sipayik,
International Days in Calais,
Lobster festival in Winter Harbor
Wild Blueberry Festival in Machias,
Blue Hill Fair,
Salmon Festival in Eastport,
Garlic Festival in Southwest Harbor,
Autumn Gold in Ellsworth
And there are many, many more. These are just a few examples of the amazing variety of things going on year- round.
Search here for events matching your interests during the time you'll be here, and come join the fun.
Upcoming Events
Here's a sample of current or upcoming events.
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Gallery on the Green | Jul 27, 13 – Jul 28, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Southwest Harbor | ||
| The Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine presents two days of outstanding juried art on the Pemetic School Green in Southwest… | ||
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Down East Spring Birding Festival | May 24, 13 – May 27, 13 |
| Way Downeast · Baring Plantation | ||
| View over 200 bird species in pristine woodlands, wetlands and fresh and saltwater habitats in the Moosehorn National… | ||
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Harbor House Flamingo Festival | Jul 12, 13 – Jul 15, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Southwest Harbor | ||
| Every year, Harbor House holds this very PINK fun-filled family festival that truly has something for everyone. This 3 day… | ||
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Final Projects: Lilly Demers and Chris Monahan | May 27, 13 – May 31, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Bar Harbor | ||
| EXHIBIT: Monday, May 27-Friday, May 31: Work by College of the Atlantic seniors Lilly Demers and Chris Monahan for their… | ||
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Spring Garden Tour | Jun 1, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Northeast Harbor | ||
| The Spring Garden Tour at the W.P. Stewart Estate happens Sat 6/1 & 6/8. Gates are open from 9am to 3pm. Come enjoy beautiful… |