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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	Bay of Fundy International Marathon	Jun 23, 13
	Way Downeast · Lubec
	This scenic two country marathon linking downeast USA and Canada starts from West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine…
	ImprovAcadia	May 24, 13 – Oct 19, 13
	Mt. Desert Island · Bar Harbor
	ImprovAcadia will begin their tenth season on May 24th 2013 offering professional Improv Comedy with actors from Chicago…
	Machias 250th Birthday Celebration	Jun 14, 13 – Jun 21, 13
	Machias Bay, Way Downeast · Machias
	The 250th Birthday Celebration (www.facebook.com/Machias250thBirthdayCelebration) builds on the popular summer Margaretta Day…
	Ghostport	Oct 19, 13
	East Penobscot Bay · Bucksport
	Timed to coincide with Fright at the Fort just across the bay, this Halloween-themed event offers something for all ages…
	Coffee and Conversation: Author Peter Blanchard	Aug 6, 13
	Mt. Desert Island · Bar Harbor
	Peter Blanchard, author of "We Were an Island: The Maine Life of Art and Nan Kellam," talks to College of the Atlantic's…

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