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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Coffe and Conversation: Author Jim Sterba | Jul 30, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Bar Harbor | ||
| Jim Sterba, author of "Nature Wars: The Incredible Story of How Wildlife Comebacks Turned Backyards into Battlegrounds,"… | ||
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Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Release | Jul 27, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Southwest Harbor | ||
| We had a wonderful turnout for the 2012 Butterfly Release. Thank you for all who participated in the support of the Charlotte… | ||
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Spring Garden Tour | Jun 8, 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… | ||
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Valerie Orth | May 26, 13 |
| East Penobscot Bay · Stonington | ||
| Described as "sexy, soulful, genuine, and edgy" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and an "indie folk powerhouse" by Bend's… | ||
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Peggy Rockefeller Farms Open House | May 25, 13 |
| Mt. Desert Island · Bar Harbor | ||
| FARM TOUR: Saturday, May 25th 10 a.m. to noon: Peggy Rockefeller Farms Open House: College of the Atlantic students share… |
