Featured June Events:
Boothbay Windjammer Days. Photo by Jim AbstJune 24 - 25, 2008: Boothbay Harbor
46th Annual Windjammer Days
Enjoy two days of family fun, including an antique boat parade, pancake breakfast, shipyard tours, tours of navy vessels and the Coast Guard Station, waterfront concerts, a craft fair, food, street parade, games and activities for kids, and a fireworks finale. Don't miss the unforgettable sight of the majestic and historic ships as they sail into Boothbay Harbor in the parade of sail. 207-633-2353; www.boothbayharbor.com [1]
June 6 - 8, 2008: Thomaston, Camden, North Whitefield
Ave Maris Stella - "Sumer is Icumen In"
You have three opportunities to see Ave Maris Stella perform "Sumer is Icumen In". Photo by Marti Stone
This early music group performs mainly Medieval and Renaissance works "a cappella" (without accompaniment). The name translates to "Hail Star of the Sea," fitting for a group based in midcoast Maine. The group strives to bring unusual works to Maine audiences of (mostly) early music. The group will sing secular pieces once heard on the teeming streets of early London, Paris, and Iberia, as well as sacred works that rang out within Europe's houses of worship. Seasonal repertoire will include Sumer is Icumen In and a set of bird songs that spans some 700 years and culminates with Stanford's soaring contemporary work, The Blue Bird. On the sacred side, these will be complemented by Monteverdi's luscious early Baroque motet, Adoramus te and Arvo Part's contemporary stunner, Magnificat. Works by Byrd, Attaignant, Ciconia, Gibbons, Palestrina, Perotin, Ravenscroft, and Vautor will round out the program. Friday, June 6 at 7:30 pm, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 200 Main Street, Thomaston; Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden; Sunday, June 8, at 3:00 pm, St. Denis Catholic Church, 298 Grand Army Road (Route 126), North Whitefield at 3:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per adult.
207-236-9413; www.avemarisstella.org [2]
This month:
Gleason Fine Art celebrates their 23rd season.May 24 - June 24, 2008: Boothbay Harbor
Gleason Fine Art's 23rd Season and Gala Opening Reception
New textile paintings by renowned Edgecomb wife-and-husband team Gayle Fraas and Duncan Slade are among the new works on view at Gleason Fine Art. (The couple is also featured in the June/July issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine.) The gallery, widely regarded as one of the finest art venues north of Boston, begins its 23rd season in the familiar gray farmhouse across from Logan’s on Saturday, May 24, with a gala opening reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Besides the intricate textiles by Fraas and Slade, the gallery will showcase new paintings by local favorites such as Helen St. Clair, Andrea Peters, Brad Betts, Ralf Feyl, and Kim and Philippe Villard. 31 Townsend Avenue.
www.gleasonfineart.com [3]
Portland's 35th Annual Old Port Festival.June 1, 2008: Portland
35th Annual Old Port Festival
The Old Port Festival in Portland's downtown district is Maine's biggest one day festival. Always held on the first Sunday in June. Eight areas of live rock, world, acoustic, blues and country music, crafts, activities and fun. Be sure to visit the new, dedicated Maine-made artists and craftspeople area. Enjoy international food as well as festival favorites. Be there at 11:00 am to kick off the festival with a fun and festive foot-powered parade down Exchange Street.
207-772-6828; www.portlandmaine.com/index.php?sec=15 [4]
June 1, 2008: New Harbor
Evening Lantern Walk at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Join the park manager for an evening walking tour of the 17th-century excavated village by candle light, including an "encounter" with an 18th-century soldier at Fort William Henry. Donations welcome. Rain date June 2. 8:00 pm. Old Fort Road.
207-677-2423; www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org [5]
June 4 - 8, 2008: Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Arts in the Inns
Experience an early summer food and arts festival in New England’s quintessential southern Maine coast village by the sea. Celebrate the spectacular hospitality of Kennebunkport and Southern Maine’s historic and romantic bed and breakfast inns and hotels - Discover artists in residence at area inns, celebrity chefs creating elaborate four-course meals based on an artist's work, and artists painting in plein air in and around this spectacular coastal setting substantiate this cultural and culinary immersion. For ticket and lodging information, please visit www.artsintheinns.com [6] or call 207-423-9868.
You have three opportunities to see Ave Maris Stella perform "Sumer is Icumen In". Photo by Marti StoneJune 6 - 8, 2008: Thomaston, Camden, North Whitefield
Ave Maris Stella - "Sumer is Icumen In"
This early music group performs mainly Medieval and Renaissance works "a cappella" (without accompaniment). The name translates to "Hail Star of the Sea," fitting for a group based in midcoast Maine. The group strives to bring unusual works to Maine audiences of (mostly) early music. The group will sing secular pieces once heard on the teeming streets of early London, Paris, and Iberia, as well as sacred works that rang out within Europe's houses of worship. Seasonal repertoire will include Sumer is Icumen In and a set of bird songs that spans some 700 years and culminates with Stanford's soaring contemporary work, The Blue Bird. On the sacred side, these will be complemented by Monteverdi's luscious early Baroque motet, Adoramus te and Arvo Part's contemporary stunner, Magnificat. Works by Byrd, Attaignant, Ciconia, Gibbons, Palestrina, Perotin, Ravenscroft, and Vautor will round out the program. Friday, June 6 at 7:30 pm, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 200 Main Street, Thomaston; Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden; Sunday, June 8, at 3:00 pm, St. Denis Catholic Church, 298 Grand Army Road (Route 126), North Whitefield at 3:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per adult.
207-236-9413; www.avemarisstella.org [7]
June 6 - 8, 2008: Boothbay Harbor
Garden Fair & Native Plant Sale
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens celebrates nature and the start of the gardening season with a sale of plants native to Maine, lectures, demonstrations, and opportunities to purchase the latest and greatest gardening “whatevers.” Docent-led tours of the Central Gardens, plus an array of show gardens by talented Maine landscapers. Preview Gala June 5, members-only “first dibs” on the plant sale June 6. Free for members and with regular gardens admission fee for non-members. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Don't forget Father's Day, June 15th, fathers admitted free!
207-633-4333 and/or www.mainegardens.org [8]
June 6 - 15, 2008: Rockland
2nd Annual Summer Wine Fest and Kick-Off Grand Tasting Reception at the Farnsworth
Kicks off on Friday, June 6th with a Grand Tasting Reception at the Farnsworth Art Museum from 7-9:30 p.m. on the lawn of the museum in downtown Rockland. The Grand Tasting will feature favorite Maine chefs at cooking stations, dozens of wines and winery representatives, cheese makers, local wine retailers, and the opportunity to stroll through all of the Farnsworth's buildings and exhibits, open only to Wine Festival attendees for this special night. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Farnsworth. Tickets are limited, book online and check out the rest of the week-long Wine Fest events at www.summerwinefest.com [9].
June 7, 2008: Brunswick
Lumberyard Olympics and Old-Fashioned Pie Baking Contest
Join Downeast Energy & Building Supply for the Lumberyard Olympics and an Old-Fashioned Pie Baking Contest to help celebrate its 100th Anniversary. Downeast Energy & Building Supply will be holding an old-fashioned fair with a bounce house, face painting, Lumberyard Olympics, and a pie baking contest. There will be live entertainment and other games where customers can win heating oil and much more. Companies are invited to get a strong team together to participate in the Lumberyard Olympics: a relay race through a challenging course of sawing, hammering, painting, caulking and assembling a wheelbarrow. The first team to cross the finish line with one of its teammates in the wheelbarrow wins the Downeast Lumberyard Olympics and a trophy. Entry forms are available on the Downeast Energy website. Event Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 19 Spring St..
207-729-9924; www.downeastenergy.com [10]
June 7 - 8, 2008: Bar Harbor
Annual Spring Bed & Breakfast Inn Tea and Tour Weekend
Presented by the Bar Harbor Bed & Breakfast Association, all proceeds from this event are being donated to Criterion Theatre and Arts Center Restoration Project. Bar Harbor Tea Company is partnering with this year's event to provide samples of their unique tea blends for participants to enjoy while touring the beautiful historic inns and their gardens. Relax with the owners over afternoon tea and stop by the Mount Desert store to talk tea with James & Stacy and receive a discount on your purchases. Tour Tickets are $15/adults and includes refreshments, entry to numerous unique Inns, Criterion Theatre tour and a souvenir tour pamphlet including Inn information, map and directions. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
207-288-9655; www.sleepbarharbor.com [11]
June 7, 2008: Skowhegan
Maine Antique Power Show
Come help the Maine Antique Power Association celebrate 35 years of old iron with a show featuring antique stationary & marine engines, tractors, models, steam engines, antique farm machinery, antique snowmobiles, tractor pulling, flea market, raffle and silent auction. Free admission. At the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds at Madison Avenue (Route 201-N).
www.oldengine.org/MEMBERS/MAPA [12]
June 8, 2008: Portland
Dahlov Ipcar Book Signing
The Portland Museum of Art will host a rare and special afternoon with famed artist Dahlov Ipcar to celebrate the new commemorative edition of her classic children’s book, “The Little Fisherman.”
Bring your family to the museum for a colorful afternoon of art and books to celebrate with the 90-year-old Maine artist in the museum’s Great Hall. The Ipcar festivities will also feature special children’s activities related to Ipcar’s illustrations. Families can make their own paper fish kites to fly from the end of kid-sized fishing poles and decorate a paper ocean in the museum. Special guests will read from the book in the auditorium during the event. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This event will be free with museum admission of $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students with I.D. and $4 for youth ages 6 to 17. Children under 6 are free. For more information, call 207-775-6148, extension 3293. www.portlandmuseum.org [13].
Birders rejoice, the 10th Acadia Birding FestivalJune 12 - 15, 2008: Bar Harbor
10th Acadia Birding Festival
The Acadia Birding Festival offers an enhanced opportunity to observe birds from varied habitats, meet and learn from local bird experts, and share a few days of stimulating activities with "birds of a feather." Formerly known as the Warblers and Wildflowers Festival, this is an annual celebration of the return of summer's songbirds and a chance to enjoy bird walks, peregrine watches, boat tours, garden walks and gallery tours. Takes place in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, all on Mount Desert Island.
207-288-8128; www.acadiabirdingfestival.com [14]
June 12 - 15, 2008: Ogunquit
The Annual Ogunquit Chamber Music Festival
The 14th annual Chamber Music Festival will be building on its reputation as the first Chamber Music Festival of the year in Maine. Ogunquit Performing Arts is proud to bring four stellar chamber ensembles to Southern Maine starting on Thursday, June 12th. An excellent variety of classical music programs with events and times to be announced.
207-646-6170; www.townofogunquit.org [15]
June 14, 2008: Lincolnville and Rockport
Pop the Cork! Fest at the new Cellardoor Villa and Cellardoor Vineyard
Come join the celebration at the new Villa in Rockport and at the Cellardoor Vineyard in Lincolnville for a day for Dad. They're excited to open their new winery on Route 1 so they're throwing a party to share the day. Treat Dad and the family to a fun-filled day of wine, food, art, and music at Maine's Oldest Vineyard and the new Villa. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
www.MaineWine.com [16]
June 14, 2008: Naples
3rd Annual Blues Festival
This Blues Festival will feature 20 different blues bands playing live music throughout Naples at a multitude of locations including Bray's, Freedom Cafe, Rick's, The Village Green, and The Causeway Marina. There will be shuttle buses, non-profit vendors, barbeque fund-raisers, festival t-shirt and merchandise sales and more. Tickets are available at Bray's, Freedom Cafe, and the Northshore Tavern in Naples and from the Windham and Bridgton Chambers of Commerce. For more information contact Michael Bray at (207) 693-6806 or Mike McClellan at (207) 647-3472.
www.mainebluesfestival.com [17]
The Pet Pirate parade. Say that three times!June 14, 2008: Damariscotta
Pirate Rendezvous
The Mystic Pirates sail into the scenic midcoast Maine town of Damariscotta at high noon and take over the town until midnight, when they will fade back into history. Daytime events are geared toward children with games, story-telling, re-enactors, a costume contest, a treasure hunt through the in-town area, and a pirate movie matinee. Between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, don't miss, the Pet Pirate Parade and Costume Contest - join the festivities with your dog in a pirate costume! Starting at Schooner Landing and ending at the Maine Coast Bookstore - the registration fee will be $5, and will be donated to the Lincoln County Family Holiday Wishes food and gift drive. Prizes will be awarded to the best and most imaginative entrant and gift bags will be given to all who take part. Night-time events for adults feature a Costume Ball with live music, indentured servants auction, raffles for plunder and a costume contest.
www.damariscottaregion.com [18]
June 14, 2008: Orland
32nd Orland River Day
Orland River Day is a town birthday celebration held on the third Saturday in June, rain or shine, complete with a parade, food, live music, booths, games, displays, crafts, and a "Downeast" raft race along the banks of the Narramissic. Everyone is invited to take part! For more information about how you can get involved in the festivities in this little village by the river, contact Alvion Kimball at 469-0077 or Dave Costigan at 469-0703.
www.orlandme.org [19]
June 15 - 22, 2008: Bar Harbor
Legacy of the Arts Festival
The 10th Annual Legacy of the Arts festival celebrates Bar Harbor's rich history of art, music, Native American culture and much more. Activities include live music, art shows, exhibits, workshops, demonstrations and historic tours. The week begins with the traditional Father's Day concert and ends with the 58th annual Art Show on June 21st and 22nd, both on the Village Green in Bar Harbor.
207-288-5103; www.barharborinfo.com/legacy.html [20]
June 19 - 21, 2008: Old Town
Annual Canoe Hullabaloo Celebration
Canoe races for all skill levels, road races, a canoe regatta, Native American exhibits, nightly entertainment, and more. This fund-raising celebration culminates with a live auction of specially decorated 8' Old Town Canoes and is presented by the River Coalition, a group of concerned persons from the Penobscot River Communities of Alton, Bradley, Greenbush, Indian Island, Milford, and Old Town, who share a vision of positive change. The Coalition’s mission is to build partnerships for safe and healthy families within these communities and all proceeds from the Hullaboo go directly towards these efforts.
207-827-8744; www.rivercoalition.org/events [21]
June 19 - 22, 2008: Sidney
30th Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival
The 30th Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival features over a dozen performers at one of the largest family musical events in New England. This Bluegrass Festival takes place twice every year, bringing thousands of music lovers from all over the world converging in Sidney to hear banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies. This event will feature local, national, and international bands and has something for all ages. Music happens every June and August since 1991. Buses, RV's, Campers, Tents, Day attendees are all welcome four days of entertainment. Come early and stay after - don't just hear about it, experience it! Silver Spur Riding Club, 3130 W. River Road.
20-873-6539; www.blisteredfingers.com [22]
Lupine FestivalJune 20 - 22, 2008: Deer Isle
Lupine Festival
If you love looking at lupine, then this event is for you. Take a "Lupine by Sea" boat ride, follow a Lupine Loop driving tour, or go on private and public garden tours. There will also be free lupine seeds, lupine-themed art, craft, sculpture and quilt shows, and a variety of children's events at the Deer Isle Opera House. Lots of entertainment as well, from street performers to jazz and rock and roll. Sponsored by the Deer Isle - Stonington Chamber of Commerce.
207-367-2420; www.deerislemaine.com [23]
June 21, 2008: Rockland
Summer Solstice Night
A celebration of summer and a kick-off to the summer season in the heart of downtown Rocklnad. This annual event offers fun for the whole family, as Main Street will be closed off to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. For more information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376 or mail: roxannejobe@therealmaine.com [24].
www.therealmaine.com [25]
June 21, 2008: Lewiston
Maine Grains and Grapes Festival
Come and enjoy a wine and beer tasting festival like no other! This two-session festival will feature Shipyard Brewing Co., Gritty's, Stone Coast Brewing, Tanguay and Son and many more, as well as entertainment and food. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of and attendees will receive 10 tasting tickets and a sample glass. 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
www.thecolisee.com [26]
June 21 - 22, 2008: Machias
Margaretta Days Festival
The Margaretta Days Festival celebrates the 232nd anniversary of the first naval battle of the American Revolution between the Unity and the Margaretta, often called our "Lexington of the Sea", with period crafters, re-enactors, music, a children's area, food court, and other fun events. Presented by the Machias Historical Society and held at the University of Maine in Machias. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. For info phone the Historical Society at 207-255-4223 or the Machias Chamber at 207-255-4402.
www.machiaschamber.org [27]
June 21 - August 2, 2008: Brunswick
Bowdoin International Music Festival
Founded in 1964, the Bowdoin International Music Festival incorporates a music school, three artists' concert series, three more concert series, and the Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music during its six-week residency at Bowdoin College. More than 250 highly talented young performers of graduate, college, and high school levels further their artistic development through a concentrated program of instrumental study and composition with the festival's outstanding artist faculty, composed of many of the world's most renowned teachers and performers. Through its concert presentations, the festival brings performers of international stature and a rich variety of musical programming to thousands of residents and summer visitors. For programming information visit the festival website at www.summermusic.org [28].
Summer SailsticeJune 21 - 22, 2008: Worldwide
Summer Sailstice 2008 - The Eighth Annual Global Celebration of Sailing
Summer Sailstice is the global holiday celebrating sailing held annually on the summer solstice, the longest sailing days of the year. Last year's Summer Sailstice, united thousands of cruising sailors, yacht racers and pleasure boaters all over the world in celebration of wind, water and sailing. It's easy to participate in this event and it's free! Summer Sailstice participants who register automatically become eligible to win one of over 300 prizes from our sponsors, from yacht charters to sailboats to gift certificates from top sailing retailers. Just sign up on the website and go sailing with the online community at SummerSailstice.com, allowing you to quickly find others to join your crew for a raft up at a favorite sailing destination or create a sailboat party out on the water to celebrate the beginning of the summer sailing season ahead. If you like to relax in the sailing lifestyle, compete in the sport of sailing or cruise the seven seas , Summer Sailstice applauds your desire to be out on the water under sail! Visit www.summersailstice.com [29] to see where Summer Sailstice events are happening in your area.
June 21 - August 10, 2008: Blue Hill
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival
This season celebrates 106 years of chamber music on the coast of Maine. Often called the "Cradle of Chamber Music Teaching in America", Kneisel Hall can trace its origins to 1902 when Franz Kneisel, founder of the first professional string quartet in America, began bringing students to his vacation home on Parker Point for summer study. The Festival is a chamber music school, a concert series and chamber music advocate through many outreach programs and the oldest chamber music festival in America. Weekly concert information is available on the festival website.
207-374-2811; www.kneisel.org [30]
June 22, 2008: Belfast
French & Webb Historic Launch
French & Webb boatyard in Belfast will launch three restored Buzzards Bay 30s. This type of boat was originally built in Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. of Bristol, Rhode Island - the 47-foot yachts were ordered by the Beverly Massachusetts Yacht Club and were raced as a class. French & Webb was selected to restore three of these 30-foot class sloops. 1:00 pm. Belfast Public Landing.
www.frenchwebb.com [31]
June 22, 2008: Cow Island, Casco Bay
Third Annual Taste Of The Nation Dinner
Join fellow foodies and chefs in support of Share Our Strength Southern Maine, the local chapter of the national fundraising organization Share Our Strength, created to fight childhood hunger and poverty. This is Share Our Strength Southern Maine’s third annual Taste of the Nation; this year the event will be held on Cow Island, the Rippleffect property located in Casco Bay. Participating restaurants include Back Bay Grill, Hugo’s, Bresca, Cinque Terre, Eve’s at the Garden, Fore Street, and Five-Fifty-Five; the menu will emphasize Maine ingredients. 100% of the funds raised at this event will go to organizations fighting to end childhood hunger. Share Our Strength Southern Maine 2008 funds will go Cultivating Community, East End Kids Katering, Maine Equal Justice Partners, and Preble St. Resource Center. Tickets include specialty cocktails made with Diageo Reserve Portfolio spirits, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and transportation to and from the island and a five-course wine dinner featuring Wente Vineyards, with each course prepared by Maine’s top chefs. Detailed event information and tickets are available through www.sosportland.org [32].
June 24 - 25, 2008: Boothbay Harbor
46th Annual Windjammer Days
Enjoy two days of family fun, including an antique boat parade, pancake breakfast, shipyard tours, tours of navy vessels and the Coast Guard Station, waterfront concerts, a craft fair, food, street parade, games and activities for kids, and a fireworks finale. Don't miss the unforgettable sight of the majestic and historic ships as they sail into Boothbay Harbor in the parade of sail.
207-633-2353; www.boothbayharbor.com/windjammers.htm [33]
June 25 - 28, 2008: New Gloucester
Maine Festival of American Music
Directed by the Portland String Quartet and held at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, the third annual Maine Festival of American Music will feature members of the Portland String Quartet - longtime friends of the Sabbathday Lake Shakers - who will be both instructors and performers for the Festival. Guest artists will include saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky (Boston Symphony), cellist/instrument maker Luis Leguia (formerly of the Boston Symphony), and guest composer John McDonald. Two evening concerts - a workshop day and master class - a lecture/demo centered on Shaker music and folk art will fill the balance of the festival's run.
207-926-4597; www.shaker.lib.me.us/maine_festival_2008.html [34]
June 26 - 29, 2008: Biddeford
La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival
The 24th annual La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival is a celebration of local French-Canadian culture in the Biddeford-Saco area and offers four days of music, food, dance, crafts and an outdoor carnival. Buttons for admission to all events may be purchased in advance for $12 or $15 at the gate. Children under 12 are admitted free. Held at St. Louis Field on West Street between Prospect and Hill Streets.
www.lakermessefestival.com/index.html [35]
The 17th Wooden Boat Show.June 27 - 29, 2008: Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
The 17th Annual WoodenBoat Show
The three-day WoodenBoat Show offers something for everyone, from wooden boat enthusiasts, and marine history buffs, to the dreamers who just want to look and listen vicariously to the adventures and experiences of others. One admission price gains access to all the boat show displays and activities of the WoodenBoat Show and Mystic Seaport. The Show presents traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type: cruising yachts, launches, runabouts, fishing boats, performance powerboats, daysailers, dinghies, rowboats, canoes, performance shells, and racing boats of all kinds. Some represent centuries of evolution and traditional application while others have been developed to take advantage of today's technologies in adhesives and coatings. In addition to beautiful boats, this unique celebration of craftsmanship, ingenuity and beauty features more than 150 exhibitors showcasing products and services for all aspects of the marine industry. Additional activities include exhibitor demonstrations, workshops by industry experts, author book signings and slide presentations, boat trials and interactive family activities. This year's show will feature expanded dock space to showcase more wooden boats than ever before, and additional demonstration and tent space to host even more unique exhibitors & wooden boat building experts, and their crafts. A dinner honoring multi-hull pioneers who have played an integral part in the evolution of current-day catamarans and trimarans, will take place Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 pm. Each of these innovators will speak on their design and building philosophies and several of their boats will be on display for all to enjoy - a traditional shoreside barbeque will follow the presentations. Limited tickets for this tribute and dinner are available for $30 at: www.woodenboatstore.com [36]. Admission is $18.50 adult, $13.00 children 6-17, children 5 and under admitted free. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily. Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue. www.TheWoodenBoatShow.com [37]
June 28, 2008: South Berwick
Strawberry Festival
For 30 years, the annual Strawberry Festival has been a part of South Berwick life, featuring a bake-off, juried craft show with over 120 artisans, and entertainment. This festival is always the last Saturday in June at the Central School grounds across from the Town Hall, filled with food, artisans and strawberry shortcakes! This growing festival manages to keep its small-town, country flavor boasting 20,000+ visitors each year. Food is available throughout day at the Festival Food Court and provided by South Berwick's local non-profit organizations - all profits raised are returned to these groups in the form of community grants. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. 197 Main Street.
207-384-2882; www.southberwickstrawberryfestival.com [38]