| 2007 Selected events follow, for more events and activities please visit the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce at www.camdenme.org
and the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at www.therealmaine.com.
2008 Events in Midcoast Maine
February 9th- 10th Camden
18th - Annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships. More than 250 teams from all over the country compete in 2, 3, and 4-man toboggan races. New this year: World Championships after the Nationals. Chili & Chowder Supper, winter activities. Camden Snow Bowl (207) 236-3438 www.camdensnowbowl.com
February 22rd- 24th Camden
Camden Conference –
A weekend long forum for discussing rational solutions to complex geopolitical issues.
Camden Opera House. Camden Conference (207) 236-1034.www.camdenconference.org
February 17th Rockport
Midcoast Wedding Expo – Rockport
This 2nd Annual Chamber event will run from 11 am - 3 pm and will include over 60 businesses and services specializing in all facets of wedding planning and orchestration. With a wedding reception theme, the Mid-Coast Wedding Expo will feature live entertainment, formal wait staff passing hors d'oeuvres, a head table on display, the cutting and serving of a wedding cake, models strolling throughout and in a fashion show featuring an array of wedding event attire for both the wedding party and wedding guests, limos, prizes and much more. For more details and registration information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376.
June 21st Rockland
Summer Solstice Night
A celebration of summer and a kick-off to the summer season. It will take place from 4 - 8pm on Main St. in Rockland. This annual event offers fun for the whole family. Main Street will be closed off to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. For more information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce
at 207-596-0376.
July 4th Thomaston
4th of July Parade & Celebration
Large traditional small town July 4th with pancake breakfast, big parade, entertainment, pet show, horseshoe tournament, firecracker races, baking contest, chicken barbeque, music, crafts, children's activities and fireworks.For more information contact Doug Erickson at 207-596-7478. www.thomaston4thofjuly.com
July 11th Rockland Breakwater, Rockland Harbor
4th Annual Maine Windjammer Parade
The Maine Windjammer Association will host the 4th annual Maine Windjammer Parade past the Rockland Breakwater on July 11 from 2 to 4 pm. Geared for both spectators on shore and windjammer guests, the event will provide close-up views of the entire fleet as it sails within a stone's throw of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. Spectators may view the Parade of Sail from anywhere along the mile-long Breakwater. Immediately following the Parade, many of the windjammers will anchor next to the jetty inside Rockland Harbor for the evening. Participants in the Maine Windjammer Parade will include as many as a dozen traditional sailing ships ranging from the Lewis R. French and Stephen Taber, America's two oldest working coasting schooners built in 1871, to the Angelique and Heritage, the two newest vessels built specifically for windjamming since the 1980s. Most of the windjammers are turn-of-the-century wooden cargo schooners that have been retrofitted to carry passengers. Sailing from the Camden-Rockland area, these vessels take guests on three to six-day cruises all season long, from late May to early October. Festivities include tours of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (contact Friends of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at 785-4609). For more information about the Parade, call the Maine Windjammer Association at 800-807-WIND.
www.sailmainecoast.com
July 12th & 13th Rockland
2008- North Atlantic Blues Festival
The acclaimed Blues Festival features over 15 blues artists from throughout
the U.S. and abroad. In downtown Rockland on Saturday night there will be a
Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Blues
Festival Hotline: 207-593-1189.
Admission/Tickets:
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13:
$25 Adults, in advance (1 day only);
$45 Adults, in advance (weekend pass, 2 days);
$30 Adults, at gate (1 day only);
$10 Children (6-12);
Children 5 & under free
For advance tickets to the Blues Festival call 207-593-1189.
www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
July 17th Camden
61st Annual House & Garden Tour
Sponsored by the Camden Garden Club, the oldest
garden club in Maine, this is a self-guided tour of homes & gardens in Camden & Rockport
July 17, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.,2008
Camden Garden Club Club (207) 236-7045. Visit: www.visitcamden.com
July 19th & 20th Camden
Summer Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Crafts Show
Over 100 artists and craftspeople display and sell their work in scenic Camden, Maine for this Annual show. Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207) 236-4404. www.visitcamden.com
July 30th to August 3rd Rockland
2008- Maine Lobster Festival
- Public pier, Rockland. World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 61st consecutive year is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters served along with pageantry, waterfront activities, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, visits to Navy and Coast Guard ships, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, international lobster crate race, children's activities and much more. Call 800-LOB-CLAW (800-562-2529) for a free brochure. info@mainelobsterfestival.com www.mainelobsterfestival.com.
AUGUST 8th - 10th Rockland
Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show
The sixth annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show will feature boats in the water, boats on land, fine furniture and home wares, the arts, architecture and delicious food. This event is Maine's only in-the-water boat show, and it is also the only show to feature dozens of Maine's most talented furniture makers, architects, and builders. Combined on one spectacular waterfront site, these craftsmen present all the essential components for living the good life on the coast of Maine. There will be hands-on demonstrations, live music, children's activities, exhibits, and, of course, the ever-popular World Championship Boatyard Dog's Trials on Sunday (only pre-entered dogs may compete, see maineboats.com for entry information). This show is a must-attend for everyone who enjoys life on the Maine coast. Admission: $10 adult, under 12 free. Gates open at 10 am daily. Please leave all pets at home; they will not be allowed onto show grounds. The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, now in its twenty-first year, published in Camden, Maine, since 1987. Call 800-565-4951 for more information or visit
Call
800-565-4951 for more information.
Visit: www.maineboats.com
AUGUST 16th- 23th Union Fairgrounds (off Route 17), Union
Classic, rural fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival. Events include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen, and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and more. Crowning of the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. Location: Union Fairgrounds, Union. Contact George Field at 207-273-2772 or 207-785-3281 (during event only).
www.unionfair.org
August 29th- 31st Camden
Annual Windjammer Weekend
This peerless nautical celebration features
contests, treasure hunts, great food &
music and awe inspiring tall ships.
www.visitcamden.com
Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207) 236-4404. www.windjammerweekend.com
SEPTEMBER 12th- 14th Camden
Maine Fare
A weekend event held in and around Camden, Maine
showcasing Maine's farmers, fishermen, food artisans, and chefs with
tastings, demonstrations, cooking classes, festive dinners, and an
exhibition hall of food producers. www.MaineFare.com
SEPTEMBER 26th- 28th Camden
Camden International Film Festival
Showcasing the finest international documentary
cinema from around the world.
www.camdenfilmfest.org
October 4th & 5th Camden
Fall Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Crafts Show
For more information contact the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207) 236-4404. www.camdenme.org
OCTOBER 22nd- 25th Camden
POP!TECH 2008: Camden Technology Conference
Visionaries from around the world in the sciences, technology, business, design, the arts, education,
government and culture in dialogue about science, technology and the future of ideas.
Camden Opera House. (207) 230-2425, 800-673-4855. www.poptech.com
October 31st- November 2nd Camden
Maine Author's Series & Literary Festival
Noted authors and publishing experts mixing
with book-lovers from across the country.
www.maineliteraryfestival.com
(207) 837-2827
December 5th- 8th Camden
Christmas By The Sea
Light up the holiday season with a traditional
New England Christmas including shopping,
concerts, caroling and visits with Santa.
Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207) 236-4404. www.camdenme.org
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