Festivals in Maine
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Jan 23 thru Jan 24 - Bridgton - Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival - The award winning Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival is a weekend of fun filled family activities including dogsled and skijoring races, a snowmobile parade, bonfire, horse drawn sled rides, crafts fair, star gazing, ice skating, dance, polar bear dunk, ice fishing and lots of great food! This event is sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and Downeast Sled Dog Club. For more info phone the GBLRCC at (207) 647-3472. MUSH!!!

Jan 23 thru Jan 31 - Bethel - 2010 Annual Bethel WinterFest - Come to Bethel and enjoy all the fun outdoor activities WinterFest has to offer. Ice skating, snow sculptures, snow maze, winter triathlon, and lots more. Check out www.bethelmaine.com for updates on activities included in WinterFest 2010. The event is held at Cross Street Field on Cross Street.

Jan 30 - Camden - Camden Winterfest - The Annual Camden Winterfest is a community-wide celebration of winter. Ice carving, horse and wagon rides, music in the library, cross-country ski races and more.

Jan 30 thru Jan 31 - Norway - Annual Snowfest - The Annual Snowfest (aka the Oxford Hills Snowfest) at Lake Pennesseewassee (Norway Lake) is run by the Norway Trackers Snowmobile Club. It is always held the last full weekend in January. Enjoy Drag Racing. Radar Runs, an Antique Snowmobile Show and a Chowder Fest. Hot food is available on the ice during the event. All proceeds go to the trail grooming and maintenance of the Norway Snowmobile Trail System. For more information contact Richard at (207) 527-2175.

Feb 05 thru Feb 07 - Madawaska - International Snowmobilers Festival - The International Snowmobilers Festival is held in Madawaska and Edmundston, NB. Snowmobile 400 miles of marked trails on both sides of the border. Also enjoy socials, dances and fun-nights. Must register to participate. For info call the Madawaska Chamber of Commerce at (207) 728-7000.

Feb 07 - Skowhegan - Skowhegan Winter Carnival - The Skowhegan Winter Carnival runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. There will be games, a bake sale, sleigh rides and more. For more info phone (207) 474-6901.

Feb 12 thru Feb 14 - Caribou - Caribou Winter Carnival and Snowmobile Festival - The Caribou Winter Carnival features music, dancing, good food, a family fun day, darts, a chocolate festival, cribbage and other family activities. For info phone (800) 722-7648.

Feb 12 thru Feb 14 - Ogunquit - Mardi Gras in Ogunquit - 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration in Ogunquit. Hat and mini-float parade; hat party; crowning of Mardi Gras king and queen; musical entertainment; ice sculptures; themed dinners and brunches. Sponsored by Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce. (207) 646-2939.

Feb 13 - Fairfield - Fairfield Chocolate Festival - The Fairfield Chocolate Festival is held at the Community Center, 61 Water Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include clowns, high school choir, face painting, local dance groups and local talent. Phone (207) 453-6518 (organizer) or 453-7911 (town hall) or 873-3315 (Mid-Maine Chamber).

Feb 13 - Hallowell - Mardi Gras in Hallowell - Maine's smallest city celebrates Mardi Gras in its own special way! Activities at Mardi Gras Hallowell include a community mask contest a trivia contest, face painting, a Mardi Gras Parade and a Mardi Gras Ball. For more info and event times see the website link above or contact the Hallowell Area Board of Trade at (207) 620-7477.

Feb 13 - Kennebunk - The Chocolate Extravaganza - Caution: The details here are uncertain. We checked with the Kennebunk Town Hall to determine that February 13 is the likely date for this event, but we do not yet have confirmation from the event organizer. Chocoholics rejoice! Local businesses compete to give away free chocolate for the best chocolate dessert for 2 great charities. Miss Maine, Mrs. Maine, etc, Lucy and Ethel and their chocolate conveyor belt, Crazy Chocolate Derby Horse races, Door Prizes, Sugar Plum Fairies, 8 foot tall chocolate covered lobster are just some of the fun things to see at the Chocolate Extravaganza! Noon to 4 p.m. at Kennebunk Town Hall. For info phone Danni at (207) 985-8888.

Feb 13 thru Feb 14 - Naples - Naples Winter Carnival - Naples Winter Carnival includes an Ice Fishing Derby, Snowmobile Radar Runs, Snowmobile Poker Rally, Helicopter Rides, Antique Snowmobiles, Hay Rides, Sno Coach Rides and Fireworks. Come to the Naples Town Dock on Long Lake and enjoy the fun. For info phone (207) 318-6965.

Feb 14 - Greenville - Annual Moosehead Lake Chocolate Festival - Once again 35 chocolate chefs will prepare a selection of delicious chocolate delights at the Annual Moosehead Lake Chocolate Festival. Your $10 entry fee allows you to choose 12 selections. Children's tickets are $5 for the special Children's Corner with games, prizes and foods just for the kids. And of course we will have our Silent and Chinese Auctions. The Festival is 1-4 p.m. at the Greenville Masonic Temple on Pritham Avenue.

Feb 18 - Bridgton - Annual Family Fest - The 22nd Annual Family Fest at Shawnee Peak celebrates outdoor winter family fun. There are Family NASTAR races, a snow sculpture contest, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a bluberry pie-eating contest, a snow poker run and more. For info phone (207) 647-8444.

Feb 18 - Greenville - Horse/Wagon Rides and amp; Fireworks Fun - Horse/wagon ride starts at 10 a.m. to about 2 p.m. There will also be a clown, jugglers and face painting at the Museum with free hot chocolate at Auntie M's. Later that evening will be fireworks on the ice by the Forestry Department. All is free and sponsored by J and L Waitkus. For info contact the Moosehead Chamber at (207) 695-2702. Event is held at the Katahdin Parking Lot and Museum.

Feb 19 thru Feb 20 - Brewer - Waterfront Winterfest - Things to see and do at the annual Brewer Waterfront Winterfest include an ice carving demonstration, a snow creation competition, a sniffleball competition, a chili and chowder cook-off, a snowball dance, fireworks and more.

Feb 19 thru Feb 21 - Windham - Derby Fest - Derby Fest is run by the Sebago Lake Rotary Club. On Friday night there is the Hardwater Classic, Maine's richest purse for car racing on ice. Ice racing for motorcycles as well. The races will be held at Point Sebago Resort. A two-day ice fishing derby starts on Saturday, with over $25,000 in prizes. Also on Saturday is an air show and fly-in at Raymond Beach, with skating, sliding, snowshoeing for the kids and food vendors. Sunday features snowmobile events, including antique snowmobiles, a huge radar run at Raymond Beach and a proposed extreme snowmobile jumping show. Fundraisers for Maine Children's Cancer Program will also jump into the frigid waters (about 34 degrees) of Sebago Lake.

Feb 19 thru Feb 21 - Casco - Maine Winterfest and Ice Derby - Annual Maine Winterfest and Ice Derby at Raymond Beach. The ice fishing derby is Maine's richest derby. Children's activities, entertainment, games and more including possible Fly-In and motorcycle ice races depending on conditions. For more info, phone the Maine Snow and Ice Sculpting Foundation at (207) 749-9431 or the Sebago Lakes Chamber of Commerce at (207) 892-8265. See also Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

Feb 20 thru Feb 21 - Owls Head - Winter Transportation Festival - Antique snow vehicles large and small plus a weekend of family fun at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. For info phone (207) 594-4418.

Feb 27 - Skowhegan - FAB Fair - The annual FAB Fair at Skowhegan Area High School has displays of Skowhegan area businesses, civic organizations, town government and more. It includes entertainment from local talent such as (typically) karaoke and gymnastics, though entertainment changes from time to time. Plus the annual Luck of the Draw auction. A day for the entire family to enjoy. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For more info call the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce at (207) 474-3621.

Mar 12 thru Mar 17 - Bath - March Madness - Downtown Bath - March Madness is a week of festivities and incredible late night sales in downtown Bath. Times vary by day. For info phone Main Street Bath at (207) 442-7291.

Mar 13 - Ogunquit - St. Patrick's Day Celebration - The St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Ogunquit features Irish Stepdancers and Irish music with traditional instruments. Plus the Irish film "My Left Foot." Sponsored by Ogunquit Performing Arts. For info phone (207) 646-2939 or 646-6170.

Mar 20 - Bridgton - Spring Fling at Shawnee Peak - Spring Fling at Shawnee Peak celebrates the beginning of Spring amid snow, live music and BBQ. Events include the Slush Cup - pitting skiers against snowboarders in an event that is too crazy to describe! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mar 20 thru Mar 25 - Portland - Maine Jewish Film Festival - The Maine Jewish Film Festival provides a forum for the presentation of films to enrich, educate and entertain a diverse community about the Jewish experience. For info phone (207) 831-7495.

Mar 26 thru Mar 28 - Bangor - YMCA Spring Fair - The Annual YMCA Spring Fair is held at the Bangor Civic Center. For info phone (207) 941-2812 or (207) 947-5555.

Mar 28 - Multiple Locations - Maine Maple Sunday - On Maine Maple Sunday, the 4th Sunday of every March, maple syrup farms throughout Maine open their doors to the public as they make maple syrup. See maple sap turned into the real syrup. Many sugarhouses offer tastings, with syrup on pancakes or ice cream, and often hold other events. Participating sugarhouses can be searched online.

Apr 09 thru Apr 11 - Bethel - Annual Parrot Head Festival / Bust N Burn Competition - The Annual Parrot Head Festival / Bust N Burn Competition at Sunday River Fall is a weekend in paradise. Includes Jimmy Buffet cover bands, contests, prizes, parties, and more. On Sunday, there is pond skimming and our famous Key-lime pie eating contest. Also during the weekend is the annual Bust N Burn Moguls competition. All festival proceeds go to Make a Wish Foundation. For info phone (800) 543-2754.

Apr 15 thru Apr 18 - Carrabassett Valley - 22nd Annual Bud Light Reggae Festival - The Annual Bud Light Reggae Festival is the biggest springtime bash in ski country. This year’s festival is sure to be one of our best ever.

Apr 16 thru Apr 18 - Ogunquit - Patriots Day Celebration - The Annual Patriots Day Celebration in Ogunquit occurs under giant tents directly on Ogunquit's Main Beach. There are colonial reenactments, a bazaar and craft show, restaurant tastings, entertainment, casino night, Kidstown Amusements and much more. For info phone the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce at (207) 646-2939.

Apr 23 thru Apr 25 - Boothbay Harbor - Fishermen's Festival - Boothbay Harbor - Fishermen's Festival activities begin Friday evening with the Miss Shrimp Pageant at BRHS auditorium. Saturday includes the famous Cod Fish Relay, lobster trap hauling, dory bailling, lobster crate running, tug of war, fish fry and more! Sunday includes the memorial for fishermen lost at sea and the blessing of the fleet. For info phone (207) 6333-6280.