The celebration of local beer and other products is expected to draw people from around the country to sample beverages from 24 Maine producers.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
Upcoming fairs
A list of still-to-come Maine fairs from the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs
Pair of art talks to be hosted by Museum of Art at Bates College
The Bates College Museum of Art will present two programs that correspond to two of exhibitions currently on view, deepening discussions around the artists and works in the collection. The events are free and open to the public. Director and chief curator Dan Mills will present a lecture about renowned artist Saul Steinberg to accompany […]
Music for Mavis brings Andrea Re and Matt Lucey to Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host instrumentalists and vocalists Andrea Re and Matt Lucey from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the gazebo in Turner. The duo will perform their favorite tunes — soulful jazz and rocking original music — based on years of performing experience. The show will go on […]
Waterville Opera House gears up for ‘Miss Holmes Returns’
The Waterville Opera House continues its 2024 theatrical season with the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery “Miss Holmes Returns.” The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Evening performances follow at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 6 and 7, with 2 p.m. matinées Sept. 1 and 8 at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. The theater […]
The Veggies to play at Frank’s Place in Lisbon
Local classic rock cover band The Veggies will perform from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Frank’s Place in Lisbon. Band members are Don Hebert (vocals), Anna Hunnewell (vocals), Ray Tardiff (drums), Moe Mckenna (bass), and Shawn Callahan (guitar). Frank’s Place is located at 2 Main St., Lisbon. There is no cover charge.
Two nights of comedy planned at Great Falls Comedy Club
Comedy Soup, the area’s most exciting new improv troupe, delivers laughs starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. The show will benefit the fundraising efforts of Catherine Tanous who is participating in the 6th annual Trailblaze Challenge benefitting Make-A-Wish Maine this September. The Trailblaze Challenge is a 1-day, […]
At these 6 Maine orchards, apple picking is just part of the fun
From wagon rides to wine tastings, many apple orchards are offering activities beyond stocking up on fruit.
Watch: Windsor Fair organizers prepare for new Saturday start to kick off 10-day run
The fair, which runs through Labor Day, is offering public Wi-Fi this year and new events, including a manure-throwing contest.
The Portland Maine Comedy Festival returns in September
The 2024 Portland Maine Comedy Festival is set to take place Sept. 5-8 at locations all over Portland. The festival features 100 of the up-and-coming standup comics, sketch comedy teams, and improv groups from all across the country performing alongside regional, touring, and nationally recognized headliners — Ben Roy, Pete Angelo, Adam Hatch and Dan […]