17th annual Mountain Holly Days offers shopping and activities

Summertime blues: Festivals, community programs COVID-19 casualties

Some events and programs have been cancelled, some are up in the air. A few are forging ahead.

2020 fairs and festivals, dates and cancellations

Farmington Fair has canceled 2020 events, Oxford County Fair organizers are monitoring the situation, and Skowhegan State Fair organizers will have an announcement July 13.

Far out: Hundreds attend first first Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Festival in Fairfield

Attendees at the first Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Festival were able to enjoy food, vendors, face painting, balloon animals, cosplay and more.

City of Auburn seeking ‘perfect tree’ for Festival Plaza

Entries are due by Oct. 31.

Winthrop Summer Festival set for Aug. 17

The annual summer festival will also offer live music, lobster rolls, barbecues, homemade pies and other baked goods.

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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival returns to Litchfield Fairgrounds

Blistered Fingers is one of New England's largest family bluegrass festivals.

Three breweries pull out of Brunswick festival, citing sponsor’s domestic violence charge

Flight Deck, Black Pug and Moderation breweries withdraw from the 'Taste of Summer' because of the involvement of controversial concert promoter Alex Gray.

Annual Rangeley Lupine Festival to be held at Oquossoc Heritage Museum