Fall Festivals & Gatherings
worth the drive
Map drawn by Ron Draddy
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest · Presque Isle August 28–30 Make your way to The County for a weekend of hot air balloons, live music, family activities, and rich ballooning history. combf.org
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival · Skowhegan September 5 Skowhegan hosts one of the most anticipated craft brew festivals with beer, cider, spirits, local food vendors, and live music. skowhegancraftbrewfest.com
Trails End Festival · Millinocket · September 11–13 Celebrate the Katahdin region and outdoor recreation community during three days of live music, food, and activities, including a homemade pie and cake auction. trailsendfestival.org
Norway Maine Arts Festival · Norway · September 12 This colorful festival celebrates the artistic community in the Western Foothills with fine arts and crafts, live music, a farmers market, and live art demonstrations. maineartsfestival.org
Maine Cheese Festival · Pittsfield · September 13 Celebrate Maine’s vibrant food community with cheese tastings, live music, and a featured cheese competition. mainecheesefestival.org
Camden International Film Festival · Camden, Rockport & Rockland · September 17–20 Experience nonfiction and documentary films while connecting with filmmakers, including Pete Muller, creator of Bucks Harbor, which we feature on page 50. pointsnorthinstitute.org
Maine PoutineFest · Portland · September 19 Join thousands of food lovers at Thompson’s Point for poutine sampling and vote for the People’s Choice Best Poutine award. poutinefest.com/maine
Common Ground Country Fair · Unity September 25–27 Celebrate MOFGA’s 50th annual fair with exhibitors, vendors, and speakers focused on sustainable living, local economies, and organic agriculture. mofga.org
Pineland Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch New Gloucester · September–October Spend a quintessential fall day exploring the corn maze, picking pumpkins, and enjoying fresh apple cider donuts.
Fall Festival to End Hunger · Mars Hill · October 3 Enjoy live music at Big Rock Mountain, scenic chairlift rides, and a golf scramble supporting local food pantries and Meals on Wheels. countyfallfestival.org
Maine’s Garlic Fest · Canaan · October 3–4 Celebrate garlic season at Lake George Regional Park with artisan vendors, delicious food, and live folk and Americana music. mainegarlicfest.com
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Damariscotta & Newcastle · October 9–12 Marvel at giant pumpkins, pie-eating contests, road races, and the Pumpkinboat Regatta. mainepumpkinfest.com
Boothbay Fall Foliage Festival · Boothbay October 10–11 Celebrate peak foliage with artisan vendors, live music, fall-inspired food, and festivities in the Vintage Village. boothbay.org
Sunday River Fall Fest · Newry · October 10–11 Enjoy the North American Wife Carrying Championship, arts and crafts fair, and scenic Chondola rides through vibrant fall foliage. sundayriver.com
Swine & Stein Brewfest · Gardiner · October 10 Sample craft beer, wine, cider, spirits, and mead from Maine producers while enjoying live music and games. swineandsteinbrewfest.com
York Harvestfest · York · October 17 Spend the day browsing artisan vendors, sampling local food, enjoying live music, and exploring family-friendly activities. yorkharvestfest.com
OgunquitFest · Ogunquit · October 23–25 Celebrate the season with live entertainment, trick-or-treating, Dogtoberfest, a craft fair, and festive coastal charm. ogunquit.org
