For more than 15 years, the Student Senate of Washington County Community College (WCCC) has organized the WCCC Polar Dip, a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House to help families of children who travel to Bangor for critical medical treatment…
Celebrating the arts, the Way DownEast way! 2023 ArtWalk Weekends are June 23-25 (Pride Weekend), Aug 4-6 (Mermaid Parade), and October 21 (Witches of Eastport) in Eastport and Lubec. Interactive art experiences, gallery visits, live music, dance,…
Fog Fest is an annual free, five-day music and art festival on beautiful Campobello Island, FDR’s “beloved isle”.
Stephanie Milbury, Library Manager The Campobello Public Library Summer Gala features a used book sale, barbecue, author readings, raffles, music, and crafters. The annual event is a fundraiser for the library. Usually held in early August, please…
Barb Tucker, Operations Manager This is definitely an event you won’t want to miss. Come and enjoy an entertaining and fun celebration of rural living. Appealing to all ages. Produce, crafts, vendors, exhibits and community organizations…
Heather Donahue, Oversight Manager Each year Canada’s Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, NB celebrates our community’s rich and delicious heritage with our annual Chocolate Fest. Now in its 32nd year, this week-long, family-oriented festival…
Cobscook Institute creates responsive educational opportunities that strengthen personal, community, and global well being. The 50 acre campus is available for retreats, intergenerational classes, and much more, visit our website for details.
Valerie Lawson, Coordinator Down East Spring Birding Festival occurs during spring migration and breeding season. Enjoy four days of self-guided explorations, guided hikes, boat tours and presentations by area experts and the natural beauty of…
The largest 4th of July Festival in the state of Maine. Check the website for event dates, times and details.
Don Dunbar, Co-Chair Three fun-filled days for people of all ages: a number of events featuring people in pirate costumes, including the Pirate Parade and Pirate Bed Race. Fireworks, pirate ball, kids events, live music and much more. Check the…
Festival featuring community pie supper, chowder and chili lunch, grilled salmon lunch/dinner, wine and beer tastings, music under the food tent by local musicians, Paint Eastport Day, Salmon Festival 5K run, children’s art activity, boat tours of…
A seasonal celebration of creativity, community, apple identification and cider pressing! Apple and Arts Festival offers intergenerational fun, with art workshops, live music, and lectures from apple experts.
Robbie Griffin Annual festival; many daytime programs are offered, including Family Fun Days and Community Market. Late July to Early August – check website for dates and details.
Indulge, New Brunswick’s food and wine festival in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, is back again and this time we’re shaking things up a little! All your favourite events will be back this October – Friday Night Cocktail Kick-off, Saturday Afternoon Wine…
International Homecoming Festival began in 1974 and continues to bring home family and friends to celebrate the friendship between the two international communities of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada and Calais, Maine, USA. During the festival,…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Eastport, Maine with the Great Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop at the Tides Institute and Museum of Art. The citywide international New Year’s Eve celebration features many downtown restaurants, shops, galleries and…
Luke Macdonald, Festival Director Held every May in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Paddlefest is a music and outdoor recreation festival with a community-minded approach. It combines music, art and outdoor activities for a full weekend of fun! Every…
Annual festival celebrating Passamaquoddy arts and culture held on the second weekend of August each year.
William Attick, Fair Chairman The Pembroke Trotting Association has brought back the fair that was started in 1841 to raise funds for restoration of the historic racetrack and to upgrade the Pembroke Fair Grounds. The fair is in late August. Check…
Debbie Owen, Coordinator A more than 30-year-old community fair held on the first Saturday of October every year featuring arts and crafts, a farmers market, live entertainment, scarecrow building, food vendors, an antler display and children’…