The 2012 Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14 at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.

The Challenge, founded by actor, Maine native and avid cyclist Patrick Dempsey, is an annual international fundraising platform in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine which benefits The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center.

A 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) run/walk and 10-kilometer (6.2) mile run/walk are scheduled for Oct. 13 and cycling rides of 10, 25, 50, 70 and 100-miles are scheduled for Oct. 14.

The free, weekend-long Festival in the Park includes a Health and Wellness Expo, Vendor Fair, KidZone and live entertainment.

For more info- http://www.dempseychallenge.org/

The harvest season is a very special time on the coast of Maine and we invite you to enjoy an amazing array of food and beverage tastings, educational sessions, and some fun and entertaining surprises – all of which are designed to wow you!

Join us for the fifth annual Harvest on the Harbor! http://www.harvestontheharbor.com/

October 24-27, 2012

 

The Camden Windjammer Festival is a community-led celebration of Camden’s maritime heritage and living traditions. From the great age of sail when four, five, and even six-masted schooners were launched into Camden Harbor, through the birth of the windjammer business here in the 1930s and continuing with the elegant yachts that visit or call Camden home every summer, sailing ships have always defined this gorgeous community where the mountains meet the sea. August 31 through September 2. More info at http://www.camdenwindjammerfestival.com/

One of the largest events of its kind in the country. Lighthouses across the state are open to visitors for tours of the towers and keeper’s houses. September 15, 2012, for more info click here.

One of the largest family musical events in New England, the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival takes place Thurs – Sunday in June and August. This Event attracts thousands of music lovers from all over the world to hear some of the Greatest Bluegrass music. With banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies converging in Litchfield twice a year, this event features many national and local bands. Come Experience the “Welcome Home” feeling. Something for all ages. Kids Music Academy, Camping available, FREE Hot showers, Lots of food, Extra Large Tent for cover, & Indoor Bathroom facilities. Don’t just hear about it, come experience it. August 23 through 26 in Litchfield, ME, for more info go to http://www.blisteredfingers.com/

Here’s what awaits you at the American Folk Festival:

The American Folk Festival is a large-scale, three-day event. Held each year at the end of August in downtown Bangor, Maine, the Festival presents the music and dance from the many cultures that make up America today.

• the nation’s finest performing groups sharing the traditional arts of their region, culture and heritage
• 4 stages of music and dance
• traditional craft demonstrations and exhibits
• a children’s area with activities for the whole family
• dozens of food vendors offering ethnic food, regional specialties and traditional festival favorites
• a Marketplace offering unique, handcrafted items and “Taste of Maine” treats for sale

For more info go to http://www.americanfolkfestival.com/

Festival officially opens, along with exhibition tents, booths, vendors, carnival rides and games. Gates open at noon and stay open until 10pm.

Admisison is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Also, lobster serving begins in the Eating Tent immediately, fresh from the ocean. King Neptune and his court, along with Kristen Margaret Sawyer, the 2011 Maine Sea Goddess, arrive on the main dock from the briny deep to raise the flag and officially open the 2012 Maine Lobster Festival. Opening ceremonies will take place next to the flagpole by the Harbor Master’s building.

All tents open at 1pm – Children’s Tent, admission free – Fine Arts Tent – Marine Tent – Maine Craft Tent: ongoing demonstrations – Maine Products Tent – North Tent – all vendors. 38 Special on Saturday night. For more info go to – http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/schedule/

Saddleback’s Third Annual Bluegrass Festival is one event not to miss. In 2010 and 2011, almost 4000 people came to listen, dance, camp and enjoy a wonderful time.

This year we have taken the whole show to the main stage, beginning Friday, August 10, at 2:30 p.m. Friday will feature Michael Daves, Chasing Blue, Local Circus, the Red Stick Ramblers and more.

Saturday, starting at 11:30am spend the day enjoying the sights and sounds of some of the best National Bluegrass performers, including The Hillbenders, MilkDrive, Della Mae, The Gibson Brothers, The Bluegrass Ball featuring The Travelin’ McCourys and Michael Daves and the Sam Bush Band.  For more info – http://www.saddlebackmaine.com/bluegrass

Bar Harbor, Maine, celebrates the 4^th of July with an entire day of activities and events, but the top of the bill is grand finale, the end of the evening fireworks that along with the days celebrations, draws in a huge crowd. 

Organization: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Date: 07/04/2012 update info
Time: 9:00:00 AM – 10:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Bar Harbor 4th of July Festival in Bar Harbor,ME
Contact: Bar Harbor Chamber
Phone: (800) 345-4617
Email: Contact Bar Harbor Chamber via email

Website: www.barharborinfo.com
Event Details:

Community parade, snad castle contests and horseshoe tournaments sounds like a lot of fun for the the 4th of July festivities in Bar Harbor. Throw in blueberry pancakes, lobster and corn on the cob and you have a Red White and Blue festival to celebrate the holiday weekend.

 

Venue

Beach Bike Ride for Charity was founded in 2010 by a pair of Wells resident families and a couple of young sports/technology enthusiasts looking to give something back to the community.

The ride has been a huge success. In it’s first year the ride attracted over fifty riders and raised over $8,000. The second year, the ridership doubled with over 100 riders and raised a whopping $11,000 for charity.

Venue Name

Wells Beach

Address

Wells Beach Harbor Wells, ME 04090

Date

June 16th, 2012

Fees

$35 Registration

Contact Information

Website

www.beachbikeride.org

Name

Tim Albert

Phone

(603) 682-4822