The Maine Highlands: Bangor, Katahdin & Moosehead Lake

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Events

The Maine Highlands is known for some big annual events, such as the American Folk Festival on Bangor’s waterfront each August and the Seaplane Fly In on Moosehead Lake in September.  All year round there are events that take place throughout the region.  Agricultural fairs, sporting events, arts & craft shows, historic reenactments, and performing arts are only the beginning of the list of happenings in The Maine Highlands.  Hop on a hayride during a Maine Forest & Logging museum’s Living History Days at Leonard’s Mills.   Sample the state’s famous Whoopie Pies at the annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Dover-Foxcroft.  Enjoy the waterfront concert series in Bangor that has included performers Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, and Jason Mraz.  You’ll find something to do here all year round!

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Upcoming Events

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Add Event to your Trip Planner Tommyknockers and More Bus Tour - October 2013 Oct 20, 13
Bangor
This tour is the world's only literary tour focused on the famed author's Bangor. Come explore the sights and sounds that…
Add Event to your Trip Planner Ghostly Bangor Tour Oct 5, 13
Bangor
Prepare for the paranormal! Follow a winding path through haunted Bangor and stop at several sites to hear tales of reported…
Add Event to your Trip Planner Mt. Hope Cemetery Tour in Bangor Sep 6, 13
Bangor
Take a tour of the second oldest Garden Cemetery in the country and meet some of the locals! Walk along the trails through a…
Add Event to your Trip Planner Ghostly Bangor Tour Oct 3, 13
Bangor
Prepare for the paranormal! Follow a winding path through haunted Bangor and stop at several sites to hear tales of reported…
Add Event to your Trip Planner Maine Humanities Council Reading Series Jun 28, 13
Greenville
The Moosehead Lake Historical Society and the Shaw Public Library will be hosting the Maine Humanities Council Reading…
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