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!
Upcoming Events
Here's a sample of current or upcoming events.
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Ghostly Bangor Tour | Oct 26, 13 |
| Bangor | ||
| Prepare for the paranormal! Follow a winding path through haunted Bangor and stop at several sites to hear tales of reported… | ||
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2013 Open Water Fishing | May 5, 13 – Aug 1, 13 |
| Bradford | ||
| Now booking for open water fishing in Maine! We will guide you and your party to Maine's best fishing and wildlife area's and… | ||
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Tommyknockers and More Bus Tour - July 2013 | Jul 4, 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… | ||
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Devil's Half-Acre Tour in Bangor | Jun 25, 13 |
| Bangor | ||
| Explore the wicked side of Bangor on this short walking tour! Discover the area of vice and violence that came to be known as… | ||
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Woodsmen's Breakfast | Aug 11, 13 |
| Greenville | ||
| Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Moosehead Lake. The American Legion Post 94 will be holding one of their "all you can eat… |





