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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Devil's Half-Acre Tour in Bangor | Jul 9, 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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NRA Firearm Safety Classes | Mar 28, 13 – Jun 26, 13 |
| Bradford | ||
| Every Saturday and Sunday we are offering an all inclusive, 1 Day firearm safety coarse that is valid for most US… | ||
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Memorial Day Parade and Luncheon | May 27, 13 |
| Greenville | ||
| After enjoying the Memorial Day Parade at noon, head over to the American Legion Post 94 on Pritham Ave for lunch. Hotdogs… | ||
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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… | ||
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Forest Heritage Days | Aug 10, 13 – Aug 11, 13 |
| Greenville | ||
| This annual event falls on the 2nd weekend of August. " A yearly celebration of the Moosehead Lake Region's Heritage &… |





