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 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…
Add Event to your Trip Planner 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…
Add Event to your Trip Planner 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…
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 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 &…
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