featured events
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains is filled with events in every season. There is always a reason to celebrate our local communities, Maine food and drink, the arts, and even to raise money for a good cause. Below we feature a popular event for every month and every interest. Visit our Calendar of Events for more information and even more events.
Lilac Festival
May 23 – 26
McLaughlin Garden’s Lilac Festival features over 125 different varieties of lilacs as the focal point of the celebration. Explore the lilac collection and garden on your own, or take a guided Lilac Care Garden Tour.
The Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous
June 20 – 22
A two-day, 40-mile paddling stage race through the incredible lands and waters of the Rangeley Lakes showcasing the area.
Moxie Festival
July 11 – 13
Celebrate Maine’s official drink with fireworks, parade, a Moxie recipe contest, road races, Moxie Whoopie Pie eating contest, Moxie chugging competition, plus live music and food in the heart of Lisbon Falls.
L/A Balloon Festival
August 15 – 17
Get ready for the ultimate three-day party filled with fun, excitement, and balloons! Watch the balloons launch, enjoy live music, food, car show, parade, vendors and so much more at locations on both side of the river.
bethel harvestfest
september 20
Celebrate the harvest and the start of fall foliage season with artists and craft vendors, a farmers’ market, an apple pie contest, live music, and kids’ activities on Bethel’s common.
The Fryeburg Fair
Sept. 27 – Oct. 5
Known as Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the fair covers 180 acres with over 100 buildings hosting everything from exhibits and animal competitions to food, rides and tractor pulls.
Oxford Hills Christmas Parade
November 29
Enjoy dazzling floats, joyful music, and lots of holiday cheer as the community turns out along Norway’s Main Street for Maine’s Largest Christmas Parade.
Mountain Holly Days
December 5 – 7
Rangeley and Oquossoc’s timeless tradition of joyful shopping and holiday delights where families come together to celebrate the season’s magic. Find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift as you shop and enjoy holiday cheer.
Electric Mountain Festival
January 10 – 11
Get ready for a full weekend of Electronic Dance Music. Swap your ski boots for dancing shoes during an electrifying weekend at Sugarloaf Resort, on and off the slopes.
sebago lake Ice Fishing Derby
February 15 – 16
Held annually for over two dozen years to benefit local charities, the derby is a fun competition for individuals and families alike. Enjoy the Polar Dip, Ice Shack Contest and other family-friendly activities.
Maine Maple Weekend
March 22 – 23
Maple sugarhouses and producers throughout the region open their doors, with samples and syrup making demonstrations. Many farms offer activities, sugarbush tours, music, and so much more.
King of the Mountain
April 26
Experience the annual Snowmobile Hill Climb at Saddleback. Named the Loudest Party in the East, snowmobilers compete to be the first and fastest to the top of the hill as spectators cheer them on.
