If you are looking to spend your next vacation in Maine beachfront rentals, you should not miss out on their summer festivals. There are a lot of festivals that go around Maine, especially in the months of September and October. A Southern Coast vacation home should fit you and your family perfectly.
1. Cumberland Fair
Held at 197 Blanchard Road Cumberland, Maine, the Cumberland Fair has made a name for itself. It is famous among the locals and tourists as well. It features large exhibits of livestock, and there are also harness racing and animal pulling events you can join in on while you are there.
2. Mt. Desert Island Garlic Festival
The Mt. Desert Garlic Festival is popular among the locals of Maine. It attracts a lot of people, including local restaurant owners, musicians, brewers and garlic growers. More than 800 people attend this event annually, and it has been able to produce thousands of dollars for local non-profit organizations. This festival can be enjoyed by people who love garlic. There are different varieties of garlic the growers of Maine are able to produce along with different dishes to try.
3. Blue Hill Fair
The Blue Hill Fair is held at Blue Hill in Maine. It usually takes place on Labor Day weekend and features different kinds of entertainment and the best of Maine's agriculture, Carnival thrills, different varieties of food, major concerts and entertainment are part of the Blue Hill Fair. Some of the popular people who participated in the Blue Hill Fair in past years are Faith Hill, Diamond Rio and Charlie Daniels.
4. Maine Salmon Festival
Held at Eastport in Maine, the Maine Salmon Festival is a celebration of the people of Maine and their glorious history in the fishing industry as well as the Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Industry. There are a lot of events during this celebration. Some of them are Paint Eastport Day, Sailboat Race, an antiques fair and live music.
5. Camden Windjammer Festival
The Camden Windjammer Festival is a celebration of Camden’s maritime heritage and traditions. It is led by the people and community of Maine who take pride in their history and the history of the Windjammer business in Maine. It features the most luxurious yachts ever made by Windjammer and a lot of different yacht activities supported by the community. Formerly known as the Windjammer Weekend, Camden Windjammer Festival was born several years ago in honor of the Windjammer business that started in the 1930s.
If you are looking for a summer getaway to make you relax and enjoy the heritage of a different culture, then a vacation in Maine is a good choice. There are other festivals aside from the ones mentioned above, and they are all great events that you should not miss. When it comes to festivals, make sure you check out Maine.
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