Thursday, August 26, 2010

What's Happening This Weekend...

There's more than just the American Folk Festival happening this weekend...

Piscataquis Valley Fair
August 26-29
Dover-Foxcroft
Eat homemade ice cream, go on rides at the midway, and view agricultural exhibits and animal pulling events at this fun fair.
943-2650

Crown of Maine Balloon Festival
August 26-29
Presque Isle
When you're not hopping on a hot air balloon ride, enjoy the many other activities, such as the ride-fly-ride bike race, music on the riverside, kids' activities, live music, and BBQs. Balloon launches are at 5:30 am and 5:30 pm.
www.crownofmaineballoonfest.org

Shakespeare in Stonington
August 26-29
Stonington Opera House
Measure for Measure
is presented by Actor's Equity performers and directed by Jeffery Frace. 7 pm. $25-$32.50.
www.operahousearts.org

Maine Crafts Guild Fine Crafts Show
August 27-29
Bar Harbor
Come and meet some of Maine's finest professional craftspeople who create heirloom-quality work in wood, metals, clay, natural fibers, and more. Fri. 5-9 pm; Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-4 pm. Adults $5; free for children.
www.mainecraftsguild.com

The American Folk Festival
August 27-29
Bangor Waterfront
It's another fun-packed weekend for the AFF. Performers from all across the country will shower the Queen City in music, art, and foods of various cultures and heritages.
www.americanfolkfestival.com

An Evening of Maine Humor With Tim Sample
August 28
Hammond Hall, Winter Harbor
Maine's favorite native-born humorist presents a family-friendly evening of his famous Downeast songs and stories. 7 pm. $20.
www.schoodicartsforall.org

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