Wednesday, June 9, 2010

What's Happening this Weekend...

With so much to do this weekend, it's impossible to be bored.

Acadia Birding Festival
June 10-13
Bar Harbor
This year's theme is "South to North: Land Use Issues Affecting Migratory Birds." Lectures, walks, adventures, and more.
www.acadiabirdingfestival.com

Food & Wine Pairings
June 12, 19, & 26
Cellardoor Villa, Rockport
Join Cellardoor Winery this summer to learn what wines go best with chocolate, cheese, and other foods. Each session features local farms and businesses. Must be 21 or older.
www.mainewine.com

Aroostook State Park Birding Festival
June 12
Presque Isle
Held in the senic and first Maine state park, this festival offers live bird displays, bird walks, and demonstrations for bird banding and bird calling. 5 am-1 pm. Adults $2.

Moose Mainea Craft Fair
June 12
Downtown Greenville
Area crafts will be on hand to sell their wares, which include moose memorabilia and collectibles.
www.mooseheadlake.org

Moose Tails
June 12
Greenville
Moose lovers are invited to come and learn all about Maine's largest mammal and the Moosehead Region's star resident. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife game biologist Doug Kane will share his expertise about Maine's moose herd with a slide show presentation. 4:30 pm.
www.naturalresourceeducation.org

Margaretta Days Festival
June 12
University of Maine, Machias
June 12, 1775, marked the first naval battle of the American Revolution. June 12, 2010, marks the Margaretta Days Festival and the 235th birthday of the U.S. Merchant Marine. 10 am-4 pm.
www.margarettadays.org


MDI YMCA Spring 10K
June 12
Bar Harbor
Hit the pavement for this annual fundraising event for the MDI YMCA. 10K or 1 mile fun run for children under 12 years of age. Prizes for all who finish the fun run, which starts at 9:15 am; 10K starts at 10 am. $15 for 10K; $7 for fun run registration.
www.mdiymca.org

Antique Power Show
June 12
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds
Celebrate 35 years of old iron at the Maine Antique Power Show. The event includes antique engines, a flea market, raffle, and silent auction.
www.skowheganstatefair.com

Food & Wine Pairings
June 13, 20, & 27
Cellardoor Vineyard, Lincolnville
Discover which wines best compliment local foods. Sessions feature area farms and businesses, such as Seal Cove Farm, Appleton Creamery, and O'Meara Family Farm.
www.mainewine.com

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