What's Happening this Weekend...

Celebrate the country's independence with an activity-packed weekend!
Happy 4th of July!

Houlton Fair
July 1-4
Houlton
This fair features livestock, crafts, a midway, and stage entertainment, ending with a fireworks show for the 4th of July. $10.
www.houltonfair.com

"Picnic"
July 1-11
Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast
When a handsome young man moves into a small town in Kansas, he ignites change and drama in the neighborhood. The Belfast Maskers presents Picnic, the first show performed on the new festival stage. 7-9:30 pm.
www.belfastmaskers.com

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
July 2
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
With big and small fiddles, Fraser and Haas reinvent Scottish music with their engaging Celtic performance during their second visit to The Strand.
www.rocklandstrand.com

Independence Day Celebration
July 2-4
Millinocket
Enjoy three days of fun including live entertainment, craft fair, parades, food vendors, and fireworks.
www.katahdinmaine.com

River City Cinema
July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Pickering Square, Bangor
Grab your lawnchair and head downtown to catch a free show. Movies start at sundown, around 8:30 pm.
www.rivercitycinema.com

MDI YMCA's Annual Lobster Races
July 3
Bar Harbor
Ever seen a lobster race? Go to MDI town athletic field after the parade and check it out. All proceeds benefit the MDI YMCA.
www.mdi.org

4th of July Parade & Celebration
July 3
Thomaston
Check out this traditional small-town 4th of July celebration that includes a pancake breakfast, entertainment, horseshoe tournament, baking contests, crafts, and fireworks.
www.thomaston4thofjuly.com

July 4th Celebration Weekend
July 3 & 4
Bar Harbor
Celebrations begin with a 6 am blueberry pancake breakfast at the Bar Harbor athletic field. From 9 am to 3 pm visit the craft fair, then enjoy the parade, followed by lobster races. Other festivities include a seafood festival, free concert on the Village Green, by the Bar Harbor town band, and an antique show. End the day with a fireworks display over Frenchman Bay.
www.mdi.org

Paranormal & Psychic Faire
July 3 & 4
Fort Knox, Prospect
Meet with people who believe in things unusual: psychics, ghost hunters, UFOologists, dowsers, and more. Regular fort admission applies, plus $2 event donation requested.
fortknox.maineguide.com

The Fabulous '50s, Sensational '60s, & Antique Aeroplane Show
July 3 & 4
Owls Head Transportation Museum
See over 400 big, beautiful cars along with vehicle demonstrations, biplane rides, and activities for the whole family. 9:30 am-5 pm. $12 adults; free for children under 18.
www.ohtm.org

Brooks Field Day
July 4
Brooks Community Park
This annual celebration is filled with family-friendly activities and great food. $5.
www.brooks.govoffice2.com

4th of July
July 4
Eastport
Don't miss the Grand Independence Parade, entertainment in Overlook Park, water sports, antique car show, contests, and the fireworks.
www.eastport4th.com

July 4th Celebration
July 4
Greenville
Spend the day and catch the annual parade, craft fair, children's activities, live music, and the largest display of fireworks in Piscataquis County.
www.mooseheadlake.org

4th of July Celebration
July 4
Deer Isle-Stonington
Check out early morning road races and fun run in downtown Stonington, then head over to Deer Isle Village for the 4th of July parade. Grab lunch at the annual Fish and Fritter Fry on the Stonington Fish Pier, followed by fireworks over Stonington Harbor at nightfall.

Food & Wine Pairings
July 4, 18, & 25
Cellardoor Vineyard, Lincolnville
Discover which wines best compliment local foods with Cellardoor Winery. Sessions will feature area farms and businesses, such as Seal Cove Farm, Appleton Creamery, and O'Meara Family Farm.
www.mainewine.com

Don't see a listing for 4th of July activities for your town? Check out your town's website.