What's Happening this Weekend...

Make the most of the rest of your summer!

Art for the Animals
July 30-August 1
Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland
Art by some of the finest local and national artists will be auctioned to benefit the Humane Society of Knox County at this 21st annual event. Prices $10-$3,000. Silent and live auction items offered. Free and open to the public.
www.hskcme.org

Bangor State Fair
July 30-August 8
Bangor Fair Grounds
At the Bangor State Fair, there are outdoor concerts, midway rides, great food, a petting zoo, a demolition derby, and more for you to enjoy.
www.basspark.com

Northern Maine Fair
July 30-August 7
Northern Maine Fair Grounds, Presque Isle
A large family fair with rides, exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demolition derby, pig scramble, live music, and more.
www.northernmainefairgrounds.com

Bar Harbor Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
July 31 & August 1
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor
All sorts of arts will be on display at the Bar Harbor Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, such as turned wood, pottery, metal sculpture, dried floral, fleece, hats, pewter, and watercolors. The event also features food samplings, craft demonstrations, and live music. 10 am-5 pm daily.
www.casteberryfairs.com

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
July 31
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Enjoy the unique sounds of the Celtic fiddle from Eileen Iver and Immigrant Soul, the 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champions.
www.rocklandstrand.com

Sneak Peak!
July 31
Rockport Opera House
This one-of-a-kind concert features Bay Chamber's Young Stars Prize-winning quartet along with Bay Chamber's resident string quartet: the St. Lawrence. This is a special 50th anniversary event to benefit Bay Chamber's Community Music School. $125.
www.baychamberconcerts.org

2010 Artisan Bread Fair
July 31
Skowhegan
Bakers, Artisans, and Growers (BAG) present breads of all tastes and sizes. Breads are baked in masonry ovens before your eyes. In addition, the event features live music, books, farm foods, and live music.
www.kneadingconference.com

Friendship Day
July 31
Friendship
This 27th annual event offers fun for the whole family and includes a pancake breakfast, children's parade, music, contests, softball games, lobster boat races, and more.

Piscataquis River Festival
July 31
Piscataquis
The annual festival is a great, community-wide summer event for Guilford as well as the the surrounding communities.
www.townofguilford.com