What's Happening This Weekend...

There's no excuse for boredom this weekend!

East Millinocket Summerfest
July 8-11
Opal Myrick Park
This year's theme is country and western, and the weekend will be packed with a parade, pony rides, concerts, good eats, fireworks, and more.
www.eastmillinocket.org

9th Annual Celebration at the Visitors Center
July 9
West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec
This is your chance to take a tour of the famous red-and-white-striped lighthouse tower. There will also be food, music, and a raffle. 11 am-2 pm.
www.westquoddy.com

United Maine Craftsmen's Arts & Crafts Show
July 9-11
Bangor Waterfront
Talented Maine artisans sell their unique crafts, specialty foods, and art.
www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com

16th Annual Strawberry Festival
July 10
Lincolnville Center
Don't miss this sweet event, which features a parade, desserts, children's activities, and music. Held on the campus of the United Christian Church.
763-3038

Summer at Leonard's Mills
July 10 & 11
Bradley
Experience days bone by with a reenactment of a 1790s colonial village with horse-drawn wagon rides, candle making, blacksmithing, and more. 10 am- 4 pm. Adults $8; children $4.
www.leonardsmills.com

North Atlantic Blues Festival
July 10 & 11
Harbor Park, Rockland
One of the most prestigious blues festivals in the country, this year's roster features over 15 blues artists from around the country and abroad.
www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

15th Annual Arts in the Park
July 10 & 11
Belfast
Over 80 artists display their works on Belfast's waterfront. The festival offers continuous live music throughout the weekend, as well as a variety of foods. Don't miss the Maine Coast Carving & Art Competition at the Boathouse!
www.artsintheparkbelfast.org

Flamingo Festival
July 10-12
Southwest Harbor
A weekend-long celebration of the iconic plastic lawn ornaments. Enjoy a parade, children's carnival, a steel drum band, and more.
www.harborhousemdi.org

Maine Potato Blossom Festival
July 10-18
Fort Fairfield
Enjoy 9 days of farmer olympics, road races, arts and crafts, fireworks, river races, mashed potato wrestling, and more.
www.potatoblossom.org