What's Happening This Weekend...

The leaves aren't turning yet...but it's definitely becoming fall! Get out there and take advantage of all the fall festivals.

International Seaplane Fly-In
September 9-12
Greenville
Join land and float plane pilots from all over the world for a special weekend of float-plane competitions, educational exhibits, Moosehead Lake Region’s largest craft fair, food, and more.
www.seaplanefly-in.org

Fiber College on Penobscot Bay
September 9-12
Searsport
Celebrate all that is wool, silk, cotton, and wood over four days of intimate classes. Free scheduled demonstrations, presentations, vendor booths, food, and more. Fun for the whole family.
www.fibercollege.org

Acadia Night Sky Festival
September 9-13
Mount Desert Island
Centered on Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park, the festival celebrates the protection and enjoyment of Downeast/Acadia's stellar night sky through education, science, and the arts. From an ecotourism panel discussion to day-time hands-on activities to stargazing in Acadia National Park, the public is invited to share the inspiration of Maine's spectacular night sky.
www.nightskyfestival.org

Alan Jackson in Concert
September 10
Bangor Waterfront
Country music legend Alan Jackson will perform live on the Bangor waterfront as part of his Freight Train Tour. 7:30 pm. $30–$80.
www.waterfrontconcerts.com

Trails End Festival
September 10-12
Millinocket
Come to the Katahdin region and celebrate with food, music, activities, and fun for the whole family in downtown Millinocket and the surrounding area. This year’s featured entertainment is David Mallett in Veteran’s Memorial Park.
www.trailsendfestival.org

Eastport Pirate Festival
September 10-12
Eastport
This event is the largest pirate festival in northern New England and the Maritimes for good reason—a swashbuckling good time! Festivities include a pirates ball, parade, bed races, pirate ship race, lobster boat races, and music.
www.eastportpiratefestival.com

Jason Mraz in Concert
September 11
Bangor Waterfront
Popular singer, songwriter Jason Mraz will perform live on the Bangor Waterfront as part of the Hollywood Slots Waterfront Concert Series. 8 pm. $30–$50.
www.waterfrontconcerts.com

Bangor Car Show: Wheels on the Waterfront
September 11
Bangor Waterfront
Come see cars in over 20 classes show off on the Bangor waterfront—over 200 cars are expected to show this year. Rain or shine. 9 am–2 pm. Admission is free.
www.bangorcarshow.com

Garland Days
September 11
Garland
Garland’s annual fair kicks off with a parade. Other events include a craft fair, farmers market, and games for children. 9 am.
924-3053

Medieval Tournament at Fort Knox
September 11
Experience life in medieval times by watching knights in armored combat, listening to live medieval music, seeing art and science displays, and viewing an archery demonstration. 10 am–4 pm.
http://fortknox.maineguide.com

An Evening with C.S. Lewis
September 11
The Grand, Ellsworth
David Payne’s hit one man show is a memorable and entertaining production, which never fails to move the audience. 7:30 pm.
www.grandonline.org

Songs of Broadway
September 11
Collins Center for the Arts, Orono
Christina Saffran Ashford, soprano, and Norman Large, tenor, star in this production with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. These two singers will perform hits from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, and Chicago. 8 pm.
www.collinscenterforthearts.com

Bangor Gun Show
September 11 & 12
Bangor Auditorium
With over 100 vendors gathering at the Bangor Auditorium, this yearly event hosted by the Penobscot County Conservation Association is a must-see. Sat. 9 am–5 pm; Sun. 9 am–2 pm. $7; NRA and law enforcements officers, $6; children under 12, free.
www.conservationassociation.org