Fairs, Festivals, Concerts, classes, and more...
Explore the authentic spirit of Maine’s Kennebec Valley through its many events, which occur year-round across the region. From outdoor adventures to artistic expressions and classic agricultural fairs, discover your next unforgettable experience. Our event calendar is filled with what you need to plan before you visit or to make that visit even better once you’ve arrived.
annual signature events
February
Maine Pond Hockey Classic
Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney
Whether spectator or participant, bundle-up and get ready for the biggest and best pond hockey-style tournament in the State of Maine.
Somerset SnowFest
Skowhegan
Celebrate all things winter with a range of activities including an ice-fishing derby, downhill kayak race, and winter triathlon.
Skijor Skowhegan
Skowhegan Fairgrounds
Attracting thousands of winter enthusiasts, this equestrian skijoring event is the first of three in Maine’s Skijor Triple Crown.
march
Maine Maple Weekend
Region-wide
Sugarhouses around the region open their doors for tastings and maple syrup-making demonstrations. Many offer games, activities, treats, sugarbush tours, music, and so much more.
June
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival
Litchfield Fairgrounds
Enjoy the largest family musical event in New England, where thousands gather to hear banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies by bands from
all over the world.
July
Maine International Film Festival
Waterville
Every year MIFF showcases the best of American and international cinema with
world premieres and exhibitions.
Maine Artisan Bread Fair
Skowhegan Fair Grounds
A one-of-a-kind fair dedicated solely to real bread and everything associated with this most ancient and central staple.
Ironman Triathalon Maine
Augusta
Participants swim 1.2 miles in the Kennebec River, bike 56 miles of local roads, and run 13.1 miles to the finish line in Augusta.
August
Kennebec River Brewfest
Mill Park, Augusta
Enjoy over 100 unique local brews and a range cuisine from local eateries.
Skowhegan River Fest
Skowhegan
Annual multi-day celebration of recreation and life on the Kennebec River, a Glowstick Paddle through the Skowhegan Gorge.
Skowhegan State Fair
Skowhegan
The oldest consecutively running Agricultural Fair in the country with exhibits, tractor pulls, live music, rides, food, and more.
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival
Water Street, Skowhegan
Sample brews from 30 Maine
breweries, wineries, and distilleries and a variety of festival fare.
October
Swine & Stein Brewfest
Water Street, Gardiner
A unique outdoor, urban beer festival in one of Maine’s most charming main streets. Enjoy delicious pork and more from food trucks.
november
Parade of Lights & Kringleville
Downtown Waterville
This long-time holiday tradition begins with The Parade of Lights when Santa Claus arrives at his cabin in Castonguay Square. Kids can visit with Santa in Kringleville over the next three weekends until he returns to the North Pole for Christmas Eve.
December
Gardiner Parade of Lights
Downtown Gardiner
Celebrate the holiday season in historic downtown Gardiner as the Parade of Lights moves along Water Street to Waterfront Park.
SKOW-Whoville
Downtown Skowhegan
Help grow the Grinch’s Heart with two days of SKOW-bilatious events for the entire family! This may be the most SKOW-tastic time you have all year!
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Coloring with Goats
Anchor ME Harbor 584 Ridge Road, WindsorDe-stress by trying to color with the goats. Discover the benefits of using unconventional animals for therapy. Donations are greatly appreciated.
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Beginner Clay: Wheel Throwing + Hand Building
Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, WatervilleJoin Farmington-based ceramic artist Cherie Giampietro for a six-week beginner class designed to teach and enhance fundamental wheel-thrown and hand-building techniques. Discover how these methods can be used both individually […]
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Palentine’s Clay Day + Movie Combo + Thelma & Louise
Maine Fim Center 93 Main Street, WatervilleCelebrate friendship, creativity, and good times with this clay class and movie combo! Bring your favorite pal and join Instructor Pam Wilcox for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll make interlocking friendship […]
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Black Violin
Waterville Opera House 93 Main Street, WatervilleFor nearly two decades, Black Violin (Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste) has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals, building bridges in communities along the way. NPR took […]
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Once Upon a Mattress
Waterville Opera House 93 Main Street, WatervilleMany moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win […]
$37 – $39
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