Portland’s dynamic cultural scene is no small diversion. When you broaden the scope to include statewide cultural events, the choices are endless. Here are a few recommendations – ranging from traditional to completely unexpected.

Festivals

Caribou Winter Carnival/Snowmobile Festival – February
Caribou, Maine

U.S. National Toboggan Championships – February
Camden, Maine

Annual Can-Am Sled Dog Race – March
Fort Kent, Maine

Portland Garden Show – April
Portland, Maine

Annual Windjammer Days Festival – June
Boothbay, Maine

Old Port Festival – June
Portland, Maine

American Folk Festival – August
Bangor, Maine

Great Falls Balloon Festival – August
Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Lobster Festival – August
Rockland, Maine

Yarmouth Clam Festival – August
Yarmouth, Maine

Common Ground Fair – September
Unity, Maine

Cumberland County Fair – September
Cumberland, Maine

Christmas by the Sea – December
Camden, Maine

Harbor Lights Festival – December
Boothbay Harbor, Maine

To really know Maine is to know how the locals celebrate life. To find out more about the above festivals and events, visit mainearts.maine.gov or visitmaine.com/event/search/.