Festival Season Is Festive
Summer in Maine is a special time whether you’re a lifelong resident or a weeklong tourist. Be it lounging lakeside, sitting on the sand of your favorite beach, or navigating through one of Maine’s many nature trails, there’s no lack enjoyment in our great state. But when it comes to family affairs, perhaps nothing tops Maine’s historic fairs and festivals.
For roughly four months, fairs and festivals take center stage in “Vacationland.” Be it agricultural, musical or culinary, these summer and fall events showcase all things Maine. From native animals, vegetables and pies, to parades, entertainment and amusements, the fairs and festivals attract visitors from near and far. Lasting anywhere from one day to one week, some towns have seen generations upon generations file through their fairgrounds for over 100 years. Tradition is what keeps the fairgrounds open, fun is what keeps the families coming back.
Proud of our Maine heritage, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein strives to give back and support the communities that our clients come from. For the past three years we have traveled through the state attending some of the largest and most unique fairs and festivals giving away free gifts to those who stop by to say hello. This year, for the fourth consecutive summer, we will be on the road again with plenty of hats, frisbees, pens, pencils, and magnets for our friends across the state.
So if you’re planning on attending a fair or festival this summer, we’d like to recommend a few of our favorites. If you go, be sure to stop by and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there.
June 7 - Old Port Festival - Portland
July 11 - Moxie Festival - Lisbon Falls
July 25 - Festival of Nations - Portland
August 7-8 - Wilton Blueberry Festival – Wilton
August 14 - Beech Ridge Motor Speedway – Scarborough
August 15-16 – Machias Wild Blueberry Festival - Machias
August 21-23 – Great Falls Balloon Festival - Auburn
September 13 – United Biker’s of Maine 28th Annual Toy Run – Windsor Fairgrounds
September 26 - Chalk On The Walk Festival – Biddeford
For more information on the fairs and festivals of Maine please visit: www.maine.info/festivals.
Photo from La Kermesse festival in Biddeford, June 2008
