Major annual events and seasons

Our region holds many annual festivals, fairs and local arts events.  These are a few of this season’s festivals.  For complete go to www.midcoastmaine.com/events.

Summer-long

Maine State Music Theatre, June 4–August 24, 2008, Brunswick. 50th Annuiversary Season! Jesus Christ Superstar, The Producers, All Shook Up and Les Miserables produced by a professional company in Bowdoin College’s historic Pickard Theater.  www.msmt.org

Bowdoin International Music Festival, June 23– August 4, 2007, The Bowdoin International Music Festival will feature the work of Ludwig van Beethoven in 2008. The Festival opens its 44th season on June 23, 2008, and will present more than 80 concerts during its six-week summer residency in Brunswick, Maine. 2008 Season schedule: by series, by date.  www.bowdoinfestival.org/

Bowdoinham Waterfront Concerts, June - August, Bowdoinham.  Outdoor music concerts for the whole family. 666-5531.

Bath Gazebo Concerts, June 30-August 25, Bath.  Outdoor music concerts for the whole family. www.visitbath.com 

Brunswick Music on the Mall, July - August. Wednesday evenings. Music for the whole family. www.brunswickdowntown.com

June

Summer Art Fest, Friday, June 27, 6 - 8 pm (by invitation only); Saturday, June 28, 10am - 4 pm at Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Featuring new England Artists, exhibiting and selling their work. Pottery, jewelry, fine arts, clothing, garden delights and more! For more information, contact Sally Wallen @ 865-1259. This show supports the Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation. Find out more at www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

July

Bath Heritage Days, June 29 -July 1, 2007, Bath. This annual festival features art and craft sale and entertainment by many local musicians and organizations. This year celebrates 400 years of shipbuilding. Come back on July 4th for Grande Finale fireworks. www.visitbath.com/heritagedays. 

Celebration of the Arts, July 20, 2008. Georgetown Georgetown Historical Society sponsors the 8th summer Celebration of the Arts on Sunday, 12noon - 4pm at the Mooring Bed and Breakfast, Seguinland Rd (just before Reid State Park). Highlighting the artists of Georgetown, painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, and fine crafters display, sell, and demonstrate while talented musicians entertain. Light refreshments, children's activity tent. Exquisite setting. Light rain will not cancel. (photos of last year's Celebration included here.) Contact: 207-371-9042 or 371-9200; csmitch@mac.com. www.georgetownhistoricalsociety.org

Harpswell Festival, July 2008.
An old-fashioned, family-oriented celebration of Harpswell, providing entertainment and activities for all ages, emphasizing participation and public awareness of local non-profits, businesses, artisans, and artists by providing them a venue for them to shine.
www.harpswellfestival.org

August

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, August 16, 2008. Sidewalk fine art sale, music and more on Maine St., downtown Brunswick. www.brunswickdowntown.com

94th Annual Georgetown Working League, August.. Local artists, craftspeople show, plus food, hand-stitched quilt raffle. www.georgetownworkingleague.org.

Maine Highland Games, August., Brunswick. Annual Scottish festival with music, highland dancing, and competition. www.mainehighlandgames.org.

September

Bluegrass Festival, September Brunswick. World Class Bluegrass Entertainers, Over 30 bands! www.thomaspointbeach.com/bluegrass.

Celebrate Bowdoinham, September. Music, food, games, parade and art show. Waterfront Park, Bowdoinham. 666-5531.

October

The Chocolate Church Arts Center, October June,, Bath.  Music: American Heritage, Celtic, Blues, Jazz, Maine, Latin and Theater Performance season.  Art Gallery, Art Salon lectures.  www.chocolatechurcharts.org.

Captions: Three views of last year's Celebration of the Arts in Georgetown.