TOP WEEKEND PICKS
This Friday evening you can choose to enjoy a lovely farm to table dinner at Water Dance Farms or attend a glass jewelry workshop at the Stained Glass Express. Relax or walk the Viles Arboretum trails on Sat. On Sunday evening, attend the puppet show at Kents Hill, Readfield to kick off their Heritage Days Festival!
SPEAKING ABOUT THE READFIELD HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL…
This is one of the best family friendly events happening! There is something for everyone, including a cornhole & kickball tournament (sign up a team of your own), a quilt show, yard & bake sale, puppet show, ice cream, craft vendors and more! If you want to help volunteer or sign up for any events, contact Jen at [email protected]. Or visit their FB page here for more info. I hope to see you there!
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LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
opening days vary, make sure to check the link for detailed info
Augusta: Tuesday’s Mill Park 2-6PM
Belgrade: Sunday’s 8-1, 7 Lakes Alliance
Hallowell: Saturday’s: Stevens Commons 9-12PM
Waterville: Thurs: Downtown Waterville @ Head of Falls Park 2-6
Winthrop: Thurs:(June 4-Sept10) 2-6, Municipal Parking Lot
HIKE OF THE WEEK
Viles Arboretum in Augusta
6 miles of trails for people of all abilities to enjoy. They also have many events including educational programs for children and adults like insects, medicinal walks & haiku. For more information visit here.
NEWS & INFORMATION
Be a part of the First Annual Loon Festival in the beautiful town of Belgrade, complete with a loon calling contest! More info can be found here
Bass Fishing Tournaments Galore! There are SO many! Here’s the link to the entire list!
The Kennebec Room is opening in Augusta!! It will be an upscale pub and dining room that will serve locally drafted beers. They are moving in to the former Riverview BBQ & are expected to open in Sept 2026! Read more here
Escape Augusta is moving to a new Manchester location! Here they will have more space to create more rooms. Stay up to date by visiting their FB page
FREE TICKETS & THINGS TO DO! FIND YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, THEY ARE A GREAT SOURCE
Lithgow Library - Augusta, Hubbard Library - Hallowell. Cumston Library - Monmouth, Bailey Library - Winthrop, Waterville Public Library - Waterville, Readfield Community Library - Readfield, Belgrade Public Library - Belgrade
MOVING TO MAINE? LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR A CAMP?
Jessica Fike at Brookewood Realty can help you discover local homes, lake properties, and communities that fit your lifestyle. Visit here for updated listings.
LOCAL EVENTS
Belgrade
July 31st: Farm-to-Table at Water Dance Farm 6-8PM. The menu looks amazing! You can enjoy this multi course meal in their beautiful barn, with live music and locally source ingredients. Get your tickets here
Manchester
July 31st: Fun Night Out - Glass Making Workshop: Dichroic Jewelry with wine & snacks @ Stained Glass Express 5:30. No experience necessary
Readfield
Aug 2nd: Heritage Days in Readfield kickoff puppet show by Frogtown Mountain Puppetteers @ Kents Hill 4-5PM
Sidney
Aug 2nd: The Revivalists w/ special guest Rustic Overtones 6PM @ Bowl in the Pines concert venue
Waterville
Aug 31st: Cookout for a Cause 11-3PM. Donations to Ending Hunger and Special Olympics
FARTHER OUT EVENTS WORTH NOTING
Augusta
Aug 8th - Sun/9th: Maine Cannabis Expo @Civic Center
Aug14th: Augusta Music Festival @ Civic Center with Live Bullet Band
Belgrade
Aug 8th: Vintage Pop Up Market with rare and unique finds 9-1 @ Water Dance Farm with the Belle of Belgrade
Benton
Aug 13th: Paint & Pour Margarita Night at Cristall Boutique. A night of crafting, mixing, margs and painting. More info here.
Readfield
Aug 7-9th: Heritage Days Festival with tons of family friendly events! Sign a team up for a friendly competition if you want, or come to enjoy food, wine, ice cream, local vendors, fireworks, and so much more! More info here
August 15th: Talon Harwood 2nd Annual Benefit Cornhole Tournament. An event by My Brothers Keeper - a non profit that raises money for families in need.
Waterville
Fri Aug 7th-9th: Runaway Princess @ Playhouse at Waterville Station. A dark comedy tale of heroin, hooking & happiness. Get your tickets here.
Winthrop
Sat, Aug 15th: Bingo Mountain Roasters Coffee Tasting at the Art Walk Shop & Studio 10-2PM. More info here
Aug 17th: Bailey Library Murals Unveiling 5:30PM
WORTH THE DRIVE
Belfast
July 31-Aug2nd: 5PM Seaside Stones at the Midcoast Gem & Mineral Show @ Bayview Point Event Center
Livermore
July 31-Aug 2nd: Barnyard All-Terrain - An annual trucks gone wild event
Owl’s Head
Aug 1-2nd: Wings & Wheels Airshow @ Owls Head Transportation Museum. Get your tickets here
Portland
Aug 15th: Metal Fine Craft Show 12-6PM at Austin Street Brewery
Union
August 5-9th: The Union Fair
Epping, New Hampshire
Aug 29th: NH Muscle Cars Summer Sizzler: Car Show, Burnout Contest, Slalom Competition at Star Speedway. 9-2PM.
SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES
Gardiner: Waterfront Concert Series, every Fri 6-8:30 (starts mid June)
Augusta: Waterfront Concert Series, every Wed 6-8
Belgrade: Lakeside Listening at the 1958 Cafe Every Friday 4-6:30
Hallowell: Plenty of local music concert venues
Bowl in the Pines, Sidney - you HAVE to check out this little local gem
Waterfront Concerts, Bangor - Not in Kennebec, but an amazing line up!
Winthrop - Norcross Point, Sunday
LOOK UP! SKY HAPPENINGS
Twin Meteor Showers (Now through August 1)
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids are both active, with the brightest meteors visible after midnight into the early morning hours. While this week's nearly full moon will wash out many of the fainter meteors, keep an eye out for the Alpha Capricornids' spectacular bright fireballs streaking across the sky.
The Milky Way Is at Its Best
If you head away from town lights, you'll have one of the year's best opportunities to see the glowing band of the Milky Way stretching across the southern sky. This is peak season for viewing our home galaxy.
August 12–13
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in just two weeks, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best Perseid displays in years. Thanks to a new moon, skies will be exceptionally dark, making it possible to see 50–100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions
The next full moon, the Sturgeon Moon, rises on August 28, followed by a partial lunar eclipse visible from North America that same night.
WANT TO PARTNER UP OR HAVE A UPCOMING EVENT? GET IN TOUCH!