TOP WEEKEND PICKS
On Friday, explore over a dozen of Waterville’s participating First Friday event to grab discounts, hands on experiences and get to know the owners.
On Sat, head over to Readfield Heritage Days to enjoy the vendors, grab an ice cream, grab lunch, enjoy the book sale or quilt show, or sign up for a friendly kickball tournament. This is a great family experience!
On Sun, if weather permits, enjoy a hike and collect some blueberries
READY FOR THIS WEEKEND? POP OVER TO THE READFIELD HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL - THERE’S TONS HAPPENING AND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
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!
Want to see your business, event, organization or fundraiser featured here? Email [email protected]
THANK YOU J&N REPAIR FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL FUNDRAISER! These guys will come right to you if you are in need of equipment repair - no hassle. What a game changer.
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
Tis the season! Hike the Berry Picker’s Trail to Saddleback Mountain. This 4.6 one way trail is famous for its history of wild mountain blueberry harvesting, open rocky ledges, and scenic views in western Maine
NEWS & INFORMATION
A commercial driver’s license training program has opened in central Maine with a goal to address growing demand for qualified commercial drivers across Maine and strengthen the industry’s workforce pipeline. Read more about this program here
The Augusta IronMan race drew in more than 2,400 athletes! Such good news for our local businesses! This weekend event generated 19.1 million in revenue! Read more HERE
When visiting the Heritage Days Festival, don’t forget to stop by the MainersWeekly table for a chance to win ALL this! These are gracious donations including a gift card to SpareTime Rec Bowling, Pickle’s Potion mini facial, children’s goodies from Freckle’s Salvage, a gorgeous metal trout fishing decor, a $20 gift card to the Art Walk Shop & Studio, a free class to Connected LLC, and more! Keeping with the theme of something for everyone; Maine style.
Colby’s art museum adds a rare Matisse piece to its collection! This is cool! Read more HERE
Burlington Coat Factory in Augusta is set to open on Sept 24th!
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.
FIRST FRIDAY - WATERVILLE Over a dozen businesses offering discounts, hands on experiences, and specials. What a great way to see all the gems Waterville has to offer.
LOCAL EVENTS
Augusta
Aug 8th - Sun/9th: Maine Cannabis Expo @Civic Center
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
Waterville
Fri Aug 7th-9th: Runaway Princess @ Playhouse at Waterville Station. A dark comedy tale of heroin, hooking & happiness. Get your tickets here.
FARTHER OUT EVENTS WORTH NOTING
Augusta
Aug14th: Augusta Music Festival @ Civic Center with Live Bullet Band
Belgrade
Aug 22nd: Vintage Pop Up Market with rare and unique finds 9-1 @ Water Dance Farm with the Belle of Belgrade (this is rescheduled rain date)
Readfield
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.
Winthrop
Sat, Aug 15th: Bingo Mountain Roasters Coffee Tasting at the Art Walk Shop & Studio 10-2PM. More info here
Aug 15th: Winthrop Arts Fest 9AM - Come see all the amazing art and antiques
Aug 17th: Bailey Library Murals Unveiling 5:30PM
WORTH THE DRIVE
Gray
Aug 7-8th: 10th Annual Blueberry Festival with Free Admission
Portland
Aug 15th: Metal Fine Craft Show 12-6PM at Austin Street Brewery
Aug 21-23rd: Jurassic Quest. A dinosaur and lego quest! Get tix here!
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
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!