MainersWeekly June6-June13

SMUSH opening up, local farmers markets starting, Father’s Day plans, WaterDance Farm events, and a donut festival - who knew?

MAINERSWEEKLY TOP PICKS

On Sat visit SMUSH then visit the mega yard sale in Farmington or Fairies & Gnomes Festival. Afterwards make sure to sign up for a farm to table experience at WaterDance Farms in Belgrade next Friday. I couldn’t find much for Sun, so take this day to putter around the yard and make plans for Father’s Day (event section has ideas).

EXCITING NEWS! SMUSH is OPEN (as of Thurs June 4)!! 11:30-8, Water St. Augusta

They serve warm cookies, ice cream sandwiches, loaded shakes, sundaes, cheesecake, cupcakes, whoopie pies, brownies, and more. Here’s their menu

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

I can attest to this and have a piece of their jewelry to prove it. Boutcreating Is. Just. Awesome. Together, they make personalized gifts, jewelry, keepsakes, home decor, custom projects and DIY projects to celebrate YOU and your loved ones. They offer next day personalized jewelry too for last minute gifts. If you need something, for someone or yourself, then check them out!

If you want to see them in person, visit China Lake Provision Community Market June 13th or Belgrade Lakes Maine St. July 4th. There’s a gift for everyone here. P.S. You should see Robert’s work-especially if you’re like me and just love modern pop art.

Cloud 9 Restaurant, Augusta — Sunday Brunch 10AM–2 PM

Two Maine Guys, Augusta - fresh picked lobster rolls, seafood platters, who belly fried clams and more on special. Murlyn Greenleaf is live on the patio 12-3

Belle of Belgrade - Father’s Day ride to Chadwicks

Quaker Hill Disc Golf, Fairfield- Father’s Day Tournament (reg closes June 10th)

Portland (June 13-14): Intro to sea kayak weekend workshop. 9-4PM

High Water Kennebec River Rafting — (in the events section below)

Bentley’s Ride-In Bike Show, Arundel — motorcycles, trophies, cash awards

Hosted by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ,Saturday, June 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lake St. George State Park (Liberty, ME)

HUNTER SAFETY COURSE (REQUIRED FOR NEW HUNTERS) Hosted by Maine Hunter Safety Program Online (self-paced) + Field Day Options, June 14, 2026 | Augusta, ME, Free, Required for hunting license (new hunters)

BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATION Hosted by Maine Boating Safety Program, June 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Free–$20 depending on course, Covers nav + safety

These look SO informative!!!

Sat/June 6th: Reading Your Landscape: A Site Assessment Workshop. 1-2:30 @ Wolfe’s Neck Center. Dive into the process of how to do a site assessment to figure out what plants will grow best for you at our new Community Seed Garden!

Tues/June 9th: Spring Planting Hands On Workshop @ Public Portland Library. Learn how to convert a lawn into garden bed and about native plant species. Registration is required.

Sat/June 13th: Mini Film Fest: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” & “The Buzz on Native Plants” 1:30-4:30 @Whitefield Library. Celebrate native plants and the interconnected community of insects, wildlife and humans they support.

Thurs/June 25th: Up-potting Seedlings at the Native Seed Center 6-7:30. Join in on a hands on demo on how to care for your native seedlings. Dividing, planting, applying to a garden setting. Learn details of soil mixes, fertilizations and other details.

I LOVE stories like this! Fayette's historic landmark gets a new chapter after a major renovation featured on Maine Cabin Masters. Let’s support and watch it on tv!

Did you know? Sterling Hall was the state’s first grange hall, built in 1879.

CALLING ALL GLUTEN FREE FOLKS - How does gluten free cheese curds sound? Ever want fried food, but just can’t? Now you can! Check this place out in Brunswick.

SUBSCRIPTION LAW CHANGE

Companies must make it easier to cancel subscriptions and recurring memberships.

Learn more here.

Our local libraries are an excellent resource! They have summer reading programs for our kids and some even have local ticket discounts too! So, what’s happening this week? Legos, stitching, anime, ukulele, author visits, homeschooling and much more.

Lithgow Library - Augusta, Hubbard Library - Hallowell. Bailey Library - Winthrop, Waterville Public Library - Waterville, Readfield Community Library - Readfield, Belgrade Public Library - Belgrade

Creative nights, painting events, local makers & community art happenings.

All Over Kennebec- CRE8TIVE EVENTS WITH SUPER FUN ARTIST SUE Various dates, starts at 6PM, lots of painting and other craft events

Belgrade - Sparkle Art Studio’s summer art schedule is up and running

Waterville Creates -various classes & events for everyone!

Jessica Fike at Brookewood Realty can help you discover local homes, lake properties, and communities that fit your lifestyle. Click here for updated listings.

Augusta

Sat/Jun 6th: Fairies & Gnomes Festival @ Viles Arboretum 12-3. Connect with nature in a magical way! Go on a gnome hunt, create fairy wings, get your face painted, enjoy music, arts and crafts, and more!

Sun/ June 14th Outdoor Skills Day 8:30-2:30. A family fun day for outdoor skills. Cast a line, shoot for new skills on the range, take a new hobby on the ATV and more.

Belgrade

Sat/June 6th - Waterdance Farm Barn Quilt! Get your tickets while you can.

Fri/June 12th Dinner in the Barn 6-8PM. Gather for an evening with fresh flavors, live music, and a cozy night at WaterDance farm.

Fayette

Sun/June 14th - 5K to support Starling Hall. Breakfast afterwards. Sign up here

Farmington (not Kennebec I know, but who doesn’t love a mega yard sale?)

Sat/ Jun 6th: Maine’s Mega Yard Sale 8-2

Hallowell

Sun/June 14th: Community Yard Sale. HallDale High School. 9-2 Rain or Shine

Augusta

Sat/Jun 13: Medical Plant Walk @ Viles Arboretum 10-11:30AM

Sat/Jun 27: Dr. Drew & His Animals 10-12PM @ Viles Arboretum

Hallowell

Sat/June 27th (rain date 28th): ArtWalk. Live music, food trucks, galleries, workshops

Litchfield

June 18th-21st: Blistered Fingers - Bluegrass Festival

Waterville

Fri/June19th: Steampunk Fair 5PM. 3rd Annual event. Close encounters of the 3rd kind Alien

Boothbay Harbor

June 21-27: Windjammer Days. A week long celebration with harbor events, boat parades, live music, seafood, fireworks and maritime activities

Camden

June 12-14: Jazz in June. National Jazz performers, historic Camden opera house, downtown activities

Cape Neddick

Sat/June 13th: Center for Wildlife, Kids visit FOR FREE day. The World of Bugs and Pollinators 11-3.

Dover/Foxcroft

Sat/June 13th: Whoopie Pie Festival 10-4PM

Freeport

June 27—28: Maine Oyster Festival. Maine oyster tastings, food vendors, live entertainment, educational exhibits, local breweries, This attracts foodies from all over New England.

Greenville

Sat/Jun 13th & Mon/July 6th: Are you an adrenaline junkie? These are for you then. Highwater whitewater rafting @ Northeast Whitewater. Turbine test @ 8000 CFS!

New Gloucester

June 19-21: Bike Trek Across Maine

Rockport

June 12-13: Donut Festival. While paying homage to the history of the donut, this event will have family-friendly activities in downtown Rockport and Marine Park, live music, food trucks, a parade, artisan market, the CedarWorks Kids Tent with activities by the Penobscot Bay YMCA, the Salty Seal Beer Garden, and thousands of delicious donuts from popular vendors from the Midcoast and beyond!!

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

An impressive line up. ELLE KING just joined the line up!! Here’s just a few of MANY: Jo Dee Messina, Alison Krauss, Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms.

Waterfront Concerts, Bangor - Not in Kennebec, but an amazing line up!

Winthrop - Norcross Point, Sunday

This is your darkest sky period and the best opportunity for Milky Way viewing, photography, camping, lakefront stargazing

Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury gather together shortly after sunset.

This is exactly the kind of thing people share photos of.

The full Strawberry Moon rises just after sunset and should be spectacular over Maine lakes and fields. Great opportunity to encourage readers to submit photos.