AUGUST 1 Merryspring Annual Kitchen Tour Camden, Rockport & Lincolnville
769-2258 www.northernmainefairgrounds.com
Visit eight uniquely designed kitchens and enjoy demonstrations and tastings from area chefs throughout the day. 10 am–3 pm. 236-2239 • www.merryspring.org
August 1–5 Bangor State Fair Bass Park, Bangor
August 1 Brubeck Brothers Quartet Strand Theatre, Rockland
A legend in American jazz, the Brubeck family has delighted Bay Chamber Concerts audiences with their special music and unique personalities. Come enjoy their return with Brubeck standards you have always loved, plus new works you will also treasure. 8 pm. 236-2823 • www.baychamberconcerts.org AUGUST 1–4 MONMOUTH FAIR MONMOUTH
Experience a small family agricultural fair, filled with animal exhibits, midway rides, and crafts. 933-2249 • www.monmouthfair.com August 1–4 Northern Maine Fair Northern Maine Fairgrounds Presque Isle
This large, family fair includes rides, exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, and lots more.
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At the Bangor State Fair you can enjoy rides, midway games, outdoor concerts, a demolition derby, great food, a petting zoo, and lots more. 947-5555 • www.bangorciviccenter.com August 1–5 65th Annual Lobster Festival Harbor Park, Rockland
This world-famous festival is one of New England’s great summer events. There will be tons of Maine lobsters served, waterfront activities, maritime displays and demonstrations, arts and crafts, harbor cruises, live entertainment, and so much more. 800-562-2529 • www.mainelobsterfestival.com AUGUST 1–12 SCHOODIC ARTS FESTIVAL WINTER HARBOR
Come out and catch top-quality performances and workshops the whole family can enjoy. Prices for performances vary. 963-2569 • www.schoodicartsforall.org AUGUST 2 A Musical Rendezvouz Rockport Opera House
Chris Brubeck’s Vignettes for Nonet has become a beloved addition to the “crossover” literature, bringing jazz and classical musicians together. Come hear Sospiro Winds play this work with the Brubecks and perform some of the classical literature for woodwind quintet. 8 pm. 236-2823 • www.baychamberconcerts.org August 2 Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series: Stesha Cano Pickering Square, Bangor
Jazz enthusiasts won’t want to miss this performance by Stesha Cano. Outdoor market opens at 5 pm; concert starts at 6. www.downtownbangor.com August 2 & 3 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming Dover-Foxcroft
This town-wide event includes a parade, crafts, food, kids’ games, music, fireworks, and much more. 564-3318 • www.dover-foxcroft.org August 2–5 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fort Knox, Prospect
Shakespeare comes to Fort Knox thanks to Ten Bucks Theatre Troupe. 6 pm. $10. 469-6553 • www.fortknox.maineguide.com
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