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August 16–20

Camden & Rockport, Maine

27–29. 216-7358.

Makers on Main, Main St., Freeport. Trail that celebrates local art, crafts, & food from Freeport Town Hall to the Thos. Moser parking lot, Aug. 5 & Sept. 2. visitfreeport. com/makersonmain.

Medomak Fiber Arts Retreat, 307 Liberty Rd., Washington. A week of fiber-filled fun. Whether it’s knit, crochet, spin, felt, dye, or weave, enjoy the company of fellow fiber enthusiasts, Jul. 24–30. 845-6001.

Music on the Mall, 191-195 Maine St., Brunswick. Free summer concert series: Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations, Jul. 26; The Joint Chiefs, Aug. 2; Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats, Aug. 9; Breakin’ Strings, Aug. 16; MSMT, Aug. 23; Dirty McCurdy, Aug. 30. 729-4439.

Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 South Hiram Rd., Hiram. Instructional workshops, barn dances, swimming, yoga, farm-to-table food, craft beer, camping, children’s activities, and more, Jul. 27–30. 468-3952.

Portland Chamber Music Festival, Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St. Internationally renowned artists perform a wide range of innovative classical & contemporary chamber music, plus education & engagement programs, Aug. 10–19. (800)320-0257

Portland Fine Craft Show, 120 Free St. Featuring 100 juried exhibitors from Maine & the Northeast exhibiting fine crafts, Aug. 26. 205-0791.

The Westerlies

River Jam Fest, various locations in Biddeford. Weekend of music, arts, & outdoor events on the banks of the Saco River with Friday night’s kickoff Fringe Fest, Aug. 18–19. 284-8520.

Salt Bay Chamberfest, Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Great chamber music performed by world-renowned musicians, Aug. 8–19. 522-3749.

Schoodic Arts Festival, 427 Main St., Winter Harbor. Packed full of workshops & performances, with programs in film, music, theater, and dance, through Aug. 12. 963-2569.

South Portland’s Art in the Park, Mill Creek Park. Fine art show with up to 170 artists in styles, sizes, & prices to suit all tastes & budgets, Aug. 12. 767-7605.

Summer Solstice Craft Show, Wells Junior High, 1470 Post Rd., Wells. Over 70 Maine & New England artists & crafters with traditional, contemporary, & country crafts, including stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, & handcrafted specialty foods, Sept. 9–10. 646-5172.

Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival, 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. Celebrating over 4 decades of bluegrass friends & family, including a showcase band competition, cash bingo, late-night performances, artist workshops, guided jam tent, & daily family activities, Aug. 31–Sept. 3. thomaspointbeachbluegrass.com

Waterville Rocks, Head of Falls with rain venue at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Free, family-friendly outdoor concerts with beer garden: Will Evans Trio, Jul. 28; Griffin William Sherry, Aug. 4. 616-0292.

Winter Harbor Music Festival, 427 Main St. Program featuring returning artists such as Deirdre McArdle, Deiran Manning, Anatole Wieck, Sasha Beresovsky, Carol Wincenc, & Evangeline Benedetti. Concerts streamed with a limited live audience, Aug. 6–20. (917) 238-0819.

York County Blues Fest, Friendship Park, 231 Old Alfred Rd., Waterboro. Altered Five Blues Band, Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats, Memphis Lightning, and more, Aug. 19. 247-6166.

Outdoor/Sporting

Antique and Classic Boat & Car Show, Naples Town Dock. Featuring marina developers, motorboats, sailing boats & yachts, ship management, small boats, water skiing equipment, water sports clothing, water tourism, windsurfing, & equipment, Aug. 12. mountainviewwoodies.org.

Beach Olympics, 1 Old Orchard St., Old Orchard Beach. Three days of games, fun competition, live music, & a silent auction, Aug. 17–19. 934-2500.

Camden Classics Cup, Lyman-Morse, 59 Sea St. Celebration of classic yacht racing & boatbuilding with two days of sailboat racing with a panoramic backdrop, Jul. 27–29. camdenclassicscup.com.

Camden Windjammer Festival, Camden waterfront. Celebration of maritime heritage and traditions including exhibits, food, fireworks, lobster crate racing, and educa-

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Maine Lobster Boat Races, Harpswell, Jul. 30; Winter Harbor, Aug. 12; Pemaquid, Aug. 13; Long Island, Aug. 19; Portland, Aug. 20.

Oquossoc Day, Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Rd., Rangeley. 40 arts, crafts, and antiques booths featuring Maine-made items, artisan goods, and vintage treasures. Aug. 12. 864-3091.

SailMaine Festival & Regatta, Fish Point. Windward Exhibition boat parade of painted sails by local artists, followed by PHRF, 420, & J/22 sailing races with after-party, Aug. 12. sailmaine.org.

Skowhegan River Fest, 93B Water St. Bicentennial parade & celebration of recreation & life on the Kennebec with kayaking clinics, watercraft demos, & vendors, Aug. 1–6. skowheganriverfest.com.

Woodlawn Croquet Big Lobster Tournament, Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Dr., Ellsworth. Providing a unique blend of six, & nine wicket competition on several different courts, this tournament draws players from around the country & Canada, Sept. 5–10. 667-8671.

Learning Festivals

Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival, Blue Hill Town Wharf & Historic Village. Boatbuilding demon-