The Margaretta Days Festival is held annually commemorating the Battle of the Margaretta as the first Naval Battle of the American Revolution in which the Machias Patriots successfully resisted British aggression by capturing the British vessel the HMS Margaretta.  The Festival also celebrates the Battle of Machias (the Rim) in August 1777 when the British […]

Hosted by MOFGADetails: https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/farmandhomesteadday/Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA is a free day of hands-on learning and fun. From its beginnings in 2012 it has been presented by volunteers who delight in sharing their expertise in skills for rural and sustainable living. There are activities for all ages.Learning to mow with a scythe has been a […]

Greenhorns and Smithereen Farm partner to offer educational seaweed harvest events. This is our seventh year of offering Low Low Tides Seaweed Programming.These events are multi-day educational and social experiences; at dawn we teach you to harvest responsibly and process wild algae for culinary use. In the afternoon we host teachers for lectures, and there […]

hosted by the Houlton Fair Association.Details at: https://houltonfair.org/Get ready for three days of fun, entertainment, and community celebration! Enjoy delicious fair food, live performances, agricultural exhibits, motorsports, and more as we come together to celebrate Houlton’s agricultural traditions.

Hosted by the Maine Grain AllianceMore details at: kneadingconference.com/bread-fairThe Maine Artisan Bread Fair is one of a kind. It is a fair dedicated solely to real bread and everything associated with this most ancient and central staple. The Maine Grain Alliance has sponsored the Bread Fair for fourteen years and the offerings have grown each […]

More details: Get Real MaineOn behalf of Real Maine, we invite you to explore farms open to visitors on this special day. We recommend checking local listings before you head out. Farms may update schedules and activities as the event date nears, and farms publish more details on the Real Maine event calendar, plus there is […]

Hosted by Union FairMore details: unionfair.orgMaine’s Wild Blueberry Festival & Union Fair takes place annually for one week in July and celebrates agriculture in the state of Maine.