Maine Lobster Festival

The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midc......More

The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts visitors from as near as our local communities to those from countries around the globe.

Downtown Rockland Harbor

Union Fair & Wild Maine Blueberry Festival

Midcoast Maine’s Premier Agricultural Event! July 30 - August 3, 2025 Agricultural animals, livestock pulling events, Exhibition Hall, 4-H, blueberry contests, live music, kids' events, carnival rides, and more! Maine Wild Blueberry Queen coronation, Demol......More

Midcoast Maine’s Premier Agricultural Event! July 30 - August 3, 2025 Agricultural animals, livestock pulling events, Exhibition Hall, 4-H, blueberry contests, live music, kids' events, carnival rides, and more! Maine Wild Blueberry Queen coronation, Demolition Derby, Matthews Museum and Moxie Museum open!

Midcoast Gem and Mineral Fair

Midcoast Maine's First Gem and Mineral Fair! Vendors from all over Maine and New England. Showcasing Gems, Fine Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry, Fun Educational Interactive Displays, Good Food, and much more! THREE DAYS!   Unique items for collectors, crafters......More

Midcoast Maine's First Gem and Mineral Fair! Vendors from all over Maine and New England. Showcasing Gems, Fine Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry, Fun Educational Interactive Displays, Good Food, and much more! THREE DAYS!   Unique items for collectors, crafters, jewelers, healers, children, rockhounds and anyone interested in beautiful natural treasures! Friday August 1 (6pm - 9pm) Saturday, August 2 (9am - 7pm). Sunday August 3 (10am - 5pm) Located at Bayview Point Event Center on beautiful Front Street in Belfast. Featuring dealers of rocks, minerals, jewelry, wonderful food vendors, and more! Fun, educational activities for all ages.  Hosted and sponsored by the Midcoast Mineral Collectors Club If you have any questions about the show, please contact Nyla Bravesnow at [email protected]

Bayview Point Event Center 15 Front Street Belfast, Maine 04915

Summer Shakespeare Festival

This July is MidCoast Shakes’s inaugural Summer Shakespeare Festival! As part of that Festival, we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to Belfast.  These shows will be performed at Belfast City Park, free of charge. What’s better than S......More

This July is MidCoast Shakes’s inaugural Summer Shakespeare Festival! As part of that Festival, we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to Belfast.  These shows will be performed at Belfast City Park, free of charge. What’s better than Shakespeare by the Sea? Nothing.

Belfast City Park

Belfast Garden Club’s Open Garden Day

Three open gardens

126 and 1111 Union St. and 30 Northport Ave., Belfast

Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffe......More

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall Arts provide a forum for sharing ideas, developing techniques, and experimentation, as well as an opportunity for building community. Artists working in all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Drop-in rate is $20 for this 3-hour session. Maximum 5 artists during Open Studios. About the Studio Monitor: MF Morison hails from the west coast where she was primarily known as a metalsmith, apprenticing under Stieg Gusterman (Georgetown, CO) and Thomas Schlicting (Amsterdam). Using acid etch in many processes, she continued to explore this medium, resulting in attending S.F. Art Institute, studying printmaking under the tutelage of Michi Itami. While in SF, MF also worked out of U.C. Berkeley Open Studio and Fort Mason Print Department. Upon her arrival to Midcoast Maine, MF shelved printmaking for a time until she became aware of the Waterfall Arts Printmaking Studio. Since then she has been consistently enthralled and engaged with printmaking, primarily working with copper plate intaglio etching with use of embossment and chine colle. Register for our open studios by calling 207-338-2222 or stopping by in-person.

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04915

Summer Shakespeare Festival

This July is MidCoast Shakes’s inaugural Summer Shakespeare Festival! As part of that Festival, we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to Belfast.  These shows will be performed at Belfast City Park, free of charge. What’s better than S......More

This July is MidCoast Shakes’s inaugural Summer Shakespeare Festival! As part of that Festival, we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to Belfast.  These shows will be performed at Belfast City Park, free of charge. What’s better than Shakespeare by the Sea? Nothing.

Belfast City Park

Front Street Shipyard Tours

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of v......More

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of vessel ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Front Street Shipyard is an expansive, thriving yard with deep-water frontage, state-of-the-art equipment and a forward-thinking workforce. Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer into early fall. There will be a quick overview of some of the projects they have going on, their waterjet cutting machine, and a tour of several of the buildings (with projects inside).   Duration 40-60 minutes. Meet at the corner of Building #5 by the Harborwalk path (big green building after Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant on the waterfront).  

Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  Th......More

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. Join us on Tuesdays for a short pose, non-instructional, gestural group. The format will be variable, starting with quicker poses and ending with a more lengthy pose each session. $15 per session *Looking for a discount and a warm-up drawing session? If you’re interested in drawing twice a week, we’re offering a Package Deal of $25 for Monday and Saturday sessions if you book them together. Interested in modeling? Learn more here: https://waterfallarts.org/get-involved/work-with-us/life-drawing-models/   Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Front Porch Jams

Under the stars or in the garden kitchen, join us for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session. This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. 

Searsport Shores Ocean Campground 216 W Main St, Searsport, ME 04974

Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)

We have moved our community open studio to a fully accessible space, thanks to our partners, Waldo County YMCA! For two hours a week, adults of all abilities and skill level are warmly welcomed to this diner-inspired gathering place for creative exploration. Visi......More

We have moved our community open studio to a fully accessible space, thanks to our partners, Waldo County YMCA! For two hours a week, adults of all abilities and skill level are warmly welcomed to this diner-inspired gathering place for creative exploration. Visit the “buffet” of art supplies and see what speaks to you. Peruse the “menu” of inspiration if you have no idea where to start! Try your hand at the “weekly special” – a low-pressure project led by your hostess. The atmosphere is relaxing and social, with coffee and tea available. Visitors are welcomed to play and explore, or to rekindle an old creative spark and learn new skills. Studies have shown that engaging in art activity lowers blood pressure, increases mood, staves off dementia, builds social connections, and increases immune response.  This program really is for anyone and everyone who would like to reap those benefits in a relaxed, low-commitment setting. Admission is free. A donation jar is at the door and any contributions are appreciated. No membership for the YMCA is necessary, just check in at the front desk! About your hostess: Bridget Matros has been an educator for twenty years, in settings ranging from preschools for homeless children to community centers for seniors with dementia. A published advocate for quality creative development in early childhood, Bridget has conducted trainings and created resources for teachers and parents, empowering them to raise critically thinking problem-solvers. She taught art and music in a Montessori school for four years before coming to Waterfall Arts full time as the the Kids & Families Programs Manager. Here she runs camps, family workshops, afterschool programs, and public events. Ms. Matros is also a trained member of Maine Arts’ Commission’s “Creative Aging” teaching artist roster. With a degree in Social Psychology from Oberlin College, her focus with all audiences is to customize experiences to activate the therapeutic and developmental powers of art. To ensure this and other outreach programs like it can continue to serve our community, consider sponsorship! Contact the Waterfall Arts office at 338-2222.

Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave Belfast, ME 048915 United States

Front Street Shipyard Tours

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of v......More

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of vessel ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Front Street Shipyard is an expansive, thriving yard with deep-water frontage, state-of-the-art equipment and a forward-thinking workforce. Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer into early fall. There will be a quick overview of some of the projects they have going on, their waterjet cutting machine, and a tour of several of the buildings (with projects inside).   Duration 40-60 minutes. Meet at the corner of Building #5 by the Harborwalk path (big green building after Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant on the waterfront).

Printmaking Mini Series: Introduction to Softground Etching

In this two-part workshop, participants will learn the basics of using waxy, soft coatings on copper plates to create textural and dynamic images that don’t rely on line drawing (like in hardground etching). This one’s a perfect companion to our hardground etching work......More

In this two-part workshop, participants will learn the basics of using waxy, soft coatings on copper plates to create textural and dynamic images that don’t rely on line drawing (like in hardground etching). This one’s a perfect companion to our hardground etching workshop! Class meets on 2 Thursdays, August 7 and 14. *This summer, we’re offering a series of workshops designed to give students the freedom to take only one or string together a few workshops to build an equivalent to our Printmaking I class. Our workshop series will introduce students to printmaking equipment including how to use oil and water-based inks, proper paper preparation, and how to make prints by hand and with presses. You’ll work with a variety of instructors for each method to get a feel for different approaches and techniques.  Anyone enrolled in a printmaking workshop or class is eligible for a reduced rate for Community Print hours – offered once per week on Fridays – for the duration of the workshop/class. These spots can be purchased along with your class fee.

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04915 207-338-2222

Belfast Summer Nights

Weekly outdoor live music series. In Steamboat Landing Park, 530-730pm (last two weeks 5-7pm) on Thursdays. FREE CONCERTS - donations gratefully accepted in the basket. Thank you so much! Dogs in upper listening area only. Check social media for updates or weather po......More

Weekly outdoor live music series. In Steamboat Landing Park, 530-730pm (last two weeks 5-7pm) on Thursdays. FREE CONCERTS - donations gratefully accepted in the basket. Thank you so much! Dogs in upper listening area only. Check social media for updates or weather postponements/cancelations. FMI: 207-322-7123 Belfast Summer Nights on Facebook & Instagram JUNE 26 - JADED RAVINS JULY 3 - ROCKVILLE, ANNI & THE RAINMAKERS JULY 10 - SUGARSNAPS JULY 17 - VERY GREASY, FULLY FUNKTIONAL JULY 24 - SEARSMONT STREET BAND JULY 31 - JACOB McCURDY & HIS LARGE ADULT SONS AUGUST 7 - BENNETT KONESNI & FRIENDS AUGUST 14 - THE RIGHT TRACK AUGUST 21 - BOOKHEADSWEETTOOTH, THE SIRENS AUGUST 28 - HUDDLED MASSES (Tentative) (5pm start) SEPTEMBER 4 - THE HOT SUPPERS (5pm start)

34 Commercial St. Belfast, ME (Steamboat Landing Park)

Maine Boat & Home Show

The Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport.  Admission: $15 adult ticket......More

The Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport.  Admission: $15 adult ticket (12 and under always get in free). Gates open at 10 a.m. daily, no pets allowed.   Tickets are available to purchase at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-maine-boat-home-show-tickets-1141356119879 For more information, call 800-565-4951 or visit http://maineboats.com/boatshow.

Rockland Harbor Park 1 Pleasant St Rockland, ME 04841

Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for arti......More

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall Arts provide a forum for sharing ideas, developing techniques, and experimentation, as well as an opportunity for building community. Artists working in all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Drop-in rates are $20 for a 3-hour session. Maximum 5 artists during Open Studios. About the Studio Monitor: MF Morison hails from the west coast where she was primarily known as a metalsmith, apprenticing under Stieg Gusterman (Georgetown, CO) and Thomas Schlicting (Amsterdam). Using acid etch in many processes, she continued to explore this medium, resulting in attending S.F. Art Institute, studying printmaking under the tutelage of Michi Itami. While in SF, MF also worked out of U.C. Berkeley Open Studio and Fort Mason Print Department. Upon her arrival to Midcoast Maine, MF shelved printmaking for a time until she became aware of the Waterfall Arts Printmaking Studio. Since then she has been consistently enthralled and engaged with printmaking, primarily working with copper plate intaglio etching with use of embossment and chine colle. Register for our open studios by calling 207-338-2222 or stopping by in-person.  

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04915

Belfast History Walking Tours

 BELFAST HISTORY WALKING TOURS Join Megan Pinette, Belfast historian, on 1 hour + walking tours of the downtown historic district. Learn about the early settlers, waterfront industries, fires, and landmark buildings. Find out which downtown building has been moved twic......More

 BELFAST HISTORY WALKING TOURS Join Megan Pinette, Belfast historian, on 1 hour + walking tours of the downtown historic district. Learn about the early settlers, waterfront industries, fires, and landmark buildings. Find out which downtown building has been moved twice and survived three fires. Tours will be held on each Friday in July and August, starting time is 1:00pm. We will meet at The Park on Main, next to the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,33 Main Street. We would appreciate a donation of $10.00 per person in support of the Belfast Historical Society & Museum. There will be no rain dates. FMI 207 338-9229.

Second Saturday Stitch Social

SECOND SATURDAY STITCH SOCIAL @ Waterfall Arts August 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT FREE   Second Saturday Stitch Social is a monthly gathering for people to get together and stitch with other needlework enthusiasts. This group is for anyone interested in han......More

SECOND SATURDAY STITCH SOCIAL @ Waterfall Arts August 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT FREE   Second Saturday Stitch Social is a monthly gathering for people to get together and stitch with other needlework enthusiasts. This group is for anyone interested in hand embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, knitting, crocheting, rug hooking—ALL fiber crafts are welcome. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, bring your latest project and join us for Second Saturday Stitch Social! Our cross-generational group meets once a month to socialize, share knowledge and skills, and encourage each other to finish our craft projects. Bring your fabric, needles, your yarn or thread. We’ll have extras plus scissors, hoops, thimbles, and pins! This is an inclusive group that is for ages 15+

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04910

Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffe......More

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall Arts provide a forum for sharing ideas, developing techniques, and experimentation, as well as an opportunity for building community. Artists working in all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Drop-in rate is $20 for this 3-hour session. Maximum 5 artists during Open Studios. About the Studio Monitor: MF Morison hails from the west coast where she was primarily known as a metalsmith, apprenticing under Stieg Gusterman (Georgetown, CO) and Thomas Schlicting (Amsterdam). Using acid etch in many processes, she continued to explore this medium, resulting in attending S.F. Art Institute, studying printmaking under the tutelage of Michi Itami. While in SF, MF also worked out of U.C. Berkeley Open Studio and Fort Mason Print Department. Upon her arrival to Midcoast Maine, MF shelved printmaking for a time until she became aware of the Waterfall Arts Printmaking Studio. Since then she has been consistently enthralled and engaged with printmaking, primarily working with copper plate intaglio etching with use of embossment and chine colle. Register for our open studios by calling 207-338-2222 or stopping by in-person.

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04915

Burger Night at Bell the Cat

BURGER NIGHT AT BELL THE CAT Every other Monday thru Summer Patio dining when weather permits!

18 Hatley Rd. Belfast

Front Street Shipyard Tours

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of v......More

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of vessel ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Front Street Shipyard is an expansive, thriving yard with deep-water frontage, state-of-the-art equipment and a forward-thinking workforce. Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer into early fall. There will be a quick overview of some of the projects they have going on, their waterjet cutting machine, and a tour of several of the buildings (with projects inside).   Duration 40-60 minutes. Meet at the corner of Building #5 by the Harborwalk path (big green building after Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant on the waterfront).  

Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  Th......More

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. Join us on Tuesdays for a short pose, non-instructional, gestural group. The format will be variable, starting with quicker poses and ending with a more lengthy pose each session. $15 per session *Looking for a discount and a warm-up drawing session? If you’re interested in drawing twice a week, we’re offering a Package Deal of $25 for Monday and Saturday sessions if you book them together. Interested in modeling? Learn more here: https://waterfallarts.org/get-involved/work-with-us/life-drawing-models/   Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915