Fair events, parades and fireworks are scheduled across the region this weekend.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Fourth of July week brings creativity, tours, music and more to central Maine
An Art in the Park event is set for Waterville, take in a Castle Tucker tour in Wiscasset, “Clue” will be staged in Madison, Steve Earle plans Waterville concert
14 places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Maine
As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, planned festivities include live music, parades and fireworks.
What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
Stories of First People come alive in ‘Dreamcatcher,’ at Chesterville meeting house
Leland Faulkner will present an all-ages storytelling performance July 11 at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House.
7 Maine events include Greek Festival, musical ‘1776’
Also, the South Berwick Strawberry Festival happens Saturday.
Central Maine fair season is here: Dates, locations and must-see events
From agricultural traditions and livestock shows to midway rides, live entertainment and classic fair food, fair season is packed with family friendly fun.
7 things to do in central Maine this week
The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for Gardiner show, Maine Oyster Festival set for Freeport, The Little River Band and Bela Fleck have Waterville concerts scheduled.
11 Maine fairs to hit for summer fun
Fairs are scheduled this summer in Acton, Hiram, Monmouth, Topsham, Skowhegan, Union and Waterford, among others.
5 Kennebec Land Trust hikes to try this summer
On public preserved land across Kennebec County, KLT’s best trails vary in landscape, length and lookouts.