June in Maine is packed with events that celebrate the best of the season. We’ve rounded up some of the most exciting festivals and happenings across the state to welcome the warmer weather, including the Maine Oyster Festival in Freeport and the beloved Strawberry Festival in South Berwick. Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or just looking to soak up the start of summer, there’s something for everyone.
Acadia Birding Festival
Mount Desert Island
29 May – June 1, 2025
Acadia’s birding community invites you and your family to celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues. Greet our warblers on early morning birding walks, visit with puffins and pelagic birds at sea, and observe Peregrine Falcons at an active breeding site in Acadia National Park. What the Acadia Birding Festival offers is enhanced opportunity to observe birds from our varied habitats, meet and learn from local bird experts, and share a few days of stimulating activities with “birds of a feather.”” Learn more at acadiabirdingfestival.com
Jazz in June
Camden
June 13-15, 2025
Celebrate summer with Jazz in June in Camden, June 13–15. Enjoy live performances from local and national artists in scenic venues—from outdoor sets on the Village Green to headlining acts at the Camden Opera House, including Spyro Gyra’s 50th Anniversary Tour. A vibrant weekend of music, community, and coastal charm. Learn more at jazzinjunecamdenme.com.
Lupine Festival
Oquossoc
June 14, 2025
Shop local and Maine arts, crafts, and antiques vendors on the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum! The Museum and its Store will also be open! Admission to the Festival is FREE. Tour the Outdoor Heritage Museum’s Exhibits & Collections: $8 per Adult (FREE for Members, Active Duty Military, and Kids 12 and under. Learn more at outdoorheritagemuseum.org.
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Saco
June 21, 2025
The Saco Main Street Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee invites you to participate in the 54th Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 and located in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Saco. Thousands of people attend this annual celebration that has become one of Saco’s most beloved traditions. The festival is an annual event organized and managed by Saco Main Street, a non-profit organization committed to making Saco a better place to live and work by enhancing the vitality of our downtown. The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee is dedicated to promoting art and culture in our community. Learn more here.
Windjammer Days
Boothbay Harbor
June 22-28, 2025
Windjammer Days marks the kick off to summer in the Boothbay region and is a time to reconnect with family, friends and neighbors after the long winter, an opportunity to support local businesses and welcome visitors. It is a time to honor our maritime history and celebrate the vital role it plays in the lives of all who live here. Learn more at boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org.
Maine Oyster Festival
Freeport
June 28-29, 2025
Visitors flock to Maine from around the globe to enjoy our world class seafood, and Maine oysters are no exception. Celebrate this tasty and environmentally critical bivalve with us in Freeport on June 28 & 29, 2025 for our fourth annual celebration of Maine oysters. The Maine Oyster Festival celebrates oysters and the people who farm them from up and down the entire Maine coast! Learn more at visitfreeport.com.
Strawberry Festival
South Berwick
June 28, 2025
The South Berwick Strawberry Festival is a nonprofit organization that puts on an arts and crafts festival the last Saturday in June each year, filled with entertainment, food, craft artisans and strawberry shortcakes! The entertainment-filled event attracts 20,000 visitors each year, and features hundreds of vendors and strawberry-themed goodies. Our festival grows every year and manages to keep its small town country flavor boasting 20,000+ visitors each year. Learn more at southberwickstrawberryfestival.org.
Arts in the Park
Belfast
June 28-29, 2025
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the 29th annual Arts in the Park on June 28 & 29, 2025! on the waterfront featuring over 100 Maine artists. This is one of the most respected arts and fine crafts festivals in midcoast Maine. The variety of art offerings are outstanding, along with live music, and the smells of local eats all adding to the creative atmosphere. Find out more here.
