Summer is heating up in Maine, and its filled with events that celebrate the season with everything that makes this state so special. From the world-famous Maine Lobster Festival to scenic boat races in Harpswell, oyster tastings, and craft beer celebrations like Wavy Days, there’s no shortage of fun. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the summer, here’s your guide to the must-see events happening across Maine this July.
Maine Oyster Festival
June 28 & 29, 2025
Freeport, Maine
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. Learn more at visitfreeport.com
Wavy Days Fest
June 28 2025
Portland, Maine
JMast Landing Brewing Company’s Wavy Days Festival is a multi-day celebration that brings together exceptional breweries from across North America. The weekend centers around Wavy Days Beer Fest on Saturday, June 28th from 12:00pm-4:00pm at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. Learn more at wavydaysfest.com
North Atlantic Blues Festival
July 12 -13 2025
Rockland, Maine
The North Atlantic Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music festival featuring national blues performers and considered one of the most prestigious on the East Coast. The festival is held at the Public Landing in Rockland, Maine, overlooking the picturesque Rockland Harbor. Learn more here.
Maine Potato Blossom Festival
July 12 -20 2025
Fort Fairfield, Maine
The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is the premier summertime event in Aroostook County! Celebrate our agricultural heritage and honor our veterans with a week-long festival of live music, delicious food, exciting games, and a spectacular parade. Join us for a fun-filled week that brings together our community and creates lasting memories. Learn more here.
Stonington Lobster Boat Races
July 13 2025
Stonington, Maine
The Stonington Lobster Boat Races are a beloved summer tradition celebrating Maine’s working waterfront. Held in Stonington Harbor, this high-energy event features local lobster boats racing at full throttle for bragging rights, with spectators gathering by land and sea to cheer them on. Learn more at Stonington Lobster Boat Races.
The Moxie Festival
July 11-July 13 2025
Lisbon, Maine
This will be 41st celebration of what is both the state’s iconic drink and a word that encompasses the nerve, grit, and determination of its people. Each day will feature free-to-the public concerts from incredible musicians, including performances by award-winning tributes to The Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and more. Learn more at www.moxiefestival.com
Yarmouth Clam Festival
July 18th – July 19 2025
Yarmouth, Maine
60th Anniversary of the Yarmouth Clam Festival. What began in 1965 as a local clambake has grown into Maine’s largest free-admission festival, drawing more than 100,000 visitors each year. Behind the scenes, hundreds of volunteers work together to create a weekend full of food, entertainment, and meaningful community impact. Learn more at https://www.clamfestival.com/
Harpswell Lobster Boat Races
July 27, 2025
Potts Harbor, Harpswell
Locals and friends “from away” all agree…there is nothing more uniquely Maine than a day at the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races! For over 30 years, the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races have attracted fishermen, boat builders, and race fans by land and sea due to the venue’s extreme beauty and fun family atmosphere. Featuring races in various categories, from traditional wooden boats to modern fiberglass hulls, the races showcase local craftsmanship and competitive spirit amidst a backdrop of Maine’s picturesque harbors. Learn more at www.harpswellboatraces.com/
Maine Lobster Festival
July 30-August 3 2025
Rockland, Maine
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. Learn more at https://mainelobsterfestival.com/
At Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, we’re proud to call Maine home and to offer our clients not just properties, but lifestyles enriched by these local traditions. We hope our guide inspires you to explore and enjoy everything this summer has to offer.
Wild Blueberry Weekend
August 2-3 2025
Multiple farms and locations across Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Lincoln, Kennebec, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington Counties.
Whether you’re from Maine or enjoying a Maine getaway, mark your calendar for this (wild) new Maine tradition. Tour wild blueberry farms, pick (and nibble) wild blueberries at select locations, try a new-to-you wild blueberry dish or drink. Wild Blueberry Weekend is happening this summer in Maine. Learn more at Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine.
At Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, we’re proud to call Maine home and to offer our clients not just properties, but lifestyles enriched by these local traditions. We hope our guide inspires you to explore and enjoy everything this summer has to offer.
