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
May 29 – June 1 2026
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. Our combination of lectures, walks, and adventures will connect you to Downeast Maine’s many bird species, diverse habitats and local birding experts. Learn more here.
Rockport Donut Festival
Marine Park at Rockport Harbor
June 12 & 13, 2026
The Town of Rockport is excited to announce the 4th annual Donut Festival – a 2-day event filled with donut themed festivities.The Rockport Donut Festival pays homage to the history of the donut here in Rockport, and to kick the summer off with music, food, and fun for all ages. Learn more here.
Jazz in June
Camden
June 12-14, 2026
Celebrate summer with Jazz in June in Camden, June 12-14. Enjoy live performances from local and national artists in scenic venues. This years festival celebrates our friend, patron and world renowned composer, arranger, pianist and long-time Owls Head resident, who passed away, fall of 2025. A vibrant weekend of music, community, and coastal charm. Learn more here.
Whoopie Pie Festival
Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds
June 13 2026
The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is the largest annual event in Piscataquis County.It’s not a pie at all, but rather a creamy filling layered between two soft cookies, this classic confection has been a favorite of Mainers for over a century. For much of that time, the whoopie pie was a locals-only delicacy. Since 2009, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival has been gathering the best bakers from around New England to offer samples and compete for prizes and bragging rights. And in 2011, the whoopie pie became Maine’s Official State Treat! Learn more here.
Lupine Festival
Oquossoc
June 13, 2026
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. Learn more here.
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Saco
June 20, 2026
This juried show turns Main Street into an open-air art gallery! The Saco Arts Festival returns for its 55th edition in 2026. This event features juried artists and fine crafts, live music, and activities for art lovers of all ages. After a detour to CK Burns School last year, we are thrilled to announce that the 55th Annual Saco Arts Festival will return to Main Street in 2026! For over five decades, Main Street has been where this festival truly comes alive: the historic street, vibrant storefronts, and welcoming community create an event that both artists and visitors love. Learn more here.
Windjammer Days
Boothbay Harbor
June 21-27, 2026
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 here.
Maine Oyster Festival
Freeport
June 27-29, 2026
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 27 & 28, 2026 for our fifth annual celebration of Maine oysters. Learn more here.
Strawberry Festival
South Berwick
June 27, 2026
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! Our festival grows every year and manages to keep its small town country flavor boasting 20,000+ visitors each year. Learn more here.
Arts in the Park
Belfast
June 27-28, 2026
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.
