Best time to visit Maine

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Best time of year to visit Maine

Peak season from June through August boasts sweetly warm temperatures and is considered to be the best time to visit Maine. You must admit that nothing can be better than spending hot summer days by a picturesque lake or ocean shore. And don't even think about missing the major Maine Lobster Festival! Spectacular fall foliage is usually displayed from September to November. And be sure to catch the notorious Maine Marathon in which self-respecting runners can prove themselves. December through February is all about winter sports like skiing at famous resorts or ice-skating. You can slow down and view Christmas lights in and around Portland as well. Spring brings heavy rains and muddiness after snowmelt. However, this is the time when everything is blooming, so don't miss the much-talked-of Flower Show in Portland.

8 THINGS TO DO IN MAINE (AUGUST 01 - AUGUST 10)

Maine Lobster Festival

Maine Lobster Festival

July 31-August 4, 2024 • event

Five days of feasting on fresh Maine lobster on the fabulous coast in Rockland

Puffin Watching

Puffin Watching

June–July • nature

The islands along Maine's coastline is the only place in the USA which Atlantic puffins may call their summer home

Lobster

Lobster

mid-May–mid-November • food

During the lobster season, seafood is particularly succulent

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

mid-April–October • nature

A must-do summer sea excursion in coastal Maine

Skowhegan State Fair

Skowhegan State Fair

August 8-17, 2024 • event

The oldest consecutively running agricultural fair in the U.S.

Arethusa Falls

Arethusa Falls

mid-April–October • nature

Nestled in the White Mountains, this waterfall is one of the tallest and most beautiful in New England

Stargazing

Stargazing

all year round (best July–August) • nature

Gaze up in the night sky and look for remote galaxies and space objects

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Early May-early October • nature

Witness three types of gorgeous hummingbirds in Maine

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Northern Lights

Northern Lights

out of rangeSeptember–February  • nature

Anyone who has ever witnessed Aurora Borealis in Maine can tell you a story of an unbelievable beauty

Great Falls Balloon Festival

Great Falls Balloon Festival

out of rangeAugust 16–18, 2024 • event

Colorful hot air balloons in a beautiful setting of the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn

Maine Flower Show in Portland

Maine Flower Show in Portland

canceledMarch 23–27, 2022 • event

The largest gardening and horticulture show in the state

Maine Fall Foliage

Maine Fall Foliage

out of rangelate September–October • nature

Enjoy the state's yellows, reds, and oranges in full swing

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

out of rangelate November–early January  • event

Enchanting boat parades and street celebrations throughout Maine

Maine Celtic Celebration

Maine Celtic Celebration

out of rangeJuly 19-21, 2024 • event

A festival dedicated to the culture and traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival

out of rangeAugust 16-18, 2024 • event

Celebrate all things blueberry and have fun with family and friends

Bangor State Fair

Bangor State Fair

out of rangeAugust 3–6, 2023 • event

Traditional summertime entertainment for the whole family

The Maine Renaissance Faire

The Maine Renaissance Faire

out of rangeJuly 20-28, 2024 (weekends only) • event

Get a chance to experience the joys of the Renaissance era

New England Fall Foliage

New England Fall Foliage

out of rangeearly September–October • nature

Check out the most picturesque spots for fall foliage all over the New England region

Maine Restaurant Week

Maine Restaurant Week

out of rangeMarch 1–12, 2023 • event

A great way to discover new eateries in Maine

Maine Boatbuilders Show

Maine Boatbuilders Show

on holdJuly 15–17, 2022 • event

Check out all the most beautiful Maine vessels in one place

4th of July Fireworks in Naples, Maine

4th of July Fireworks in Naples, Maine

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

See the sky above the Bay of Naples turn bright with the 4th of July fireworks

Maine International Film Festival

Maine International Film Festival

out of rangeJuly 12-21, 2024 • event

Ten days of excellent American independent and international cinema

Maine Harvest Festival

Maine Harvest Festival

out of rangeNovember 18–19, 2023 • event

A place to meet over 200 growers, cheese artisans, bakers, and brewers from across the state

Maine Cheese Guild

Maine Cheese Guild

out of rangeSeptember 8, 2024 • event

The Maine community welcomes you to visit the Maine Cheese Festival

Acadia National Park Fall Colors

Acadia National Park Fall Colors

out of rangelate September–mid-October • nature

Acadia National Park boasts wonderful fall colors

Maine Science Festival

Maine Science Festival

out of rangeMarch 23-24, 2024 • event

The premier science event in the state

Maine Marathon

Maine Marathon

out of rangeOctober 1, 2023 • event

One of the most beautiful races in New England

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta

out of rangeSeptember 30, 2023 • event

A fall-themed festival in the Southport region,

Maine YogaFest

Maine YogaFest

unconfirmedmid-July 2023 • event

Namaste! And get ready for a soulful weekend

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