Maine
Arootsakoostik Music Festival – Dates: Mid July
Atlantic Music Festival – Dates: July
“Atlantic Music Festival’s mission is to cultivate originality, independence, and innovation in the American musical performance arena. During the event, hundreds of emerging artists gather in Waterville, Maine to celebrate the work of musical masters.”
Cider Hill Farm Music Festival – Dates: Mid July
Harvest Ball – Dates: Early October
Maine Lobster Festival – Dates: Late July to Early August
“For real small town fun with big time entertainment and events, The Maine Lobster Festival has it all! Beginning the day after the gates close, the directors begin to work on the next year’s event.” – Submit to Perform
North Atlantic Blues Festival – Dates: Mid July
“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. Some of the top names in blues music have been featured at this prestigious East Coast festival. In addition to all day live entertainment, the festival has vendors selling a wide array of food, drinks and crafts.”
Old Port Festival – Dates: Mid June
Ossipee Valley Music Festival – Dates: Late July
“Maine’s #1 roots music festival. Four days of roots, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, and acoustic music on several stages are highlighted by the best in farm-to-table and organic food vendors, music and dance workshops, yoga, New England microbrews in the Beer Tent, campfire jams, after-hours concerts and dances, copious childrens’ activities, a free Roots & Sprouts Music Academy for kids, swimming in the nearby Ossipee River, and so much more. Kids and camping are always free at Ossipee!” – Submit to Perform
Sweet Chariot Music Festival – Dates: First midweek of August
Trails End Festival – Dates: Mid September