April

National Park Week
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As a celebration of our nation’s parks there will be several exciting event held throughout Acadia National Park.

May

Warblers & Wildflowers Festival
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Bar Harbor celebrates the return of the wildflowers and flocks of warblers with this annual event with birding walks, beautiful boat tours, guided garden tours and gallery tours.

Memorial Day Festivities
All around Mt. Desert Island.

May/June

Vettes of Coastal Maine
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A part of the Bar Harbor Tour this event will draw six generations of sleek Corvettes and is open for public viewing for only one morning.

June

Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Association Annual Spring Tea and Tour
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Join the Bar Harbor’s Innkeepers for and a tour through some of their beautiful historic Bed and Breakfast properties. Explore the inns and meet the host.

Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Art Show
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Art by the Sea Artist will display and sell their original works on the Village Green.

Annual Antique Engine Show
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Amazing antique engines of every kind including stationary and marine engines, auto, tractor and steam engines as well as antique farm machinery and models.

Legacy of the Arts
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Celebrate the rich culture and creative arts with a music salute to all the dads on Father’s Day, live concerts, intriguing workshops and even meet the artist.

July

Independence Day Celebration
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Celebrate the birth of our nations and our independence with a yummy breakfast, fabulous parade, seafood fest, live music, thrilling lobster races and dazzling fireworks!

Bar Harbor Music Festival
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Promoting many up and coming talented acts this venue features music of all kinds including orchestra, jazz, brass, New Composers concerts and opera.

Native American Festival & Maine Indian Basketmakers Market
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You will be enchanted as the Wabanaki; the “People of the Dawn” present their works such as baskets, birchbark items, intricate woodcarvings, jewelry, dolls and other native crafts. Other features include cultural music, dance, story telling and food.

August

Bar Harbor Jazz Festival
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From the Village Green to the Criterion Theatre for 9 days performers will entertain you during the day and in the evening with the smooth sounds of jazz.

Jesup Memorial Annual Book Sale
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Thousands of books, records, magazines, videos, audio books, baked goods and puzzles will all up for grabs that this annual sale.

Annual Directions Maine Craft Guild Show
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Browse through creative works by 60 of Maine’s finest professional artisans who utilize mediums such as fiber, clay, glass, gold, silver, wood and many others.

September

Hawkwatch
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Hawkwatch begins in September and sometimes lasts into mid-October. Birders and others who are curious watch raptors as they migrate through Acadia, riding air currents up the ridge of Cadillac Mountain.

Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium
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Brush up on your kayaking skills or learn new ones with some of the best coaches in the world. There will be classes on training, navigation, basic stokes, and tidal currents brought to you through slide shows, demos and a Lobster Bake.

October

Acadia Oktoberfest and Food Festival
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Meet the 23 Maine Brewmasters, sip the wines by Blacksmith’s Winery, sample food at the International Food Court, enjoy music and entertainment and visit Maine’s artisans and craft booths.

December

Harbor House Community Christmas Celebration
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This event is kicked off with the lighting of the towns Christmas tree followed by a visit from Santa, a bonfire, tractor rides and refreshments.

New Year’s Eve Celebration
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The perfect way to ring in the New Year! Bring the whole family and sit around the bonfire with a cup of hot chocolate and participate in the many delightful games offered.