Summer: This is one of Midcoast’s best arts and craft shows. With over 75 artists in the show there is bound to be something to catch your eye. All of their work is on display. Photography, sculpture, jewelry and paintings will be sure to capture your attention. The event is held the first weekend of July in Heritage Park. The view of Belfast harbor and Penobscot Bay is reason enough to attend this event.An ecclectic mix of live music and food completes the experience. This is a perfect venue for the entire family.
Tag: Summer
Popham Beach: Life’s A Beach
Spring, Summer, Fall: Make a day of soaking up the sun and surf at Popham Beach. Popham Beach lies near the town of Phippsburg just south of where the Kennebec River spills into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a big beach so there’s plenty of room to stroll the shore gathering seashells, grills available for summer cookouts, and even showers to rinse off all that sand at the end of a long day. With two rocky islands off shore the views here are stunning and you can even walk to the closer Fox island at low tide. Just remember to make it back before the tide comes in! The waters here are also a popular place to surf or try your luck fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish that call this place home in summer.
Boothbay Harbor: Boating Capital Of New England
Spring, Summer, Fall:It is everything a boating harbor should be….and the largest harbor north of Boston. The bay is alive with beautifully colored sailboats, and the town is vibrant with hotels, motels, inns, B&B’s, restaurants, pubs, souvenir shops, crafts and seafaring antiques. After dark, the town is bustling with friendly bars, eateries and people.Spend your days on scores of charter sailing vessels, fishing boats, go whale-watching just off-shore, visit unique museums and especially enjoy the parades, sights and activities of “Windjammer Days” in late June: the largest of many special festivities held here. At anytime of the year, you’ll quickly appreciate the picturesque city by the sea, Boothbay Harbor.
Androscoggin River Fish Migration: Brunswick Hydro
Summer: If you are planning on being in the Brunswick area between mid-May and late June, be sure to visit FPL Energy’s Brunswick Hydro generating station on the Androscoggin River. Here you will find a glass wall viewing room to observe the annual spawning ritual of anadromous fish heading upriver. Species such as Herring, Salmon and Smallmouth Bass make their way up a 40 foot high, 570 foot long manmade fish ladder. The viewing room can accomadate up to 20 people and operates Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 pm during the spawn.
Thomas Point Beach: A Recreational Smorgasboard
Spring, Summer:Thomas Point has much more to offer than just a beach! It does boast a clean, sandy beach on tidal water but that is just the beginning. You can enjoy fishing, field sports, picnicking, canoeing, kayaking, a large playground for toddlers and an arcade for teens. Adults will find the gift shop of interest. Camping sites are also available, there are over 80 tent and RV sites at the beach. The park is also home to several annual events including the Maine Highland Games, Bluegrass Festival and the Saltwater Music Festival. The beach is tidal so swimming and boating is best two hours before high tide untill two hours after. Plenty of parking is available as well. The park is open from mid-May through September, 9AM – sunset.