Summer Festivals & Maine Events to Enjoy in July | Maine Real Estate Blog

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We’ve compiled some great events and festivals happening this month across the state to celebrate summer, from the Moxie Festival in Lisbon, the iconic Yarmouth Clam Festival, and the Maine Renaissance Faire. Moxie Fest Lisbon, Maine July 7-9, 2023 Always held on the second weekend of July, Moxie Fest celebrates all things Maine with three days of events including a Whoopie Pie Eating Contest, a Lobster Feast, and more. Learn more at moxiefestival.com Norway Music and Arts Festival Norway July 8, 2023 Historic Norway hosts its annual Music & Arts Festival on the second weekend of July since 1967. Learn more at creativenorwayme.org.    Clam Festival Yarmouth July 21-23, 2023 The iconic Yarmouth Clam Festival is an annual Maine summertime tradition since 1965. “Our beloved Clam Festival is successful because of our hundreds of Yarmouth volunteers who donate their time to the festival to help raise money for over 35 local non-profit organizations, churches, and school groups. So, as you enjoy the entertainment, shop at a craft booth, participate in a competition, buy a T-shirt, or eat a clam, you are helping our entire community.” Learn more at clamfestival.com.   Maine Renaissance Faire Acton July 22-23 & July 29-30, 2023 Travel back in time to the Maine Renaissance Faire, returning for its fourth season. Enjoy music, comedy, jousting, dancing, magic, games, and acrobats, all in period costumes. Exhibits and activities include axe throwing, the Royal Stable, Witch Trials, the Stage of Wonder, Pirates Cove, the Tavern Stage with ale and mead, the Joust Field, and more. Learn more at themainerenfaire.com.   Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule Jonesport-Beals (Mossabec Reach) July 1 Stonington July 9 Friendship July 23 Harpswell July 30 Winter Harbor August 12 Merritt Brackett (Pemaquid) August 13 Long Island August 19 MS Harborfest (Portland) August 20   Upcoming Arts & Crafts Festivals Camden Harbor Arts and Book Sale July 8-9 Camden, Maine Clam Festival July 21-23 Yarmouth, Maine Vinalhaven Flea Market July 29 + August 5 Vinalhaven, Maine Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show August 11-13 Rockland, Maine Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival August 19th Brunswick, Maine Portland Fine Craft August 26 Portland, Maine Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival Sept 9-10 Wells, Maine