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1. Apr 15, Activities and Events in Maine May 2015
The month of May is a great time of
year to visit
Maine, and the activities
and events in Maine, May 2015 show just how
anxious everyone is to return, once again, to fair weather, outdoor
fun. With
flowers and trees coming into bloom...
...and business owners putting a last minute shine
on
their shops, restaurants, inn's, hotels and BB's...
...the atmosphere is perfect for a pre-season
Maine vacation!
Outdoor activities take center stage in May.
After all, summer is near and the Maine weather forecast often calls
for sunny skies and comfortable
temperatures.

2. To help celebrate May Day, Mother's Day, Patriot's
Day, Memorial Day weekend, and every day in between...
...residents of Bath will sponsor Maine's largest
outdoor yard sale, Kennebunk will host a May Day Festival, and Ogunquit
will be home to an
AIDS Walk Weekend...
...and road races, canoe and kayak explorations,
car shows, and a home, garden and flower show, are also on the
list of activities and events in Maine,
May 2015.
It's going to a great month, with lots of
family-friendly activities and fun things to do in
Maine! And because tourist season is not yet here, you
will find great Maine lodging
discounts and special rates.

3. ...and find the best Maine
hotel deals and compare prices on hotels in
Maine, motels, inns and BB's.
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With all the things
to do in Maine in May, this
list will continue to grow. Please check back periodically to
see what current events have been added, and what to do on
Maine

4. vacations!
Very
important...
Activities and
events in Maine, May 2015 may not reflect schedule changes or
cancellations. Before heading out, confirm event dates and event
locations.
Activities and
Events in Maine, May 2015 are listed by event date. For maps and driving
directions click on the Map links.
When:
Friday, May 1, 2015 - Sunday, May 3, 2015 and Friday, May 8, 2015 -
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Where:
Freeport,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,

5. Volunteering
Each winter, Nature spreads leaves and debris
throughout our
beautiful campground, and each spring a group of fun, friendly
volunteers come
to help clean it up! In thanks for your help, we provide free camping
Friday to Sunday
and some meals.
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and
footwear; a rake
and garden gloves would also be helpful if you have them. Please call
(207)
865-9307 for more info or to RSVP.
When:
Friday, May 1, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015
Where:
Peaks Island, Portland, Maine
- Map
More
information: Richard Boyd Art Gallery

6. Felicity Sidwell -
"Phippsburg" - Oil on Canvas 20" x 30".
Richard Boyd Art Gallery located on Peaks
Island in Portland, Maine is pleased to announce the opening of a solo
exhibition of paintings by award winning artist Felicity Sidwell on
Friday, May
1 at 10:00 AM.
The public is invited to meet Felicity at the
opening
reception at the gallery on Saturday, May 2 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
where
she will be available to discuss her paintings.
Many of Sidwell's paintings have their start "en
plein air" inspired by her
perception of nature and the land around her. In Felicity's words, "In
my
paintings I strive to share the joy I feel when immersed in the natural
world
untouched by human intervention.

7. Yes we are part of this world and like the ocean
we make our presence felt by
changes we make to the environment, but it is the sense of exhilaration
in a
storm, the contented love of a summer beach or the peace of an autumn
salt
marsh that I long to share with others away from the buildings and the
trappings of modern society. Fishing villages of coastal Maine and
small family
farms, seem to me part of an older, more natural order that fit into
the
environment with a beauty of their own.
I grew up in rural England and spent summers
sailing and playing on England's
coast. Having lived and painted in Connecticut for over 35 years the
move to
Maine in 2007 brought an immediate strong connection with this wild
rocky
coastline tempered by sandy coves and the salt marshes of river
estuaries.
I paint outside, "en plein air" as much as
possible to capture and express in
paint the fleeting colors of land and sky that are so dependent on the
atmospheric conditions of the day and the season of the year."

8. Felicity's
paintings are exhibited nationally and held in numerous collections
around the
world.
Richard Boyd Art Gallery is located at the corner
of Island Avenue and Epps
Street in the first building on the right, on the first floor. The
exhibit is
on view free of charge to the public from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
through
May 31, 2015.
For additional information about the exhibit
please call the
gallery at 207-712-1097, email info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit
www.richardboydartgallery.com . For gallery news or weekly updates
please like
the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery .
Image is Copyright(C) 2015 Richard Boyd Art
Gallery All Rights Reserved.

9. When:
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Where:
Farmington, Maine - Map
More
information: Maine Fiddlehead Festival
The Festival will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at
the Emery Community Arts Center at University of Maine, Farmington. The
schedule of events include many interesting talks, not only about
fiddleheads, but also discussions on bread-making, raising layer hens
and meat birds, local edible wild mushrooms, the basics of making
sauerkraut and cheesemaking tips (and samples). Between speakers, you
will be able to enjoy live entertainment.
When:
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Where:
Bath, Maine - Map
More
information: Main Street Bath, Mayfair
It's

10. a Citywide Yard Sale, "the LARGEST in Maine!", as residents,
businesses and non-profits hold yard sales throughout the city of
Bath, Maine. The day's events will include yard sales, a tent sale,
sidewalk sales,
the Downtown Scavenger Hunt, Bath Farmers Market, Sidewalk Chalk Art
and more.
When:
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Where:
Kennebunk, Maine - Map
More
information: Town of Kennebunk,
Maine
At the 17th Annual Kennebunk May Day celebration
look for some of the popular events from previous years, as well as fun
new ones!
Past events have included: a pancake breakfast,
art exhibits, craft market,
face painting, rock wall climbing, bounce house (weather permitting),
juggling show, Maypole dancing, various other live entertainment and

11. demonstrations, a free bean supper and much, much more.
When:
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Where:
Bangor, Maine - Map
More
information: Kid Central Festival
Watch out downtown Bangor, Kid's rule today! The
day-long program is packed with exciting outdoor and indoor
children's events.
When:
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Where:
Ogunquit, Maine
- Map
More
information: Frannie Peabody

12. Center, Southern Maine AIDS Walk
The 5K Run/Walk for AIDS is part of the weekend
long events held in Ogunquit each year to benefit the Frannie Peabody
Center - a non-profit local
AIDS
service organization.
Ogunquit, Maine
Hotels
and Motels...
When:
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Where:
Waldoboro, Maine - Map
More
information: Cruisin' to Graduation
Facebook
The Medomak Valley High School sponsors this car
show which benefits Project Graduation - a program intended to help
keep graduation night a chem-free event.

13. Nearly 400
exhibitors and
thousands of spectators enjoy the show and festivities. Past events
have included: kids pedal car parade, loud pipe competition,
exhibits by auto museums, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, lobster rolls,
hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage rolls, pies, prizes and much more.
More
Activities
and Events in Maine, May 2015...
When:
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Where:
Old
Orchard Beach, Maine
- Map
More
information: Moontide Motel, Cabins, Apartments, Old
Orchard Beach Calendar of Events
At the
Annual Chowderfest in Old Orchard Beach enjoy spectacular views from

14. Pier, live music, and sampling the best chowders in Maine. Your vote
will count!
When:
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Where:
Bangor, Maine - Map
More
information: Waterfront Concerts,
Rise Above Fest
In support of Suicide Prevention and Mental
Illness rock band Seether has announced the 3rd Annual Rise Above Fest
to be held at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, ME. Several big
names in rock are already on the line-up, with more to be announced.
When:
Saturday May 9, 2015 -Sunday May 10, 2015
Where:
Kennebunk, Maine

15. - Map to
Biddeford, Maine - Map
More
information: Maine Coast Marathon
New for 2015... A two-day event!
On Saturday the Shipyard Maine Coast Half Marathon
and the Bosom Buddy Relay will take place, and on Sunday the Shipyard
Maine Coast Marathon will run. Be sure to check the full schedule of
races, as this year there are a wide variety, sure to satisfy all
runners.
Marathon registration typically sells out early -
don't miss your chance!
The 2015 Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon has been
designated as the 2015 RRCA State of Maine Marathon Championship Race.
Find deals on Maine
Hotels...
When:

16. Sunday, May 10, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Portland Sea Dogs,
Mother's Day and Father's Day 5K Race
The Portland Sea Dogs, Intermed, and the Maine
Track Club, will host the Annual Mother's Day 5K race in Portland,
Maine. Proceeds from the race benefit Maine Breast Cancer
Patients and Research.
"Slugger and his Mom" take the lead on a "flat 5K
course". The race starts at the Portland Expo Building, make's it way
along Congress, Stevens, Brighton and Deering, and ends on third base
at
the Fitzpatrick Stadium.
When:
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:

17. Various locations Bar
Harbor, Maine - Map
More
information: Bar Harbor Chamber of
Commerce, Taste of Bar Harbor 2015
During this annual food festival in Bar Harbor, ME
restaurants, cafes and pubs join
together in showcasing their culinary expertise. Included in the
weekend long event schedule are a Pub Tour, Desert
Competition, Sidewalk Stroll, a chance to sit at a Chef's Table, Eden
Farmers' Market and a Waiters Race.
Bar Harbor, Maine
Hotels...
More Activities
and Events in Maine, May 2015...
When:
Mid-May, 2015 - Saturday, June 13, 2015
Where:
Moosehead

18. Lake Area
- Map
More
information: The Greenville Inn,
Spring, Summer and Fall Events
Each
spring the Moosehead
Lake Region
hosts a
month long celebration of the area's favorite resident - the Maine
Moose!
Events
take place in
and around the Greenville, Maine area, during the time of the year when
moose are most
visible.
Read about...

19. ...the
Best
Time and Place to See Moose in Maine!
The celebration concludes with the Moosterpiece
Craft Fair and Moose Mainea Kid's Fun
Day, which this year will be held on Saturday, June 13th.
When:
Friday, May 15, 2015 - Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:
Fryeburg, Maine
- Map
More
information: Northern NE Home
Garden and Flower Show
The Annual Northern New England Home, Garden
and Flower Show at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds features over 300 home
related products and services. In addition there
will be home and gardening seminars, a marketplace filled with a
large selection of plants and garden supplies, and Chefs from
Maine and New

20. Hampshire provide cooking demonstrations (and free samples), Keep your
eyes open also for the Celebrity Guests!
This is an indoor event - perfect rain or
shine!
Fryeburg, Maine Lodging...
When:
Friday, May 15, 2015 - Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:
Deer Isle, Maine
- Map
More
information: Deer Isle -
Stongington Chamber of Commerce
"Wings, Waves Woods is Deer Isle's
celebration of the Spring Bird Migration." The annual weekend event
includes many educational birding events in addition to art related
activities.

21. When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Where:
Old
Orchard Beach,
Maine
- Map
More
information: The Ocean House Hotel and Motel
Lots of great food and live entertainment will
accompany "over
30 microbrews" that will be featured at the day-long event on the Pier.
Maine
Coastal Rentals...
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Where:
Begins in Washburn, Maine (Thomas Brewer Park) and ends in Presque
Isle, Maine (Fish and Game Club)
- Map

22. More
information: Aroostook River Fun
Run, Facebook
A family oriented event the Aroostook River Canoe
and Kayak Race will take place over an 8-mile flat water run from
Washburn to Presque Isle. The event, sponsored by the Presque
Isle and Washburn Rotary Clubs will also feature lunch and awards.
The
rail trail that follows the river to the Presque Isle Fish and Game
Club is the place you want to be if you prefer to run or bike.
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Where:
Freeport,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,
Plant Sale

23. Rain or shine, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Annual
Wolfes Neck Farm Plant Sale will offer
a great selection of perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetable seedlings
all
donated by volunteers, friends and neighbors of the Farm. Since the
plants were
grown locally, they are particularly adapted to thriving in Coastal
Maine.
Local Master Gardeners will be present to answer questions. Please call
865-4469 for more info.
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Where:
Trenton, Maine
- Map
More
information: Harbor House, Events
Schedule
Kids love this event at the Hancock County Bar
Harbor Airport. All kinds of big rigs will be there for them
(and you) to explore. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

24. When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:
Route 150 Cornville, Maine to Route 2, Skowhegan, Maine
- Map
More
information: Nelson Candies,
Cornville 10 Mile Yard Sale
With a 10-mile yard sale between Skowhegan and
Cornville, it's probably fair to say that if you don't find it here -
you ain't gonna find it! This is an annual event, now in its 32nd year.
And since a true tag sale aficionado would not be deterred by a few
sprinkles, the yard sale is held rain or shine.
More
Activities
and Events in Maine, May 2015...
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Where:
Brunswick, Maine

25. - Map
More
information: Portland Motor Club,
Car Shows 2015
The Annual Cruise-In Car Show and Yard Sale are
held rain or shine from 10:00 AM - 2:00
PM at the
Region Ten Technical School, 68 Church Road, Brunswick, ME. Contact
Susie 207-729-6622, ext. 219; taylor@r10tech.org for additional
information.
When:
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:
Bangor, Maine - Map
More
information: American Folk
Festival, Color Bangor
As a benefit for the Annual American Folk Festival
(see August
28th listing), Color Bangor is a run/walk whereby

26. participants will pass through various zones in which they are showered
with color (in the form of corn starch powder). The race finish line
brings more color, and music.
When:
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine Comics Festival
The Maine Comics festival celebrates the world of
comic books, comic strips, graphic novels, web comics and more, and
features a variety of comic creators, writers, artists and publishers.
Portland, Maine
Hotels...

27. When:
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Where:
Augusta, Maine
- Map
More
information: Not Your Ordinary 5K
The second annual Not Your Ordinary 5k will take
place at Capital Park on
Sunday, May 17, 2015! Registration opens at 8:00 AM and the 5k
kicks-off at 9:00 AM.
Not Your Ordinary 5k is a timed run or walk with
challenges along the
route. This out-of-the-box fundraiser pushes you and your teammates to
complete
challenges that may include puzzles, art, construction, athletic feats,
and
problem-solving throughout a 5k course. Individuals and teams up to six
participants are encouraged!

28. The early-bird (non-refundable) registration fee
through the end of March, 2015 is $20 and it's $25 after that time. All
participants will receive a 100% organic event t-shirt! A benefit to
support
the Natural Resource Council of Maine's work protecting Maine's air,
water,
wildlife, and forests!
When:
Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, May 20, Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, May 29,
Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10, Wednesday, June
24 - Friday, June 26, 2015
Where:
Kingfield, Maine - Map
More
information: Maine Huts and Trails
Please
note: The following write-up is from in 2014. When
available, 2015 updates will be made.

29. Maine Huts
Trails will be hosting guided
fly-fishing retreats for beginner to advanced anglers at our beautiful
Grand Falls Hut. For three weekends in May and June, native brook trout
and landlocked salmon are abundant in the Dead River.
These special weekends combine premium
fly-fishing on the Dead River with lodging at Grand Falls Hut,
outstanding home-cooked meals and an adventure in a remote wilderness
setting.
Maine Huts
Trails' fly-fishing retreats
will also include workshops on rods, flies, knots, and more and are a
great opportunity for guests to learn from experienced guides and
immerse themselves into the world of fly-fishing. Participants must
have a valid 3-day Maine Fishing License and their own rods and
fly-fishing gear.

30. Overnight accommodations at
Grand Falls Hut are
included in these packages. $372 for members and $392 for non-members.
Youth 17 years of age and younger receive a discounted to $292 for
members and $312 for non-members.
For a full itinerary and more information, please
visit www.mainehuts.org. Reservations can be made by calling (207)
265-2400.
More
Activities
and Events in Maine, May 2015...
When:
Friday, May 22, 2015 - Monday, May 25, 2015
Where:

31. Cobscook Bay
area of Downeast Maine - Map
More
information: Down East Spring
Birding Festival
Self-guided tours, along with guided hikes and
boat tours, provide a fantastic opportunity to observe the exceptional
variety of birds that live...
...or pass through,
this picturesque part of Maine.
Birding experts will also be on hand to
share their
knowledge through various presentations.
When:
Monday, May 25, 2015

32. Where:
Old
Orchard Beach,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Gull Motel, Inn and
Apartments, Old Orchard
Beach Events
Memorial Day weekend events in southern Maine
include the 1:00 PM Memorial Day Parade in Old
Orchard Beach, which is
co-hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of
Old Orchard Beach. For more details call the Town of Old Orchard Beach
at 207-934-4042.
Maine
Oceanfront Vacations Rentals...
When:
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - Saturday, May 30, 2015
Where:

33. Sanford, Maine
- Map
More
information: Sanford Film Fest
The 2015 International Film Fest in Sanford will
provide entertainment for movie goers of all ages. A Student Film
Festival, a night of Sanford films, a French language film, a Horror
Day and Night, an Awards Ceremony, meet-and-greet the filmmakers, and
more, are on this year's schedule.
When:
Wednesday,
May 27 - Friday, May 29, Monday, Also Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, May
2, Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10, Wednesday, June
24 - Friday, June 26, 2015
Where:
Kingfield, Maine - Map
More
information: Maine Huts and Trails
See Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, May 20,
2015 listing for full details.

34. More
Activities
and Events in Maine, May 2015...
When:
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015
Where:
Various locations Mount Desert Island, Maine - Map
More
information: Acadia Birding
Festival
An incredible number of birds either call Downeast
Maine home, or pass through it as they make their semi-annual
migrations. The birding festival in Acadia is a perfect time to observe
- by land and by sea - a large variety of species in their
natural habitat.
The festival will feature walking tours, a
sightseeing cruise aboard the catamaran "Friendship V", and canoe and
kayak explorations lead by a registered guide, as well as educational
lectures presented by birding experts.

35. Bar Harbor,
Maine Hotels...
When:
Friday, May 29, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015
Where:
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine - Map
More
information: Piscataquis Heritage
Balloon Festival, Facebook
Although there will not be a full-blown balloon
festival in Dover-Foxcroft this year, look upwards and you will still
be able to see colorful balloons floating
across the skies. Many pilots
have made a ritual of coming to this
area for the annual celebration
and are planning to return this year -
festival or not!

36. When:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Where:
Freeport, Maine
- Map
More
information: Wolfe's Neck Farm
Music, games,
demonstrations and learning activities make the Spring Festival unique
with its
country setting. There will be opportunities to explore the trails and
gardens,
interact with the animals, learn about seeds and plants, and try your
hand at
fiber arts. For younger children, there will be craft activities, face
painting, a hay pile and tractors to climb, as well as hayrides and
live music.
Food available for purchase.
The festival runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Admission is $7 per person - ages 2 and under free.
Please call 865-4469x102 for more info.

37. When:
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015
Where:
Pittston, Maine - Map
More
information: Pittston Fair
Come be part of the Side-by-Side Sand Drag, Deep
Mud Bog, Little Tykes Tuff Truck, Burnout Contest, 4/6 Cylinder
Modified, Super Modified and plenty more.
When:
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015
Where:
Owls Head,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Owls Head Transportation, Event
This event was Formerly known as the Owls Head
Antique Auto Show.

38. Pre-1995 vehicles of varying makes and models
(including Model T rides), vehicle
demonstrations, antique airplane shows, family
activities and much more.
Are you Planning Events in Maine for 2015?
...or know of one that should be shared?
Just send me the details and I will be happy to
include it in the appropriate section. You can send additions to
Activities
and Events in Maine, May 2015, other Maine spring
activities, or Maine things to do in the summer, fall, or winter!
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have a dedicated page for that purpose in the future, but in the
interim, I do not have the resources to accommodate them. I appreciate
your understanding.

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