9th Annual “Cruisin’ to Graduation” Car Show May 2, Medomak Vally High School, Waldoboro
Medomak Valley High School parking lot on Sunday May 2nd will host over 400 cars and motorcycles to support Project Graduation, with 33 classes including Corvette and motorcycle classes.Three trophies per class will be awarded as well as a Best of Show and a People’s Choice trophy. The Best of Show trophy, over four feet tall, and a $100 cash prize is sponsored by Steel’s Real Road and Custom of Warren. The People’s Choice Award will also receive a trophy and a $50 cash prize. The first 100 exhibitors will receive a gift packet containing promotional items from local businesses as well as dashboard plaques. Plaques will be given as awards for the Class of 2010 Choice Award and the Loudest Pipes competition. The registration gate opens at 8am for exhibitors and 10am for spectators. The day wraps up at 3pm with the awards ceremony beginning at 2:15pm. Concessions ranging from breakfast baked goods and hot beverages to lobster rolls, Italians and pies are offered by members of all MVHS high school classes and the Midcoast Shrine Club. Children’s Pedal Toy Parade at 1:30pm. For more information about the car show, please call Kathy Ludwig at 207-832-4494 or Elizabeth-Ann Bartlett at 207-542-0848. Plan on stopping in and checking out all the great vehicles and motorcycles! Rain or shine.

Summer Solstice Evening in RocklandJune 19, Rockland
A celebration of the Summer Solstice and a kick-off to the summer season. Summer Solstice will take place from 5–9pm on Main Street in Rockland. This annual event offers fun for the whole family. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. For more information, call Rockland Main Street, Inc. at 207-593-6093. www.rocklandmainstreet.com

Thomaston Fourth of July Parade & CelebrationJuly 3, Thomaston
Large traditional small town July 4th with big parade (11am), pancake breakfast, entertainment, pet show, horseshoe tournament, firecracker races, baking contests, chicken barbecue, music, crafts, children's activities and fireworks. For more information, contact Doug Erickson at 207-596-7478. www.thomaston4thofjuly.com

The Fabulous '50s, Sensational '60s & Antique Aeroplane Show July 3-4, Owls Head Owls Head Transportation Museum
See 400+ big, beautiful cars from the Golden Age of Autos: Bel Airs, Corvettes, T-Birds, Beetles, Hot Rods, Mustangs and Muscle Cars. Like all of our meets, our Fabulous '50s, Sensational '60s Show not only features a classic car rally but also includes vehicle demonstrations, biplane rides, free Model T rides, children's activities and gives you a chance to see one of America's finest flying museums in action. Re-live a golden era at one of our best-loved events. While autos from the 1950s and 1960s are featured, owners of pre-1990 vehicles are welcome to exhibit at any of our events for free. Admission is $12 for adults; children under 18 are free. Plenty of free parking. Food and drinks available. Hours: 9:30am – 5pm. For more information, call 207-594-4418. info@ohtm.org www.owlshead.org

North Atlantic Blues Festival July 10-11, Harbor Park, Rockland
The acclaimed Blues Festival features over 15 Blues artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad. In downtown Rockland on Saturday night there will be a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues bands. Blues Festival Hotline: 207-593-1189. Admission/Tickets:Saturday, July 10 & Sunday, July 11:$25 Adults, in advance (1 day only);$50 Adults, in advance (weekend pass, 2 days);$30 Adults, at gate (1 day only);$10 Children (6-12); Children 5 & under free For advance tickets to the Blues Festival, call 207-593-1189. www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

6th Annual Maine Windjammer Parade, July 16 Rockland Breakwater, Rockland Harbor
The Maine Windjammer Association will host the 6th annual Maine Windjammer Parade past the Rockland Breakwater on July 16 from 2–4pm. Geared for both spectators on shore and windjammer guests, the event will provide close-up views of the entire fleet as it sails within a stone’s throw of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. Spectators may view the Parade of Sail from anywhere along the mile-long Breakwater. Immediately following the Parade, many of the windjammers will anchor next to the jetty inside Rockland Harbor for the evening. Participants in the Maine Windjammer Parade will include as many as a dozen traditional sailing ships ranging from the Lewis R. French and Stephen Taber, America’s two oldest working coasting schooners built in 1871, to the Angelique and Heritage, the two newest vessels built specifically for windjamming since the 1980s. Most of the windjammers are turn-of-the-century wooden cargo schooners that have been retrofitted to carry passengers. Sailing from the Camden-Rockland area, these vessels take guests on three- to six-day cruises all season long, from late May to early October. Festivities include tours of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (contact Friends of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at 207-542-7574). For more information about the Parade, call the Maine Windjammer Association at 800-807-WIND.www.sailmainecoast.com

Friendship Sloop DaysJuly 22-24, Harbor Park, Rockland

50th annual homecoming and regatta with sloop races, demonstrations, and visits to historic Friendship Sloops. Free. Sponsored by the Friendship Sloop Society. For more information, call the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376. www.fss.org

Friendship Day July 31, Friendship
Friendship Day starts on Saturday, July 31 at 6:30am with a 1-5K foot race (contact Brenda Baird at 207-832-5168) followed with a pancake breakfast. This 27th Annual Event, rain or shine, offers fun for the whole family and benefits the Ambulance Service. Stay for the parade, musical entertainment, children’s activities, field events, contests, craft fair, softball games, Friendship Fire Department fresh lobster rolls, food/bake sales and the famous Friendship auction. Visit the Friendship Museum, Town Office and the Lobster Conservancy. Join the fun watching working lobster boats from up and down the coast of Maine attempt to win the title of the Fastest Boat Afloat at the 10th Annual Lobster Boat Races. Concession stands, Friendship T-shirts/hats and shuttle bus available. For more information on lobster boat races: Wesley Lash at 207-832-4587. For more information on Friendship Days: Elizabeth-Ann Bartlett, 207-354-7224; Friendship Day Committee, P.O. Box 41, Friendship, ME 04547.

Maine Lobster Festival August 4-8, Harbor Park, Rockland
World famous "original lobster festival" now in its 63rd consecutive year is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters served along with pageantry, waterfront activities, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, visits to Navy and Coast Guard ships, harbor cruises, contests, lots of wonderful entertainment, a giant parade, international lobster crate race, children's activities and much more. Call 800-LOB-CLAW (800-562-2529) for a free brochure.info@mainelobsterfestival.comwww.mainelobsterfestival.com

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show: Tradition Shapes Innovation August 13-15, Harbor & Buoy Parks, Rockland
The eighth annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors boat and home show will feature boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, the arts, architecture, and delicious food. This event is Maine’s only in-the-water boat show, and it is also the only show to feature dozens of Maine's most talented furniture makers, architects, and builders combined on one spectacular waterfront site. These craftsmen present all the essential components for living the good life on the coast of Maine. There will be hands-on demonstrations, live music, a marine activities area, exhibits, the 3rd annual Zucchini Boat Regatta and, of course, the ever-popular World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials on Sunday (only pre-entered dogs may compete, see maineboats.com for entry information). This show is a must for everyone who enjoys life on the Maine coast. Admission: $12 adult, under 12 free. Gates open at 10am daily. Please leave all pets at home; they will not be allowed on show grounds. The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, now in its twenty-third year. For more information, call 800-565-4951.www.maineboats.com

The New England Auto Auction August 21, Owls Head Owls Head Transportation Museum
The cars are gorgeous and the drama intense as up to 200 antique and classic consigned autos head to the block at the New England Auction of Antique, Classic & Special-Interest Vehicles. The Boston Globe says the New England Auto Auction "just may be the finest antique auto auction in New England." Find out why when you join thousands of bidders, consignors and spectators from all over the U.S. at this midcoast summer classic. Bidding starts at 9:30am. Auction preview is Wednesday, August 18 through Friday, August 20 from 10am to 5pm and beginning at 7:30am the morning of the sale. Spectators welcome. Held rain or shine. Admission for adults, $15; children under 18 are free. Plenty of parking. Food and drink available. For information on consigning a vehicle, bidding, or attending as a spectator, contact the museum at 207-594-4418. info@ohtm.org www.owlshead.org

Union Fair & State of Maine Wild Blueberry FestivalAugust 22-28, Union Fairgrounds (off Route 17), Union
Classic, rural fair, one of the oldest in Maine, celebrating all aspects of agriculture, including a wild blueberry festival. Events include harness racing, old fashioned pig scramble, wild blueberry pie baking and eating contests, horse, oxen, and tractor pulls, fireworks, sheep shearing contest, 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment and more. Crowning of the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. Location: Union Fairgrounds, Union. For more information, please call 207-785-3281, or go to our web site, www.unionfair.org.

Chamber of Commerce's 31st Annual Online & Live AuctionOctober 15, Rockland Elks Lodge, Rockland
Online and live auction. Online auction will take place for four weeks before the live auction event. Donations of hundreds of items and services from the local members and community. Live auction on October 15 at Rockland Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin St., Rockland. Preview from 5–6pm, and the live auction starting at 6pm. Raffle items, cash bar and food concession. For more information, contact the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at 207-596-0376. www.PBRCCAuction.cmarket.com

Festival of Lights Celebration November 26 -28
Celebrate the holidays in the Real Maine. Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat at Public Landing in Rockland, Historic Inns celebrate with Holiday Open Houses, Lobster Trap Tree Lighting Ceremony, Downtown Festival of Lights Parade, Family Pancake Breakfast with Santa, meet Santa at his workshop, free horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa's mailbox, holiday music and special events at the Farnsworth Art Museum. Come to Rockland to shop and dine. For more information, call Rockland Main Street, Inc. at 207-593-6093. www.rocklandmainstreet.com

31st Annual Festival of Lights Craft FairNovember 27, Samoset Resort, Rockport
The Chamber’s 31st Annual Festival of Lights Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 27, from 9am to 3pm. The admission charge is $3.00 per person, no charge for children under 12. There will be artisans & craftspeople selling Maine-made crafts & gifts that have been reviewed for the highest quality. For more information on the craft & gift market, contact the chamber office, 207-596-0376.

Hometown Holiday in Thomaston December 3-6, Thomaston
The General Henry Knox Museum, Montpelier, in Thomaston will open its doors for their Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5, from 1-4pm. Admission is free both days. Families and friends are invited to walk through the 1790s kitchen where several women with their spinning wheels welcome conversation. The Orientation Room will be set up with fresh baked goods for sale and a delicious punch will be served. Rooms on the salon level of the Museum will be decorated with traditional Christmas greens and fragrant fruits. Items from the Museum gift shop are available; remember, Montpelier members get a 10% discount on all purchases in the shop. For more information, call 207-354-8062.

Apr 19-24 / Mon-SatEarth Week Events
Including screenings of “No Impact Man”, “Addicted to Plastic”, and “Dirt”. Frontier Café, Ft. Andross, Brunswick. FMI visit www.explorefrontier.com

May – Nov / Tues & Fri / 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Brunswick Farmers Market Grassy Area on the Mall. Downtown Brunswick.

May - Oct / Sat / 8:30 a.m. - noon Bath Farmers Market
Waterfront Park. Bath