July 1-31, Bar Harbor Music Festival, Bar Harbor
In its 45th season, this is one of New England’s great music festivals. Included in the festival is the Annual Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert. 207-288-1026 www.barharbormusicfestival.org

July 2-3, Fabulous ‘50s, Sensational ‘60s & Antique Aeroplane Show, Owls Head
Featuring more than 400 classic autos, vehicle demonstrations, classic car rally, engine room demos, biplane ride auction, fee Model T rides, children’s activities and more. Adults $12, children under 18 free. 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rte. 73. 207-594-4418 www.ohtm.org

July 4-August 13, Bates Dance Festival Performance Series, Lewiston
This series celebrates the diversity and creativity of contemporary dance with performances featuring hip-hop, postmodern, jazz, world dance and improvisation by acclaimed dance companies and emerging choreographers from around the world. Performance times vary. Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College. 207-786-6381 www.batesdancefestival.org

July 8-10, Moxie Festival, Lisbon Falls
Celebrating Maine’s official soft drink, this event has music, entertainment, food, fireworks, a bed race, carnival games, a river race, 5K road race, parade, car show, Moxie raffle and more. 207-992-8997

July 9-17, Annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival, Fort Fairfield
This famous event includes mashed potato wrestling, potato picking contest, culture day, pageants, industry dinner, parade, live music, craft fair, fireworks and more. 207-472-3810 www.potatoblossom.org

July 10, Native American Festival & Basketmakers Market, Bar Harbor
Wabanaki Indians will display and sell baskets, carvings, beadwork, dolls and other handmade items. There is also Native music, dancing, drumming, storytelling, food and craft demonstrations as well as a silent auction. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM., College of the Atlantic campus, Rte. 3. Free admission. 207-288-3519 www.abbemuseum.org

July 15, 7th Annual Maine Windjammer Parade, Rockland
Geared for both spectators on shore and windjammer guests, the event will provide close-up views of the fleet as it sails close to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse where the windjammers will anchor for tours of the lighthouse, 2:00-4:00 PM. 800-807-WIND www.sailmainecoast.com

July 15-17, Maine Celtic Celebration, Belfast
Celebrating the rich Celtic history, culture and hospitality along the coast of Maine. Events along the waterfront and other venues In the area. Live Celtic music, storytelling, dance, sporting events with highland games, a rugby scrum, gold tournament, 5K road race, contests such as “Celtic Iron Chef”, Men in Kilts, Cheese Roll and a kilted run and row. Also children’s activities, events of special interest to seniors, history, arts and literary experiences, a parade and piping in the park. 207-338-2692 info@mainecelticcelebration.com

July 15-17, 46th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival, Yarmouth
Parade, entertainment, juried craft show, an art show, sports contests, a carnival and a variety of free family activities. Clams featured in the locally run food court. Friday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Saturday 7:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sunday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. 207-846-3984 www.clamfestival.com

July 21-24, Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival, Hiram
Featuring the New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships. The 2011 lineup includes Grammy nominated Peter Rowen Bluegrass Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Kruger Brothers, Sierra Hull, Red Molly, The Wiyas, Spinning Brothers and more. 207-625-8656

July 24, Open Farm Day, throughout Maine
Over 100 farms throughout Maine will be open to the public. Visit a farm and see what farm life is all about. Watch farm activities and demonstrations from milking to felting, pet farm animals, pick berries, tour a barn, go on a hayride or enjoy a picnic feast. There will be farm-raised products for sale, displays to see and samples to taste. For a list of participating farms go to www.getrealmaine.com

July 29-30, Rangeley Logging Museum Festival Days & Parade, Rangeley
Little Miss and Mister Woodchip contest, burying of the bean-hole beans, Loggers’ Hall of Fame and parade, Friday evening, Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. 207-864-5595, 800-685-2537 www.rangeleymaine.com

July 29-31- Maine Quilts Show, Augusta
The largest quilt show in Maine featuring special exhibits, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, quilt appraisals, door prizes, merchants’ mall and over 400 displayed and judged quilts, Friday 9:00AM-6:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission $8, August Civic Center, 76 Community Dr. 207-415-4417 www.mainequilts.org

August 3-7, Annual Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland
Tons of Maine lobsters, maritime displays and demonstrations, Maine arts and crafts, harbor cruises, contests, entertainment, a giant parade and more, 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Harbor Park. 207-596-0376, 800-LOB-CLAW www.mainelobsterfestival.com

August 6-7- MS Bike to the Breakwater, Standish
Hundreds of riders will participate in this bike tour to benefit multiple sclerosis. Riders can choose either the 50 or 75-mile ride through the picturesque Lakes Region. Participants ride at their own pace. Live entertainment and a BBQ celebration after the ride on Sunday. Fundraising minimum is $250. Starts at 7:30 AM at St. Joseph’s College. 800-526-8890 www.msmaine.org

August 13-14, Native American PowWow, Gray
Annual Native American PowWow at Maine Wildlife Park. Representative of several tribes will offer dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. Special events each day, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. 207-297-3303 www.mainewildlifepark.com

August 14, 20th Annual Maine State Triathlon, Bethel
This event will consist of a 1K swim at Songo Pond, 2.4K bike race and a 5.8K cross-country run. For teams or individuals. Starts at 8:00 AM Fees: $69/individual or $115/team. 207-824-2282 www.bethelmaine.com

August 14-21, 36th Annual Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias
A week long celebration of the blueberry harvest that includes a children’s parade, fish fry, homemade blueberry pancake breakfast, arts and craft show and more. 207-255-6665 www.machiasblueberry.com

August 19-21, 19th Great Falls Balloon Festival, Lewiston
One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in northern New England with balloons filling the skies of Lewiston and Auburn, plus food, entertainment, vendors, carnival rides and balloon rides. Free admission. Railroad Park, Lincoln St., Lewiston. 207-783-2249 www.greatfallsballoonfestial.com

August 25-28, Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Presque Isle
Balloon launches, photo contest, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St. Main gate admission free. Balloon flights offered Friday and Saturday at 5:30 AM and 5:30 PM and Sunday 5:30 AM, first come, first serve, fees/individual pilots. 2-7=764-6561 www.crownofmaineballoonfest.org

August 26-28, American Folk Festival, Bangor
Performers from across the country showcase our multi-cultural folk music tradition with music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling. Friday 6:00-10:00 PM, Saturday noon-10:00 PM, Sunday noon-6:00 PM. Free admission, $10 suggested donation. Bangor Riverfront Parks. 207-992-2630 www.americanfolkfestival.com