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Open Farm Day
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 28, 2024
Location: Statewide
Event Type: Special Event
We celebrate Maine agriculture year-round, and Open Farm Day is an extra special day to visit a farm and discover more ways to enjoy farm products year-round! Maine's Open Farm Day gives visitors the chance to explore host farms throughout the state on the fourth Sunday in July rain or shine. Please visit RealMaine.com to learn more about this special invitation to see Maine agriculture where it happens, get tips for a good visit, and find a list of participating farms.
Contact Email: ACFOpenFarmDay@maine.gov
Website: https://www.realmaine.com/
Houlton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 18, 2024 - July 21, 2024
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Website: http://www.houltonfair.org/
Ossipee Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 11, 2024 - July 14, 2024
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/
Waterford World's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 19, 2024 - July 21, 2024
Location: North Waterford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn full of animals to touch, outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits
Website: http://www.waterfordworldsfair.org/
Pittston Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 20, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Location: Pittston, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Small, family-oriented country fair. Midway, animal pulling events, children's games, Strawberry Festival.
Website: http://www.pittstonfair.com/
Bangor State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 25, 2024 - August 3, 2024
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Website: https://www.bangorstatefair.com/
Northern Maine Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 31, 2024 - August 4, 2024
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Website: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/
Monmouth Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 26, 2024 - June 29, 2024
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.monmouthfair.com/
Skowhegan State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 8, 2024 - August 17, 2024
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.skowheganstatefair.com
Union Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 7, 2024 - July 10, 2024
Location: Union, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large family fair famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing.
Website: http://www.unionfair.org/
Acton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 22, 2024 - August 25, 2024
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Website: http://www.actonfair.net/
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 22, 2024 - August 25, 2024
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.
Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/
Windsor Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 25, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.
Website: http://www.windsorfair.com/
Blue Hill Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Website: http://www.bluehillfair.com/
Springfield Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 13, 2024 - June 16, 2024
Location: Springfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.thespringfieldfair.com/
Harmony Free Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 30, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Website: https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 5, 2024 - September 8, 2024
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Clinton Family oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling utstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment and woodsmen contest.
Website: https://clintonlionsagfair207.com/
Litchfield Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldfair/
Oxford County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 11, 2024 - September 14, 2024
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
Website: http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com/
New Portland Lion's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Website: http://www.newportlandlionsfair.com/
Farmington Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 15, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org
Common Ground Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair
Cumberland Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 22, 2024 - September 28, 2024
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com
Fryeburg Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 29, 2024 - October 6, 2024
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Topsham Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 6, 2024 - August 11, 2024
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Website: http://www.topshamfair.net
Feathers over Freeport Thursday Evening Opening Event -Piping Plovers Presentation by coastal Waterbird Biologist Brad Zitske!
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: April 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Mast Landing Freeport Taproom, 200 Lower Main St., Suite 1-2, Freeport, ME 04032
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Special Event
Join Coastal Waterbird Biologist Brad Zitske from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for his talk about the state endangered Piping Plovers and what Maine is doing to manage this charismatic beach-nesting shorebird. Topics include population status, management challenges and successes, and what you can do to help. Doors open at 6:00 pm with a social time, followed by a presentation at 6:30 and time for questions and additional info till 8:00pm. The full Mast Landing menu will be available. Location: Mast Landing Freeport Taproom, 200 Lower Main St., Suite 1-2, Freeport, ME 04032.
https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Contact Name: Andy Hutchinson
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Co-Sponsor: Mast Landing, Freeport, ME
Washington County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 24, 2024 - August 25, 2024
Event Type: Fair
Feathers Over Freeport Pre-event--Community Pizza Night at the Maine Beer Company
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: April 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Maine Beer Company 525 US Route 1, Freeport, ME
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: Special Event
Join us for a Community Pizza Night to benefit Feathers over Freeport. Proceeds from a raffle along with 20% of all food sales from 4-8:00 p.m. will be donated to support the annual birdwatching and nature discovery weekend hosted by the Bureau of Parks and Lands. Park and event staff will host an activity & information table and be on hand to answer questions about birding, the Hawk Watch, and Feathers Over Freeport. Location: The Maine Beer Company, in the Tasting Room, 525 US Route 1 in Freeport, Maine.
https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Contact Name: Bradbury Mountain State Park
Contact Phone: 207-688-4712
Co-Sponsor: The Maine Beer Company
Canceled due to lack of snow - Winter Fun Day at Camden Hills State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: March 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
This event is canceled due to lack of snow. --> Join us for the annual Winter Fun Day at Camden Hills State Park. Whether we have snow or not, it is a terrific day of adventure. Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, guided hikes, a Maine mammal and tracking display, a winter camping display, winter preparedness information, crafts, nature games, a warming hut and fire with hot cocoa while it lasts, snow sculpture making and the Maine State Parks Ski & Snowshoe trailer will be loaning free gear during the event.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-0849
Website: https://www.maine.gov/camdenhills
Cost: Special event park admission rate: Ages 12 to 65 $1.50. All others free.
Related Documents: Winter Fun Day at Camden Hills State Park flyer (PDF 687KB)
Feathers Over Freeport at Bradbury Mt. State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Rd., Pownal
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
Join us for this annual birdwatching and nature discovery weekend for all ages. On Saturday, April 27 the festivities are held at Bradbury Mt. State Park. On Sunday, April 28 the event moves to Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. Visit the event webpage for the list of programs and all event details: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Cost: Free with park admission: ME Residents: Adults aged 12-64: $4; Ages 5-11: $1; ages under 5 and over 65: free. Non-ME residents: Adults $6; Ages 65+: $2.00; Children 5-11 $1. ; ages under 5: free.
Co-Sponsor: Freeport Wild Bird Supply and the Maine Coastal Program.
Feathers Over Freeport at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: April 28, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Wolfes Neck Woods State Park, off Wolf Neck Road in Freeport.
State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
Join us for this annual birdwatching and nature discovery weekend for all ages. On Sunday, April 28 the event moves to Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. (On Saturday, April 27 the festivities are held at Bradbury Mt. State Park.) Visit the event webpage for the list of programs and all event details: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 865-4465
Website: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Cost: Free with park admission: ME Residents: Adults aged 12-64: $4; Ages 5-11: $1; ages under 5 and over 65: free. Non-ME residents: Adults $6; Ages 65+: $2.00; Children 5-11 $1. ; ages under 5: free.
Co-Sponsor: Freeport Wild Bird Supply and the Maine Coastal Program.
Stream Smart Workshop - Greenville
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Greenville Public Safety Building, 10 Minden Street, Greenville ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Audubon is hosting a Stream Smart workshop on Tuesday, April 23 from 8:30 am-3 pm in Greenville. Join us to learn about: the value of free-flowing streams; the regulations that are applicable when working on road/stream crossings; the principles of building Stream Smart crossings; the costs and benefits of Stream Smart crossings; and where to look for funding. We will be in the classroom from 8:30-12:30, bring your own lunch and if weather allows, we will go out in the field to look at a variety of crossings from 1-3 pm.
Maine Audubon works with partners all across the state to provide training on how to construct culverts and bridges that restore and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while also protecting roads and public safety. Maine Audubon offers introductory workshops as well as hands-on field trainings for road professionals.
This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for road-stream crossings
- We will cover road-stream crossing projects from site assessment to permitting and installation.
- Emphasis is on maintaining and restoring aquatic habitat and economic values of the stream.
- Workshop presenters include professionals from state and federal agencies and statewide non-profits.
- Participants can receive recertification credit for Maine DEP's Voluntary Contractor Certification Program.
MFS is a partner in the Stream Smart program.
Registration required
Contact Name: Hannah Young
Contact Phone: 207-781-2330 ext. 219
Contact Email: conserve@maineaudubon.org
Cost: Free
Stream Smart Workshop - Presque Isle
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Natural Resources Conservation Service, 735 Maine Street, Presque Isle, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Audubon is hosting a Stream Smart workshop on Wednesday, May 8 from 8:30 am-3 pm in Presque Isle. Join us to learn about: the value of free-flowing streams; the regulations that are applicable when working on road/stream crossings; the principles of building Stream Smart crossings; the costs and benefits of Stream Smart crossings; and where to look for funding. We will be in the classroom from 8:30 am-12:30 pm, we will provide lunch, then from 1-3 pm we will go out in the field to look at a variety of crossings.
Maine Audubon works with partners all across the state to provide training on how to construct culverts and bridges that restore and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while also protecting roads and public safety. Maine Audubon offers introductory workshops as well as hands-on field trainings for road professionals.
This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for road-stream crossings
- We will cover road-stream crossing projects from site assessment to permitting and installation.
- Emphasis is on maintaining and restoring aquatic habitat and economic values of the stream.
- Workshop presenters include professionals from state and federal agencies and statewide non-profits.
- Participants can receive recertification credit for Maine DEP's Voluntary Contractor Certification Program.
Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided.
MFS is a partner in the Stream Smart program.
Registration required
Contact Name: Hannah Young
Contact Phone: 207-781-2330 ext. 219
Contact Email: conserve@maineaudubon.org
Cost: Free
Fundamental BMPs to Protect Water Quality on Haul Roads and Skid Trails - Dover-Foxcroft
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Pleasant River Lumber, 432 Milo Road, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Event Type: Workshop/Training
This workshop is designed for loggers and foresters and includes indoor presentations and an outdoor session. The workshop will focus on the Fundamental BMPs with an emphasis on controlling the flow of water and minimizing/stabilizing exposed mineral soil. The content was developed by the Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Maine Forest Service as a level one BMP training.
Registration is limited to 20.
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Agenda
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BMPs and Water Quality: An Introduction to the main Topics for BMP Level One training.
Pat Sirois, Coordinator, Maine SFI -
Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine's Water Quality: An introduction to the Maine Forest Service BMP manual.
Tom Gilbert, Water Resources Specialist, Maine Forest Service -
Maines Fundamental Best Management Practices for Forestry with Scenarios.
Jim Ferrante, District Forester, Maine Forest Service
Julie Davenport, District Forester, Maine Forest Service - Lunch - Provided
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Field Site Visit One - Controlling water on skid trails and around yards
- Using the BMP Monitoring approach to assess the trail as a class and in groups
- Discussion of BMP improvements
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Field Site Site Two - Planning a Crossing
- In groups, determine location of crossing
- What type of crossing should be installed
- What BMPs are applicable and why
- Using the BMP Monitoring approach to assess the crossing and approaches
- Discussion of BMP improvements
Continuing Education Credits (pending approval):
- CLP
- ML
- SAF
- QLP
Thank You to our Partners and Sponsors:
- Maine SFI
- The Brochus
- Maine Forest Service
Contact Name: Jim Ferrante
Contact Phone: 207-441-4308
Contact Email: Jim.Ferrante@maine.gov
Fundamental BMPs to Protect Water Quality on Haul Roads and Skid Trails - Millinocket
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Brochu Garage, 350 Golden Road, Millinocket, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
This workshop is designed for loggers and foresters and includes indoor presentations and an outdoor session. The workshop will focus on the Fundamental BMPs with an emphasis on controlling the flow of water and minimizing/stabilizing exposed mineral soil.
Registration is limited to 20.
REGISTER
Agenda
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BMPs and Water Quality: An Introduction to the main Topics for BMP Level One training.
Jim Ferrante, District Forester, Maine Forest Service -
Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine's Water Quality: An introduction to the Maine Forest Service BMP manual.
Tom Gilbert, Water Resources Specialist, Maine Forest Service -
Maines Fundamental Best Management Practices for Forestry with Scenarios.
Jim Ferrante, District Forester, Maine Forest Service
Lauren Ouellette, District Forester, Maine Forest Service - Lunch - Provided
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Field Site Visit One - Controlling water on skid trails and around yards
- Using the BMP Monitoring approach to assess the trail as a class and in groups
- Discussion of BMP improvements
-
Field Site Site Two - Planning a Crossing
- In groups, determine location of crossing
- What type of crossing should be installed
- What BMPs are applicable and why
- Using the BMP Monitoring approach to assess the crossing and approaches
- Discussion of BMP improvements
Continuing Education Credits (pending approval):
- CLP
- ML
- SAF
- QLP
Thank You to our Partners and Sponsors:
- Maine SFI
- The Brochus
- Maine Forest Service
Contact Name: Jim Ferrante
Contact Phone: 207-441-4308
Contact Email: Jim.Ferrante@maine.gov
Emerald Ash Borer DACF Update for Cities and Towns
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual - Teams
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will host guest speakers and provide an update for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on preparation for and response to the emerald ash borer in Maine. Guests from New Hampshire will provide insights from their experiences responding to emerald ash borer. Maine Forest Service will provide an update on the current situation in Maine.
Agenda
- Brief Introduction, Maine Forest Service
- EAB Situation in NH - Bill Davidson, N.H. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, Division of Forests and Lands
- Management of the Utility Corridor in NH Ian Farley and Richard Sullivan, Eversource
- Maine Updates Mike Parisio, Maine Forest Service
- Wrap up, Maine Forest Service
Continuing education credits (pending): Licensed Pesticide Applicator, Maine Licensed Professional Forester
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