Agritourism Businesses & Farmers Markets
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
Great Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop
Downeast Salmon Federation Smelt Fry
Maine Maple Sunday
Winter Harbor Lobster Festival
Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival
Maine Open Farm Day
Some farmers and producers in the region offer varying degrees of agritourism opportunities . These include farm stays , tours , workshops , stores , and markets ; open farm days ; pick-your-own ; wineries ; and special events . Weekly farmers markets are hosted in many communities across the region .
A weekend packed with events in honor of the wild blueberry , including local blueberry farm tours and pie galore !
A combined Canadian / American New Year ’ s Eve celebration with arts , music , food , and community .
A rite of spring and fundraiser for wild Atlantic salmon preservation - smelt fry , music , and other activities .
A day dedicated to honoring maple producers around the state ; local maple farms open their doors for educational tours and maple syrup tastings .
A weekend packed with events in honor of the American lobster , including lobster feeds , games , music , and much more .
A gathering in homage to our local seafood resources , especially Atlantic salmon raised in Passamaquoddy Bay . Includes food , arts , theater , music , and more .
An annual family adventure for the public to learn about the business of agriculture . Open Farm Day is a choose your own adventure with education for all ages . Farms across Maine have demonstrations , displays , farm-raised products for sale and animals and crops to experience . Activities include barn and field tours , milking , hay-rides , nature trails , tastings and refreshments .
Maine Open Creamery Day
An annual event when creameries around the state invite the public to meet the animals that make the milk , tour the grounds and creameries , learn about the tradition of Maine cheese making , and sample and purchase cheeses .
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