THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK
And in the near future.
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THINGS TO DO
It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know.
Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this email is a bit long for a lot of inboxes.
We hope you have some great adventures this week!
To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them in chronological order.
WHERE CAN YOU EAT?
You can check out the list of all the restaurants at our new site, ACADIA ADVENTURES.
We’re still building out the site, but the restaurants are here! If you’re an owner/manager/employee of a restaurant that isn’t on the list yet, please let us know and we’ll get you there.
THE ABBE!
For a list of Abbe events, click here.
ACADIA CHAMBER
For a list of Acadia Chamber events, click here.
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
For a list of events at the park, you can visit the National Park Service’s Calendar or Ranger Programs web pages.
ACADIA REPRERTORY THEATRE
THE ANNEX
Located in Bar Harbor with music nightly.
ARTEMIS GALLERY
For a list of openings!
ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS
ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here.
BAR HARBOR CHAMBER
For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.
BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
For a full list of Bar Harbor Historical Society, events, click through here.
THE BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
THE SEASON BEGINS!
Here’s a list of all the events.
BEECH HILL FARM
THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC
A list of events is here. Make sure to choose “open to the public” on the side bar.
The 2025 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute: Path Breaking celebrates exceptional individuals whose work and beliefs have changed how we see the world. Brilliant, brave, and defiant, institute speakers exemplify the power of commitment and the need to seek new solutions. The institute includes 11 sessions over five days, July 28–August 1. The sessions are free, but registration is required at coa.edu/si. Registration opens June 1.
CRITERION THEATRE
For a list of events, click through here.
Full Show Schedule
7/12 David Sedaris
7/13 Jammy Buffet
7/24 Lucius
8/16 Chris Thile
8/22 Pink Talking Fish - A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads & Phish
8/23 Orleans (Quartet)
8/27 Asleep At The Wheel
8/28 Barrington Levy
9/13 Livingston Taylor
DOWNEAST PILATES
FRIENDS OF ACADIA
For a full list of Friends of Acadia events, click through here.
EVENTS AT THE GILLEY
For a full list of Gilley events, click here.
THE FINBACK ALE HOUSE!
The Finback usually has local musicians, open mic nights and karaoke all summer long. Its Instagram is here. A typical line-up looks like the one below. Usually, the Finback updates its list on Tuesdays.
THE GRAND THEATER (In Ellsworth, but by request)
For a list of Grand events, click here.
HARBOR HOUSE
For a full list of events, click here for programs, click here.
HEALTHY ACADIA EVENTS
For a list of events, click here.
IVY MANOR MUSIC
Music on the lawn.
JESUP EVENTS
For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.
MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10 to 4 through October 31
The museum believes on hands-on learning. A list of programs is here.
MDI HIGH SCHOOL
A list of events is here.
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A list of events is here.
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ADULT EDUCATION
A list of classes and events is here.
MDI YMCA
Events are here and the gym schedule is here. You can peruse its website for other schedules. The fitness schedule and youth programs are below.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHEDULE
The calendar is here.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE CLASS SCHEDULE!
NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY
A list of events is here.
REEL PIZZA
To see what’s playing, click here.
SANDBAR COTTAGE INN
SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM!
SOMESVILLE LIBRARY
A list of events is here.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY
A list of events is here.
St. Saviour's Folk Music Series
TIMBERLAND ACRES CAMPGROUND
TREMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY COUNTRY STORE AND MUSEUM IN BASS HARBOR
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons from 1–4 p.m., July through Columbus Day, or by appointment.
For more information, click here.
VOLTA!
Volta, in Trenton, has a ton of things always going on. You can check that out here.
WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM!
The museum is full of art and craft and exhibit. You can check out its events here.
PRODUCE EXCHANGE!
MONDAY, JUNE 30
JUNE 30 - COFFEE AND CONVERSATION!
FAMILY JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION
LEGO CLUB!
Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House
Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Cost: $15/class
with Mike Bouscaren
Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19801383
Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:
TUESDAY, JULY 1
JULY 1 - COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS AT COA
COA Coffee & Conversation series starts July 1
BAR HARBOR—The College of the Atlantic 2025 Coffee & Conversation series kicks off on Tuesday, July 1 with Wistewestutuhwok, a dialogue on shared values and working for a brighter future, featuring Passamaquoddy friends Lisa Sockabasin and Michael-Corey F. Hinton.
The free event takes place in person at the Davis Center for Human Ecology and livestreaming online at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required at coa.edu/coffeeandconversation.
ALWAYS THERE
Join Maine Seacoast Mission for "Always There: 120 Years of Maine Seacoast Mission" during the month of July at the Northeast Harbor Library.
This October, the Mission will celebrate our 120 Anniversary and the exhibit will feature information about the Mission's history providing services including healthcare, education, and community building. There will be historical photos, boat models, nautical artifacts, and much more on display covering the Mission’s twelve decades
JULY 1 — BANNING BOOKS IN AMERICA: NOT A HOW-TO
TRIVIA AT THE LINKS
OPEN TABLE MDI!
Open Table MDI is at 116 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor.
PLAY DOUGH PLAY TIME
THE WAY OF BEING
Move Free Run Club
BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.
The Move Free Run Club (Acadia Chapter) meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte! Hope to meet more members of the community!
TWO SHOES LINE DANCING!
Tuesday events via the Chamber:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY’S BIG CELEBRATIONS!
Anniversary Celebrations for 130 years of Service to the Community from 1895-2025
Pre-Celebration Week Events – Richard Russo Book Groups & Screenings
Featured writer Russo, who will speak Thursday, July 24, has written two memoirs and ten novels, most set in fictional small towns in New England. They include Straight Man, Bridge of Sighs, and three books set in upstate New York and referred to as the North Bath series: Nobody’s Fool, Everybody’s Fool and Somebody’s Fool. His 2001 Empire Falls, set on the Maine coast, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and Russo later adapted it into a television mini-series. Check out the News Center Maine Interview with Richard Russo.
Wednesday, July 2 – Empire Falls Screening Part 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
JULY 2 - TOP GUN MAVERICK
Infants & iPads: Northeast Harbor Library To Host NeuroEthics Lecture
NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Wednesday, July2 at 5:30 p.m. the Northeast Harbor Library will host a free lecture on neuroethics titled “Infants & iPads” with Edward F. Moreau M.D., MSt.
Moreau will discuss the effects on electronic screen stimulation on toddlers (ages 5 and under) during critical brain development and related ethical questions. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and discussion with the audience.
Register at nehlibrary.org/events or by calling 207-276-3333.
DALLAS HODGKINS—THE SINGING LOBSTERMAN
Every Wednesday 5-7 p.m., at C-Ray Lobster
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS
Northeast Harbor Library
Love reading? Join us for Readers Unite! Reading Club. This will be an opportunity to read together, share books we love, and have quiet independent reading time. Grades 3 and up are welcome. Come every week, or pop in anytime! Link to register is here.
Somesville Library
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
GIRLS WHO CODE
GUIDED MEDITATION
CHRONICLES OF YARNIA
BLOCK PARTY!
Baby Storytime at Southwest Harbor
10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles. www.swhplibrary.org. 207-244-7065.
Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.
Wednesday events via the Chamber:
THURSDAY, JULY 3
BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Oceanview Tea Concert – Music of the Americas for Flute and Guitar with Oren Fader, guitar and Allison Kiger, flute
PEO PIE SALE
JULY 3
COMMUNITY CIRCLE
JULY 3 - SUPPORT GROUP
Are you looking for support as a parent or guardian of an adult with ID/D, Autism or Neurodiversity? Join our support group. We do problem solving, advocacy and plan activities. We are planning activities that are designed for the needs of people with ID/D and Autism and are inclusive for the general public. We meet every other Thursday at 4 p.m. at the rectory at St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor.
JULY 3 - TOP GUN MAVERICK
JULY 3- AUTHOR TALK: HEARTWOOD BY AMITY GAIGE!
PINTS FOR A PURPOSE
Eddie Monat, aka "Diver Ed"
WHOOPIE MILE
PICK-UP SOCCER!
STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!
Stitches Knitting & Crochet Group meets on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. at the Trenton Town Office. The town office is located at 59 Oak Point Road, Trenton, ME 04605. We will meet through mid-May, then take a break for the summer. All levels are welcome. Please join us. You don’t have to live in Trenton to come knit with us.
FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES
Thursday events via the Chamber:
FRIDAY, JULY 4
SOUTHWEST HARBOR FIREWORKS!
Please join us to celebrate the 4th of July! Fireworks will be shot from a barge in the middle of the harbor. (Rain date Sunday, July 6).
They start at 9 p.m. and are launched from the Acadia Fuel Barge.
ISLESFORD COOKOUT
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ON THE BALL FIELDS
BAR HARBOR—Please come support Summer Festival of the Arts on the Fourth of July for some Family Friendly fun at the Bar Harbor Ball Fields.
Summer Festival of the Arts will be hosting family fun activities as a fundraiser at the Bar Harbor ball field from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., on the fourth of July. $5 per activity station.
If interested in volunteering please email director@sfoamaine.org
JULY 4 - CRAFT FAIR AND BAR HARBOR CELEBRATION
ATLANTIC BREWING MIDTOWN’S FIRST ANNUAL SUMMERTIME CLASSIC!
Join us for an afternoon of summer fun, tasty bites, and live music at Sassafras!
Bring a picnic blanket and grab snacks from us or sit down and dive into some local Jonah Crabs.
Games- Soccer, Croquet, Cornhole ++
+ food start at 2 -7 PM�
Live music from @boyscout_band 5–6:45 PM
Food available until we run out — reserve your crabs to secure your cracking adventure!
Special shout out to @local.lobster.mdi for providing us with the beautiful local crustaceans. Get ready to throw on a bib, crack some crabs, and celebrate summer with us!
MIKE BENNETT AND HIS BALAFON (AFRICAN XYLOPHONE)
Every Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m., at C-Ray Lobster
JULY 4 - TOP GUN MAVERICK
MDI HOSPITAL JULY 4 AUXILIARY JEWELRY SALE
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY!
SOUTHWEST HARBOR FARMER’S MARKET!
We are opening Friday, June 13. Market runs every Friday until Oct 3, 2025.
315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
9-12:30 p.m.
FUN FRIDAY AT THE JESUP!
FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR
10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Interactive books, puppets, songs, movements, bubbles.
Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.
Friday events via the Chamber
SATURDAY, JULY 5
After Hours at The Travelin’ Lobster!
Enjoy karaoke, tasty bar bites, and plenty of local fun to make your holiday weekend unforgettable. Bring your crew, sing your favorite songs, and enjoy a festive night in true Maine style!
Please note: For this event, we’ll be serving a limited menu featuring bar bites only—lobster will not be available.
7 p.m.
1569 State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
JULY 5 - DRAGON APPRECIATION DAY!
JULY 5 - THE MOTHER HIPS
SATURDAY STORY TIMES
NORTHEAST HARBOR
SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!
PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP
Saturday events via the Chamber:
SUNDAY, JULY 6
JULY 6—Sara Jones and Christina Spurling
PHOTOGRAPHY RETROSPECTIVE
July 6: Mary Louise Pierson photography retrospective at The Gallery at Somes Sound
Friends of Acadia and The Gallery at Somes Sound invite you to a special reception on Sunday, July 6 from 4–6 PM to honor the lives and legacies of Mary Louise Pierson (1954–2024), acclaimed photographer, and Ann Rockefeller Roberts (1934–2024), author and activist.
The event will open a commemorative exhibit of Pierson’s photography, featuring works from Acadia National Park and the Rockefeller Family Home, Kykuit. The exhibit will run through July 31. All are welcome to attend and reflect on the enduring impact of these remarkable women. A portion of proceeds from the exhibit will benefit Friends of Acadia.
JULY 6 - STOP MAKING SENSE
JULY 6 - TREMONT COMMUNITY MARKET
JULY 6 - BRUNCH AT THE BAR HARBOR INN
BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Inn is delighted to announce the return of its celebrated Sunday Brunch at the Reading Room Restaurant,. This signature buffet brunch will be available on the first Sunday of each month through November, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Guests are invited to indulge in a sumptuous spread of seasonal favorites, meticulously crafted by our culinary team. Set against the backdrop of panoramic ocean views, the brunch offers an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of coastal Maine.
Brunch Details:
When: First Sunday of each month, May through November
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Reading Room Restaurant, Bar Harbor Inn
Pricing: $52 for adults | $25 for children
Reservations can be made by calling (207) 288-3351.
Bar Harbor’s Farmers' Market!
Sunday, 9-12, at the Bar Harbor YMCA parking lot. May 11 - October 26.
KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE
Our chess club is great for beginners (at least know how the pieces move) and also intermediate level. All are welcome. We meet most Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at Choco-latte in Bar Harbor.
Move Free Run Club
BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.
The Move Free Run Club (Acadia Chapter) meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte! Hope to meet more members of the community!
Sunday events via the Chamber:
FUTURE EVENTS!
JULY 7 - STOP MAKING SENSE
JULY 7 and JULY 14 - READ TO ARGOS
July 8 — Coffee & Conversation: Wave Making: Inspired by Impact
July 8, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation: Wave Making: Inspired by Impact
College of the Atlantic
Davis Center for Human Ecology
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
Free; registration required
coa.edu/calendar
JULY 8 - National Parks Book Launch Event
NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Tuesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. the Northeast Harbor Library and Friends of Acadia will host a book launch event for author Steve Kemp’s newest work: An Exaltation of Parks: John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s Crusade to Save America's Wonderlands.
America’s national parks are facing unprecedented challenges. With visitation pressures mounting and the National Park Service struggling to keep up, author and former park ranger Steve Kemp looks toward one exceptionally effective historical example of conservation philanthropy and park building—the collaboration between John D. Rockefeller Jr. and NPS legends Stephen Mather, Horace Albright, and Arno Cammerer.
Books will be available for sale and signing. Register at nehlibrary.org/events or by calling 207-276-3333.
JULY 8 - ROOTS OF RENEWAL!
Roots of Renewal, a new short documentary by Sustainable Harvest International, shows the critical role of small farms globally. It will be screened at the Gates Auditorium at College Of the Atlantic on Tuesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. during an event that will include conversation with people behind the film, refreshments and opportunities to donate. More info: Florence Reed 207-266-6864
To attend/register for the July 8 event.
JULY 9 - SUMMER S.T.E.A.M.
JULY 9 - FORUM FOR DISCOVERY
BAR HARBOR—Step into the future of scientific research at JAX’s annual Forum for Discovery on Wednesday, July 9 — join us in person or virtually as we showcase our commitment to tackling today’s biggest health challenges and shaping a healthier tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Jackson Laboratory | Auditorium
600 Main Street | Bar Harbor, ME
Virtual audience via ZoomProgram | 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. ET (10:30 - 1:00 p.m. PST)
In-person Networking Reception | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET (1:00 - 2:00 p.m. PST)
Visit our website to see the full program. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
July 9: Join Friends of Acadia for Its Annual Meeting
Join Friends of Acadia for the organization's annual meeting on Wednesday, July 9, at 4 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Club to celebrate last year's collective accomplishments and hear updates about what’s happening in the park. The annual meeting is an opportunity to gather in a room full of people who love Acadia National Park and to celebrate amazing work and the people who make it all happen.
If you're not yet a member, please still join! Membership sign-up and renewal will be available at the event.
RSVP at https://friendsofacadia.org/meeting or email lynn@friendsofacadia.org.
JULY 9 - “Gifts from Former Shores" to be Discussed at Northeast Harbor Library
At 5:30 on Wednesday, July 9 at the Northeast Harbor Library, journey through thousands of years of dynamic coastal transformation and enduring human presence with Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt as they discuss "Gifts From Former Shores," their article in the MDI Historical Society's history journal, Chebacco. Through the lens of ancient shell mounds, they will explore the sophisticated foodways, seasonal movements, and environmental stewardship of Wabanaki people, past and present.
This program is a collaboration between the MDI Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library. It will be offered in person and remotely via Zoom and will be recorded for later viewing. To register, go to: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13287794
JULY 10 - St. Saviour's Folk Music Series- Tim Seeley
SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY’S BIG CELEBRATIONS!
Anniversary Celebrations for 130 years of Service to the Community from 1895-2025
Pre-Celebration Week Events – Richard Russo Book Groups & Screenings
Featured writer Russo, who will speak Thursday, July 24, has written two memoirs and ten novels, most set in fictional small towns in New England. They include Straight Man, Bridge of Sighs, and three books set in upstate New York and referred to as the North Bath series: Nobody’s Fool, Everybody’s Fool and Somebody’s Fool. His 2001 Empire Falls, set on the Maine coast, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and Russo later adapted it into a television mini-series. Check out the News Center Maine Interview with Richard Russo.
Wednesday, July 2 – Empire Falls Screening Part 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 – Life and Art Book Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Celebration Week Events – July 21-27
Monday, July 21st – Town Proclamation and Cake, time to be determined.
Tuesday, July 22nd – McCue Lecture with Lincoln Caplan, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lecture “”Does the Supreme Court have too much power — or not enough?”
Wednesday, July 23rd – Children’s Celebration and Cookie Decorating, time to be determined.
Children’s activities and library cookie decorating.
Thursday, July 24th – Author Talk with Richard Russo, 5:30-6:30 p.m., on the Lawn of St. John Church across from the library.
Friday, July 25th – Open House and Oral History Booth, time to be determined.
Saturday, July 26th – Front Lawn Read-a-Thon, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite passage or poem to read to an eager audience on the Front Lawn.
Sunday, July 27th – Pig Roast Plus!, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Pig Roast Plus! catered by Clark Point Cafe with live music by J.B. Harrison and the Seal Harbor Boys. More information about tickets coming soon.
Tickets for the Pig Roast+ available. Tickets are $130 each.
Click the image below to purchase yours:
Fifth Annual Ashley Bryan Lecture: Anthony Walton
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The Jesup Memorial Library is honored to announce that the Fifth Annual Ashley Bryan Lecture will take place on Friday, July 11 and feature poet and writer Anthony Walton.
The Fifth Annual Ashley Bryan Lecture, featuring poet and writer Anthony Walton, will be held at the Jesup Memorial Library on Friday, June 11 at 7:00 pm. The program is available online and in-person. Please register online at www.jesuplibrary.org/events/anthonywalton.
BIRCH BAY CAR SHOW
There will be a car show at Birch Bay on July 11th from 1:30-4 p.m. All are invited!
Birch Bay is located at 25 Village Inn Road in Bar Harbor.
Author Talk with Robert Nickelsberg: Legacy of Lies: El Salvador 1981 - 1984
Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm
On Thursday, July 10th, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30, Nickelsberg will share excerpts and images from Legacy of Lies during his upcoming author talk at the Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor.
JULY 10 - BASH AT THE BOATYARD
NORTHEAST HARBOR—The 2025 Bash at the Boatyard is right around the corner and tickets are sailing away! If you’d like show your support for The Neighborhood House we’d absolutely love to have you join us, but you’ll need to act fast!
Tickets are available online (click the button below), or if you’d prefer you can just give us a call at (207)276-5039 and we’d be happy to add you to our guest list!
All proceeds from the evening support the growing slate of year round programs and events at The Neighborhood House.
The evening Includes
Mouthwatering Bites from Bar Harbor Catering Co.
Complimentary Beer & Wine with a Full Cash Bar Available
Silent Auction Featuring a Bevy of Local Art and More!JULY 12 - 13
JULY 12 - 13 DAWNLAND FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS!
JULY 11 - TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME
July 11 - Organic poultry processing workshop
8-10 a.m.
College of the Atlantic Peggy Rockefeller Farm
Delaittre Fields
660 Norway Drive
Bar Harbor
$10-$30 sliding scale
coa.edu/calendar
JULY 11-3 - Discover Your Next Great Summer Read at the Giant Book Sale and Library Fundraiser
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Discover your next great read at the Giant Book Sale and Library Fundraiser! Join us at the Southwest Harbor Public Library’s Giant Book Sale—happening Friday through Sunday, July 11–13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This giant sale will be returning to the library this year, both inside and outside - on the Front Lawn and Children’s Garden as weather allows. This beloved annual event is part of Southwest Harbor’s Flamingo Festival, hosted by the Harbor House Community Center.
JULY 12 - DAVID SEDARIS AT THE CRITERION
JULY 13 JAMMY BUFFET
July 15 - Set Sail with Seagoing Superstar Steven Callahan
BAR HARBOR — A seamanship seminar, “From Ocean Survival to Seasteading,” is showcased at the 2025 College of the Atlantic Coffee & Conversation series July 15, featuring sailor, author, naval architect, and inventor Steven Callahan and COA Director of Marine Operations Toby Stephenson ’98.
The event takes place at 9:30 a.m. at the Davis Center for Human Ecology and online via livestream. Registration is required at coa.edu/coffeeandconversation.
JULY 15 and JULY 16 ELIXIR OF LOVE
JULY 18 SHARE THE HARVEST
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of local food and community spirit at College of the Atlantic Beech Hill Farm.
This beloved annual event has returned, and features a three-course, locally- sourced dinner prepared by Havana Restaurant—led by COA alum Michael Boland ’94. Set amid the fields of one of Maine’s most stunning working farms, the evening celebrates the summer harvest while supporting a critical cause.
All proceeds benefit Share the Harvest, a student-led program working to make fresh, organic produce from Beech Hill Farm more accessible to low-income families on Mount Desert Island. Since 2008, the program has provided support for over 70 families each year through Farmstand Vouchers and home delivery for families with transportation barriers, in addition to providing an additional $25,000 in produce through SNAP/EBT matching.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
JULY 19 - SOUTHWEST HARBOR CRAFT FAIR
JULY 21 - 26 A SENSE OF PLACE
JULY 21-23 PLEIN AIR WITH ROB FINN
JULY 24 - LUCIUS with SPENCER ALBEE and ZACHARY BENCE
JULY 25 - GRIFFIN WILLIAM SHERRY
JULY 26 - SOUTHWEST HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
All programs will be held in the museum at Manset Meetinghouse. Learn more here.
Organic Poultry Processing Workshops Set
BAR HARBOR—Learn how to safely and humanely harvest chickens and prepare them for cold storage or cooking at College of the Atlantic Peggy Rockefeller Farm June 28 or August 2.
For a sliding scale registration fee of $70-$90, participants will work with farm staff in our licensed, on-farm facility to process chickens from live birds to bagged whole carcasses. Everyone will take home a fresh, organic, whole chicken. Register at coa.edu/farmworkshops.
The workshop covers the safety and cleaning protocols of the Maine 1000-bird exemption processing license, explores humane slaughtering and handling techniques, and works through scalding, plucking, evisceration, and bagging.
Participants should arrive wearing closed-toe waterproof shoes (ideally boots), long pants, clothes they don't mind getting messy, and layers appropriate to the weather. Please bring water and a bagged lunch. Light refreshments provided.
Pre-registration is required. Call 207-610-0552 or email anugent@coa.edu with any questions.
AUGUST 2-16 DOWNEAST ROWING CAMPS!
AUGUST 2-4
AUGUST 6
AUGUST 12 - THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
AUGUST 16 - JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKSALE!
BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library 55th Annual Booksale will take place on Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Jesup Booksale is a long-standing community event that provides significant support for the library.
AUGUST 16 - CRAFT FAIR
AUGUST 16 - CHRIS THILE
AUGUST 17 - NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY
AUGUST 22 PINK TALKING FISH
AUGUST 23 - ORLEANS QUARTET
AUGUST 27 - ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
AUGUST 28 - BARRINGTON LEVY
AUGUST 29 - MAMMA MANIA
AUGUST 30 CRAFT FAIR
SEPTEMBER 13 -14 CRAFT FAIR
SEPTEMBER 13 - LIVINGSTON TAYLOR
OCTOBER 11-12 CRAFT FAIR!
OCTOBER 24- TUSK
ONGOING:
GET YOUR HERO ON!
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