In the coming year, Maine has a wide range of events, exhibitions and activities planned to showcase its unique treasures. It promises to be a great time for visitors to explore the great outdoors, to see the work of Maine artists and craftspeople, and to seek out the hottest chefs in a state now as famous for its restaurants as its coastline.
The centrepiece is the Bicentennial, with its exhibitions, festivals, parades and Signature Events. It’s safe to say that virtually every activity and event and festival statewide will connect in some way with the 200 year celebration.
Statehood Weekend (Augusta and Statewide) runs March 14-15, 2020, with classic Maine Saturday night bean suppers with food drives, speeches, poetry, music and more.
The Bicentennial Parade (Lewiston/Auburn) on May 16, 2020, is an historic parade celebrating Maine’s veterans, youth, and culture, with floats, bands and more from across Maine.
The Grand Finale Weekend (Augusta, Bangor and Statewide) October 9-12, 2020 is four days of events highlighting Maine’s diverse culture and commercial innovation, culminating in a time capsule.
