Looking at another great weekend ahead with Friday topping out as the warmest, here’s a little cultivated list of some hometown, fun, fall-like things to do and places to go.
Killer Road Trip: Damariscotta’s Pumpkin Fest
Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9—Damariscotta
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Take a trip down to Damariscotta this weekend to see the giant and fantastical pumpkins that Maine artists have transformed all around Damariscotta and Newcastle for their annual weekend. On Friday, the artists uncover their creations, on Saturday, the annual parade starts at 2 p.m. and on Sunday, the pumpkin Regatta starts at noon. The area is teeming with things to do which you can find on the Maine Pumpkin Trail covering 40 miles of Maine’s coastline. The event is free, family-friendly, but you’ll probably want to make use of the parking shuttles. FMI: Pumpkin Fest
Killer Road Trip: ARTober in Bangor
Friday, October 7—Bangor
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Rio’s BBQ Anniversary Party
Saturday, October 8—Searsport
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Remember that cute little place in Searsport I did a story on about a year ago? Well, they are celebrating being in business for one year by hosting a BBQ anniversary party with pig, chicken, and beef short rib on the grill and homemade sides and desserts. The musical lineup includes The Cedar Shakes from 2:00 to 4.30 p.m. and Tom DiMenna singing Gordon Lightfoot from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and will be going fast. FMI: Details and Tickets
Hope Orchards Fall Festival
Sunday, October 9—Hope
Come to the small family-owned orchard in Hope (434 Camden Road-Rte. 105) for a day of apple-picking, (20 varieties of apples and three varieties of pears) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rosey Gerry and his musical friends will provide live entertainment from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Joining him will be bass player, Jimmy Ostergard; fiddle/mandolin queen Lise Becu and the mojo master of banjo, Stevie Davis. Check out our past story on Hope Orchards. FMI: Details
Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com