"Wings Hill's traditionally structured, five course format...is nicely prepared and presented, and the hospitality is genuine." -Maine Sunday Telegram
"If Belgrade Lakes is not the prettiest little village in Maine, it is certainly a contender." -Maine Sunday Telegram
"On a gentle rise amidst numerous shade trees, the Wings Hill Inn and Restaurant...looks like a fine New England country estate and offers meals of fine dining." -The Elks Magazine

Event Calendar

January

Here at Wings Hill Inn: Superbowl Sunday: enjoy complimentary snacks; casual "football" dining available! Ask us for details.

Here at Wings Hill Inn: Cooking classes continue.

February

Here at Wings Hill Inn: What better time to enjoy our ever-popular "Romance" package?

Here at Wings Hill Inn: Cooking classes continue.

Belgrade Lakes: Ice Fishing Derby (statewide locations; Oakland, Vassleboro, Belgrade Lakes, Skowhegan and more.) 207-495-3880 , 465-3031-465-7357

Mardi Gras Parade: Hallowell

March

Here at Wings Hill Inn: Cooking classes continue.

Augusta: Augusta Boat Show; 207-623-4559

Statewide: Maple Sunday; www.getrealmaine.com

April

Here at Wings Hill Inn: Cooking classes continue.

Statewide: open water fishing begins

Augusta: Home and Garden Show 207-623-4559

May

Here at Wings Hill Inn: graduation reservations accepted, up to one year ahead

Belgrade Lakes: BL Golf Course opens (conditions permitting); www.belgradelakesgolfcourse.com

Farmers Market: Waterville. Thursdays, 2-6 pm in the Concourse (May 4 - Oct. 26)

Oakland: Memorial Day parade; 207-465-7357

Waterville: Memorial Day parade; 207-873-3315

Waterville: Annual Special Olympics Open Bass Tournament

June

Belgrade Lakes: mailboat rides begin

Augusta: Annual Muster Civil War Encampment

Farmers Market: Waterville. Thursdays, 2-6 pm in the Concourse (May 4 - Oct. 26)

Main Street Madness: Waterville. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in The Concourse

Waterville: Voice of the Kennebec Festival; 680-4233

Waterville: Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic 207-873-3315

"Whatever" Festival: Augusta. A panoply of river-related and other activities during this family oriented two week event. Phone (207) 623-4559 for details.

Rock on the River: Hallowell. Tuesday evenings, June 26 - Aug. 21 (except July 4) from 7 - 8:30, free outdoor concerts at the city stage on the river. Rock to jazz to swing to reggae! 620-7477

Gardiner : Arts Festival; 207-582-3100

Windsor: The Maine Fiber Frolic; info@fiberfrolic.com

Skowhegan: Lakewood Theater summer season opens; 474-7176

Sidney: Blistered Fingers Annual Bluegrass Festival; 873-6539

Sidney: N.E. Music Camp Concerts begin; free series and paid admission events; 465-3025

Skowhegan: Maine Antique Power Show; 474-6049
Skowhegan: Maine Quarter Horse Show; 474-6049

Skowhegan: Spring Classic Horse Show; 474-6049

July

July 4th: Belgrade Lakes. A small town celebration from sunrise to well into the evening. Music, wide foods, games, antique boat parade, shop specials
frog jumping contest, street parade and fireworks over Long Pond.

Statewide: Open Farm Day; www.getrealmaine.com

Farmers Market: Waterville. Thursdays, 2-6 pm in the Concourse (May 4 - Oct. 26)

Maine International Film Festival: Waterville. A 10 day event featuring the best of American independent, international, and Maine-made films. Visiting actors and filmmakers interact with attendees. Over 80 films screened.

Intown Arts Fest: Waterville. Over 100 artists line Main Street for one of the state's oldest art shows.

Waterville; Bossov Ballet Theater; 873-7000

"Whatever" Festival: Augusta: The festival ends with July 4 fireworks in Augusta and Winthrop. Phone (207) 623-4559 for details.

Old Hallowell Day: Hallowell's mid-summer celebration, with road races, arts & crafts, food fair, parade, music and fireworks.

Rock on the River: Hallowell. Every Tuesday evening in the summer (except July 4) from 7 - 8:30, free outdoor concerts at the city stage on the river. Rock to jazz to swing to reggae!

Winslow 4th of July: Winslow. The biggest celebration in Maine. Extensive parade, military flyover, four marching bands, renowned drum contingents, performances, activities at Fort Halifax park, and fireworks. the five-day celebration includes a Miss 4th of July pagent, lobsterbake, bean supper & pig roast, and street dance.

Oakland: Lions Fun Festival; 465-3340

Pittston: Pittston Fair; www.thepittstonfair.com

Sidney; Craft Festival; 465-3025

August

Loon Calling Contest: Belgrade Lakes. 495-7739 / 495-3312. Small town fun at its very best.

Taste of Greater Waterville: share the region's finest cuisine, with tasty treats for all throughout downtown.

Annual Sidewalk Sales: Waterville. Great deals and great fun!

Rock on the River: Hallowell. Every Tuesday evening in the summer (except July 4) from 7 - 8:30, free outdoor concerts at the city stage on the river. Rock to jazz to swing to reggae!

Maine Quilts: Augusta. Over 400 quilts on display, art, antique, judged, display, raffle, special exhibits, workshops with national instructors. Merchants Mall, demonstrations, lectures, quilt appraisals, silent auction. 415-4417

Waterville: Gem and Mineral Show; 547-3154

Sidewalk Art Show: Winthrop. 80 artists from around New England compete for cash prizes. Book sale, bake sale, luncheon, and book signings. 377-8020

Monmouth: Monmouth Fair; 933-2512

Readfield: Heritage Days Fair; 685-3812

Sidney; Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival; 873-6539

Sidney; NE Music Camp Concerts; 465-3025

Skowhegan; Appaloosa Horse Show; 474-6049

Skowhegan: Coburn Park Sunday Concerts

Skowhegan: Harvest Days; 474-3621

Skowhegan: Skowhegan State Fair; 474-2947

Winslow: Blueberry Festival; 877-8895

September

Common Ground Fair: Unity. Hundreds of vendors, exhibitors and demonstrators join more than 1,000 volunteers and over 40,000 fairgoers to share knowledge about sustainable living; eat delicious, organic, Maine-grown food; buy and sell beautiful Maine crafts and useful agricultural products; compete in various activities; dance; sing and have a great time. Downeast Magazine calls it "Maine's most authentic country fair, uniting, as it does, old-time folkways with progressive ideas about living the good life on a fragile planet." 207-568-4142 http://www.mofga.org/TheFair/tabid/135/Default.aspx

Statewide: Pick-Your-Own Apples in Maine; getrealmaine.com

Waterville: Franco-American Festival; 680-4204


Manchester: Annual Apple Festival; 623-5925

Skowhegan: Autumnfest Horse Show

Skowhegan: Lake George Fiddle Festival; 474-1292

Skowhegan: Lake George Mountain Bike Challenge; 474-1292

October

Oktoberfest: Belgrade Lakes. Individual business sponsor autumn events, such as pumpkin carving, hay rides, chili contest, live music and more. 2008 date: Saturday, October 6

Harvest Fest: Waterville. Live music, farmers' market, hay rides and more. 680-2055

Fall Festival: Hallowell. 207-622-1350.

Augusta: Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Show; 873-3370

Unity: Great Maine Apple Day and Fall Harvest Festival; www.getrealmaine.com

Statewide: Pick-Your Own Apples in Maine; 287-3491

Waterville: Colby Orchestra Concert; 859-5670

November

Here at the Inn: Cooking class weekends begin; and of course our November lodging special!

Here at the Inn:Call early to arrange your business event or private party; the holidays book quickly.

Nov. 17-18th, 2007: Maine Crafts at the Maine State Museum in Augusta. A juried craft fair featuring the fine handwork of over 30 Maine artisans.

Electric Christmas Parade: Waterville

Kringleville: one of downtown Waterville's oldest traditions, Santa's Maine home, in Castonguay Square.

Arts & Crafts Show: Augusta. 125 talented artisans. Free gift drawing every hour. 621-2818

Statewide: Pick-Your-Own Maine Christmas Tree; getrealmaine.com

December

Here at the Inn: Cooking classes continue; and our December lodging package is a great value.

Here at the Inn:Office events, private luncheons and dinner parties are a specialty! Or contact us for party platters and specialty desserts for pick-up or drop-off.

Here at the Inn:Our "Greet the New Year" package.

Christmas Stroll: Belgrade Lakes. An evening of holiday magic. Luminaries line the street, and individual business sponsor fun such as horse drawn wagon rides, carolers, hot cider and refreshments, Santa, and the annual Cookie Walk bake sale. 2008 date: December 1.

Kringleville: one of downtown Waterville's oldest traditions, visit Santa's Maine home, in Castonguay Square.

Christmas in Old Hallowell: Maine's smallest city sparkles! 623-0053.

Hinckley: Festival of Trees; 238-4280

Gardiner: The Twelve Days of Christmas; 582-3100

Skowhegan: Holiday Stroll: 474-6900

State Wide: Pick Your Own Christmas Tree; 287-3491

Waterville: Colby's Festival of Carols and Lights; 872-3000

For More Details

Local event information is taken from postings on area directories and newspapers. Please follow up on events that interest you, as timeframes and locations are subject to change.