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Aug 14-16, 2026!
Annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival: August 14-16, 2026 (rain or shine)
Come celebrate the powerful little fruit that put our corner of Downeast Maine on the map. Centre Street Congregational Church, UCC, rolls out the blue carpet each August with crafts, food, entertainment, contests, and all things blueberry. There’s no admission charge. We are on the Downeast part of Maine’s beautiful, rugged coast, two hours from Bangor, about an hour and a half from Bar Harbor, and a little more than an hour from St. Stephen, New Brunswick. From whale-watching to lighthouses, from hiking and kayaking to eagles and lobster rolls, our little corner of Maine has a lot to offer!
Julia Gagnon – Free Concert – August 16
BIG NEWS ! In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we are hosting a FREE community concert on Sunday August 16 at 6:00 pm. Julia Gagnon of American Idol fame, along with her band, will entertain us with her amazing voice. Julia has captured hearts across the country with her powerful voice and heartfelt performances, and she’s a Maine girl to boot! We anticipate that our food vendors will still be here, so you can make a full evening of it, dinner and an amazing concert. No tickets! No barriers! Just music, neighbors, families, and summer evening air. All you need is a lawn chair or a blanket. (If it’s raining, the concert will be held inside Centre Street Congregational Church). Click here to learn more about Julia.