Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine, July 29 to August 4

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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine, July 29 to August 4


The Waybacks, a Memphis soul, roadhouse boogie band, at Saddleback Mountain
July 29-31, 8 a.m. Thursday-3:00 p.m Saturday, Kneading Conference, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, entertainment, culminates with 2nd Annual Maine Artisan Bread Fair on Saturday, Skowhegan Fair Grounds, 210 Madison Avenue, North, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.563.2149, www.kneadingconference.com.
July 29-31, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monmouth Fair, “A little fair with a lotta pull,” farmers’, antique tractor, oxen and horse pulls, shows, displays, demonstrations, midway, entertainment, contests, $5/adults, $2/over 65, $2/ages 12-18, free/under 12, free parking, Monmouth Fairgrounds, 75 Academy Road, Monmouth. FMI: 207.933.2249, www.monmouthgrows.com.
July 29-August 1, Annual Dog Agility Trial, sponsored by Eastern Maine Agility Club, vendors, food, raffles, games, meet the breed, breed rescue, and 2-ring canine performance events, pre-registration recommended, Skowhegan Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Avenue, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.7098, www.emacdogsports.com.
July 29 – August 4, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Plastic Fantastic: The Art of the Toy Camera, a show of three photographers using Holga and Diana cameras, Monkitree, 263 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207.512.4679, www.monkitree.com.
July 29, 6:30-10 p.m. Annual Street Dance with The Elmore Twist Band, Main Street, Rangeley. FMI: 207.864.2963, www.rangeleyarts.com.
July 30-31, 9 a.m. Farmington Summerfest and Art in the Park, crafts, food demonstrations, farmers’ market, art in the park, tennis marathon, pies, games, chicken BBQ, road race, street dance, kids’ parade, fly fishing demonstration, field games, Festival Stage, Broadway, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.2900, www.downtownfarmington.com.
July 30 – August 4, 2-10 p.m. Bangor State Fair, Swampmaster’s Gator Show, Aussie Kingdom, Backyard Circus, Great American Duck Races, The Human Cannonball, Dino Digs, entertainment, 4-H activities, exhibits, $10/person, $5 parking, Bangor Fairgrounds, 100 Dutton Street, Bangor. FMI: 207.947.5555, www.bangorstatefair.com.
July 30, 7:30 p.m. “Pericles, Prince of Tyre,” directed by Jeri Pitcher, opening performance, $26/person, reception following the show with complimentary refreshments and drinks, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207.933.9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
July 30, 8 p.m. The Waybacks, a Memphis soul, roadhouse boogie band, $18/person, concert only, pre-concert dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring Saddleback Country Style Barbecue, Base Lodge, Saddleback Mountain, 976 Saddleback Road, Rangeley. FMI: 207.864.5671, www.saddlebackmaine.com.
July 30-31, 8 p.m. “Light Shelter,” a daring new work by choreographer David Dorfman of the AXIS Dance Company, $24/adults, $12/students and seniors, Shaeffer Theatre, 305 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.786.6161, www.batesdancefestival.org.
July 31, all day, Piscataquis River Festival, pedal go-carts, arcade games, classic cars cruise, softball tournament, bike rodeo, live music, canine costume contest, tug-of-war showdown, road race, parade, Miss Lilac Pageant, chili cook-off and more, Recreational Grounds, Guilford. FMI: 207.876.2053, www.facebook.com.
August 4, 11 a.m. -11 p.m. A Taste of Greater Waterville, street-side dining featuring various Waterville area restaurants, children’s activities, live music, beer garden for 21+ from 5-11 p.m., Downtown Waterville and Castonguay Square. FMI: 207.873.3315, www.midmainechamber.com.

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