Join the Abbe Museum in celebrating the creation of xocoatl (chocolate!) by the Mayan Indians 1500 years ago! Professional chefs and home cooks are invited to prepare their favorite chocolate recipes. Prizes given for winning desserts.

Abbe Museum

Tour de Cure - Support the fight against diabetes. Cyclists in over 40 states from coast to coast will be pedaling toward finding a cure for this deadly disease. 1-888-DIABETES - Tour de Cure

Vettes of Coastal Maine will gather for the annual 'pilgrimage' to Bar Harbor bringing six generations of Corvettes from throughout New England and Canada. A car show open to the public will be held on Saturday morning. 207-288-5103 - Vettes of Coastal Maine

9am-12pm most days. Acadia National Park Rangers and volunteers with a spotting scope will be on site at the Precipice Parking Lot to view the Peregrine Falcons that return each year to nest. This will be the 18th summer for the falcons at this location. 207-288-3338

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Sponsored by Friends of Acadia - 8:30am-12noon. Participate in the 40th anniversary of National Trails Day. Pre-registration is required. Activities range from carriage road clean-up to park ranger guided hikes. For more information contact Terry Begley, 207-288-3340 or email

The annual Warblers and Wildflowers Festival has changed its name to the Acadia Birding Festival. Early morning birding walks around picturesque Mount Desert Island, peregrine watches and various boat tours provide endless bird watching and learning possibilities. 207-288-8128 - Email or Acadia Birding Festival

Celebrating Bar Harbor's rich history of art, music, Native American Culture and more with concerts, demonstrations, workshops, "meet the artist" events and open houses 207-288-5103 or Bar Harbor Chamber Web Site

Local artists will display and sell their original works on the Village Green 207-288-5103 or Bar Harbor Guide

The 42nd Season! This month long concert series brings a variety of musical styles to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, featuring world class artists and composers. Bar Harbor Music Festival

Several concerts each week...

Bar Harbor Music Festival Bar Harbor Music Festival

Bar Harbor Town Band Series - 207-288-5103 or Bar Harbor Chamber

207-288-5103 or Bar Harbor Chamber

Lobster RacesAfter the Parade, MDI YMCA Annual Lobster Races! Bar Harbor Athletic Field. Watch local businesses put their lobsters to the test in a high-speed crustacean contest where guts and determination will reign supreme. Proceeds benefit the MDI YMCA Scholarship Program contact Don Ashmall, 207-288-3511 x108 or Email MDI YMCA Web Site

Artists from four tribes Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot will demonstrate and sell their work. Events also include storytelling, traditional music, wood carving and dancing. Co-hosted by the College of the Atlantic and Abbe Museum More info at Abbe Museum

Visit Bar Harbor before or after the H.O.G. Rally. 207-582-6098 or Maine HOG Rally

A String Orchestra performs at Blackwoods Campground Amphitheater 212-222-1026 after 7/1 phone 207-288-5744 or More info

Several concerts each week...

Bar Harbor Music Festival Bar Harbor Music Festival

Bar Harbor Town Band Series - 207-288-5103 or Bar Harbor Chamber

Mt. Desert Summer Choral Mt. Desert Summer Choral Web Site

80 of Maine's finest professional crafts people exhibit gold and silver jewelry, pottery, glass, designer clothing & furniture at the MDI High School207-763-3433 or Maine Craft Guild

Seven days of Jazz with shows all over town. Venues includes outdoor cafes, The Criterion Theatre, restaurants, pubs and the Village Green

Jazz Festival

Join the National Park Service atop Cadillac Mountain and help spot these magnificent birds on their migratory journey 207-288-3338 or Hawk Watch

Hand-made crafts by Maine Artisans on the Bar Harbor Village Green, Main & Mt Desert Streets. For more information contact the YWCA MDI, 207-288-5008 or email

Fine tune your kayaking skills with some of the top coaches in the country with four fun filled days of instruction in the waters surrounding Acadia National Park Aquaterra Adventures 1-877-386-4124

A celebration of wine, food and song! Excite your senses and savor the experience at one of New England's premier food and wine festivals. Web site

Help Lulu help our brave firefighters prepare for future needs and make 9/11 a day to strengthen and honor our firefighters while enjoying one of the best boat cruises in Bar Harbor. For the 7th year, all 9/11 proceeds will be donated to our local volunteer fire department. Reservations strongly suggested. 866-235-2341 or Lulu Lobster Boat

This beautiful course is one of the only road races to run through a national park. 207-963-2341 or MDI YMCA Check with our B&B members for special rates!

Artists and photographers display and sell original works in watercolors, oils, acrylics and other media on the Village Green 207-288-5103 or More info

The 26.2 mile race covers MDI from Bar Harbor to Otter Creek, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Somesville ending in Southwest Harbor 207-288-5103 or MDI Marathon

8am-1pm. Take pride in Acadia National Park and its carriage roads by helping rake leaves from drainages throughout the park. Join the festive and spirited atmosphere that is complete with a free chili and cornbread lunch and a t-shirt for every participant. Groups encouraged. Pre-registration is required. For more information contact Terry Begley, 207-288-3340 or email

6-9am. Set your alarm early and shop in your PJ's for extra discounts. The pajama parade and fashion show will begin at the Village Green at 9:30am. Meet at the gazebo at 9am to receive your entry number. Prizes awarded for best sleepwear. 207-288-5103 web site

5pm-midnight. Help us welcome Santa to Bar Harbor at the Village Green. Plenty of activities for adults and children, including having pictures taken with Santa. The 8th Annual Midnight Madness Sale will be held from 8pm-midnight. There will be great discounts, music, food, drink and door prizes! 207-288-5103.

At the Atlantic Oakes 10am-5pm - Experience over 50 local artists showcasing homemade crafts. For more information contact YWCA MDI, 207-288-5008 or email

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Bar Harbor! Bring the family and enjoy a fun evening around the bonfire with games and hot chocolate from 5-7pm. Have dinner in one of Bar Harbor's fine restaurants and then spend the night in a charming B&B. A perfect way to ring in the New Year! 207-288-5103 or Chamber Web Site