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 19th summer for the falcons at this location. 207-288-3338

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Several concerts each week...

Bar Harbor Music Festival Bar Harbor Music Festival

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

The 43rd 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

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

The 16th Annual Native American Festival brings together the finest basketmakers from the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Tribes of Maine. Established by the Abbe Museum, this free event offers visitors a unique opportunity to purchase baskets and art directly from award winning members of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance. Also for sale are many hand-carved walking sticks, flutes, rattles and root clubs, and a rich array of bead and quill jewelry. Enjoy a day of Native music, dance, food and silent auction. 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

The Bar Harbor Garden Club is bursting with pride as it commemorates its 75th anniversary in the year 2009.

Information can be found at Bar Harbor Garden Club Tickets may be purchased prior to tour. Send money and self-addressed envelope to Bar Harbor Garden Club, PO Box 652, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609. Cost is $20 before tour day and $25 day of tour.

37th Annual Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert (Rain date July 23 at 8:00pm). Bar Harbor Festival String Orchestra, Francis Fortier, Conductor. Admission Free (voluntary contribution). Parking is limited, shuttle bus available from Jackson Lab Parking Area, Route 3, Bar Harbor. For more information call 212-222-1026, after June 22 call 207-288-5744. More info

Seven private gardens on the west side of Mount Desert Island open to benefit the Southwest Harbor Public Library. $20 in advance, $25 day of tour. 887-386-4124 or SW Harbor Library

Seven private gardens

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

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

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

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

Jazz Festival

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

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!

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

Join one of the most important volunteer events of the year in Acadia National Park. Leaf-rakers are needed to clean out drainage ways, and prepare Acadia'ss 44 miles of historic carriage roads for winter. This volunteer effort contributes valuable assistance to the park, reducing carriage road erosion from the rains, ice, and thaws during winter and spring. Bring gloves, a rake if you have one, water, your family and friends, and prepare the park for winter. A free CCC lunch (chili, cornbread, and cider) follows the morning's work. Registration is required. For more information contact Terry Begley, 207-288-3340 or email

Set your alarm early and shop in Bar Harbor from 6-9am. Discounts galore! Wear your pajamas for extra discounts! Following the sale, you won't want to miss the zany Bed Parade and Races. The Bed Parade starts at 10am from the Village Green with the Races immediately following on Cottage Street. Decorated Beds will race for prizes, trophies and bragging rights. 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