Got an absolutely gorgeous high summah weekend on tap, so most of these picks are outside parties.

Free Party at Dooryard Farm

Thursday, August 13 — Camden

People coming together with potluck to celebrate Maine’s farmed foods? Why not? The public is invited to a farm party featuring rockabilly music by The Dog Hounds and The Weary Kind. Pizza from Harvest Moon Pizza truck will be available as well as local beverages, but you’re encouraged to bring your own. Because it’s free, they ask you to bring a side dish or dessert to share (extra credit for local ingredients.) The party goes from 5-8 p.m. sponsored by the Maine Farmland Trust. FMI: Farm Party

Harborfest’s Launch Party at Three Tides

Friday, August 14 — Belfast

Belfast Harborfest kicks off this weekend and there’s a lot of cool things to do, but the spotlight is on the launch party sponsored by Three Tides and Marshall Wharf Brewing under the big tent at Steamboat Landing on the Belfast Harbor with multiple bands, great beer and lots of food vendors. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., Music goes from 7:00 p.m to midnight. FMI: belfastharborfest.com

Boatyard Dog Trials at Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

Sunday, August 15 — Rockland

Because everyone loves to watch other people act foolish around their pets, this light-hearted, family friendly, paw-to-paw “competition” is always a crowd favorite. Each team will strive to complete three events within an eight-minute time limit. In the Dockside Obstacle Course, both dog and handler will negotiate a maze of funky dockside detritus. During the Dinghy Hop, they will scramble in and out of a small, unstable boat. Finally, for the Freestyle segment, each dog will show off whatever special talents they may (or may not) have. No holds are barred for this segment, but a Frisbee MUST be included in the performance somehow, and either the dog or person must be soaking wet when they finish. Meet the Competitors. Show starts at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $12 (for all day) Buy here.  

Blues, Brews & Barbecues in Union

Sunday, August 15 — Union

Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery in Union is teaming up with Café Miranda to put on a barbecue shindig starting at 12:00 p.m. Stick around for the local wines beers and porky goodness until 2:00 p.m. when teen blues sensation Quinn Sullivan performs a concert. (See accompanying video.) Bring chair or blanket.

Killer Road Trip: Human Foosball in Kennebunkport

Sunday, August 15 — Kennebunkport

Thanks to a tip from Maine Today, I discovered a human foosball tournament will be taking place at Kennebunport’s annual Summer Fest. Raging Brass Reggae, a seven-piece brass band that pays tribute to 1960s Jamaican Ska and Roots Reggae instrumentals, will take the stage first.  Once the crowd is heated up, The Mallett Brothers Band will have folks dancing.  In addition to awesome music, Summerfest will also feature lawn games for the kiddos, hot air balloon rides courtesy of ReMax, food by Ned Bakes and Sea Salt & Smoke, a beer tent, raffle prizes and more.  Event goes from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $5 for children; all tickets come with a meal voucher and proceeds benefit the work of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. FMI: kporttrust.org/shop-kct

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com