Things are humming this weekend, I mean humm-ing with exciting food and drink events, ska legend the Toasters making their first Midcoast appearance, CMCA’s grand opening and events for people who would rather have a beer than dessert (or vice versa).

Cellardoor Smackdown

Saturday, June 25—Lincolnville

Back again for another year, Cellardoor Winery is hosting Smackdown 2016, an over-the-top afternoon of food and wine pairings, with Trillium Caterers. Taste the recipes that the judges have created, sip on Cellardoor wine and other libations, watch the competitors duke it out in the kitchen. Reservations are required. noon-3 p.m. $75 ticket. Visit: mainewine.com/smackdown2016

The Toasters live in Rockland

Saturday, June 25—Rockland

How did the Lincoln Street Center get the legendary ‘90s ska band from New York City to come up here? Answer: Natty B. Nathaniel Bernier, a longtime fixture in the Midcoast music scene, is celebrating his birthday in a big way. Since 1981, the Toasters have been in the forefront of the second and third wave of ska music starting their long career in NYC. Uncommonly seen in Maine, we welcome them to Rockland for the first time ever! Presented by his company Bantam Property Management and Megalith Records, this all ages, chem-free show has no pre-order and is first-come first serve. Kids under 12 who sing Natty B. any song get in for free. (If unable to sing, drooling is acceptable.) Opening the show will be some gentlemen very familiar in the music scene: DJ Soul Stew (James York), DJ Jr. Jive (Matthew Maloney) and DJ Southpaw (Mark Kelly.) No alcohol, drugs, weapons or bad attitudes please! $12 recommended donation for tickets at the door. The DJs start at 7:30 p.m. and the Toasters will take the stage at roughly 9:15 p.m.

CMCA’s grand opening on Winter Street

Sunday, June 26—Rockland

On the press tour, I was able to get a sneak peek into the brand new 11,500-square-foot glass-enclosed gallery at 21 Winter Street and it looks like Sunday is going to have bright sunny skies so the public can get a true sense of what world-renowned architect Toshiko Mori created to bring the outside in and how the natural light plays into her design. (I absolutely love that she designed it to not be fussy or elitist, but accessible to all). It’s a beautiful building, but the work they chose to exhibit across the generations with artists Jonathan Borofsky, Alex Katz and Rollin Leonard is just as stunning. The ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony goes from 1 to 2 p.m. After that, from 2 to 5p.m., the public can get a glimpse of the galleries and exhibitions.

Windjammer Days Festival in Boothbay

Sunday, June 26—Boothbay

it’s officially summertime now in Boothbay with their Windjammer Days Festival and between the Blessing of the Fleet, the Reggae Cruise, yacht races and art and crafts shows, it will be a great day for everyone to get out on the waterfront and check out the windjammer fleet. No entry fee. Check the schedule of what’s happening.

Killer Road Trip: Strawberry Festival or Craft Brew Fest: Take Your Pick

Saturday, June 25—Portland and South Berwick

For the sweet tooth, the Strawberry Festival is the best place to be in South Berwick with free entertainment, games, trolley rides, food vendors and uncounted plates of strawberry shortcake. FMI: Strawberry Festival For beer lovers,the annual Craft Brew Races in Portland are a celebration of local craft brewing in Portland. The first part of the event consists of a timed 5K road race (walk, run or crawl) followed by a local three-hour craft beer festival. Festival only passes are also available. FMI: Craft Brew Races.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com