Weekend Spotlight: Wild Blueberry Weekend and free admission to the Farnsworth and outdoor concerts

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 11:00am

    A spectacular weekend is on deck—the perfect weather for free outdoor concerts (one on a mountain, one on a lake) for you to enjoy. Plus, it’s Wild Blueberry Weekend, and you’ve not seen rural Maine until you’ve stood at the top of a blueberry barren.  Blueberry-infused food, beer, cocktails, chocolate and more await!

    Wild Blueberry Weekend

    Saturday, August 7 & Sunday, August 8—statewide

    IMG_2226_0.JPG
    Photo by Kay Stephens

    Violet Beauregarde (from Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory) isn’t the only one obsessed with blueberries. Wild Blueberry Weekend is the first of its kind, a statewide celebration with more than 15 farms and 40 businesses participating. Brodis Blueberry Farms in Hope will be offering farm tours, food trucks, and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Ridgeberry Farm in Appleton will also be doing tours and selling food and other blueberry items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as hosting tastings from Bluet and Cellardoor wineries with live music from 2 to 4 p.m.  Blueberry Valley Farm in Union will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering jams, pints, quarts, and more. Check out my stories on Brodis Blueberry Farm and Blue Barren Distillery. See who else is participating: Wild Blueberry Weekend.


    Free Admission to the Farnsworth Art Museum

    Friday, August 6—Rockland

    228062437_10159132344309435_6065627187157799390_n-1.jpg
    Poster courtesy Farnsworth Art Museum

    As part of Rockland’s First Friday Art Walks, the Farnsworth Art Museum is offering free admission to all of its galleries from 5 to 8 p.m. Whether you’re a visitor to the area or a resident who would like to try a staycation-type of experience, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in art. Current exhibitions include “Women of Vision” and “Betsey Wyeth: Partner and Muse” among others. Check out the exhibitions. Then, peruse more art in the galleries downtown open to the public.


    Killer Road Trip: Free Lake Concert (BYOB*)

    Saturday, August 7—Rockland

    199642938_109201288068385_7837549562335999944_n.jpg

    (B* for boat). Just outside Augusta, there’s going to be a free concert on Maranacook Lake at 10 a.m. Lowery Landing hosts a benefit concert each year to raise money for the 2nd Chances Fund at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society. This is a boat-only event, but that doesn’t just include motorized boats. Bring your kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, or giant unicorn inflatable! Click to see Google map.


    Camden Summer Sounds at the Snow Bowl

    Sunday, August 8—Camden

    220781027_10159880286283706_5840056016322034181_n.jpg

    Grab a picnic and a seat on the hill—the Camden Snow Bowl is hosting a free outdoor concert venue. The Jason Spooner Band (with special guest Travis James Humphrey) will be playing at 2 p.m. Snacks and water will be sold on site. FMI: Camden Summer Sounds


    Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com