Belfast for the families, Rockland for the rock ‘n’ rollers. That’s the lowdown for this New Year’s Eve. Wherever you are in the Midcoast, something is going on Jan 31. Here is the New Year's Eve rundown and where to go to find every type of entertainment to put you in the mood.

Belfast

New Year's by the Bay

The Leaky Boot Jug Band is revving up to celebrate the New Year with revelers as part of the 18th annual New Year's by the Bay, a day-long arts and entertainment extravaganza leading up to a bring-your-own drum noisemaking procession with the Drum & Rabble Corps as they lead you down to down to the celebratory lighting of the bonfire by the bay at the Boathouse.

The performances range from rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and gospel, a cappella and storytelling in between. Here’s the schedule of events.

One button admits you to all performances and activities of the New Year’s by the Bay 2014 chem-free, family friendly, cultural celebration. Food purchases are separate. Adults – $18; Students K-12, $5; children under 5 are free. For more information visit www.nybb.org

Passing of the Cape, Belfast Public Library

As part of Belfast's 18th First Night celebration, Toussaint St. Negritude will join the list of Belfast's illustrious Poets Laureate at a poetry reading in his honor. The "passing of the cape" will take place at 6 p.m. Directly following, at 7 p.m., Toussaint will perform a set of his unique and enthralling poetry and music. Note: you will need one of the NYBB buttons in order to attend this event. For more information visit www.nybb.org

Front Street Pub

Ring in the new year with champagne, passed hors d’eouvres, prizes giveaway and dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover and 21+

Camden/Rockport

Natalie's Count Down Party

Make sure you join Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn for the seventh annual Count Down Party. The party starts at 10:30 p.m with Wayne Delano Jazz Band. Free admission and complimentary hors d'houvres including Oliebollen, a Dutch fried Doughnut style pastry with cranberries and raisins. At midnight, they’ll count down with a champagne toast and have complimentary party favors available. RSVP by calling the inn at 207-236-7008.

New Ragged Mountain Ski Club Party

For their annual NYE party, this year, they are throwing a family friendly event at the Snow Bowl. Think of it as a Pancake Breakfast meets End of Season Potluck meets New Year's Eve Party. At 6:00pm, the lodge will open for party goers. They’'ll have drinks and food, but encourage people to bring something to share.  Windjammer will be set up for sledding and games for kids. They’ll have a bonfire...with a bonfire inspired cocktail...maybe a down and dirty ice bar? Tickets are $20.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (18 and under).

Rockland

Trackside Station

Keeping it simple, Trackside will ring in 2015  with a countdown on the big screen at midnight, a champagne toast and music by DJ VJ. Ages 21+. No cover.

FOG Bar & Cafe

The Dolphin Strikers will be kicking off a high-energy masquerade ball at FOG Bar & Cafe from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $10 cover. Toast with bubbly at midnight.

Rock Harbor Brewery

CELEBRATE the New Year with some “Group Therapy” In Session.  This band plays the best cover songs you’ll know and love, and hearing them play Hendrix on the slide is awesome so prepare to dance up off your bar stool. Band will play from 8:30p.m. - 11:45 ish- just in time to get the champagne toast.

New The Landings

They’re going with a bang. The Landings is having a Kick The Keg early night party starting at 8 p.m. with dollar drafts, music and specials until 10 p.m. See them one last time before they close for the winter.

New Rockland Elks Club

The event starts at 6 p.m. for Social Hour. Appetizers are served at 7 p.m. Dinner with Prime Rib or Baked Ham The band Creatures of Habit will be playing.$35/person. Purchase tickets from Stewards or visit: Elks Lodge.

New The Speakeasy

Note: this packaged dinner/lodging and music event with Biscuit Miller and The Mix is sold out.

Thomaston

Highlands Coffee House

Expanding their ever-popular Open Mic, the Highlands Coffee House will be open to musicians, poets, writers and other creative folk starting from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. There will be drink and food specials. No cover.

Waldoboro

The Bog Tavern

Bullwinkle's Family Steak House/The Bog Tavern will be hosting their annual New Year's Eve celebration with dinner specials, giveaways, the band Midlife Crisis starts at 9 p.m. There will be New Year's Eve toast at midnight. FMI: 832-6272

VFW Hall

There will be a dinner dance at the VFW Hall, Mill St.  with a buffet going from 7-8:30 p.m. Bad Penny plays 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $20 includes buffet and champagne. Proceeds support Voice of Democracy Program in local schools. Tix: 832-0540.

Tenants Harbor

The Quarry Tavern

You want a mellow, home-by-11 p.m. kind of night? By the Bay Jazz Trio,  The Quarry Tavern, 21 Mechanic St., Tenants Harbor. 7-10:30 p.m. FMI: EastWindInn.com or 372-6366.

Note: If your establishment isn’t listed here it’s because we were unable to find any details of your event posted online. We will be adding more details and more New Year's events as they become available. Please check back! To contact me with more details: Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com