Calendar of Area Events

Friday August 15, 2008 - Thursday August 21, 2008

Bar Harbor Jazz Festival

A 7 day festival of jazz with concerts and events happening all around town, from outdoor cafes to the grand old art-deco Criterion Theatre, from the public Village Green, to local pubs and restaurants. The Festival features modern jazz, classics, and great vocalists as well. Founded in 2004, the Bar Harbor Jazz Festival hopes to add another dimension to the great history of music here in Bar Harbor (from www.barharborinfo.com).

Saturday August 30, 2008 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Island Arts Association in the Park

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 (from www.barharborinfo.com).

Friday September 5, 2008 - Sunday September 14, 2008

Bar Harbor Food and Wine Classic

A celebration of wine, food and song…Excite your senses and savor the experience at one of New England’s premier wine festivals (from www.barharborinfo.com).

Friday September 5, 2008 - Monday September 8, 2008

3rd Annual Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium

Four fun days of kayaking instruction with top coaches in the waters surrounding Acadia National Park including tidal currents, rock gardening, rolling, Greenland skills, rescues, with many for beginners and a full slate of BCU training and assessments. Contact Aquaterra Adventures at www.aquaterra-adventures.com or by calling 1-877-386-4124 (from www.barharborinfo.com)

Saturday September 20, 2008 - Sunday September 21, 2008

Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Art Show - Art In The Park

Over 35 artists (painters and photographers) will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets.

Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. For more information call 207-288-5103 (from www.barharborinfo.com).

Saturday September 20, 2008 8:30 am

31st Annual Mount Desert Island YMCA Half-Marathon and Fall 5K

The YMCA’s Annual Half-Marathon is USA TAC Certified. This challenging course includes 9 miles on Acadia National Park’s Carriage Roads, providing a pristine, car free experience. Walkers start at 7:30am, everyone else at 8:30am. The 5K is a professionally timed race and is held on a GPS measured course. Proceeds from these races support the MDI YMCA’s scholarship program. Download a registration form at www.mdiymca.org. Contact Lisa Tweedie, fitness@mdiymca.org for more information. 207-288-3511 x113 (from www.barharborinfo.com).

Sunday October 19, 2008 8:00 am

7th Annual Mount Desert Island Marathon

Four island communities will host the 7th annual MDI Marathon. A weekend of special events ending with the 26-mile, 385-yard marathon run Sunday at 8am along a seaside route held during peak fall foliage season. This race is a Boston Marathon qualifier. For more information 207-276-4226 or information@mdimarathon.org (from www.barharborinfo.com)

Saturday November 22, 2008 6:00 am - 10:00 am

14th Annual Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party

Set your alarm early and shop in your PJs for extra discounts. The pajama parade and fashion show will begin at the Village Green at 9:30am. Meet at the gazebo at 9am to receive your entry number. Prizes awarded for best sleepwear. 207-288-5103 (from www.barharborinfo.com).

Friday December 5, 2008 8:00 pm

Village Holidays & 8th Annual Midnight Madness Sale

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 (from www.barharborinfo.com)