Memorial Day Weekend 2009 Events

Wondering what to do this memorial day weekend in Maine? 

 Here are a few fun ideas!

Down East Spring Birding Festival May 22nd- May 25th

Come birding “Way Down East” over Memorial Day Weekend to Maine’s Cobscook Bay Area – “one of the important bird areas in the US”. Our great variety of habitats are home to many bird species. Bird in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Shackford Head and Quoddy Head State Parks, and other wildlife areas. See two dozen warblers in their breeding plumage, boreal species, and Atlantic Puffins up close and (almost) touchable. Participants find over 150 different birds each year. How many will you find? Hikes, boat trips, presentations for advanced, intermediate, and beginning birders. Your general registration fee covers most events; some events are extra charge.  www.downeastbirdfest.org For More Information

60th Anniversary Barbershop Show

“Sentimental Journey”Maine’s largest Barbershop Show ever, featuring reunion of international quartet “The Management” plus invited guests from every Barbershop Chorus in Maine in a tribute to past and present directors. 2 and 7 PM shows Saturday, May 23, 2009  Yarmouth High School , 286 West Elm Street Yarmouth Tribute To Andrew Wyeth Exhibits, films, panel discussions, record your tribute to Wyeth, guided tours and more at the museum and other locations - Farnsworth Art Museum. Saturday, May 23, 2009 Guided Nature Hike At Shaker Village Amongst the fields and woods of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village; reservations required.  Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 926-4597 Heritage Day At Poland Spring Resort Music and other entertainment, contests, games, children’s activities, refreshments, exhibits, tours, horse rides, Chili Cook Off and more  www.gemsof26.com Capture The Flag With warm weather comes outdoor games. One of the best: CAPTURE THE FLAG. It’s no longer restricted to 8-year-olds trapped on suburban blocks. Join PortSports Social Club for a Capture the Flag event in Deering Oaks Park. Bring a light and dark shirt to the band shell at 1 pm to be split into teams. There will also be a post-battle cookout at the park, so bring any grub you’d like to enjoy. More info: www.portsportsmaine.com. Spring Auto Show  Pre-1989 vehicles and an antique aeroplane show. Owls Head Transportation Museum, Route 73 Owls Head 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 24