Aug. 31 — Sept. 2
The Camden Windjammer Festival: Hop aboard a schooner and take part in this three-day-long celebration of Camden’s maritime heritage with a boat parade, tours of the windjammer fleet, fireworks, outdoor music, and even pirates. This free event is sponsored by Down East. 800-223-5459. camdenwindjammerfestival.com

Sept. 14 – 30
The Portland Players sing music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 420 Cottage Rd., South Portland.207-799-7337. portlandplayers.org

Sept. 29
Margaret Cho is a renaissance woman who does it all: she is a comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and singer-songwriter. She brings her newest comedy set to the State Theatre in Portland. 609 Congress St. 800-745-3000. statetheatreportland.com

Sept. 27 – 30
The Camden International Film Festival brings documentary film screenings, Q&As with directors, and a showcase of new media and experimental artworks to Camden and Rockland. from . Camden Opera House, Bayview Street Cinema, Strand Theatre, and the Farnsworth Art Museum. 207-593-6593. camdenfilmfest.org

Sept. 19
“Ladies and gentlemen, attention please!” American singer-songwriter Steve Earle takes his rock, folk, and Texas country music to the Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield. . 866-227-6523. stonemountainartscenter.com

 
 
Fair Season
Windsor Fair Aug. 26 – Sept. 3
Just a stone’s throw from the state capital, the Windsor Fair is famed for its large midway, animal pulling events, and harness racing. 207-549-5249. windsorfair.com

Blue Hill Fair Aug. 30 – Sept. 3
A true down to earth country fair, the Blue Hill Fair features the Tim Dyson FMX Motorcycle Stunt Team, Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band, as well as a fireworks display. 207-374-3701. bluehillfair.com

Farmington Fair Sept. 16 – 22
Located along scenic Route 27, past fairs have demonstrated such techniques as welding, chainsaw-carved wood sculpting, and beekeeping. At Franklin Avenue and High Street.207-778-6083.

The Common Ground Country Fair Sept. 21 – 23
This celebration of Maine’s organic farmers and gardeners is the place to find out how to keep a dozen hens, set up a hive, and tend a flock of sheep. 207-568-4142. mofga.org

Cumberland County Fair Sept. 23 – 29

Held at the fairgrounds in Cumberland, just fifteen minutes from downtown Portland, it’s an authentic country fair with a tractor pull and an appearance by comedian Bob Marley. 
207-829-5531. cumberlandfair.com