Custom vehicle and Antique Aeroplane Show

On Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20, the Owls Head Transportation Museum celebrates America’s passion for cool cars with its Hot Rods, Customs Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show.
As part of the day’s activities the Museum will actively demonstrate a few of its turn-of-the-century automobiles as well as give free rides in Ford Model Ts. Special children’s activities and Museum tours are planned. This is one of the Transport museums most popular events. Lots of fun for the whole family.

Summer Solstice evening, Rockland, June 19th, 2010

A celebration of the Summer Solstice takes place June 19th, in Rockland, just a few miles from Camden. Summer Solstice will take place from 5-9 pm on Main Street. This annual event offers something for the whole family. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the evening and there will be live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. A fun evening!"

Schooner Olad Camden Maine setting sail 15 May, 2010

Schooner trips start 15 May, a little earlier than usual due to the great weather.

Explore Penobscot Bay, with its rocky shoreline, lighthouses, seals, bald eagles, islands, lobster boats and hidden mansions. Schooner Olad sails daily from Camden, Maine; Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. Schooner Olad offers historic two-hour daysails aboard a completely restored, classic yacht."

Camden theatre- The Taming of the Shrew April 2008

Stay in Camden, and enjoy a night at the theatre.( Only a couple of mins walk from Blue Harbor House)

Shakespeare's well loved play ' TheTaming of the shrew' can be seen April 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, and 20th.

Maine Literary festival Nov 2nd-4th 2007

Last year we had author Cathie Pellettier staying at the Blue Harbor House Inn. Who will you meet this year? Come and stay with us and see!

This is the second annual Maine Author's Series & Literary Festival, titled "Mayham, Money and Mirth," and provides a rich mix of presentations, panels, readings, and literary surprises from more than 20 authors who live in and/or write about Maine. Camden Opera House. Maine Literary Festival (207) 837-2827. http://www.maineliteraryfestival.com/

Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show

Maine's only in-the-water boat show features boats in the water and on land, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, delicious food

The Fifth Annual Maine Boat show Aug 10-12. Harbor Park, Rockland, is only 8 miles from the Blue Harbor House Inn. For more information visit www.maineboats.com. Don't miss it!

Harbor Arts and Crafts show July 21-22

Come to Camden and visit the hugely popular Harbor Arts and Crafts show.

Over 100 artists and crafts people display and sell their work amidst the spectacular scenery of Camden Harbor in this, their 31st Annual Show. If you visit the home page of Blue Harbor House you can see a lovely panoramic moving picture view from last year's event. Well worth a visit!

Music by the Sea - Camden July 01

"Music By The Sea" celebrating the Fourth of July on July 1 in Downtown Camden and Harbor Park. This year's celebration will feature three bands, a community barbecue and children's activities from noon until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 1.
The Shaiben Jazz Ensemble will kick off the festivities in Harbor Park at noon. Local steel drum band Steelin' Thunder will play at 3 p.m and Maine's own 195th Army Band will perform at 5 p.m. Music, delicious food and fun for the kids - face painting, balloon tying, harbor cruises and story telling. A great day for all.

See Peyton Place, Camden and save 15% on room rates

June 15th-June 17th
A re-creation of the Labor Day parade from the film will take place on 16 June . Participants will include classic cars from the 50’s as well as extras that appeared in the film! As the parade ends at the Mill enjoy light refreshments and Peyton Place memorabilia on display. Maps of locations featured in the film will be available as well. Make sure to get to Main St. early and secure your spot – you won’t want to miss this trip down memory lane! Book any two nights at the Blue Harbor House Inn this weekend and save 15% off our regular room rates. New bookings only. Limited availability.

Maine Lobster festival Aug 01-05, 2007

Mix nine tents, the world’s largest lobster cooker, a sea goddess, a big parade, top notch entertainment, fine art, talented crafts people and vendors, US Navy ship tours, all-you-can-eat pancakes, free shuttle service, US Coast Guard Station tours, professional and amateur cooking contests, marine heritage, road races, kids events, over 25,000 pounds of lobster- and you have the recipe for Maine's finest summer celebration. Don't miss it. Reserve your accommodation before its too late!

Peyton Place, Camden, June 16 2007

A re-creation of the Labor Day parade from the film will take place on Main St. in Camden. Participants will include classic cars from the 50’s as well as extras that appeared in the film. As the parade ends at the Mill enjoy light refreshments and Peyton Place memorabilia on display. Maps of locations featured in the film will be available as well. Make sure to get to Main St. early and secure your spot – you won’t want to miss this trip down memory lane!

North Atlantic Blues Festival

The 14th annual Blues Music Festival will be held outdoors in Rockland's Harbor Park, only 8 miles from Blue Harbor House Inn . Saturday and Sunday during the day see top national acts: Bernard Allison, Lucky Peterson, Walter Trout,Debbie Coleman, Sue Foley and more. This is a hugely popular event. For more information visit North Atlantic Blues Festival. Don't miss it.

Camden book Festival

Some dates to add to your diary!
May18th-20th. Camden book festival - 'A time of Wonder' paid and free events throughout Camden.

Also, the same weekend 'Warbler Weekend' A talk, slide presentation and bird walk. Merryspring nature center, Camden. www.merryspring.org
Merryspring nature center is a privately-owned 66-acre park in Camden and Rockport, Maine that is open to the public free of charge every day of the year from dawn to dusk. Visit the Herb Garden and the Rose garden to name a few.
Native plant enthusiasts will enjoy strolling through the wooded 10 acre Kitty Todd Arboretum, which features most of the trees and shrubs native to Maine. Well worth a visit, any day, not just for special events.