Real people... Real places... Real relaxation...The Real Maine™
If you're looking for the authentic Maine experience, this is it. The Rockland-Thomaston area is the entry point to Penobscot Bay, perhaps the most scenic body of water on the eastern seaboard. Here you'll find scores of islands, a dozen historic lighthouses, and quiet little protected harbors filled with working lobster boats. Ospreys and bald eagles nest high in the spruces along the rugged shores, puffins make the islands their home, deer browse the open fields, moose forage the wetlands, and harbor seals make their annual pilgrimage to quiet coves.
While nature is at the core, hospitality is the rule of the day. Here you'll find access to island ferries, comfortable accommodations, outstanding restaurants and galleries, first-class museums, and the retail center for the Mid-Coast region of Maine.
This is the Lobster Capital of the World, home to the country's largest windjammer fleet, and the Gateway to Penobscot Bay. We invite you to come experience The Real Maine.
Rockland is home to some of the finest summer festivals in New England, including the North Atlantic Blues Festival, the Maine Lobster Festival and the Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show.
Upcoming Events...
 Bay Chamber Concerts Events
August 24, 27-28
Photo: First Chair All Stars with Max Levinson: Coda. Bay Chamber Concerts concludes its 48th Summer Music Festival with two concerts featuring principal musicians from the nation's top orchestras. They'll be joined by pianist Max Levinson, the 2005 winner of the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award. "First Chair All Stars: Coda" will be performed on Wednesday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Thursday, August 28, 8:00 p.m., will bring the Summer Music Festival to a close with a concert titled, "First Chair All Stars: Finale." Tickets to the concerts are $25 to $35 for adults, $8 for youth ages 25 and under. In addition, there is a 2008 Annual Gala Benefit - An Evening with Arlo Guthrie, on Sunday, August 24 - a Benefit Concert at the Strom Auditorium, 5:00 p.m. Guthries tickets are $75 or $50 per person or for the Gala Reception at the Carver Hill Gallery, 7:00 p.m., the tickets are $195 per person; includes a prime-location concert ticket. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Bay Chamber Concerts at 236-2823, toll free at (888) 707-2770 or online at www.baychamberconcerts.org.
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 14th Annual Windjammer Weekend, Camden
August 29-31
Organized by Annie Higbee, of Owls Head, they are thrilled to welcome the fleet of schooners and windjammers that are joining them. The Schooner Frances is coming all the way from Portland in honor of Hasket Hildreth, boat builder, captain, and friend who died earlier this year. The Parade of Vessels entering Camden Harbor will begin around noon on Friday August 29th with the arrival of approximately 20 schooners and windjammers. They will also be welcoming 400 men and women sailors from the USS Whidbey Island that is back from service overseas. This years WjW Poster and T-shirt features art by Eric Hopkins, who has generously donated his work in support of this event. On Friday a short play, The Fisherman and His Wife, will start the evening at Harbor Park at 6 p.m., followed by the talent show, featuring crew members from participating vessels, at 7 p.m. and the evening will conclude with a fireworks display at dark over Camden harbor. Saturday highlights begin with the Blessing of the Fleet (8 a.m.), Lobster Crate Races, the Build-A-Boat contest, and Nautical Crafts and Vendors. The 4th Annual Maine Food and Lifestyle Annual Chowder Challenge will begin at 11 a.m. Tours of the participating vessels, will begin at 2 p.m. On Sunday, the event will begin with the Harbor Hounds Dog Show at 9 a.m. at Harbor Park. See the complete list of events at their event web site, www.windjammerweekend.com.
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