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Maine turns October into a festival season of pumpkin boats, coastal food and peak foliage

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Giant pumpkin display with a Welcome to Damariscotta message in Damariscotta, Maine

Damariscotta’s PumpkinFest, Portland’s Harvest on the Harbor and western Maine scenic drives anchor a month of autumn events stretching into November KEY TAKEAWAYS Damariscotta PumpkinFest & Regatta runs October 9–12, 2026, with giant pumpkin art, races, contests and the signature pumpkin-boat regatta. Harvest on the Harbor returns to Portland October 15–17, featuring the Maine Lobster… Read the full news article

Maine’s autumn unfolds from northern forests to coastal orchards

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Rangeley Lakes, orchard apples and colourful autumn foliage in Maine

A rolling foliage season links scenic drives and Acadia hikes with apple harvests, corn mazes and Stephen King-inspired Halloween stops KEY TAKEAWAYS Maine's fall colour advances from north to south, giving travellers several weeks of potential foliage viewing rather than one statewide peak date. Acadia National Park, state parks and seven National Scenic Byways offer… Read the full news article