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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 Fall Color Reaches Peak in Northern and Western Regions as October Travel Weekend Arrives

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Maine fall foliage map for the week of September 30, 2026, showing peak color in northern and western regions.

State forestry officials report peak conditions in three foliage zones, low leaf drop across Maine and a busy October 2–4 calendar of fairs, festivals and scenic drives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Maine’s September 30 foliage report places Zones 5, 6 and 7 at peak color, with northern Zone 4 rated high and the remaining zones moderate. Color… Read the full news article