We love Spear Spring Farm! Their produce is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. It is…read morewonderful to see the chickens truly wandering around and foraging. We have also bought meat and eggs there that have come from other local organic producers. This is a farm that truly cares about what we put into our bodies, the health of our earth, and having compassion for the animals we consume. And the staff are always welcoming and knowledgeable.

If you want to find an amazing selection of organic produce, pasture-raised eggs, and other local…read moregoodies; look no further. We stumbled upon Spear Spring Farm as we drove out to Rockland for a day trip. We saw all these chickens just roaming around, and right after we saw the sign for the Farm, so we just had to go in. We were met by the nicest woman -- I believe she works at the farm -- and she was so friendly and welcoming. She shared that all the veggies are grown right at the farm, all organic. They also partner with local vendors to sell other cool stuff, from art to soaps. Unfortunately their eggs were sold out when we visited, but we left home with some beautiful carrots. I recommend stopping by Spear Spring Farm if you're in the area -- there's something for everyone here.

Free of charge to walk the well mowed 4 foot wide trails. Plenty of parking. I am told this place…read morecontinues to be magical throughout the year--landscape renewing and changing rapidly through the seasons. The tidal river is easily accessible within a 10 to 15 minute easy stroll from the parking lot. Horseshoe crabs can be seen spawning in June. Plenty of fish fry hatching in July. Great place to wade, but be mindful about disturbing the horseshoe crab grounds where there is sand. Clams can be gathered at low tide. But make sure you get a permit from the county clerk before hand. The daily clam bag limit is generous. Lovely views of the river, tall grasses and wildflowers. There is even an Osprey nest that gets used in Spring through Summer. A magical way to drink in midcoast Maine without a lot of driving and hiking.

The owner makes incredible, unique and earthy berry wines and cider made with the fruits that are…read morelocally grown and sourced. Not your everyday winery, surely a must stop by for free wine tasting if you are on the way to Deer Isle.

I had the pleasure of meeting Tom at the Brooksville Farmer's Market this past week, and spending…read moresome time down at the Sow's Ear Winery on Coastal Road later on in the week. Tom is a true master of his craft, which he's been studying and perfecting for twenty-three years now. He is the sole proprietor of Sow's Ear and does a terrific job all by himself. He is welcoming and friendly and engages his customers with great conversation while they test his six or seven different wines. Sow's Ear specializes in fruit wines made from organic local ingredients. The cider and sparkling cider are from Tom's own orchards, and he sources the rhubarbs for the rhubarb wine and "Rhu-bubbly" locally as well as the blueberries. The wild-growing choke cherries he picks himself and all of his ingredients are fresh and delicious. We bought a bottle of cider, which is a traditional English-style cider and quite unique, and a bottle of the blueberry wine and our only regret was that we couldn't come back again.

We came up short on our visit this year because the visitor center was closed on the weekend and…read morethe Belted Galloway cattle were bashful and likely hanging out in an distant though unseen meadow. Que sera, sera.

If you aren't from a farm background you won't get the 4star rating but these are pretty "Oreo"…read morecattle with unusual markings. The farm is well cared for and we found the young lady in the farm office courteous and friendly. Belted galloways are pretty rare in the US so we enoyed seeing them as part of the "prettiest walk in the world."

Super Roll Local…read moreCeltic celebration here in Belfast that's been going on for eighteen years (ca. 2006) and takes course annually over a weekend in August. We happened to be in town for the last day of the few festival, which held the most important event: the cheese roll! The Good: *Free to attend *Chill atmosphere and didn't seem overly crowded *Lots of food trucks *Great location at the Belfast Ha'bah *Family-friendly *Live Celtic-themed ingredients *Heavy Games (aka Scottish Highland games) *Cheese roll was epic and totally worth watching. It seems like the stupidest thing on earth, but I promise you it's fucking hilarious and so much fun to watch. The Meh: *Didn't really notice a lot of crafty booths around, but it's possible they might've been gone since we showed up for only the final hours of the event. The Ugly: *Parking down at the Ha'bah can be a giant PiTa, but not impossible. Conclusion: Great local festival with some fun events--and don't miss the cheese roll!

Top quality musicians, many of whom also give workshops in fiddle, accordion or whatever their…read morespecial instrument happens to be. There are also music sessions each day where one can bring one's own instrument and join in with a group to jam. The Scottish "heavy games" are amazing to watch as burly men (and women) compete in traditional events such as the caber toss, hammer throw and stone put, all while wearing kilts. Lots of food vendors and craft or information booths. There's also a Renaissance 'travelers' village. And there are fireworks Saturday night! All of this takes place on the waterfront within walking distance from downtown Belfast. Entry is by donation and well worth the contribution!

The Knox Museum is a true historical gem, not only for the small town of Thomaston, but for the…read moreentire state of Maine. The museum does an OUTSTANDING job of preserving the memory and legacy of founding father Henry Knox whom - to be frank - I was not familiar with at all (other than the one name drop he receives in the Hamilton musical). General Knox was born in 1750. In 1775, General George Washington chose Knox as his Chief of Artillery. He spent most of the Revolutionary War by Washington's side and following the war, he was chosen to be the first Secretary of War. Knox's Revolutionary War accomplishments include leading the expedition to transfer sixty tons of captured British cannon from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, directing Washington's famous Delaware River crossing, and taking charge of the placement of the artillery at Yorktown. In 1795, Knox retired to a large tract of land, located in what is now Thomaston, Maine which his wife had inherited from her mother. On this land, they built an elaborate nineteen-room mansion and named it "Montpelier". The original Montpelier was torn down in 1871, but an exact replica was pain-stakenly built in its place in 1929 by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The Montpelier Museum now houses many of the objects Knox kept in the original mansion that was donated by his descendants (including Marie Antoinnete's book case which is a whole wild story I'd never heard of before but is worth googling). A really interesting find and amazing legacy that Genera Knox has left behind in coastal Maine. If y'all ever find yourself up there I recommend making a visit! The museum and tour were a highlight of our most recent Maine trip.

It is so delightful to talk to volunteers who are so dedicated to their work. The Knox Museum is a…read morebeautiful building that was lovingly reconstructed and refurnished through tireless work by the volunteers, trustees and donations. We attended the annual Christmas Gala to see the decorations, which were beautiful, but the real fun was learning the stories of the building and its occupants from such enthusiastic volunteers. It was a lovely evening and we will certainly return again.

A great little gem on the coast of Maine. It was worth the long drive we took to get there but if…read moreyou are headed up the coast, you should make sure to stop. They have quite a number of buildings with exhibits in each and docents to help you along the way. They've done an extremely nice job with their presentation and items. And if you like boats, they have lots of boats and boat history! For me, having grown up in New England with family that goes back several hundred years, looking at some of the antique furniture was like looking at my childhood home :)

Local gem. Historic buildings. Fun to take the kids. You can spend hours or you can take a quick…read morekid friendly trip. It is a nonprofit in a small town and being from DC I didn't mind paying admission for a smaller museum. Kids can interact with some of the exhibits. They also offer kid friendly programs. Make sure to visit the historic church First Congregation on the property. It was a nice day and kids could also use the pond to steer remote control boats. Great stop in a charming town.

Just wanted to confirm that this is easily one of the best fairs in Maine. I spent a number of…read moreyears in the late 70s and early 80s showing cows as a member of 4H. I have strong and nostalgic feelings of the positive impact that experience had on my life. Unfortunately, the youth agricultural experience is dwindling in many fairs. This is definitely not the case at the Windsor Fair. I was so thrilled to see so many youngsters, especially girls, enthusiastically involved in the agricultural exhibits. Can't wait until next year!

Rides, junk food, race track. The people watching is amusing--park yourself on a nice shady corner…read morewith something to eat and drink and watch Maine go by. The rides are not huge but get the job done. Just get out of the way of anyone looking green! The food ranges from $4 for a slice of wood fired pizza or a small basket of fries to $12 for a basket of chicken nuggets or haddock chunks. Proteins are clearly on the high end. There is also a live animal section featuring 4H and other cute animals.