There are many events, festivals, and celebrations that go on in Acadia National Park as well as the towns and villages on the Island throughout the season. The Island explorer free bus line goes right past Acadia Garden Cottage and can take you to many destinations in the Park as well as towns and villages. We would love to have you stay with us. Check here for reservations.
The Acadia Birding Festival is a 4 day event offering a variety of birding adventures. Come experience the birding wonders of Maine, from boreal to ocean – warblers, puffins,& more. They offer field trips, pelagic trips, paddling adventures, workshops, socials, & evening talks. The Festival offers a variety of birding adventures along rocky coasts, northern forests, and on the ocean. Come join us and celebrity birders on field trips, workshops, and entertaining presentations. For more information go to: http://www.acadiabirdingfestival.com/ Facebook Page Email beckym@acadiabirdingfestival.com or call 207-233-3694. (photos from Acadia Birding Festival)
Acadia Night Sky Festival- September 25-29 2019
Join us for one of the premier night sky events on the eastern seaboard. The 9th Annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is set for September 25-29, 2019, and will once again be packed with a full schedule of events. With workshops, internationally recognized speakers and hands-on experiences, there truly is something for everyone from families to the serious amateur astronomer.
Help us celebrate the starlit skies of Downeast Maine through education, science and the arts.
Maine’s spectacular rocky coast is home to Acadia National Park, and some of the last pristine, star-filled night skies in the eastern United States. Here, the Milky Way shines bright in the largest expanse of naturally dark sky east of the Mississippi.
With the rapid loss of dark skies to light pollution receiving national attention, Maine is increasingly being referred to as one place “that still has stars.” We invite you to discover Downeast Maine’s unique commitment to protecting the quality of its starlit nights at this annual celebration.