Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
held at the Tangier Outlets in Tilton. More than 90 exhibitors fill the area displaying everything from home décor to handmade jewelry. Held outside under canopies, this event is free and pet-friendly. ( joycescraftshows.com/ nh-craft-fairs-schedule) Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival Newport, RI May 21-22 Make your way to Bowen’s Wharf for a weekend of dining and imbibing on the waterfront. Sample freshly shucked oysters from 45 aquafarms across the state and seafood from local restaurants. (bowenswharf.com/events/newport- oyster-chowder-festival) Down East Spring Birding Festival Trescott, ME May 26-29 Spend this spring basking in the natural beauty of Down East Maine’s
the mini-triathlon if you’re feeling athletic. (ptowntourism.com/events/ provincetown-coastal-rowing- regatta-mini-triathlon ) Kennebunkport Festival Kennebunkport, ME June 4-9 What used to be a food and wine fest has evolved into a weeklong lineup of local art, top chefs from around Maine and live music in the seaside village of Kennebunkport. Visit the historic Goat Island Lighthouse off Cape Porpoise while you’re there. ( kennebunkportmainelodging.com/ kennebunkport-festival) Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative Science Showcase Nantucket Island, MA June 6-12 Celebrate Nantucket Preservation Month by learning about the diverse flora and fauna on the island. Join scientists, researchers and naturalists for ecological field trips, research
Cobscook Bay area. Witness a breathtaking birding experience during peak spring migration and breeding season with four days of guided hikes, presentations and boat tours led by local experts. Explore a variety of habitats and species in sanctuaries such as Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Machias Seal Island (home to Atlantic puffins) and much more. ( cobscookinstitute.org/birdfest ) JUNE Provincetown Coastal
Rowing Regatta & Mini Triathlon Provincetown, MA June 4-5
Cruise to Provincetown, the first great fishing port on the eastern seaboard, for your first New England regatta of the season! Watch schooners, catboats, modern yachts and boats race, tour historic vessels, and join
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