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Kennebec Valley Celebrations Not to Be Missed June 29th
It's almost time once again to enjoy two of the biggest celebrations of the year in the Kennebec Valley, packed into one exciting day. June 29th marks the return of both Kennebec River Day and the Kennebec River Brewfest. Both events take place at scenic Mill Park, where you'll find a schedule of events that appeal to every member of the family. From great food to shopping, fun, drinks, and games, Kennebec River Day has it all. Our real estate agents are ready to celebrate with the community, but first, we'll share the key details on Kennebec River Day and Kennebec River Brewfest for 2019.
Kennebec Valley Summertime Celebrations
Date: June 29, 2019 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Mill Park – 1 Water St., Augusta, ME 04330
Kennebec River Day
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Children's Games and Activities
Kids and adults alike will have a blast exploring all that Kennebec River Day has to offer. For younger members of the audience, there will a kids workshop, inflatable obstacle course, musical instrument petting zoo, building with LEGOs, and even the chance to build their own magic wand. Kids also love visiting the Touch-a-Truck exhibition, which allows them to get a first-hand look at emergency response vehicles.
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6 Ice Cream Shops Around Augusta You Have to Try
Dessert lovers, rejoice! Within the span of one week this summer you can celebrate National Vanilla Milkshake Day on June 20 and National Ice Cream Cake Day on June 27. Get ready to indulge as our real estate agents share the scoop on their favorite ice cream shops around Augusta.
- The Red Barn - 455 Riverside Drive, Augusta 04330
Roadside diners are a classic part of summer in America, and The Red Barn has been a family-owned Augusta institution since 1977. Take a break from touring Augusta homes for sale and sit outside at the picnic tables to enjoy a meal of clam strips, lobster rolls, or other Maine seafood before finishing with some of their popular soft-serve ice cream. Have it in a bowl, cone, or as a luscious milkshake. Hours are 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Don't Miss These 4 Summer Events in Kennebec Valley
Summer in Kennebec Valley is the best time of the year! Our real estate agents love the warm summer days and long summer nights that are perfect for getting together with family and friends to enjoy the some of the best festivities around Maine. Don't miss these four awesome events happening throughout the summer in Kennebec Valley!
- Belgrade Lakes Market – 137 Main St., Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918 | Every Sunday, Memorial Day – September
Who doesn't love a trip to the farmers market? Whether you enjoy sampling locally grown foods or browsing for handcrafted goods, you'll have a great time at the Belgrade Lakes Market. Happening every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend until mid-September, the Belgrade Lakes Market offers something new every week. Close to Belgrade homes for sale, live music and delicious food await you all summer long! Bring your family into town and support your local small businesses at this great farmers market.
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2019 Bike Tour: 35th Annual Trek Across Maine
For cyclists, it's hard to imagine a place more ripe for exploration than Maine. With countless trails and endless meandering back roads, our real estate agents think it's a truly extraordinary landscape to pedal through.
The 35th Annual Trek Across Maine, coming up this June, puts that landscape front and center. Traversing the Kennebec Valley and passing through the capital city of Augusta, Trek Across Maine offers bicycle enthusiasts of all stripes an opportunity to see just what makes Maine so special.
Bike for a Cause
Now in its 35th year, Trek Across Maine is a three-day cycling event, with multiple route options that highlight the spectacular beauty of the Kennebec Valley. It's also the largest fundraiser in the nation for the American Lung Association and has raised more than $24 million in the years since the event started.
More than 2,000 cyclists and 750 volunteers are expected to participate in this year's event, which takes place on June 14-16. Riders start and finish in Brunswick, Maine, and have three options: a 56-mile one-day route, a 102-mile two-day route, and a spectacular 180-mile full route over three days. Those who choose to bike the two- and three-day versions of the event will have overnight accommodations provided at Bates College in Lewiston and Colby College in Waterville.
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Maine Maple Sunday: See How Syrup Is Made
Pure Maine maple syrup is such a popular commodity that Native Americans used it as money. While maple syrup is no longer made by dropping red-hot stones into thick wooden containers of sap, it retains the same unique quality and flavor people have enjoyed for hundreds of years.
On the fourth Sunday of March each year, our state's sugar houses celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. Our real estate agents prepare you for this year's event on March 24 by sharing the story of making maple syrup along with our favorite sugar houses to visit.
How Maple Syrup Is Made
The maple syrup cycle begins when the first crow of the year flies, usually in late January. This marks the beginning of the "sweetwater" sap flow, which generally runs until mid-April. Even in these high-tech times, many sugar houses still follow the tradition of collecting sap in buckets hung from trees.
How valuable is sap? A large tree can produce a generous amount of 60 gallons in one year, but the end result is only about one-and-a-half gallons of maple syrup.