Farmers Market Sundays Starting May 8, 2022 Every Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION: 2 Oxford Street
Art Walk LA and Concert in the Park May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30 Lisbon Street & Downtown Lewiston - Starts at 5:00 p.m. Followed by 7:00 p.m. Concert in Kennedy Park
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - Downtown May 28 - 9:30 a.m. Parade Staging/Kick Off - Near Kennedy Park Celebrate Our Veterans with Remembrance, Reflection, and Thanks! The Lewiston/Auburn Veterans Council invites residents and visitors to enjoy their annual parade of vehicles, walkers, and motorcycles followed by a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
Parade Route
Corner of Park and Chestnut to Lisbon Lisbon to Lisbon & Main Over Longley Bridge to Court St. Auburn Right to Great Falls Plaza Left to Turner and Court Back over Longley Bridge to Veterans Park
Pride LA June 11 - 11:00 a.m. Simard-Payne Park (Photo from Pride LA Maine Facebook Page)
Summer Fun & Films Outdoor Movie Nights June 15 - Simard-Payne Park June 29 - Lewiston Middle School July 13 - Pettingill School Park July 27 - Connors Elementary School August 2 - Lewiston Middle School - "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" August 17 - Pettingill School Park
Activities begin at 6 p.m., and movie begins at dusk.
Celebrate the Androscoggin River during this FREE two-day family-friendly event with live remote broadcasts from WIGY 105.5! RiverFest features a Regatta, kickball tournament, food trucks, an artisan fair, beer garden, and two nights of live local music.
World Refugee Day June 20 - 4:30 p.m. Simard-Payne Park
World Refugee Day highlights Lewiston's diversity through multi-country flag presentation, food, music, & entertainment.
Celebrating Lewiston June 25, 2022 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mike McGraw Park - Bartlett Street Celebrating "All Things Lewiston" Music, Food, Art, History, Culture, and More!
"We want to highlight what makes Lewiston 'Lewiston," show what we have here, and what othersare missing out on!" LYAC Member Hannah Arsenault
7th Annual Great Falls Brewfest June 25 Simard-Payne Park - Ticketed Event
The 7th Annual Great Falls Brewfest will feature 50+ breweries (cider & seltzer too!), food, vendors, live music. and more. This event is one of Maine's favorite beer festivals! For More Info
Liberty Festival July 4, 2022 Veterans Memorial Park
Independence Day in Lewiston is celebrated well! Spectacular fireworks, food, music, entertainment, displays, vendors, and more!
(Photo by Russ Dillingham, Sun Journal - 2021)
Fiddlers Rendezvous w/ Greg Boardman
August 14, 2022 1:00 p.m. Free Concert - Kennedy Park
(Photo from LA Arts)
Great Falls Balloon Festival August 19-21, 2022 Simard-Payne Park
Back2School Event & Concert Mid-Late August Kennedy Park
(2021 Event Sun Journal Photo)
2nd Annual Rally for Recovery (Sponsored by the Lewiston Area Public Health Committee) September 17, 2022 11:00 a.m. Kennedy Park
Individuals and organizations unite to underscore Lewiston being a "recovery ready" community, providing resources, information, speakers, testimonies, and expression in song and art to assist those interested in or seeking recovery from Substance Use Disorder. The event also provides support for family and friends encouraging their loved ones in their journey to health and self-sustainability.
Beautiful Blackbird Festival September 18, 2022 Kennedy Park
Details Coming Soon!
Dempsey Challenge September 24 & 25, 2022 Simard-Payne Park
For one weekend each September, non-athletes and athletes alike join together to help make life better for people impacted by cancer by raising funds for The Dempsey Center in Lewiston through the Dempsey Challenge. One hundred percent (100%) of Challenge funds raised help provide personalized, holistic services AT NO COST to cancer patients, their loved ones, and care partners.
Taste the Harvest (Sponsored by LA Metro Chamber/Ticketed Event) October 5, 2022 Lisbon Street
An annual autumn celebration of local food and agriculture, Taste the Harvest brings our community together to sample the best autumn harvest Maine can serve up and highlights the incredible food products, producers, and culinary talent of our region.