**Machias Maine Wild Blueberry Festival - held in Machias during mid August each year - VERY popular.

This year is the 33rd Annual Festival (August 15-17, 2008) with special events beginning August 12th
For more information visit online at www.machiasblueberry.com

Be our guests while enjoying the host of activities the area has to offer.

• Fresh and saltwater rivers and lakes abound for canoeing, kayaking, boating, and swimming.
• Do some bird watching at fresh and salt water marshes and islands. Machias Seal Island is home to nesting Atlantic puffins.
• Explore the State Parks and nature conservancy lands.
• Join in with farm chores and activities and get to know our "Speechless Brothers" as the ancient Incas referred to the gentle llama.
• Visit local museums, historic points of interest, and lighthouses.
• Enjoy foliage tours during the fall months and X-country skiing or snowshoeing during the winter months.
• Enjoy the local Blueberry Festival in late summer and the many Craft Fairs that abound.
• Relax by biking or hiking, or unwind with a game of croquet or horseshoes.
• On those clear evenings, take the time to gaze at the stars.