Here you will find a list of events sponsored by the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
19th Annual Bethel Art Fair.
Date: July 5
Artists & artisans display and sell their work. Youth art exhibit & children’s activities. Food & entertainment all day. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com
Mollyockett Day & 15th Annual Great Duck Race
Date: July 19
Annual community festival featuring foot races, parade, contests, entertainment, arts & crafts, fiddlers’ contest, duck race at the covered bridge, great music & plenty of food. Fireworks at dusk. FMI: 207.824.3575 or 207.824.2282.
Mollyockett Day Classic Road Race
Date: July 19
Road race through the Bethel countryside, 5 mile, 3 mile walk, 1 mile for kids 14 & under. T-shirts & prizes. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com
Maine State Kids’ Triathlon
Date: Aug. 2
200 yard swim, 2 mile bike ride, 1 mile run. Ages 8-14. 207.824.2282.
17th Annual Maine State Triathlon
Date: Aug. 3
A sprint triathlon with a 1 km swim at Songo Pond, 25 km bike race on scenic country roads, and a 5 km cross-country run. Teams or individuals. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com
11th Annual Harvest Fest & “Chowdah” Cook-off
Date: Sept. 20
An old-fashioned fun fall festival--arts & crafts, “Chowdah” cook-off, apple pie contest, demonstrations, hiking, biking, canoeing, food, guided & self-guided bike tours, more. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com
Local Wares Fair
Date: Nov. 28
Craft and wares fair of locally handcrafted items. Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center. 9-4. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com
Taste of Bethel & Theme Wreath Silent Auction
Date: Dec. 6
Sample the delicious specialties area restaurants prepare. Bid on beautifully decorated wreaths. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com
Maine Performing Arts Festival
Date: Aug. 6-9
Various musical and theatrical presentations to please all ages. www.mainepaf.org.