Things to do in Bath, Maine this weekend, July 28th-30th, 2023

Meteorologists are saying if you picked THIS week to visit Maine (or New England) you picked the best week of summer so far - still a bit hot for my taste, but limited rain and fog - rocky coast and lighthouses in their full glory, and visible! Just don’t forget your sunscreen and shades! (See pic above from one of our walking tours this week.)

Things to do in Bath, Maine this weekend, July 21st-23rd, 2023

This weekend in Bath, kick it off on Thursday, July 20th, at 6pm with an event at Mockingbird Bookshop. Authors Susan Conley and Lily King will discuss writing, friendship, and more. At 4pm Embark Maine Tours is running our Downtown Bath Walking Tour. Or, if you are looking for some live rockabilly music and beautiful harbor views, head to Georgetown and Derecktor Robinhood Marina, and check out King Memphis (and dine at The Osprey!)

Things to do in Bath, Maine this weekend, July 14th-16th, 2023

On Saturday morning, from 8:30-12noon the Bath Farmers’ Market (heirloom tomatoes pictured above) will be at Waterfront Park, as usual. We are running our Downtown Tour at 9:30am, as usual. And, from 11am-2pm, Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine continues their “Meet the Maker” series with fellow Bath-entrepreneur and photographer Benjamin Williamson. Williamson is the former photo editor for Downeast magazine and as such has all the best tips for visiting shutterbugs and some great pieces to take home from your visit to Maine.

Know-Nothing Riots of Bath, 1854

The 1840s and 50s was a time of a huge increase in immigration to the United States, especially coming from Ireland, where the failure of the staple potato crop caused widespread famine. Refugees fled to America, in hopes of a new start, or at least a chance to survive. Many came to Bath, Maine.

Things to do in Bath, Maine this weekend - July 1st - July 4th, 2022

Fourth of July, we have learned in our years living here, is the true kick off to summer in Maine- we have reliably sunny and warm weather, every sunset and sunrise is the best you ever saw, and the coastal towns sparkle. Although Mayor Vaughn’s declaration in the movie, Jaws, wasn’t completely forthright, the sentiment about the importance of the holiday rings true: “It’s a beautiful day, the beaches are open, and people are having a wonderful time.”