Maine Fall Foliage Report, October 21, 2015

Maine Fall Foliage Report
October 21, 2015

Fall Colors Still Present in Maine

 

 

Augusta, MAINE (October 21, 2015) - Peak and past-peak conditions are taking place throughout the state with moderate to high leaf drop (50 percent to 70 percent), according to the final fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
“The oak trees are just starting to reveal their oranges and golds, amid the still-vibrant reds, yellows and purples, making for a picture perfect backdrop, along with sunny skies in the tracking zones 1 and 2 covering the immediate coastline,” according to Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator.
Take in peak colors at the Annual OgunquitFest happening this weekend, October 23-25. This weekend-long festival includes a scarecrow contest, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, plenty of ghost stories, a marketplace and much more.
Or, jump aboard the Ghost Train at the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay. Just once a year, the ghouls and goblins come out to greet passengers as they journey through enchanted cemeteries. This is appropriate for children four and older, so bundle up the family and visit on Friday or Saturday, October 23 and 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Share your end-of-fall-foliage-season snaps with us at www.mainefoliage.com.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

Maine Fall Foliage Report October 14, 2015.......Foliage Color Peaking Throughout Maine......

Maine Fall Foliage Report
October 14, 2015

Foliage Color Peaking Throughout Maine

 

 

 

 

Augusta, MAINE (October 14, 2015) - Peak leaf color is spreading throughout the state, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.  Forest Rangers in all tracking zones are reporting 70 percent to 100 percent color and moderate leaf drop of 50 percent.
“Now is the time to grab your cameras and get outdoors. Maine is surrounded by the beautiful colors of fall with just enough green in many of the oaks to make for spectacular photography,” according to Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator. “As predicted, because of our warm September, Maine’s fall foliage season has been extended by one week, well into mid- to late-October,” Ross noted.
Fall is a time to recognize the importance of the harvest season and Harvest on the Harbor is an event with a specific focus on local products, agriculture and culinary creations. Food lovers will delight in the gathering of Portland area restaurants, Maine farmers, food artisans, fisherman and local chefs. The event starts on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and ends on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Four Mount Desert Island communities will be hosting the 12th Annual MDI Marathon this weekend. The 26.2 mile race was named the “Most Scenic Marathon” by Runner’s World magazine and treats participants to breath-taking scenery. Or gather up the family and head to the 31st Annual HarvestFest & KidsFest in York Beach on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This longstanding festival features a variety of activities for kids, live entertainment, local food vendors and a marketplace, featuring crafters from all over New England.
Be sure to snap photos of your fall foliage adventures and share with us at us at www.mainefoliage.com. You can even sign up to receive weekly reports by email.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

Northern Maine Moves to Peak Foliage for Columbus Day, Maine Fall Foliage Report 10-7-15

 

Maine Fall Foliage Report
October 7, 2015

 

Augusta, MAINE (October 7, 2015) - The leaves in northern Maine will be moving towards peak conditions this upcoming Columbus Day weekend according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
“Peak color (85 percent) is spreading throughout the northern region (Zones 6 and 7) with low leaf drop, but forest rangers are still reporting low to moderate color (30 percent to 50 percent) throughout the rest of the state. While we are seeing a lot of color along the I-295 corridor in Zones 1 and 3, there is still a lot of green in the upper elevations and in the forest canopies along the highways and byways,” noted Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator. “This is a spectacular weekend to get out and enjoy the varying contrasts of the reds, oranges, yellows and purples mingled in with the greens of the oak trees.”
There will be Leaf Peeper Concerts in Tenants Harbor and Wells this weekend. Bring a picnic beforehand and explore Wells Reserve, featuring the huge century-old Laudholm Farm barn on 2,250 acres of salt marsh and freshwater wetland. The concerts will feature works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Erwin Schulhoff performed by the DaPointe String Quartet.
The 16^th annual North American Wife Carrying Championship will be held this weekend during Fall Festival at Sunday River. Teams will test their physical strength, agility and teamwork during this unique competition where the winning couple takes home the wife’s weight in beer, a cash prize and an entry into the World Championship in Finland.
Grab your cameras in the upcoming weeks and share your photos with us at www.mainefoliage.com. You can even sign up to receive weekly reports by email.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

Maine Fall Foliage Report......... For the week of September 30, 2015

Maine Fall Foliage Report
September 30, 2015

Upcoming Weather May Speed Along Foliage

 

 

Augusta, MAINE (September 30, 2015) - Maine’s fall foliage is turning, but the best is still yet to come during the next three weeks, according to Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
“Pockets of color are emerging throughout all seven zones, but overall the state is just about 10 percent to 30 percent toward peak. With the upcoming forecast calling for rain over the next several days, we could start to see a rapid color change throughout northern and central Maine. The rest of the state is still tracking a bit behind with peak conditions possibly arriving mid to late October,” according to Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator.
Don’t let a little rain scare you away from the opening weekend of the 165th Annual Fryeburg Fair. Maine’s largest fair begins this weekend on Oct. 4 and includes livestock, exhibition halls, a farm museum, craft demonstrations, harness racing, heart-pounding rides and big-name nightly entertainment, like Craig Wayne Boyd – winner of the television show The Voice – and Clint Black.
Living History Days at the Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley. This weekend, Oct. 3 and 4, visitors are invited to explore and learn more about Maine’s lumbering heritage. There will be a 20^th Maine Civil War encampment, wagon rides, a Lombard log hauler running on steam, 1790s demonstrations and encampment, and of course, their famous bean hole beans will be ready to devour.
Leaf peepers can visit the state’s official foliage website at www.mainefoliage.com and sign up to receive weekly reports by email. Visitors and natives can share their photos throughout the state as the progression of color begins.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

Maine Fall Foliage Report for the Week of September 24, 2015.... Gradual Changes Taking Place in Northern Maine!!

Maine Fall Foliage Report
September 23, 2015

Gradual Changes in Leaf Color

Taking Place in Northern Maine

 

 

Augusta, MAINE (September 23, 2015) - With the official arrival of autumn ushering in cooler temperatures, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry reports 15-20 percent color change and very low leaf drop in northern Maine (zones 6 & 7).
“While we were fortunate to enjoy an extended summer-like weather pattern, our warm sunny days and crisp evening temperatures will start the succession of color from north to south. Typically, northern Maine begins to see peak or near peak conditions the last week of September into the first week of October, with the rest of the state nearing peak conditions in the middle of October. If our weather pattern continues, we may still see an abundance of color in late October along the coast and the southern part of the state,” according to Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator.
It’s the perfect time to drive or bike along the St. John Valley Cultural Byway. This route, rich with Maine's Acadian heritage and culture, runs 92 miles along the northern border of Maine and through the St. John Valley.
With a forecast of sunny skies predicted for the weekend, it’s a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the fall events happening in Maine.
Join in the celebration of rural, sustainable living and sample organic foods featuring Maine-grown ingredients at the Common Ground Country Fair taking place in Unity, Sept. 25 through Sept. 27.
In southern Maine, the Eliot Festival takes place Sept. 25 and 26 with an antique car show, Maine crafts and more. In addition, Sept. 26 is Punkinfiddle, a National Estuaries Day Celebration that fosters stewardship of coastal environments. This day of family fun and learning takes place at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm.
Leaf peepers can visit the state’s official foliage website, www.mainefoliage.com and sign up to receive weekly reports by email and share their own photos from throughout the state as the progression of color begins.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

Maine Fall Foliage Report..........September 16, 2015

Maine Fall Foliage Report
September 16, 2015

Warmth of Extended Summer Slows Foliage

Augusta, ME (September 16, 2015) - While Maine is still experiencing the warmth of an extended summer, the foliage in northern Maine is gradually changing, with tinges of oranges, reds and yellows visible in the forest canopy. However, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry report reveals very little color change and very low leaf drop.
“Weather plays a significant role in the changing of the season. Sunny days, followed by cool, but not freezing temperatures help move the progression of color along. We have not experienced the cooler evening temperatures in all 7 zones,” noted Gale Ross, fall foliage coordinator for Maine.
Leaf peepers can visit the state’s official foliage website at www.mainefoliage.com and sign up to receive weekly reports by email. Visitors and natives can share their photos throughout the state as the progression of color begins.
There are a plethora of events happening throughout the state this coming week and now’s the time to get outside to enjoy this last little bit of summer weather. Old Orchard Beach is playing host to a 22nd Annual Car Show on Sept. 18-19 and the town of Bethel will come alive with scarecrows and harvest decorations during the 18th Annual Harvestfest & Chowdah Cook-off on Sept. 19. Or, experience the 11th Annual Camden International Film Festival, taking place from Sept. 17 to 20 in Camden and Rockland. More than sixty documentary features and shorts will be shown throughout a number of local venues.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

Maine 2015 Fall Foliage Season Begins.......Get Your Fall Foliage Reports Via E mail....

Maine Fall Foliage Report

FALL FOLIAGE SEASON BEGINS

~The best is yet to come~

 

Augusta, ME  - It is the official start of Maine’s fall foliage season and even though the weather resembles July’s, it is time to start planning for the upcoming fall season. Currently, the 2015 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry states that there are only slight changes to view in the forests.
“Right now we are expecting a typical fall foliage season with northern Maine (zones 6 and 7) reaching peak conditions the last week of September into the first week of October. The rest of the state’s progression of color will start occurring from north to south in mid-October.  Coastal Maine typically reaches peak conditions mid-October through Oct. 24,” according to Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson.
Leaf peepers can visit the state’s official foliage website www.mainefoliage.com and sign up to receive weekly reports by e-mail. Visitors and natives can share their photos throughout the state as the progression of color begins.
Throughout the season, we will be sharing trip tips for leaf peeping in Maine on Twitter and Facebook during the peak season of each region, as well as statewide events taking place throughout the foliage season and beyond.
For more information about fall activities and events in Maine go to www.visitmaine.com.