3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Penobscot Bay, Maine

Every August, Bay Chamber Concerts mounts a three-week series of mostly classical concerts in the Rockport Opera House and in a variety of other venues, both indoors and out. Some events are free; others are ticketed, with discounted admission for young audience members. There's also a Bach for Breakfast series held in the Camden Amphitheatre.

Throughout the year, Camden's historic opera house presents a full calendar of concerts, plays, and dance performances, as well as an annual film festival.

One of the biggest and most colorful events of the year is the Camden Windjammer Festival, which takes place over Labor Day weekend. The harbor is packed with historic vessels, there are lots of good eats, and visitors can tour the magnificent ships.