Celebrate Summer at the Wild Blueberry Festival in Gray, Maine

Mark your calendars for one of Maine’s sweetest summer traditions, the annual Gray Wild Blueberry Festival, happening on Saturday, August 9th! This family-friendly event is the biggest outdoor celebration in Gray, and it’s packed with fun, flavor, and local flair for all ages.

Hosted at the Henry Pennell Municipal Complex, the festival is a tribute to all things wild blueberry. Enjoy a full day of exciting activities, including live music, a swing band, food trucks, and the crowd-favorite Wild Maine Blueberry Pie Eating Contests. Bakers can show off their skills in the Wild Maine Blueberry Dessert Bake-Off, while young minds can test their vocabulary in the Spelling Bee, which is open for 1st through 5th graders.

There’s something for everyone — from lawn games and corn hole tournaments to inflatables, a dunk tank, and sprinklers if it's a hot summer day. Families will enjoy the face painting tent, 1/4 mile fun run, and a visit with a Master Beekeeper. Be sure to check out the chainsaw carving demo, caricature artist, and Made in Maine arts & crafts vendors. Looking for a relaxing moment? Join in on some gentle yoga on the lawn.

My girlfriend Michele absolutely loves all things blueberry, so there’s a good chance we’ll be there. Maybe we’ll see you too!

For the latest event details and schedule updates, visit wildblueberries.me/grayfestival or follow them on Facebook.

There is a rain date set just in case of inclement weather. This is Maine after all. If severe weather is predicted for Saturday, the festival will be held on Sunday, August 10th.