Fall Foliage Festival, and the town around it
Oct 10-11 in Boothbay Harbor. A working harbor at peak foliage, when the boats are still running and the crowds have gone home. The last big weekend before the season closes.
What is on, and when
The Fall Foliage Festival schedule as published for Oct 10-11, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- BOOTHBAY HARBOR
- Fall Foliage Festival Oct 10–11 · Railway Village · $5
- FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
- 85+ artists & makers on the village green Live music · steam trains · harvest food
- SATURDAY, OCT 10
- Open 10 AM–5 PM Artisans · live music · antique cars
- SUNDAY, OCT 11
- Open 10 AM–4 PM Steam train rides · harvest meals · final day
- RAILWAY VILLAGE
- 586 Wiscasset Rd (Route 27), Boothbay $5 per person · kids 5 & under free
- PEAK FOLIAGE
- Peak color on the Maine peninsula Lobster boats · coastal views · autumn woods
- SEE YOU IN BOOTHBAY
- railwayvillage.org for the full schedule
Walking it
The footbridge across the harbor is the shortcut every local takes and most visitors miss.
Roughly 1h from Portland, ME. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in Boothbay Harbor
8 independent, owner run places in Boothbay Harbor. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- Boathouse Bistro. Austrian-born chef-owner Karin Guerin. Tapas, rooftop bar 207-633-0400 12 The By-Way
- The Carriage House. Farm-to-table local favorite. Daily homemade pasta, seafood chowder 207-633-6025 388 Ocean Point Rd, East Boothbay
- Shannon's Unshelled. Food-truck style - widely called the best lobster roll downtown 207-350-7313 22 Commercial St
- Mine Oyster. Local oysters, nightly entertainment, harbor views
- McSeagull's. Harbor pub with a front-row marina deck
- Baker's Way. Breakfast sandwiches, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls 207-633-1119 89 Townsend Ave
- Ports of Italy. Italian, downtown 207-633-1011 47 Commercial St
- Downeast Ice Cream Factory. Coffee Heath bar, rum raisin, cinnamon gingersnap 207-315-6670 1 By-Way
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Fall Foliage Festival, its organisers, or any business listed here. Details are gathered from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works while you do this
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Questions people actually ask
When is Fall Foliage Festival?
Oct 10-11, 2026, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
How far is Boothbay Harbor from Portland, ME?
About 1h by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in Boothbay Harbor?
There are 8 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
Does FOG need a data connection while I walk?
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