September and October highlights from Real Maine's event calendar

• Fall Festivals, Farmers' Markets, and Agricultural Fairs continue to offer connections to Maine farms, products and experiences. 
• 9/10/22 (Sat.) - Maine Open Winery Day, statewide. Use the interactive map to guide your tour. 
• 9/11/22 (Sun.) - Maine Cheese Festival, Pittsfield. Advance ticket purchase required for this annual fundraiser celebrating Maine cheese. 
• 9/18/22 (Sun.) - Maine Apple Sunday, statewide. Kick-start Maine's apple harvest season and learn about this delicious crop during this 22nd year!
• October 8 and 9 feature three different farm sectors welcoming guests to open houses and tours across Maine:
  • 10/9/22 - Real Maine Fiber Tour & Trail, statewide, 10 - 3
  • 10/9/22 - Open Creamery Day, statewide, 11 - 3
  • 10/8 - 10/9/22 - Maine Maple Fall Fest, statewide

More ways to explore Maine farms and farm products

• Get ready for Maine's Open Winery Day - Listen to Tony Lyons, Willows Awake Winery, and Amanda O'Brien, eightteentwentywines discuss making Maine wine during episode 9 of the Harvesting Maine Podcast 
• Discover Maine Cheese - Read how and where to find Maine cheese all year
• Orchard harvests are in full swing - Read how a Maine farm grows peaches
• Get ready to tour Maine's fibershed - Read ideas for supporting the fibershed
• Browse the list of all Real Maine members - You can select and filter by farm products, ways to buy, locations, and more.

Agricultural exploration tips for any season

• Before you head out, we recommend checking the local listings for updated activities, schedules and visitor info. Business and farm websites, social media, and a telephone call are good ways to get current information.
• Suggestions for a memorable visit  - What to know when you visit a farm
• Explore what's in season with Real Maine 
• Looking for things to do? Farmstands? Markets? Farm products and flavors? Try Real Maine's itinerary creator to plan your trip!
• Read our suggestions for customizing your itinerary - a list you can use to save contact info, maps, and share with friends.

Photos, left to right, courtesy of: Maine Wine Guild - Maine grapes at Boothby's Farm Vineyard; Maine Cheese Guild - a variety of Maine cheeses, McDougal's Apple Orchard - fall farm tour, and Jude Hsiang, Versicolor - naturally dyed yarn.