What does everyone do in the winter when things close down?
Many employees are seasonal workers who will therefore re-locate to a winter tourist destination at the end of October. However, Bar Harbor has a year round population of over 5,000, many of whom are employed by Jackson Laboratory, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, Mount Desert Island Hospital, and College of the Atlantic, just to name […]
What is Bar Harbor like in the winter and do you get a lot of snow?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions – and it’s the hardest to answer, as our winter weather can vary tremendously from year to year. We may have snow – or we may not. Quiet often it snows a few inches, then turns to rain, and then freezes. Ice is the result and […]
How long does it take to drive through the National Park on the Park Loop Road?
To drive through Acadia National Park on the 27 mile Park Loop Road, we recommend allowing yourself a minimum of about 3 hours. Depending on how much you want to stop and look around, that time may vary. Add a little extra time if you want to treat yourself to tea and popovers at the Jordan […]
What time do things close in Bar Harbor?
Most of the restaurants in Bar Harbor are open until 9 or 10 PM. Most shops will stay open until 10 PM or so, and the local pubs and bars can serve until 1 AM. In season (May – Oct.) everything is generally open 7 days a week. Don’t worry about Sundays being dull; everything […]
Mount Desert Island Marathon
Presenting the award-winning Mount Desert Island Marathon, voted ‘most scenic’ and runner-up ‘best overall’ marathon by Runner’s World Magazine. Race day is held annually on the Sunday following Columbus Day. Hosted by Crow Athletics.
MDI YMCA Fall Half Marathon & 5K
The Mount Desert Island YMCA Fall Half Marathon is the only half marathon that runs through a national park. This September, follow a challenging loop course along Acadia National Park’s historic carriage roads, an excellent running surface far away from cars. For over 40 years, this half marathon has supported the MDI YMCA as their […]
Acadia Night Sky Festival
Join us for one of the premier night sky events on the eastern seaboard in September at the Acadia Night Sky Festival. With workshops, internationally recognized speakers and hands-on experiences, there truly is something for everyone from families to the serious amateur astronomer.
Bar Harbor’s Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the 4th of July in Bar Harbor with festivities including a pancake breakfast, Independence Day parade, lobster races, music, seafood festival and fireworks over Frenchman Bay..
Bar Harbor Music Festival
Acclaimed by Phi Beta Baton as “…one of the nation’s proving grounds for gifted young artists,” the July Bar Harbor Music Festival has gained national recognition for its important work. It remains one of the few music festivals in the United States whose guiding mission is to provide essential performance opportunities for outstanding up-and-coming talent. […]
Art in the Park
Join us in June for the longest running art show in Bar Harbor! For almost 70 years, artists have shown and sold their work on the Village Green in downtown Bar Harbor. Come see how the beauty of Bar Harbor has inspired a lively arts community since the mid 1800’s, when the area was first […]
