MACHIAS — The Machias Wild Blueberry Festival is celebrating 50 years, and you’re invited to join the fun Aug. 14-16 in beautiful downtown Machias, Maine! Celebrate half a century of Maine’s sweetest tradition with three days of food, music, family fun and community spirit. Saturday, Aug. 15 is packed with festival favorites, including the Five Mile Road Race, the always-entertaining Blueberry Pie Eating Contest, an all-day Fish Fry, more than 250 arts, crafts and food vendors, a delicious Blueberry Dessert Buffet and guided Blueberry Farm Tours. Then cap off the festival at 6 p.m. with a FREE community concert featuring American Idol finalist Julia Gagnon Haven! Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival — Aug. 14 through 16th.