Overview
Union is a small town in the Mid Coast region of Maine not far from Rockland.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Union
Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage
Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
Held each August during the 7 day Union Fair. You will find cooking competitions and a blueberry pie eating contest. There is also a carnival with rides and games. August 19-25, 2007, August 17-23, 2008 and August 23-29,…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Nov. (climate data from nearby Acadia National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RKD Knox County Regional Airport, Rockland — 14 mi away. Directions
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 27 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 65 mi away (major hub). Directions
Union is located 15 miles west of Rockland on state hwy 17.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage
- Afternoon Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
- Evening Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Union is located 15 miles west of Rockland on state hwy 17.
See
Do
Drink
Drink Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery
Hand crafted wines from wild blueberries and hardy grapes. Free wine tasting.
Sleep
Stay Justafarm B&B
Guest suite includes private entrance and private bath. Mini-fridge and microwave for your convenience. Pets negotiable.
Stay Rowan Tree Farm
A bed & breakfast on Seven Tree Pond, the 1786 homestead of the family featured in the historic novel "Come Spring" by Ben Ames Williams. The farmhouse, on 27 acres with 1/4 mile waterfront, has five bedrooms and bathrooms and ADA access. Children and pets are welcome.
Go next
- Rockland Home of the Maine Lobster Festival
- Acadia National Park
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