University of Maine Farmington

Spring Break
2027-03-15 - 2027-03-19

Presidents Day (Holiday)
2027-02-15
No classes and offices closed.

Classes Begin (Spring Semester)
2027-01-19

Final Exams
2026-12-14 - 2026-12-17

Classes End
2026-12-11

Thanksgiving Recess
2026-11-25 - 2026-11-29
No classes

Veterans Day
2026-11-11

Fall Break
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-13

Labor Day
2026-09-07

Classes Begin
2026-08-31

Art Exhibit: Phil Poirier, "A Retrospective, Interrupted"
2026-06-15 12:00 - 2026-09-17 18:00 (America/New_York) | Emery Community Arts Center
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center is excited to be exhibiting the artwork of Rumford native Phil Poirier with, “A Retrospective, Interrupted.” The solo exhibit features landscape paintings inspired by locations in Maine and New Hampshire, and will be on display in Emery’s Flex Gallery from June 13 – Sept. 17, 2026. Gallery Open Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm. It is free and open to the public.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Phil Poirier, "A Retrospective, Interrupted"
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Emery Community Arts Cente
Please join us for the opening celebration of “A Retrospective, Interrupted,” featuring the artwork of Rumford artist, Phil Poirier. The solo exhibit presents landscape paintings inspired by locations in Maine and New Hampshire, and will be on display in Emery’s Flex Gallery from June 13 – Sept. 17, 2026. Gallery Open Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm. It is free and open to the public.

Coming Soon! Gold LEAF Institute 2026 Summer Term
2026-06-10 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Gold LEAF Institute 2026 summer term goes live online on June 1, with classes beginning June 11. Join us June 10 at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St., Farmington, for our Kick-Off event featuring snacks, beverages, camaraderie, the annual meeting, and presentations by about eight GLI instructors highlighting their upcoming classes.
This summer offers 26 new classes and 4 ongoing classes, along with the opportunity to purchase a one-year membership, available only during the summer term. Come explore, enjoy, and immerse yourself in lifelong learning!
Sample GLI classes: • An Armchair Visit in Patagonia • Book Arts: Sewn Pamphlet with Decorative Cover • Connecting with Veterans • Day at the Bowdoin Art Museum • Disc Golf • Fifty Years of Nursing: A Story to Tell • Gold LEAF: Sandy River Strollers • How To Build A Cedar Strip Canoe • Introduction to Fly Fishing • Learning How to Play Mahjong • Peter Miller Woodland Walk • Sor Juana de la Cruz • Summer Paddle 2026 • Summer Walkabouts, 2026 • Vienna Mountain and the Three Birds Orchid • Visit to Langlais Art Preserve • “Talkin” Food — And Eatin” Some.

ArtsFarmington presents an Evening of Masterworks by Dvořák and Schubert
2026-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall
ArtsFarmington is pleased to present the DaPonte String Quartet with guest artists, Edwin Barker and Yuri Funahashi. The concert will be in the Nordica Auditorium, of Merrill Hall, at the University of Maine at Farmington on Thursday evening, June 4th, at 7:00pm. Tickets can be bought online at artsfarmington.org or at the door. The suggested adult ticket price is $25. The concert is free for UMF students. It is also free for youth 18 and under through our Arts Inspire Youth program.
The DaPonte String Quartet is proud to present a special concert event featuring acclaimed bassist Edwin Barker and pianist Yuri Lily Funahashi in a program celebrating two pillars of thechamber music repertoire: Antonín Dvořák’s Bass Quintet and Franz Schubert’s beloved “Trout”Quintet.
This unique collaboration brings together six exceptional musicians for an evening that highlights the richness and versatility of the quintet form. Dvořák’s Bass Quintet, a rarely performed gem, showcases the composer’s lyrical warmth and rhythmic vitality, enriched by the sonorous depth of the double bass. Complementing this is Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, one of the most cherished works in all of chamber music, known for its buoyant spirit, luminous textures, and the famous set of variations on Schubert’s song Die Forelle.
Edwin Barker, longtime principal bassist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, brings his extraordinary artistry and commanding presence to the stage, while pianist and Colby College faculty, Yuri Lily Funahashi adds brilliance and sensitivity, making this collaboration a rare opportunity to experience these works at the highest level.
Together with the DaPonte String Quartet, known for its expressive depth and dynamic performances, this program promises an engaging and vibrant musical experience that celebrates both the intimacy and exuberance of chamber music. Edwin Barker is widely recognized as one of the leading bassists of his generation, and Yuri Lily Funahashi is celebratedfor her refined artistry and compelling performances as both soloist and collaborator.

Concert featuring Complete Utter Opposite
2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Farmington-based indie/rock band, Complete Utter Opposite, will perform at Emery Community Arts Center on May 22nd at 7pm. The band won first place in WUMF’s Battle of the Bands in 2025, and has been refining their live performances with evolving set lists and extended jams to craft a distinctive and unforgettable experience at each show. Following the release and subsequent tour for their last album, Nothing In Specific, they hit the studio and began work on a second project, Canis Minor. The band is touring New England this summer to support their sophomore album, and their shows are sure to be better than ever before.

Sandy River Players presents "Amélie: The Musical"
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Emery Community Arts Center
Sandy River Players present “Amélie: The Musical,” directed by Gavin Pickering. The musical is based on the 2001 French film of the same name. The musical tells the story of Amélie Poulin (played by Gracie Libby), a shy and imaginative Parisian woman who decides to secretly perform acts of kindness for the people around her. The musical features a captivating score while following Amélie as she discovers the power of human connection and learns to open herself up to love and friendship. Location: Emery Community Arts Center.
May 8th and 9th at 7pm
May 10th at 2pm
May 15th and 16th at 7pm
May 17th at 2pm
Tickets: Adults: $25; Students: $20
Tickets available at this link: https://srp.simpletix.com/#smtx-click

The Maine Veterans Spotlight on WUMF
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Tune in this Sunday to WUMF 91.5FM for The Maine Veterans Spotlight, featuring an interview with Brian Ellis, Administrative Support Supervisor & Veteran Rep, with the Office of the President at University of Maine at Farmington. The show will air on May 17, 10-11 a.m.
Ellis, a 20-year Navy veteran who served on the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS John C. Stennis Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers, will be sharing his story of service and post-service career.
The show will be in the regular WUMF lineup 91.5FM, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. and will spotlight notable individuals who work with and help veterans in Maine. It is hosted by Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships for Wreaths Across America and a 2019 Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee currently serving on the Maine Association of Broadcasters board.

Spring Compost Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition and its partners at the Farmington Compost Cooperative will hold the Spring Compost Sale on Saturday, May 16th, from 9 am to 12 noon at the Tom Eastler Memorial Compost Site near the Farmington Recycling Center off of Route 2 . Keeping the “nutrients in the same zip code” since 2015. See you there!

UMF 2026 Commencement Event
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 123 Narrow Gauge Square, Farmington, ME, United States
The University of Maine at Farmington’s 2026 Commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9, at the Narrow Gauge Outdoor Venue located off Front Street in Farmington near UMF’s Prescott Field.
For more information, visit the 2026 Commencement Page.

Finals Week
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-08

Western Maine Community Chorus Presents “A Celebration of American Composers” Concert
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hal
the Western Maine Community Chorus (WMCC) invites you to the spring program A Celebration of American Composers. The performance will take place on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine at Farmington (224 Main Street, Farmington, ME). Admission is at the door, with a suggested donation of $20 per person (students free)—but everyone is welcome, regardless of amount.
The concert will feature works in a wide variety of styles: classical, folk, spiritual, musical theatre, and popular/jazz. Featured composers include William Billings, Supply Belcher, Amy Beach, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Paul Simon.
For more info on the concert, membership, and how to donate, follow the Western Maine Community Chorus Facebook page or email westernmainecommunitychorus@gmail.com.

UMF Softball vs Thomas College
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Farmington, ME
University of Maine at Farmington Softball vs Thomas College

Rugby Alumni Matches
2026-05-02 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | UMF Prescott Field
UMF rugby alumni vs. current rugby players on the Prescott Field Rugby Pitch. Women’s Kickoff @11am. Men’s Kickoff @1pm. Players and Alumni team social event at The Roost following the end of the men’s match. For more information visit @umfmensrugby or @umfwomensrugby on IG/FB. Free and open to the public.

Maine Fiddlehead Festival
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Maine Fiddlehead Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of local food and community, held each spring on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. Centered around the beloved New England delicacy—the fiddlehead fern—the festival welcomes everyone, whether you love fiddleheads, hate them, or are just discovering them.
The Maine Fiddlehead Festival features a lively outdoor farmers market, live music, baby animals, educational exhibits, and hands-on activities. The festival highlights Maine’s dedication to sustainability, local agriculture, and community engagement, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, please contact Christine Wilson, christine.wilson@maine.edu.
