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Summer
June 2009
6/27-9/6
Saturday Evenings
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Summer Concert Series
Enjoy the incredible talents of local and national performers at L.L.Bean’s 11th Annual Summer Concert Series. There’s music for everyone–from jazz to folk and country to zydeco. Best of all, concerts are free.
View schedule (PDF)

All show times are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted:

Saturday, June 27
Madeleine Peyroux
Singer/Songwriter
Featuring a Special
Opening Performer

Saturday, July 4
Patty Loveless
Country
Featuring Special Guest
Marcia Ramirez

Saturday, July 11
Dan Zanes and Friends
Family Music
Two shows—4:30 and 7:30

Saturday, July 18
Matt Dusk
Swing Jazz

Saturday, July 25
Punch Brothers
featuring Chris Thile
Contemporary Bluegrass

Saturday, August 1
Blues Traveler
Pop Blues

Saturday, August 8
Dar Williams
Singer/Songwriter

Saturday, August 15
The Wallflowers
Roots Rock
Featuring a Special
Opening Performer

Saturday, August 22
An Evening of Maine Songwriters
Featuring Carol Noonan, Ellis Paul
and Slaid Cleaves

Saturday, August 29
Terrance Simien
and the
Zydeco Experience
Zydeco

Saturday, September 5
Eileen Ivers
and Immigrant Soul
Celtic Folk

Sunday, September 6
Asleep at the Wheel
Western Swing

July 2009
7/4-7/5
Freeport, Maine
Fourth of July Celebration
Join us for outdoor activities, live entertainment and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to a concert in Discovery Park. View schedule (PDF)
7/4
Freeport Town Park 7:30 a.m.
July 4th 10K Road Race and One-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Kick off the July 4th weekend with our annual 10K Road Race and One-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. The first 400 10K registrants will receive a pair of New Balance® Training Shoes. And the first 700 10K registrants will receive a New Balance Tech Tee. To register, visit: www.llbeanroadrace.com. Registration begins 3/24.

Prepare for the race with more great products from New Balance. Shop now.
7/24-7/26
Dedham, MA
Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of our newest retail store.
August 2009
8/28-8/30
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Fall Sports Expo
Enjoy activities focused on camping, hiking, paddling, fishing and hunting. And special weekend savings make it easier than ever to gear up for fall outdoor adventures.
8/28-8/30
Regional Stores
L.L.Bean Fall Sports Weekend
Clinics, demonstrations and special savings highlight this weekend devoted to camping, fishing and hiking.
Fall
September 2009
9/26-9/27
L.L.Bean Hunting & Fishing Store
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Hunting Expo
Get ready for the upcoming season with expert speakers, demonstrations and helpful clinics. Shoot sporting clays or try archery. Learn more about duck calls, deer strategies and pointer training. Men and women, novices and experts—all are sure to enjoy this exciting weekend.
October 2009
10/31
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Hunters' Breakfast
November 2009
11/20-1/1/2010
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Northern Lights
Celebrate the holidays like never before. An incredible display of lights throughout the L.L.Bean grounds, activity and product demonstrations, crafts for kids, a traditional Christmas tree, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, entertainment and more await you this season in Freeport.
Winter
December 2009
12/5-12/6
L.L.Bean Flagship Campus
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Winter Sports Expo
Explore a huge selection of Nordic skis, snowshoes, outerwear and accessories. Experts will lead clinics and demonstrations and representatives from top ski manufacturers will help you find the right gear. Get great winter camping tips, discover activities just for kids and more.
February 2010
Date: TBD
Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Kids’ Winter Fun Week
Join us for a week filled with great activities for kids during winter school break. Meet children’s authors, learn about nature, create fun crafts and much more.
Seasonal
Weekends
All Retail Stores
Discovery Series Seasonal Clinics

Join us at our stores every weekend for free in-store seminars, demos and clinics designed to help you enjoy the outdoors. Our expert staff will help you choose your gear for a weekend backpack trip—then show you how to find your way with map and compass. Visit any and all of our stores where a day of shopping can turn into a day of adventure.



For all events, call the L.L.Bean hotline at 1-877-755-2326 for the latest date and time information. From outside the US, call 207-552-6879, ext. 37222.

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Outdoor Discovery Schools
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