Ready for one last hurrah before the summer season dwindles? The Northeast is awash with fabulous end-of-summer events! From boat racing (with a dash of dragon flair) to everyone’s favorite curious primate—your calendars will thank us.

Maine Lobster Festival (August 3-7)
This annual five-day claw fest boasts lobster eating contests, a little lobster diaper derby, a lobster crate race, and over 20,000 pounds of seafood servings. Whew! Enjoy carnival rides and games, road races, and tours of the US Coast Guard station. Don't miss out on the coronation of the 2011 Sea Goddess and watch as her and King Neptune, floats, drills, and more march their way down Main Street in the big parade. Rockland, ME, mainelobsterfestival.com.

Musikfest (August 5-14)
As their website slings: "Musik fest = awesome." How can it not be? It's a 10-day music palooza! The historic Bethlehem district will feature delicious eats, family fun, and of course loads of ear candy—most of which is free. This year's spectacular line-up includes tween favorite pop stars Miranda Cosgrove and Nick Jonas. Also performing: Maroon 5, Train with Gavin DeGraw, and over 50 other favorites! Bethlehem, PA, musikfest.org.

Curious George Cottage Family Festival (August 13-14)
Everyone's favorite primate is ready to meet his doting fans. Delight over storytime, explore nature trails, get crafty, and munch on yummy banana pancakes—all with the infamous Curious George by your side! Little ones can also sing and dance to the Mango Groove Steel Band and Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys. Other event highlights include planetarium shows, rocket launching, a mad science show, plus a traveling barnyard. Don't forget to visit the Man with the Yellow Hat! Waterville Valley, NH, thereycenter.org.

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival In New York (August 13-14)
Over 1,000 participants will row-row-row their (dragon) boats at this annual festival. Win “oar” lose, this cultural and sporting celebration guarantees fun with live performances and ethnic food galore. Come rain or shine! Flushing, NY, hkdbf-ny.org.

Atlantic City Air Show (August 17)
For thrills at Atlantic City just look up as military and civilian pilots perform heart-stopping maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines. Catch performances and demonstrations by the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds, the US Army Golden Knights, Super Hornet and many more gravity-defying acts that will keep the whole family mesmerized. Atlantic City, NJ, atlanticcitynj.com.

Pittston Tomato Festival (August 18-21)
Take a bite out of summer! Lap up all the delicious food, games (bingo, anyone?) and rides, as well as live entertainment. Don protective goggles and bombard friends with as many rotten tomatoes as you'd like or watch as little Mr. and Miss Tomato are crowned for the parade. On an even juicier note, proceeds benefit local charities. Pittston, PA, pittstontomatofestival.com.

Dutchess County Fair (August 23-28)
During this jam-packed six-day fest, take a leisurely stroll throughout the 162-acre fairgrounds. Complete with a craft tent, wildlife exhibition and carnival, the whole family can catch performances by country stars Kellie Pickler, Travis Tritt and legendary rockers REO Speedwagon. Rhinebeck, NY, dutchessfair.com.

The Great New York State Fair (August 25-September 5)
For a final taste of summer, the mother of all fairs supplies everything from a puppet parade to a petting zoo. Families can compete in a talent showcase or even a flower show. For musical musings, treat yourself to a concert featuring big name acts like Maroon 5, Journey and Lady Antebellum. Syracuse, NY, nysfair.org.

American Folk Festival (August 26-28)
With four unique stages, this festival brings music, song, and dance from all around the globe to Bangor. Purchase original handcrafted items and savor dozens of ethnic foods (like alligator bites and spanakopita). After getting your fill, stop by The Children's Village—broken down into four cultural neighborhoods—for kiddie crafts like Mexican tissue-paper flowers. Bangor, ME, americanfolkfestival.com.

Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival (August 27)
Revel in all the family fun through favorites like the Ducky Dash, carnival rides, and help pick Plymouth's own idol in their 6th Annual Competition. Cap the summer off with live entertainment and a meet-and-greet with Wally the Green Monster. Plymouth, MA, plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com.