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There are special days here when the sun comes up over the green potato fields
peppered with white and pink blossoms and shines its light on the banks of the
St. John River; days that bring our small, tightly knit communities closer together.
While you might be in Aroostook County to explore the thousands of
miles of trails and rivers, sometimes you need to get out of the woods or
off the lake. Every season brings new opportunities to enjoy the cultural,
foodie, historic, and agricultural heritage of our beautiful region,
so take a breather from paddling.
Hit the ground running with a special trip for the Caribou Marathon or the
Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race in Fort Kent. Paddle to
victory during Houlton’s Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race or pedal to the
finish at the Rally in the Valley Kids’ Mountain Bike Festival in Fort Kent.
FESTIVALS, EVENTS, AND CELEBRATIONS
THE COUNTY | 2019-2020
And if you want to raise a pint or two before heading back to camp, check
out the Black Fly Brewfest in Houlton or grab your rod and try to catch a
massive fish (seriously massive) at Fort Kent’s popular Muskie Derby & Ploye
Festival. That same weekend you can experience the Acadian Festival in
Madawaska, which showcases the best of the Crown of Maine in a family-
friendly street fair environment.
Looking for the midway? Floats and parades? Brilliantly colored balloons?
We can check all the boxes for you at several events including Houlton’s
Midnight Madness and Agricultural Fair, Fort Fairfield’s Maine Potato
Blossom Festival, or the granddaddy of all northern Maine events,
the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival in Presque Isle.
COUNTY CLASSICS
Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race
February 29–March 1, 2020, Fort Kent Can-Am-Crown.net
Midsommar Festival, June 20–24, New Sweden VisitAroostook.com
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
August 23–26, Presque Isle COMBF.org
Visit our website for more information about festivals, events, and
celebrations in the region.
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Maine Potato Blossom Festival, July 7–15, Fort Fairfield FortFairfield.org