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EVENTS
THE COUNTY INVITES YOU
to celebrate its heritage and traditions.
SIGNATURE EVENTS AN ABUNDANCE OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Can-Am Crown International
Sled Dog Race
March 5–8, Fort Kent
Can-Am-Crown.net brings local communities and visitors together in celebration of
everything from potatoes to ploye, from “midsommar” to winter.
Midsommar Festival
June 17–18, New Sweden
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Maine Potato Blossom Festival
July 8–16, Fort Fairfield
FortFairfield.org
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
August 24–27, Presque Isle
CrownofMaineBalloonFest.org
Aroostook County Brew
& Wine Fest
October 14, Presque Isle
AroostookCountyBrewFestival.com
July 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of one of our premier events, the
Potato Blossom Festival. This nine-day celebration, hosted by the town of
Fort Fairfield, features more than 100 events, performances, pageants, contests,
fireworks, and one of the largest parades in northern New England, plus
a large food court, arts and crafts, vendors, exhibitors, and an expansive beer
garden. Don’t miss mashed potato wrestling and the potato-picking contest!
Other don’t-misses: Houlton’s Midnight Madness and Agricultural Fair, both
family-fun events; Presque Isle’s gorgeous Crown of Maine Balloon Festival;
and Madawaska’s 40th Acadian Festival, chock-full of activities. Fort Kent holds
its popular Muskie Derby & Ploye Festival in August, featuring massive ployes
and bragging rights among fishermen. Midsommar Festival is a celebration
of the Swedish heritage through fun, food, dance, and song. Also visit smaller
community events, like Caribou’s Thursdays on Sweden Street and the
Caribou Marathon!
For more information about events in the region visit our website
or call Judy at 888-216-2463.
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