Calendar of Events
May 3rd, 2008For a printer friendly version: 2008 Maine Potato Blossom Festival Schedule
7:00 p.m. Hotdog Roast Round-up & Sunset Campfire with Cowboy Music with Del Shields at
Rocking S Ranch, N. Caribou Road, Fort Fairfield. Pre-registration appreciated.
For more information contact: Jason Duncan 498-8297
Saturday, July 12th
Cowboy Heritage Days at Rocking S Ranch, N. Caribou Road, Fort Fairfield
8:00 a.m. Breakfast round up
10:00 a.m. Poker run trail ride
2-5:00 p.m. Afternoon competitions
6:00 p.m. “Boots ‘n Bandana” Cowboy Dinner and Auction with Del Shields
Sunset Campfire with Del Shields. Pre-registration appreciated.
For more information contact: Jason Duncan 498-8297
Photography/Multi-Media Contest Exhibit – Village Square
FMI: www.potatoblossom.org. Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
8:30 a.m. Chess Tournament Registration All Welcome- Bandstand. FMI: Ray Haines 476-5960
9:00 a.m. Chess Tournament – Bandstand
10:00 a.m. Gospel Festival at F.A.R.M. Park
119 West Limestone Road, Fort Fairfield. www.countygospel.com
7:00 p.m. Debbie Myers Concert, Fort Fairfield Community Center
Ticket price $10.00 per person. FMI Contact: Duane Walton 498-8736
Sponsored by: Caribou Friends of Scouting & Presque Isle Kiwanis Club
Sunday, July 13th
Cowboy Heritage Days at Rocking S Ranch, N. Caribou Road, Fort Fairfield
8:00 a.m. Hot Biscuits and Tin Cup Coffee Round-up Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Cowboy Church with Del Shields followed by Scenic Trail Ride
Pre-registration appreciated. For more information contact: Jason Duncan 498-8297
Photography/Multi-Media Contest Exhibit – Village Square. Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
2:00 p.m. Alumni Banquet – Fort Fairfield High School Cafeteria
3:00 p.m. Kindred Harps – Fort Fairfield Community Center.
Local Harp ensemble playing music from all genres
4:00 p.m. Carole Wise – Bandstand. Maine Singer/Songwriter performing original and acoustical favorites
4:30 p.m. Beard Growing Contest Registration - Bandstand
$5.00 Entry Fee – Proceeds go to Jr. Fish & Game Club
Contact: Shawn Rogers 551-9427. Sponsored by: FF Fish & Game Club
5:00 p.m. Beard Growing Contest Judging - Bandstand
6:00 p.m. Carole Wise – Bandstand. Maine Singer/Songwriter performing original and acoustical favorites
Monday, July 14th
Coloring Contest begins – pick up your coloring sheets from The County Federal Credit Union or Hillside IGA. Deadline is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, 7/17. Entries will be displayed all week at the CFCU. Winners will be chosen on Friday, 7/18.
Photography/Multi-Media Contest Exhibit – Village Square
Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or
call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
5:30 p.m. Youth Baseball – Charlie Lockhart Field, FFHS
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept.
6:30 p.m. Bingo – VFW Building. Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield VFW
7:00 p.m. Little Miss Potato Blossom Pageant – Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium
6-8:00 p.m. Randolph Michaud – Bandstand
Tuesday, July 15th
Photography Contest Exhibit – Village Square
Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or
call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
8:30 a.m. Jr & Sr Softball Tournament – Fort Fairfield Athletic Complex
To register call: 472-3882. Cost: $35/team ($55 if not a N.M.C.R.A. member)
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept
3–8:00 p.m. G-Force Laser Tag – Puddledock
All ages welcome. Free registration. FMI contact Brian Plavnick 227-5562
or go to www.g-forcelasertag.com
5:30 p.m. Youth Baseball – Charlie Lockhart Field, FFHS
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept.
6:00 p.m. Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Community Center
To register call: 472-3882. Cost: $40/team
Sponsored by: FF Parks & Recreation Dept & Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
7:00 p.m. Household Pet Show – Bandstand
FMI contact: Stephanie Beaulieu 551-5835. Sponsored by: Wal-Mart
$2.00 entry fee – proceeds benefit the Presque Isle Humane Society.
Wednesday, July 16th
Photography/Multi-Media Contest Exhibit – Village Square
Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or
call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
9:00 a.m. Swim Meet – New Fort Fairfield Outdoor Pool
To register call: 472-3882. Cost: $50/team ($70 if not N.M.C.R.A. member)
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept.
9:00 a.m. Jr. Softball Tournament Continued
2:00 p.m. Guitar Hero Contest – NEW LOCATION Community Center
Contests for different age groups. $5.00 registration fee. Sponsored by: Music Boosters
FMI & to register contact: Brenda Saucier 472-3264 or Maxine Hathaway 473-7931
2:00 p.m. Community Market Open – Main Street
2:00 p.m. The Friends Church and the Underground Railroad – A Historical Presentation by Art Mraz. Location: Friends Church, Rt 1A/Houlton Road. Donations accepted to benefit The Frontier Heritage Historical Society
4-5:00 p.m. Friends Helping Friends Auction Item Preview – Armstrong Engineering
5:00 p.m. Friends Helping Friends Auction – Armstrong Engineering
5:30 p.m. Youth Baseball – Charlie Lockhart Field, FFHS
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept.
6:30 p.m. Bingo – VFW Building
$1,400 in cash prizes, $35 per package, Free Chicken Stew while it lasts! Kitchen is open!
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield VFW
7:00 p.m. Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant –
Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium
5:30 p.m. Erin Buck, 2008 Aroostook Idol - Bandstand
Thursday, July 17th
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or
call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
9:00 a.m. Antique Farm Equipment Display – Grower’s Exchange Yard
Sponsored by: Grower’s Exchange & McCain Foods, Inc.
9:00 a.m. Class 58 Reunion – Bandstand
9:00 a.m. Photography/Multi-Media Contest Judging – Village Square
Sponsored by: C3 Creative
12:00 noon Canoe & Kayak Safety Course – FF Fish & Game Club, Munson Pond
All ages welcome! BBQ to follow! FMI contact: Shawn Rogers 551-9427
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Fish & Game Club.
2:00 p.m. Vintage Fashion Show – Friends Church, Rt 1A/Houlton Road
Come see an array of fashions through Fort Fairfield’s history. Seating is limited.
For FREE reserve tickets contact: Sharon Dorsey 473-4096
Donations will be accepted to benefit the Frontier Heritage Historical Society
2:00 p.m. Quest for Wellness with Cary Medical Center. Pick up your free scavenger hunt map at the Healthy You base station located at the Bandstand or any Healthy You booths around town. Fantastic prizes, helpful wellness information, healthy snacks, and much more! Sponsored by: Cary Medical Center
3–8:00 p.m. G-Force Laser Tag – Puddledock
All ages welcome. Free registration. FMI contact Brian Plavnick 227-5562
or go to www.g-forcelasertag.com
4:00 p.m. Coloring Contest Deadline, Drop off entries at The County Federal Credit Union
4–6:00 p.m. Randolph Michaud – Bandstand
5:00 p.m. Potato picking contest – Hillside IGA
Sponsored by: Hillside IGA
5:30 p.m. Youth Baseball – Charlie Lockhart Field, FFHS
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept.
6:00 p.m. Marko the Magician – Community Center
Tickets: $10.00. Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Volunteer Fire Dept.
6:00 p.m. Horse Rides – North Caribou Road
$5.00 per ride, children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Provided by: Rob and Marcie Fowler
SHUTTLE BUS will be available to transport people to and from F.A.R.M. Park. Pickup/Dropoff locations are at the Bandstand and the Community Center. Shuttles will run every ½ hour from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
6-7:00 p.m. Farmer Olympics – F.A.R.M. Park
119 West Limestone Road, Fort Fairfield
To Register contact: Cheryl Boulier 768-6911
Sponsored by: Maine Antique Tractor Club/Northern Branch
7-8:00 p.m. Hay-bale Toss, Ladies Skillet Throw, Barrel Rolling Contests – F.A.R.M. Park
To register contact: Cheryl Boulier 768-6911
Sponsored by: Maine Antique Tractor Club/Northern Branch
7:00 p.m. Don Campbell Band – VFW
Tickets: $5.00 – VFW snack bar and bar will be open
Sponsored by: FF Chamber of Commerce & VFW
8:30 p.m. Family Movie Under the Stars – High School Soccer Field
Bring a blanket or chair and stretch out under the stars to watch a smash it family movie (tba) on a gigantic outdoor screen. There will be snacks and pre-movie activities for all ages so the whole family can enjoy an evening full of fun. The movie, activities, and snacks are all FREE. Rain location will be the high school gym.
Sponsored by: Pines Health Services and Cary Medical Center
Friday, July 18th
Photography/Multi-Media Contest Exhibit – Village Square
Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or
call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1858 School House Events
9:00 a.m. Bike Rodeo Registration – Across from Bradley’s Car Wash
FMI: Stephanie Beaulieu 551-5835
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Rotary Club & Presque Isle Kiwanis Club
9:00 a.m. Antique Farm Equipment Display – Grower’s Exchange Yard
Sponsored by: Grower’s Exchange & McCain Foods, Inc.
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Civil War Encampment – Aroostook River, N. Caribou Road
Interactive participation encouraged – sing alongs and story telling by the campfire
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fiber Arts Show – Village Square
10:00 a.m. Coloring Contest Judging – The County Federal Credit Union
10:00 a.m. Bike Rodeo – Across from Bradley’s Car Wash
FMI: Stephanie Beaulieu 551-5835
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Rotary Club & Presque Isle Kiwanis Club
1:00 p.m. Queen’s Tea – Aroostook Valley Country Club
FMI contact Sharon Dorsey 473-4096. Tickets: $10.00
2-4:00 p.m. Tour: Antique Tractors & Equipment-A look back in History
Location: Hadley McNamee, 59 McNamee Road
End of the bridge, turn right follow road and look for signs
SHUTTLE BUS will be available to transport people to and from F.A.R.M. Park. Pickup/Dropoff locations are at the Bandstand and the Community Center. Shuttles will run every ½ hour from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. High School Battle of the Bands – F.A.R.M. Park
To register contact: Janet Kelle 472-3802
Sponsored by: Unlucky Joe & Presque Isle Savings Bank of Maine
Snack bar available from the Fort Fairfield Music Boosters
3:00 p.m. Carol Ayoob, Singer/Songwriter – Bandstand
5-7:00 p.m. Caribou Hoofers – Bandstand
5-7:00 p.m. Seed Cutting Demo, Barrel Heisting Contest, Barrel Rolling Contest
Location: Grower’s Exchange Yard. To register contact: Cheryl Boulier 768-6911
Sponsored by: Grower’s Exchange & McCain Foods, Inc.
5:30 p.m. Baby Parade (ages 0-4). Decorated strollers and wagons encouraged!
FMI contact: Barb Turner 768-4028
5:30 p.m. Industry Dinner – Community Center
Advanced Ticket Sale only $12.00. Contact the Maine Potato Board 769-5061
Sponsored by: Maine Potato Board, Maine Potato Growers, Farm Credit of Maine
6:00 p.m. Horse Rides – North Caribou Road
$5.00 per ride, children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Provided by: Rob and Marcie Fowler
6:15 p.m. Bike Parade – Bring your decorated bicycles and helmets!
FMI contact Barb Turner 768-4028
6:30 p.m. Karaoke – VFW Building. Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield VFW
Entry fee: $3.00 FMI contact: Perry Dean 472-2631
7:00 p.m. Music by the Fiddleheads - Bandstand
7– 9:30 p.m. Street Dance – Motor Booty Affair – The Ultimate Disco Party Band!
Checkout their website at www.motorbootyaffair.com
Sponsored by: I Care Pharmacy, ReMax Central, Northpoint Mortgage, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Aroostook Inspection Services
Saturday, July 19th
Maine Potato Blossom Festival Triathlon – combines participants canoe/kayak time from the “Regatta on the Aroostook”, running time from the “Potato Blossom 5 miler Road Race” and their cycling time from the “Spud Cycle Classic 25 mile race”. Awards are given based on the combined results from the three events. Cost: No extra charge. FMI contact: Tom Towle 472-3882
Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Parks & Recreation Dept.
Photography/Multi-Media Contest Exhibit – Village Square
Sponsored by: C3 Creative
Specialty Photography by Kim Griffeth – Village Square
Family & Old Fashioned Photography – Walk-ins Welcome or
call 473-9383 to make an appointment.
6:30 a.m. Aroostook Valley Country Club Golf Tournament
To register contact: AVCC 800-980-8747. Cost: $90.00
6-10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast – Historical Railroad Park, Depot St.
Sponsored by: Frontier Heritage Historical Society
7:30 a.m. 5 Mile Road Race Registration – Across from Hillside IGA
FMI contact: Paul Lamoreau 764-6517. Entry fee: $10 per person
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1858 School House Events
8:30 a.m. 5 Mile Road Race – Walkers Start– Across from Hillside IGA
Entry fee: $10 per person. Sponsored by: Hillside IGA
9:00 a.m. Town Clock, Painting, Song and Pool Dedications
Beginning at Town Clock
9:00 a.m. Maliseet Cultural Event - Bandstand
9:00 a.m. Community Market Open – Main Street
9:00 a.m. 5 Mile Road Race – Runners Start– Across from Hillside IGA
Entry fee: $10 per person
9:00 a.m. Antique Farm Equipment Display – Grower’s Exchange Yard
Sponsored by: Grower’s Exchange & McCain Foods, Inc.
9:00 a.m. Motor Car Rides – Historical Railroad Park, Depot St.
Sponsored by: Frontier Heritage Historical Society
9:00 a.m. Sidewalk Arts & Crafts Fair – Main Street
Sponsored by: Preceptor Gamma Sorority
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chicken BBQ – beside Goodhue’s Jewelry
Sponsored by: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
9:30 a.m. Mashed Potato Wrestling– 227 Main Street
Sponsored by: WCXU Radio, HSF Foods
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Civil War Encampment – Aroostook River, N. Caribou Road
Interactive participation encouraged – sing alongs and story telling by the campfire
10:00 a.m.-Noon Pink Ladies & T-Birds - Bandstand
10:00 a.m. Horse Rides – North Caribou Road
$5.00 per ride, children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Provided by: Rob and Marcie Fowler
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fiber Arts Show – Village Square
10:30 a.m. Maine Potato Recipe Contest-FF Elementary School Cafeteria
All entries must include potato. Bring dish & recipe!
FMI contact: Sandra Durepo 473-7022
Sponsored by: Maine Agri-Women & Maine Potato Board
11:00 a.m. Human Chess Game Registration – All Welcome - Food Court
FMI: Ray Haines 476-5960
11:30 a.m. Human Chess Game – Food Court
Sponsored by: Galen Rockwell, CPA
1:00 p.m. PARADE –line up at 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by: Hillside IGA
No parking of motor vehicles will be allowed in front of Acadia Medical Supply, as this space is reserved for handicapped/physically challenged patrons for viewing of the parade. Please bring your own chairs
Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at the Friends Helping Friends Float
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Motor Car Rides – Historical Railroad Park, Depot St.
Sponsored by: Frontier Heritage Historical Society
2:30-6:30 p.m. Baked Bean Supper – Odd Fellows Hall
Cost: $6.00. Sponsored by: Starlight Rebekah Lodge