Welcome to the Maine Potato Blossom Festival!!
The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is the premier summertime event in Aroostook County! Celebrate our agricultural heritage and honor our veterans with a week-long festival of live music, delicious food, exciting games, and a spectacular parade. Join us for a fun-filled week that brings together our community and creates lasting memories.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 am: Walk With Patty and Lynn
Mon-Thurs - Meet At The Community Center. Two Of The Reynolds Sisters Are Back Again This Year To Lead Walks Around Fort Fairfield. Themes This Year Are: Life In F.F. 100 Years Ago; After The Harvest; How Your Road Got It's Name; And The Famous/Infamous Plymouth Hotel. Two-Four Miles Each Day. Wear Comfortable Shoes.
9:00 am - 4:30 pm: Community Closet
Sizes And Items Available For Everyone. Location: Housing
Authority (Fields Lane) Hosted By Ft. Fairfield Housing Authority
Potato Decorating Contest
Bring Your Decorated Potato, Anyway You Choose, To The County Federal Credit Union, Main Street, Fort Fairfield By 4:00pm Wednesday, July 16th. Categories To Be Judged: Most Creative, Most Unusual, Funniest, Favorite Of Cfcu Staff, Best Use Of The Potatoes Unique Shape. Prizes Will Be Awarded On Friday, July 18th At 11am At The Cfcu Main Street, Fort Fairfield.
11:00 am: Spuddy Buddy Challenge
Pick Up Your Clue Card And Help Spuddy Find His Lost Buddies. Ages 6-12 Pre-Register At 472-7838 (40)Clue Cards Available(First Come, First Serve) Location: The County Federal Credit Union, 232 Main St. Fort Fairfield
Jr. Girls Softball Tournament
Register By July 1st Through Your Local Recreation Department. Game Times And Matchups Will Be Determined The Week Before The Event Depending On Number Of Team Entries. This Is For Girls Entering Grades 4-8 In The Fall. Come Catch The Action As Aroostook Counties Young Athletes Battle It Out For The Mpbf Championship. Awards For Top 2 Teams. The Cost Will Be $75 A Team
11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Food Court: Come Support Our Awesome Food
Vendors Ribbon Cutting At 11am, Prize Drawings, Must Be Present To Win!
Food Court Will Open On Thursday July 17th Thru Sunday, July 20th Daily Hours: 11am-10pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: (New) Professional Photo Session
Lane Bandstand. Book Your Appointment Today On Maine Potato Blossom Festival Facebook Page (@Mainepotatoblossomfestival) You'll Have A Professional Quality Photoshoot With A Lovely Aroostook County Backdrop, Perfect For Family, Friends, Groups, And Professional Headshots!
2:00 pm: (New) Spud-Tacular Basket Bash (Basket Raffle)
Join Us For A Raffle Supporting The Vfw. View The Baskets And Purchase Raffle Tickets On All Three Days From 2pm-8pm. Price Is $1 For 1 Ticket; $10 For 15 Tickets; $15 For 25 Tickets.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: (New) Line Dancing At Let's Dance Studio
Location: 227 Main Street
Kick Up Your Heels And Learn The Latest Line-Dancing Moves At The Area's Newest Dance Studio, To Country Music Hits! Please Contact Hannah At [email protected] To Secure A Spot, Space Is Limited
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Beer Garden
Location: Village Sq. Parking Lot
Provided By: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Main Stage Performance By: Dan Rooney
Location: Main Stage In Village Sq. Lot Main Street
7:00 pm: (New) Movies Under The Stars
Location: Beside Vfw. Thursday And Friday Evening Come And Enjoy A Big Screen Led Movie Night, With A Special Tribute To Our Veterans. Bring Your Lawn Chairs And Blankets. Car Viewing Available. Popcorn Will Be Available For Sale.
5:00 pm: Fort Fairfield Athletic Hall Of Fame Banquet
Location: Fort Fairfield High School Cafeteria
Social Hour: 5pm Meal 6pm Induction Ceremony 7pm $35 Per Person Reservations Required Contact: Larry Gardner [email protected]
Maine Potato Board Annual Industry Dinner
Celebrate Our Potato Industry And Those Who Keep Our Farming Heritage Alive and Well. Sponsored By Maine Potato Board
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Main Stage Performance By: Circle Of Fifths
Main Stage In Village Square Lot Main St
