Calendar of Events

May 3rd, 2008

Gospel Festival at FARM Park, 119 West Limestone Road, Fort Fairfield

Cowboy Heritage Days at Rocking S Ranch

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square, Sponsored by C3 Creative

8:30 a.m. Chess Tournament Registration - Bandstand

9:00 a.m. Chess Tournament - Bandstand

7:00 p.m.         Debbie Meyers, Fort Fairfield Community Center,  Ticket price $10.00 per person      Sponsored by:  Caribou Friends of Scouting & Presque Isle Kiwanis Club

Sunday, July 13th

Quaker Meeting - Friend’s Church

Cowboy Heritage Days at Rocking S Ranch

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square, Sponsored by C3 Creative

Beard Growing Contest,  $5.00 Entry Fee - Proceeds go to Jr. Fish & Game Club,  Contact:  Shawn Rogers 551-9427,    Sponsored by:  FF Fish & Game Club

2:00 p.m. Alumni Banquet - Fort Fairfield High School Cafeteria

Music - Bandstand

 

Monday, July 14th

Cary Medical Center Health Fair & Blood Drive

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square,   Sponsored by:  C3 Creative

7:00 p.m.         Little Miss Potato Blossom Pageant - Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium

Music - Bandstand

 

Tuesday, July 15th

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square,   Sponsored by: C3 Creative

8:30 a.m.         Jr & Sr Softball Tournament - Fort Fairfield Athletic Complex,  To register call: 472-3882

6:00 p.m.         Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Community Center,  To register call:  472-3882

7:00 p.m.         Household Pet Show

Music - Bandstand

Wednesday, July 16th

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square,    Sponsored by:  C3 Creative

9:00 a.m.         Swim Meet - New Fort Fairfield Outdoor Pool,  To register call: 472-3882

9:00 a.m.         Jr. Softball Tournament Continued

Coloring Contest

Guitar Hero - Community Center,  Sponsored by:  Music Boosters

4-5:00 p.m.      Friends Helping Friends Auction Item Preview - Armstrong Engineering

5:00 p.m.         Friends Helping Friends Auction - Armstrong Engineering

7:00 p.m.         Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant - Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium

Music - Bandstand

Thursday, July 17th

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 Contest Judging - Village Square,   Sponsored by:  C3 Creative

Potato picking contest

2:00 p.m.         Vintage Fashion Show - Friend’s Church

6:00 p.m.         Marko the Magician - Community Center,  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

6-7:00 p.m.      Farmer Olympics - FARM 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 - FARM Park.   To register contact:  Cheryl Boulier 768-6911.  Sponsored by:  Maine Antique Tractor Club/Northern Branch

7:00 p.m.         Don Campbell Band - VFW

8:30 p.m.         Family Movie Under the Stars, with snacks & games.  Sponsored by:  Cary Medical Center

Friday, July 18th

Civil War Encampment - Aroostook River

1858 School House Events

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square.  Sponsored by:  C3 Creative

9:00 a.m.         Bike Rodeo Registration,  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. - 5:00 p.m.  Fiber Arts Show - Village Square

10:00 a.m.       Bike Rodeo & Hot Dog Roast

12:00 p.m.       Trick My Bike - Dew Raw Chop Shop. FMI:  Becky & Dwaine Wilcox 540-2944.  Sponsored by:  Dew Raw Chop Shop and Fort Fairfield Rotary

1:00 p.m.         Queen’s Tea - Aroostook Valley Country Club

3:00 p.m.         High School Battle of the Bands - FARM Park. To register contact:  Janet Kelle 472-3802.      Sponsored by:  Presque Isle Savings Bank of Maine

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

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.         Industry Dinner - Community Center. Advanced Reservations only.  Contact the Maine Potato Board.  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

7:00 p.m.         Music by the Fiddleheads -  Bandstand

7:00 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

Saturday, July 19th

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square.  Sponsored by:  C3 Creative

Civil War Encampment - Aroostook River

9:00 a.m.         Antique Farm Equipment Display - Grower’s Exchange Yard.  Sponsored by:  Grower’s Exchange & McCain Foods, Inc.

1858 School House Events

Old Fashioned Games & Activities

6:30 a.m.         Aroostook Valley Country Club Golf Tournament.  To register contact: AVCC 800-980-8747

6:00 - 10:00 a.m.        Pancake Breakfast - Historical Railroad Park, Depot St.  Sponsored by:  Frontier Heritage Historical Society

8:30 a.m.         5 Mile Road Race - Across from Hillside IGA.  Entry fee: $10 per person

9:00 a.m.         Motorcycle Show Registration - Dew Raw Chop Shop Parking Lot.  FMI contact:  Becky & Dwaine Wilcox 540-2944.  Sponsored by:  Dew Raw Chop Shop

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

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

10:00 a.m.       Mashed Potato Wrestling - Harvest Market

10:30 a.m.       Maine Potato Recipe Contest-FF Elementary School Cafeteria.   FMI contact:  Sandra Durepo 473-7022.    Sponsored by:  Maine Agri-Women & Maine Potato Board

11:00 a.m.       Human Chess Game Registration - Food Court.  FMI: Ray Haines 476-5960

11:30 a.m.       Human Chess Game - Food Court

1:00 p.m.         PARADE -line up at 11:00 a.m.  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

3:00 p.m.         Dinosaur Exploratorium!  - Hillcrest Estates, town fountain.  Come get up close to the dinosaurs!  Touch REAL dinosaur fossils!  www.dinoman.org

3:00 p.m.         Antique Tractor Pull - Riverside Avenue.   2 new classes for Ladies & Youth.  Registration required no later than 2:30 day of pull or at the display.  To register contact:  Keith Boulier 768-6911.  Sponsored by:  Maine Antique Tractor Club/Northern Branch, Katahdin Trust Company, UAP, Advantage Tools & Gas, Car Quest, Harry’s Honda, MPG Truck & Tractor, Spudnik, Haines Manufacturing, Hogan Tire, R.H. Foster, Haynes Welding & Fabrication

3:00 p.m.         Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist - Community Center.  Sponsored by:  Caribou Friends of Scouting

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.          Motor Car Rides - Historical Railroad Park, Depot St.  Sponsored by:  Frontier Heritage Historical Society

5:00 p.m.         Aroostook River Regatta for canoes & kayaks.    Start:  Forbes Gravel Pit on Rt 161, 6 miles north of Fort Fairfield.   FMI contact:  Tom Towle 472-3882

5:00 p.m.         Archie Rivers - Bandstand

5:00 p.m.         Baked Bean Supper - Odd Fellows Hall.   Cost:  $5.00.  Sponsored by:  Starlight Rebekah Lodge

7:00 p.m.         Maine Potato Blossom Queen Pageant - Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium

7:00 p.m.         Sound Friendships - Main Street.   Sponsored by:  Cary Medical Center

9:00 p.m.         Unlucky Joe - Main Street

Sunday, July 20th

Sunday Service

Photography Contest Exhibit - Village Square.  Sponsored by:  C3 Creative

Civil War Encampment - Aroostook River

9:00 a.m.         Antique Car Show.  To register contact:  Nathan Jones - 551-0612.  Sponsored by:  Jones Detailing

Horse Drawn Farming Demo

8:00 a.m.         Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament - Fort Fairfield Athletic Complex.  To register contact: 

9:00 a.m.         Forestry & Fireman’s Muster - FARM Park

9:00 a.m.         Youth 1 Mile Bike Race - Fort Fairfield Community Center

9:00 a.m.         Sidewalk Arts & Crafts Fair - Main Street.   Sponsored by: Preceptor Gamma Sorority

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.       25 Mile Bike Race - Start at Blockhouse, Main Street

11:00 a.m. Old Fashioned Games & Activities - High School Athletic Complex.   Sponsored by:  Preceptor Gamma Sorority & TAMC

12:30 p.m.       Fort Fairfield High School Jazz Band - Bandstand

1:00 p.m.         Duck Race - $5.00 per duck - Aroostook River.   Contact:  EJ Dorsey 472-3651.              Sponsored by:  FF Fish & Game Club

2:00 p.m.         State Police K-9 Demonstration - High School

4:00 p.m.         Good Ole Boys - Bandstand

5:00 p.m.         Bean-hole-Bean Supper - K of C Hall.    Sponsored by:  FF Fish & Game Club

7:00 p.m.         McLaughlin Band - Bandstand

9:30 p.m.         FIREWORKS over the Aroostook River