Help us kick off Summer in the Star City with our TWO DAY County's Fiddlehead Festival! Check out our current schedule of events below. Admission and parking are FREE!
Friday, May 17th
Support local businesses and restaurants, taste specialty recipes, and save during our Fiddlehead Festival kickoff event. PLUS! Participate in our punch Card challenge for your chance to win a free hot air balloon flight during the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest in August!
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Governor’s Restaurant
Ferris BBQ
Rodney’s at 435 Main
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH
8:30AM-12PM PRESQUE ISLE FARMERS MARKET
Opening Day! Located at the Riverside Pavilion, Riverside Drive
9AM-1PM AROOSTOOK RIVER FUN RUN
The 15th annual Aroostook River Fun Run has three unique race opportunities. Bike, Run/Walk, or Paddle your way to the finish line. Then join us at the Fairgrounds for prizes, kid’s activities, and fun! Hosted by Caribou, Presque Isle, and Washburn Rotary Clubs. Click here to learn more!
9AM-5PM CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR
Located in The Forum, vendors from all over the region will be ready to showcase their crafts, creations, and merchandise. Free entry to the public. To register for the craft and vendor fair, click here
11AM-8PM FOOD COURT AND BEER GARDEN OPEN
Must be 21 to enter beer garden
2PM-4PM COOKING COMPETITION
Test out your cooking skills against other local talent. $20 per entry. Cash prizes. Pre-registration required.
1PM-3PM ART BATTLE
Watch talented local artists go head to head in a timed art battle and live auction. Hosted by the Aroostook Partners in the Arts
1PM-4PM KID’S CORNER
FREE children’s activities including bounce houses, games, crafts and music. Sponsored by the Aroostook River Fun Run.
4PM-5PM WEDNESDAY EVENING FIDDLERS
Join us in the Forum for the Wednesday Evening Fiddlers.
5PM-5:30PM ART AUCTION
You watched our talented artists create their masterpieces, now bid on your favorite work and take it home with you! Proceeds to benefit Aroostook Partners in the Arts
5:30PM-8:30PM LIVE MUSIC, TBD
Join us on the event stage for....