Millinocket Independence Day Celebration

The 2010 July 4th holiday included 3 days of family fun and entertainment.  Beginning  Friday, children enjoyed Faerie House building, old fashioned games and a tea party.   Local talent performed in the afternoon and the day concluded with a street dance featuring the band Amethyst. Saturday morning hundreds of people watched a fun and large parade with Military tributes, music, floats and trucks.  Joining in the big parade was the children's costume parade.  The Children all dressed up as their favorite storybook or movie characters and the costumes were colorful, clever and fun.  Following the parade, Millinocket's own Clyde Folsom read a poem and children flocked to Jerry Pond for Kid's Day.  The afternoon brought more musicians to the bandstand as Perpetual e-motion performed, followed by more local talent.  A street dance at Pelletier Family Logging Restaurant, with The Hometown Band ended a busy and jam packed day.  Sunday was Military Appreciation Day, more music and fireworks.  The weather was perfect (sunny and warm) the Alumni were in town and family reunions were abundant.  Thank you to the following businesses who sponsored this year's July 4th celebration: Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce, Town of Millinocket, Katahdin Federal Credit Union, Katahdin Valley Health Center, Pelletier Family's Loggers Restaurant, Katahdin Area Rotary, Stearns Alumni Association and Lamson Funeral Home. 

Medway Centennial + 35 Celebration

The Town of Medway celebrated the anniversay of their 135th year
since the town was officially named and incorporated.  In honor of this milestone
date Medway threw a 10 day party in August, packed with daily activities, music, food, vendors, comedy and fun for everyone.

East Millinocket's 2010 Summerfest Celebration was held July 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th at Opal Myrick Park. This year the theme was "Country Western" and was a popular theme throughout the event.  Events and activities includeed public breakfasts, a town wide yard sale, hot dog/watermelon eating contest, teen concerts, trolley rides, children's parade, golf tournament, pony rides, public suppers and a special appearance by comdian, Birdie Googins, a.ka. "The Marden's Lady".  Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard to bring the area Summerfest.

 

Sept. 10-12th, 2010

www.trailsendfestival.org

Celebrate the end of the trail at this year's Trails End Festival in downtown Millinocket.Three days of fun, music and food.  Music features Maine's Dixieland Band, Tim Bishop, Dave Mello, Emily Guillow, the Shields Brothers Band and David Mallett.  Other festival events include a family nature hike, pie auction, moonlight kayak paddle down Millinocket Stream (equipment provided), duck race, food vendors, displays, Saturday night pub crawl and demonstrations.  Sunday morning features a "Pride in Your Ride" event so shine up those antique cars, lawn mowers, ATV's, bicycles anything that goes and show it off! All events are free and everyone is welcome to attend.  For further information, a complete schedule and times please go to www.trailsendfestival.org

Special thanks to Shelley Farrington of Lincoln News.  Check out the Lincoln News for all your Katahdin Calendar needs!

 

Friday, February 12

6:00 p.m. Snowmobile Parade down the main street from Stearns High School. All are welcome. Prizes will be awarded for Best Business Float, Family Float, Best Antique Sled, and Best Modern Sled, courtesy of KACC
Bonfire and Concessions at Veteran’s Park with Northern Timber Cruisers
7:30 Fireworks at Millinocket Recreation Complex

Saturday, February 13
4-6 Baked Bean Supper, Northern Timber Cruisers

Sunday, February 14
7a.m.-11, Pancake Breakfast, Northern Timber Cruisers

Saturday, February 20
9-3: Family Fishing Day at Jerry Pond, courtesy of the Fin and Feather Club
10:00 a.m. Downtown Trailhead Ribbon Cutting and Trail Ride to Suspension Bridge start at Veteran’s Park
11:00 a.m. Suspension Bridge Ribbon Cutting, Trail ride to follow, ending at Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse
12:30 p.m. Lunch at Timber Cruisers (self purchase)
12-4 Snowmobile Museum Open
4 p.m. Pig Roast at Northern Timber Cruisers
7 p.m.-12 midnight DJ Dance BYOB at Northern Timber Cruisers

FMI contact KACC at 723-4443
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