Festival Headquarters Location: Food Court Entrance Hours will be posted starting Saturday. Festival T-Shirts, Hats & brochures will be available. Shirts and Hats will also be available at the Fort Fairfield Town Office.

Schedule:

July 13, 2024

8AM - 5PM: TOWN WIDE YARD SALE
Registration Deadline to be listed on the flyer & map (July 8th)
Registration Form online www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.
com & available at the Town Office.
Fee: $5 to be listed in the flyer. (cash please)
Forms & payment can be mailed to: MPBF 18 Community Ct. Dr. FF,
Maine 04742 or can be dropped off with payment at the Town Office.

CAR WASH
Time: 11am - 4pm Location: VFW Parking Lot
Hosted by Ft. Fairfield Fire Dept.

CHAMBER’S SMOKIN’ BBQ COOK - OFF (6TH ANNIVERSARY)
Friday, July 12th BBQ Contestants Setup (Food Court)
Saturday, July 13th (2:30 - 3:45) People's Choice Tasting begins
Open to Community Members
Tickets on sale ($25 each) Purchase your tickets early to ensure
a place at the table. Tickets available at the Central Aroostook
Chamber of Commerce
Saturday July 13th, at (4:00) Competition Winners announced.
Sponsored by Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce
FMI: Contact: LaNiece Sirois, Executive Director (207 - 764 - 6561)

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION
By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith) Time: 10am - 4pm Location: Next to
the barrel display on Main Street Interactive hands - on experience
opportunity.

10am - 8pm: QUILT SHOW
Location: One Room Schoolhouse, Depot St.
Hosted by: Crown of Maine Quilters Guild & Frontier Heritage
Society

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
10am Location: Riverside Park
Hosted by: Boy Scout Troop #194 (they are providing food for sale)
Cash Prizes: 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 Registration Fee:
$20 per team Reminder: Bring your own horseshoes Contact: Travis Norsworthy (551 - 8050)

NORTHERN MAINE SUMMER ALL - STAR BASKETBALL SHOWCASE
Northern Maine's top high school basketball players from Classes
B, C, & D go head - to - head in a showcase game for the summer!
3 - point and Skills Competitions at halftime of each game! Doors
open at 4pm! Girls game at 5pm and Boys game at 7pm. Admission
is $2.00 12 and under and $5 for 13 and up. This covers both games!
Location: Fort Fairfield Middle High School.

MAINE POTATO BLOSSOM GOLF TOURNAMENT
(3) person scramble Call the AVCC Pro Shop 1 - 800 - 980 - 8747 to
register Golf Pro (Steven Leitc
Federal Credit Union, Main Street, Fort Fairfield on Thursday, July
18th. Categories to be judge are: Most Creative, Most Unusual,
Funniest, Favorite of CFCU Staff, Best use of the potatoes unique
shape. Prizes will be awarded on Friday, July 19th at 11am at the
CFCU Main Street, Fort Fairfield.

July 14, 2024

7am - 10am: SNOWMOBILE CLUB BREAKFAST
Cost: $10 adults - $5 under 12
Hosted by: Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club (12 Strickland Rd.)
CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT Village Sq. Parking Lot, Main St.
The cost is $50 per team. Cash prizes for top 2 teams will be
determined by number of teams participating. Remaining funds will
go towards the purchase of new cornhole boards for future events.
Double elimination best of 3 match format.
Registration will begin at 10am with first bags being thrown at 11am.
Rain Location: Community Center

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith)
Time: 10am - 4pm Location: Next to the barrel display on Main Street
Interactive hands - on experience opportunity

10am - 3pm: QUILT SHOW
Location: One Room Schoolhouse, Depot St. Hosted by: Crown of Maine Quilters Guild & Frontier Heritage Society

ENTERTAINMENT: GOOD OLE BOYS & GIRLS BAND
1pm - Bandstand
Ice Cream Cones for the first (75) attending

5 - 8pm: ANNUAL FAMILY DAY
Location: Riverside Park
Events will include: Inflatables, Lawn Games, Potato Picking
Contest, Potato Sack Races, Tractor Train Rides, Shriner Clowns and
Heroes, Face Painting and much more! Concessions available.
Sponsored by: R.H. Foster, Dead River, Aroostook Savings & Loan,
Cary Medical Center, Greenlaw Electric, Hillside IGA

ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAMES
Dust off the old basketball shoes and join us for an evening of fun!
Location: Fort Fairfield Community Center.
Ladies game tips off at 5pm and men’s at 6:30pm.
Watch as our High School players try to out play the alumni in a
fun spirited game of basketball. There will be no admission fee for
spectators.

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS AT DUSK RIVERSIDE PARK (DUSK)
Bring your chairs & blankets Concessions will be available

ENTERTAINMENT: ADAM OUELLETTE BAND
7 - 10pm: Bandstand, Fields Lane Main Street

July 15, 2024

9 - 4:30pm: COMMUNITY CLOSET
Sizes and items available for everyone. Location: Housing Authority (Fields Lane) Hosted by Ft. Fairfield Housing Authority
MONDAY, JULY 15TH THRU FRIDAY, JULY 19TH
MEET AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER 7 AM DAILY

WALK WITH PATTY AND LYNN
Two of the Reynolds sisters are back again this year to lead walks around Fort Fairfield. They will discuss Fort Fairfield History, notable residents, Fort Fairfield at war, Fort Fairfield at peace and the future of Fort Fairfield. Two-four miles each day. Wear comfortable shoes.

12pm - 4pm: POOL PARTY
Join us at the Fort Fairfield Municipal Pool for our 1st Annual MPBF Pool Party! The pool toys will be out and there will be a FREE hot dog BBQ for swimmers (Donations Accepted). First come first serve.
No pool entry fee for non-residents!

July 16, 2024

NMCRA REGIONAL PITCH, HIT, & RUN COMPETITION
Time: 1pm Location: Fort Fairfield Middle High School Athletic Complex. Age Requirement: 7 to 14 as of November 14th, 2024. Participants will pitch at a target, hit off a tee focusing on distance and accuracy, and run from a designated distance that will be timed. Awards for top 3 performers in each age group and gender. Contact your local Recreation Department for information on how to register

PET SHOW AT THE BANDSTAND
Time: 6pm Registration: $5 per pet. 5:15 - 6pm Show starts at 6pm (Leashes required) Ribbons & Prizes Awarded Fundraiser for the Central Aroostook Humane Society More details on our FB Page (www.mainepotatoblossom.com)

July 17, 2024

POTATO BLOSSOM SWIM MEET
Event Starts at 11am
Registration/Check-in - 10am
Location: Fort Fairfield Municipal Pool
If you are part of a swim team, please register through your local
Recreation Department. Individual swimmers will register the day of.
Participation is free.

CANOE & KAYAK DAY (RETURNS)
Location: Monson Pond 12-4pm At the boat launch
Free Hot Dog cookout for families during the event

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The fee is $100 per team (max of 5 people per team). There will be
medals for the top 2 places. Double elimination best of 3 match
format. Entry fees will be going towards our outdoor athletic court
revitalization project. Register the day of.
Registration: 4-4:45pm
Rules meeting: 4:45-5pm
Tournament starts: 5pm!
Location: Fort Fairfield Recreation Department
WEDNESDAY EVENING FIDDLERS
Time: 6pm Bandstand (Fields Lane)

BABY AND BIKE PARADE
Town Clock thru Fields Lane
Theme: “Hawaiian Luau Party” Age brackets: 0-4 7 5-up
Pre-Registration by calling (207-472-3651) 8:30-4:30
Special Drawing for all those pre-registered Line up 6:30 Parade starts at 7pm Judging categories: Surf’s Up (Most Creative) Big Kahuna & Little Kahuna (Best in Show) Most Colorful

7pm: JR. MISS & LITTLE MISS POTATO QUEEN PAGEANTS
Location: Fort Fairfield High School Gym
Admission: $10 per person
Directors: Jr. Miss (Pam Nason) Little Miss (Chloe Wheeler)

July 18, 2024

11am - 10pm: FOOD COURT: COME SUPPORT OUR AWESOME FOOD VENDORS

4 - 10pm: BEER GARDEN: OPEN: VILLAGE SQ. PARKING LOT
Provided by: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering

SPUDDY BUDDY CHALLENGE (RETURNS)
11am Start Time.
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.

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]

5:30 - 8pm: MASHED POTATO WRESTLING CONTEST (RETURNS)
Main St. Adults and Children matches. Special VIP Challenge! Look
for more details. Come out and support the Fort Fairfield Fire &
Rescue with this fundraiser!

BAND PERFORMANCE BY: NO PRESSURE
Time: 8 - 10pm
Location: Main Stage in Village Sq. Lot Main Street
Bring Your chairs and relax

July 19, 2024

11am - 10pm: FOOD COURT: COME SUPPORT OUR AWESOME FOOD VENDORS

4 - 10pm: BEER GARDEN: OPEN: VILLAGE SQ. PARKING LOT
Provided by: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering

BIKE RODEO
Time: 9am (ages 12 & under - bring your bike and helmet)
Location: Across from Bradley's Car Wash

BLOCKHOUSE WILL BE OPEN
Friday, July 19th-Sunday, July 21st 10am-2pm
Hosted by Fort Fairfield Frontier Heritage Society

5pm - 7pm: MINI MUSTER
Location: Main Street
Fund Raiser geared to building relationships with children. There will
be different Police and Fire related tasks for children to complete
and it will be a timed course. Age brackets: 3-5, 6-10 & 10 plus.
No registration required. Participation will be by donation.
Hosted by FF Fire & Rescue
1994 CLASS REUNION Time: 5:30
Location: Shawn Rogers Home Contact number: 551-9427

CLASS OF 1974 (50TH) REUNION
Time: 6pm Fish & Game Club, Monson Pond
FMI: Contact: Ann Dionne 207-999-9357

6 - 8pm: SIP & PAINT
Cost: $45 per person
Includes: All art supplies, instruction,
wine & light snacks. For tickets please call: (207-762-3576)
email: [email protected] or message us on Facebook
Location: Bandstand Fields Lane Hosted by Wintergreen Arts

BAND PERFORMANCE BY: STAR CITY SYNDICATE
Time: 7-10pm Main Stage in Village Sq. Lot Main Street

July 20, 2024

11am - 10pm: FOOD COURT: COME SUPPORT OUR AWESOME FOOD VENDORS

4 - 10pm: BEER GARDEN: OPEN: VILLAGE SQ. PARKING LOT
Provided by: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Time: 7am - 10am Location: Depot Street ($8 per person)
Tours of the one room schoolhouse and train station will be available
Hosted by the Frontier Heritage Society

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Fields Lane 8am - 5pm
Registration available online: www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.com
Hosted by: Maine Potato Blossom Festival

9am: PINE & SPURS RIDING CLUB HORSE SHOW
Location: Show grounds Damboise Rd. Fort Fairfield

5 - MILE ROAD RACE (RETURNS)
Start Location: Across from the IGA Store
Registration: White Smiles Yard 7:30am Walkers ($20) Start:8:30am
Runners ($20) 9am Hosted by: FF High School Baseball Team
Contact: Race Director: Rob Langner [email protected]

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION
By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith) Time: 10am - 4pm Location: Next to
the barrel display on Main Street Sponsored by: Center Farm Coal

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHICKEN BBQ
10am to sold out Location: Main Street next to food court
Hosted by: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

BOOKMARK DECORATING CONTEST
10am  -  12pm at FF Library
Children can pick up their blank bookmarks on Thursday, July 4th
at the Library. Bookmarks are due back to the library by July 18th.
Winners announced Sat. July 20th during the following other events:
Ice Cream Booth, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, A Potato Paint Art
Booth. Times: 10am - 12pm.

MAINE POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE
SATURDAY, JULY 20TH LINE UP 11AM START TIME: 1:15
Pre - register online at: www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.com
Judging will be done at 11:30am in all designated parking lots
Theme: Fun on the Farm (categories) Most Original, Best
Theme, Childrens, Non - profit group, Antique, Best Musical, All about Agriculture, Best Queen, Best Marching Unit, Best Overall Parade Chairperson: Paul Towle: [email protected]

CLASS OF 1979 45TH REUNION
Time: 5:30 - 7PM Contact; Heather Rogers [email protected]
or Facebook: fortfairfield High School; Class of 1979

CLASS OF 1984 40TH REUNION
Time: 4 - 10PM 10 Depot Street Contact: Mark or Janet Giberson
472 - 0991 or Roberta Lasater 478 - 217 - 1877

CLASS OF 2014 10TH REUNION
Time: 5:30 FF Lions Club House Contact: Madeline Martin 554 - 7443

7pm: MAINE POTATO QUEEN PAGEANT
Location: Ft. Fairfield High School Gym
Tickets: $10 per person Director Betsy Fitzherbert

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULLS
Riverside Park East (turn right at the end of the bridge)
Start time: 3pm Hosted by: Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club

7 - 10pm: BAND PERFORMANCE BY: BEN KILCOLLINS
Location: Main Stage Village Sq. Lot

July 21, 2024

11am - 10pm: FOOD COURT: COME SUPPORT OUR AWESOME FOOD VENDORS

5 - 9:30pm: BEER GARDEN: OPEN: VILLAGE SQ. PARKING LOT
Provided by: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION
By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith) Time: 10am - 4pm Location: Next to
the barrel display on Main Street Sponsored by: Center Farm Coal

9am: PINE & SPURS RIDING CLUB HORSE SHOW
Location: Show grounds on Damboise Rd. Fort Fairfield

10am - 1pm: CAR SHOW & SHINE
Location: Riverside Park Turn left at the end of the
bridge. New Prizes, Door Prizes and Food Vendor on site

ANNUAL RUBBER DUCK RACE
Time: Noon Start point: Bridge to the boat landing
Tickets are $5 per duck (can be purchased from any member)
Prizes awarded: 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100, 4th $50
Hosted by Frontier Fish and Game Club

1 - 4pm: ENTERTAINMENT: CIRCLE OF FIFTHS
Location: Main Stage Village Sq. Parking Lot
Sponsored by: Griffeth Honda & Irving Farms
AROOSTOOK RIVER FAMILY FUN DAY
1pm Starting at Forbes Pit. Bring your boats, kayaks, canoes, tubes
and float the river with family and friends. {Reminder: All boats need
life jackets by law} Have fun, be safe!

4 - 6pm: BEAN HOLE BEAN SUPPER
Price ($10 per meal) includes: Old Fashioned
Bean Hole Beans, Red Hot Dog, Potato Salad, Roll & a water
Location: By the Food Court on Main Street
Hosted by Frontier Fish & Game Club

1 - 7pm: FAMILY FUN AT THE BANDSTAND
Hole Mini Golf Course and NERF Axe Throwing Ring.
Ice Cream Truck on site

BAND PERFORMANCE BY: FRENCH TOAST WITH GUEST JERRY T.
Location: Main Stage in the Village Sq. Parking Lot

9pm: FIREWORKS OVER THE AROOSTOOK RIVER
It will be an awesome show!

Date: July 13 - 21, 2024

Location:

Various Venue in Fort Fairfield, ME 04742

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