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:

Saturday, July 12, 2025

8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Town Wide Yard Sale
Registration Deadline July 8th To Be Listed On The Flyer and Map Registration Form Online Www.Mainepotatoblossomfestival.Com Or Town Office Fee: $5 For Listing In The Yard Sale Flyer. Payment Can Be Mailed To: Mpbf 18 Community Ct. Dr. Ff, Maine 04742 Or Can Be Dropped Off With Payment At The Town Office

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Car Wash
Location: Vfw Parking Lot
Hosted By Ft. Fairfield Fire Dept.

Chamber's Smokin' Bbq Cook-Off All Day
Saturday, July 13th Spud Speedway Potato Blossom Festival Kick- Off Event People's Choice Tasting 3:00pm To 4:30pm, Tasting Open To Community Members To Taste Professional Bbq, Vote For Your Favorite!
Tickets On Sale ($25 Each). Purchase Your Tickets Early To Ensure A Place At The Table. Tickets Available At Www.Centralaroostookchamberofcommerce.Com Competition Winners Will Be Announced On Sunday After Formal Judging. 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. Sponsored By Center Farms Coal Quilt Show 10am-3pm Location: One Room Schoolhouse, Depot St. Bed Turning At 10am And 3pm Hosted By: Crown Of Maine Quilters Guild and Frontier Heritage Society

10:00 am: Horseshoe Tournament
Location: Riverside Park. Hosted By: Boy Scout Troop #194 (Food Will Be Available For Sale) Cash Prizes: 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 Registration Fee: $20 Per Team Reminder: Bring Your Own Horseshoes Contact: Travis Norsworthy (207-551-8050) Sponsored By: Precision Custom Woodworking

Northern Maine Summer All-Star Basketball
Showcase 1pm Northern Maine's Top High School Basketball Players From Classes B, C, and D Go Head-To-Head In A Showcase Game For The Summer! 3-Point And Skills Competitions At Halftime Of Each Game! Girls Game At 1:00pm And Boys Game At 3:00pm. Admission Is $2.00 12 And Under And $5 For 13 And Up. This Covers Both Games! Location: Fort Fairfield High School. Sponsored By Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department.

Maine Potato Blossom Golf Tournament
(3) Person Scramble Call The Avcc Pro Shop 1-800-980-8747 To Register Golf Pro (Steven Leitch)

7:00 pm: (New) Maine Potato Blossom Festival Opening Ceremonies 
Vfw Veteran's Memorial Join Us To Raise The Potato Blossom Festival Flag At The 1st Annual Opening Ceremony, Celebrating Our 78 Year Tradition. Door Prizes And Refreshments. Sponsored By: Katahdin Trust Company

8:00 pm: (New) 1st Annual Potato Ball
Vfw, 130 Presque Isle Street, Fort Fairfield Dance The Night Away And Enjoy An Evening With Friends, While Supporting The Maine Potato Blossom Festival. Business Attire. Light Appetizers And Cash Bar Available. Tickets Available In Advance At Town Office And At The Door. $5.00 Per Person For More Information Or Tickets, Email Hannah [email protected]

Sunday, July 13, 2025

7:00 am - 10:00 am: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
Snowmobile Club, 12 Strickland Road, Ff ($10 Adults-$5 Under 12)
Hosted By: Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Blacksmith Demonstration
By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith) Location: Next To The Barrel Display On Main Street Interactive Hands-On Experience Opportunity. Sponsored By: Center Farms Coal

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Quilt Show 
Location: One Room Schoolhouse,
Depot St. Bed Turning At 11am And 2pm Hosted By: Crown Of Maine Quilters Guild and Frontier Heritage Society

Alumni Basketball Games
3:00 pm: Women's Division 
4:30 pm: Men's Division
Location: Fort Fairfield Community Center. Free Admission Watch Our High School Players Vs. Alumni In A Fun Spirited Game Of Basketball.

Monday July 14, 2025

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

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.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Pool Party-Family Fun Day
Join Us At The Fort Fairfield Municipal Pool For Our Annual Mpbf Pool Party! The Pool Toys Will Be Out, With A Bounce House And Games On The Tennis Court. Free Hot Dog Bbq For Swimmers (Donations Accepted). First Come First Serve
Hosted By Fort Fairfield Rec Dept.,

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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

1:00 pm: Nmcra Regional Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition
Location: Fort Fairfield Middle High School Athletic Complex. Age Requirement: 7 To 14 As Of November 14th, 2025. Participants Will Pitch, Hit Off A Tee Focusing On Distance And Accuracy, Run From A Designated Distance That Will Be Timed.
Awards: Top 3 Performers In Each Age Group/Gender. Contact Your Local Rec Department For Registration Information

(New) Line Dancing At Let's Dance Studio
227 Main Street 3-4pm Kick Up Your Heels And Learn The Latest Linedancing 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 Sponsored By: Let's Dance Studios

(New) Potato Recipe Challenge Fort Fairfield Vfw
Come To See All The Various Tasty Potato Themed Dishes In The County! Who Will Take Home The Prize For Best Potato Recipe?

6:00 pm: Pet Show At The Bandstand
5:15pm Registration 6pm Show (Leashes Required) Ribbons and Prizes Awarded. Fundraiser For The Central Aroostook Humane Society In Memory Of Marcia Reed, Founder You Be The Judge!
For More Information And Judging Times, Contact Donna Levasseur At 207-496-7248

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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 Blossom Swim Meet
Registration 10am Competition 11am 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.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Canoe and Kayak/Family Fun Day 
Location: Monson Pond At The Boat Launch Free Hot Dog Cookout For Families During The Event

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.

6:00 pm: Wednesday Evening Fiddlers
Bandstand (Fields Lane) Baby And Bike Parade Line-Up At 6:30 Parade At 7:00pm Meet At Town Clock Thru Fields Lane
Theme: Board Games! Age Brackets: 0-4 5-Up Pre-Registration By Calling 207-472-3651 Special Drawing For All Those Pre-Registered

7:00 pm: Jr. Miss and Little Miss Potato Queen Pageants
Location: Fort Fairfield High School Gym Admission: $10 Per Person 

Thursday, July 17, 2025

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

Friday, July 18, 2025

7:00 am: Walk With Patty and Lynn 
Meet At Armstrong's Farm, 360 Currier Road, Ff. Tour Through A Beautiful Vineyard, Wear Comfortable Shoes! No Dogs Please!

9:00 am: Bike Rodeo
(Ages 12 and Under - Bring Your Bike And Helmet). Location: Across From Bradley's Car Wash

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Blockhouse Will Be Open
Friday, July 18th-Sunday, July 20th 10am-2pm Hosted By Fort Fairfield Frontier Heritage Society

11:00 am: (New) 1st Annual "Spud" Speedway Potato Race
Location: Ff Library. Kkids, Bring Your Race Car Potato Decorating Skills To The Library, Where A Race Track Will Be Set Up. Wheels For The Cars Will Be Provided. Test Your Spud Cars And See How Fast Yours Will Race Down The Track! Hosted By The Ff Public Library.

1:00 pm: (New) Agricultural Tour On Molly The Trolley
Enjoy A Lovely 2-Hour Tour Through The Beautiful Countryside, Enjoy The Sights, Sounds, And Fragrant Blossom Aromas As You Hear The Storied History Of Our Wonderful Potato Industry. Tickets Are $15 Per Seat, Lap Children Are Free. Purchase Tickets At Festival Headquarters And Town Office, Seats Are Limited! Sponsored By Brianne Bubar, Realtor - Fields Realty

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.

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Beer Garden Village Sq. Parking Lot
Provided By: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering 

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Main Stage Performance By: Skinny Elvis 
Location: Village Sq. Lot Main Street 

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Mini Muster 
Location: Main Street
Fund Raiser Geared To Building Relationships With Children. There Will Be Different Police And Fire Related Tasks For Children And It Will Be A Timed Course. Age Brackets: 3-5, 6-10 and 10 Plus. No Registration Required. Participation Will Be By Donation. Hosted By Fort Fairfield Fire and Rescue

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: (New) Closest To The Pin Golf Competition
Ffhs Athletic Field Test Your Golf Skills At 125 Yds! Prizes For Men And Women's Division, Golf Clubs And Balls Will Be Available Or Bring Your Own. $10 Entry Fee

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Sip and Paint
($45 Per Person) Includes: All Art Supplies, Instruction, Wine and 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

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.

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Main Stage Performance By: Star City Syndicate
Location: Village Sq. Lot Main Street

Saturday, July 19, 2025

7:00 am - 10:00 am: Pancake Breakfast 
Location: Depot Street
($8 Per Person) Schoolhouse and Train Station Tours Will Be Available. Hosted By The Frontier Heritage Society

8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Arts and Craft Show 
Location: Fields Lane
Register Online: Www.Mainepotatoblossomfestival.Com Hosted By: Maine Potato Blossom Festival

9:00 am: Pine and Spurs Riding Club Horse Show
Location: Show Grounds Damboise Rd. Fort Fairfield

5-Mile Road Race
Start Location: Across From The Iga Store
Registration: Fort Fairfield Dental Center Yard at 7:30 am (Or Online) Https://Runsignup.Com/Race/Me/Fortfairfield/ Mainepotatoblossomfestivalfivemileroadrace Walkers ($25) Start at 8:30 am; Runners ($25) Start at 9 am
Hosted By: Ffmhs Class Of 2026 Contact Race Director: Deb Davis [email protected]

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Blacksmith Demonstration
By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith)
Location: By The Barrel Display On Main Street Sponsored By: Center Farms Coal

10:00 am: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chicken Bbq
Location: Main Street Next To Food Court
Hosted By: St. Paul's Episcopal Church

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Bookmark Decorating Contest
Ff Library Children Can Pick Up Their Blank Bookmarks On Monday, July 7th At The Library. Bookmarks Are Due Back To The Library By July 17th. Winners Announced Sat. July 19th During The Following Other Events: Ice Cream Booth, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, A Potato Paint Art Booth.

1:15 pm: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Parade
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.

3:00 pm: Antique Tractor Pulls 
Location: Riverside Park East 
(Turn Right At The End Of The Bridge) Hosted By: Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club 

3:30 pm: Tater Tot Eating Contest 
Location: Main Street
Think You Can Eat The Most Delicious Maine Potato Tots? Come Test Your Eating Skills And Win Prizes! Men's, Women's And Kids Divisions!

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Jerry T. At The Bandstand 
Location: Fields Lane Bandstand
Enjoy Jerry's Rockin' Music With Lots Of Audience Engagement!

3:00 pm: (New) Chainsaw Art 
Downtown Location: To Be Determined. Watch This amazing Artist Create Beautiful Sculptures With His Chainsaw! Art Auction Directly After Performance

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Beer Garden 
Location: Village Sq. Parking Lot
Provided By: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Larry Jenkins Music At The Bandstand 
Location: Fields Lane Bandstand

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Main Stage Performance By:New Realm 
Location: Village Sq.
Lot Main Street Sponsored By Mcgillan Inc., Griffeth Honda and R.H. Foster

7:00 pm: Maine Potato Queen Pageant
Location: Ft. Fairfield High School Gym
Tickets: $10 Per Person Director Betsy Fitzherbert
Sponsored By: Maine Potato Board And Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home

Main Stage Performance By: French Toast 7:30pm-10pm
Village Sq. Lot

Sunday, July 20, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Blacksmith Demonstration
By: Eugene Katsman (Blacksmith)
Location: By The Barrel Display On Main Street Sponsored By: Center Farms Coal

9:00 am: Pine and Spurs Riding Club Horse Show
Location: Show Grounds On Damboise Rd. Fort Fairfield

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Car Show and Shine 
Location: Riverside Park Turn Left At The End Of The Bridge. Prizes And Food Vendor On Site

11:00 am: Corn Hole Tournament 
Registration: 10am Start Time: 11am Join Us In The Village Sq. Parking Lot, Main Street. The Cost Is $50 Per Team. Cash Prizes For Top 2 Teams Will Be Determined By Number Of Teams Par- Ticipating. 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. Hosted By: Ff Parks and Recreation Dept

12:00 pm: Annual Rubber Duck Race 
Start Point: Bridge To The Boat Landing. Tickets Are $5 Per Duck (Can Be Purchased From Any Member, And On-Site) Prizes Awarded: 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100, 4th $50
Hosted By Frontier Fish And Game Club

1:00 pm: Spend Your Afternoon On The Aroostook River!
Starting At Forbes Pit. Bring Your Boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Tubes And Float The River With Family And Friends. All Boats Must Have Life Preservers!

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Fun For All Ages At The Bandstand
Fun For All Ages At Field's Lane Bandstand, Bring The Family, Enjoy An Afternoon Of Games, Ice Cream, And More! 

3:00 pm: (New) Chainsaw Art
Downtown Location: To Be Determined. Watch This amazing Artist Create Beautiful Sculptures With His Chainsaw! Art Auction Directly After Performance

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: (New) Central Aroostook Community Band
At The Bandstand Bring Your Lawnchairs And Enjoy The Afternoon! Music Enthusiasts Of All Ages Will Enjoy Big Band Sound From This Dynamic 30-Piece Ensemble!

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Bean Hole Bean Supper
Location: By The Food Ct, Main St. 
Price ($10 Per Meal) Includes: Old Fashioned Bean Hole Beans, Red Hot Dog, Potato Salad, Roll and Water. Hosted By Frontier Fish and Game Club

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Beer Garden 
Location: Village Sq. Parking Lot
Provided By: Parkhurst Siding Pub/Northern Maine Catering

6:00 pm - 9:15 pm: Main Stage Performance By:Shamrock
Location: Main Stage In The Village Sq. Parking Lot

9:00 pm: Fireworks Over The Aroostook River 
Dusk - Always an awesome show!!

Date:
July 12 - 20, 2025

Location:
Various Venue in Fort Fairfield, ME

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