Local Events

Bicycling, Beer Tasting & Blues.
Folk Art, Four on the Forth, Fall Foliage & the Fryeburg Fair.
Come celebrate what Western Maine has to offer by spending time here during one of our many events.

January

Mushers Bowl & Winter Carnival
Mushers Bowl Dog Sled Races & Rides
Biathlon, Skijoring & Cross-Country Ski Races
Winter Carnival & “Freezing for a Reason” Polar Plunge
www.mushersbowl.com
207.647.3472

June

Maine Blues Festival
40 Original Maine Blues Acts on 12 Stages
Education Clinics
www.mainebluesfestival.com

July

Rufus Porter Museum ~ Cultural Heritage Series
Folk Art Classes, Receptions, Historic Home Tours & Networking
Museum Open June – October & by special appointment
www.rufusportermuseum.org
207.647.2828

Four on the Forth
4 Mile Road Race Run Every July 4th – Right past the Noble House Inn
Certified by the USATF (USA Track & Field)
Named “New England’s Top Race” by New England Runner magazine.
Benefits the Bridgton Public Library
www.fouronthefourth.com

September

Loon Echo Hike & Bike Trek
Loon Echo Land Trust – Saving Land for Future Generations
6-Mile Hike Trek for Land Conservation
25, 50, 100-Mile Bike Trek for Land Conservation
Known as the toughest “Century Ride” in Maine
www.loonecholandtrust.org
207.647.4352

Maine Lakes Brew Fest
30 Maine Brewers: Micro brews, wines
Live music & artisans fair
www.lakesbrewfest.com
207.647.3472

October

Fryeburg Fair
8-Day Blue Ribbon Classic in the foothills of the White Mountains
Maine’s Largest Agricultural Event
300,000 Visitors Annually
www.fryeburgfair.com
207.935.3268

Fall Foliage
Classic New England Fall Foliage
Pristine Lakes reflecting the Color-Swept Mountains
Color All Month
www.maine.gov/doc/foliage

December-March

Shawnee Peak Ski Resort
Day & Night Skiing Minutes from our Door
Opening Day Mid December
www.shawneepeak.com
207.647.8444