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 August 13-22.

The Town of Medway will be celebrating the anniversay of the 135th year
since the town was officially named and incorporated.  In honor of this milestone
date Medway welcomes you to celebrate with them for ten days.  Most events will take
place at the Medway Recreation Area from 10:00am-10:00 pm.  Some event locations
may vary but you can find all the information on their official website www.medwaymaine.org
Following is a partial list of activities and dates:
Daily Activities:  greased pole, trolley rides, daily costume contest, jail and bail, dunk tank,
entertainment in the pavilion, various food and merchandise vendors.  In addition to the daily activities
each day will have a theme and more fun
Friday, August 13th
Theme:  "Kids Day" Children' parade, water slide, 3 legged race, frog jumping contest,
 watermelon carry, spaghetti supper and birthday cake, Ray Pasnen show
Sat., August 14th
Theme:  "Canoeing-Horseback Riding-Dancing
Wooden Canoe Festival, Scavenger Hunt, "Taste of Katahdin", Horse Show,
Chicken barbecue supper, Tom Dixon Band
Sun., August 15th
Theme "Maine Day"
Appearance by Don Fendler shows, Pancake breakfast, Old church Service, Fancy Work/Handy
work displays, Home Grown Food Contest, Bingo,
Gospel Singers, Pig Roast/Roast Beef supper, Amateur Talent contest, Patricia Hews, Maine Authors
selling and autographing books.
Monday, August 16th
Theme:"Senior Citizen Day"
Al Cory Big Band, Senior Brunch, Senior bingo,
Senior Pontoon boat Rides, dedication of the Nicatou Bridge
Tuesday, August 17th
Theme: "Pulp to Paper Day"
Katahdin Paper Mill tours, paper making at the rec., Business Open House,
"Battle of the Bands"
Wednesday, August 18th
Theme:  "The Good Ole' Days"
Antique equipment and tool display, tractor show, "Children's Parade in the Village",
East Mill Fed. Credit Union free hotdogs, bingo, chili contest/supper
Thursday, August 19th
Theme: "Woodsman's Day'
Woodsman's contest (begins), canoe (Sr. & Jr.) and kayak races, horse shoe
"Ringer" contest, community yard sale, flea market, bingo, variety show
Friday, August 20th
Theme:  "Comedy At It's Best, T.G.I.F."
"TIM SAMPLE Show", Woodsman's contest 9day 2), crowning of little "Mr. and Miss
Medway", Recognition for the Oldest Male and Female citizen,
foul shooting contest (by age group), motorcycle showing, tattoo contest, 
best leg (male and female) spaghetti and salad supper
Sat. August 21
Theme:  "Parade Day"
Parade--"Medway, The Way Life Used to Be", toll bridge, turkey shoot,
fireworks, Look-Back to "75"+35 show
Sunday, August 22nd
Theme:  "Veteran's Appreciation Day"
Re-dedication of the Veteran's Memorial, "Anything that Floats" parade, Woodsman's contests
canoe races/kayak races, horse shoe "Ringer" Contest
Finals (awards), Old Church service, beard gowing contest judged
closing ceremonies

East Millinocket's 2010 Summerfest Celebration will be held July 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th at Opal Myrick Park. This year the theme is "Country Western".  Events and activities include, public breakfasts, 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".  For an up-to-date schedule of events, please visit the website  at www.eastmillinocket.org.

 

Sept. 10-12th, 2010

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
katahdinmaine.com