University of Maine at Fort Kent

Pond Fest 2026 in Soldier Pond/Wallagrass
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Soldier Pond, Soldier Pond, ME, United States
Barbecue from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. – $5 Meal TicketArts & Craft Fair: Free set up in gym. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Games: Bouncy houses, swimming pool baseball, obstacle course, and corn hole. Live Music by “Rocking Ukes”: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Frog Race: Bring you own frog: 3 p.m.Duck Race: At the boat landing. Spectators are welcome.: 4 p.m.Live Music by Doug Hafford: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Parade Lineup at Desjardins Logging garage: Parade: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. For more information, please contact the Wallagrass Town Office, located at the former Wallagrass school, at (207) 834-2263

Pond Fest 2026 in Soldier Pond/Wallagrass
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Soldier Pond, Soldier Pond, ME, United States
Barbecue from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. then, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – $5 Meal TicketArts & Craft Fair: Free set up in gym. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Games: Bouncy houses, swimming pool baseball, obstacle course, and corn hole. Live Music by “Rocking Ukes”: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Frog Race: Bring you own frog: 3 p.m.Duck Race: At the boat landing. Spectators are welcome.: 4 p.m.Live Music: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Parade Lineup at Desjardins Logging garage: 6 p.m. Parade: 6:30 – 7 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m. For more information, please contact the Wallagrass Town Office, located at the former Wallagrass school, at (207) 834-2263

Pickleball!
2026-06-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Pickleball on the Lowell Ozzie Osgood Court at the UMFK Sports Center
All experience levels welcome
Equipment provided, bring clean gym shoes and a great attitude

Open Play Volleyball - Pick Up Games
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00
Volleyball on the Lowell Ozzie Osgood Court at the UMFK Sports Center
All experience levels welcome
Equipment provided, bring clean gym shoes and a great attitude

4th of July Celebration in Eagle Lake
2026-07-04 15:00 - 21:30 | Town of Eagle Lake
Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with our biggest and best 4th of July Celebration yet in Eagle Lake, Maine.

Saturday July,4 2026 @3:00pm-9:30pm
Enjoy a full day of family fun featuring food trucks, bounce houses, live music, a boat decorating contest and parade, and an incredible commercial fireworks show — plus a few surprises you won’t want to miss.
Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit for a memorable celebration of America’s birthday!

Tags: Public

Maine Potato Blossom Festival
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-19 | Fort Fairfield, ME, USA
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. Please check schedule for times before you travel to Fort Fairfield. Schedule can be found on its website: https://www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.com/

Respectful Environment Committee Meeting
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00

Music at Riverside Park featuring band Boomerang
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Park, 40 Dufour St, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA
Band: BoomerangRiverside Park – Under the Pavilion Food Trucks on site.Sponsored by Norstate Federal Credit Union.

Let's Celebrate 250 years of Freedom, Community and America
2026-07-31 16:00 - 21:30 | Riverside Park, 40 Dufour St, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA
Let’s Celebrate 250 years of Freedom, Community and America!
One Region; One Celebration; One Historic Birthday
America’s 250th Birthday Celebration, “A Regional Celebration”
Friday, July 31, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Riverside Park in Fort Kent, Maine.
A fun-filled evening for the whole family.
Onsite: Food Trucks; Bounce Houses; Live Music; Beer Garden (designated area 21+ to relax and enjoy.); Spectacular fireworks; Touch-a-Truck; Face painting and crafts; Community Mural Project (Add your handprint, signature or message to a legacy.) Historical displays; Honoring our Veterans and First Responders (Recognizing those who serve and protect us.)
• America 250 Time Capsule: Help create history. Items submitted today will be opened in 2076.
• Birthday Celebration for America: Community cake cutting and a sing-along to wish America a Happy Birthday.
• Drone Flyover: See the celebration from above. Capture the memories.
Town of Fort Kent, Town of Wallagrass, Town of New Canada, St. John Plantation, Town of St. Francis, Town of Allagash, and Town of Eagle Lake

Northern Maine Fair
2026-08-05 08:30 - 2026-08-09 09:30 | Presque Isle, ME, USA
Visit website for a complete schedule: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/ Tags: Students, Public

Music at the Park featuring The Gents
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Park, 40 Dufour St, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA
The Gents will perform at Music at the Park. Venue: Fort Kent Riverside Park – Under the Pavilion Food Trucks on site.Sponsored by Norstate Federal Credit Union. Tags: Public

Meet the County Reporting Team
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Fort Kent Public Library, 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA
Reporters from the Bangor Publishing Company, BDN and TheCounty news papers.

This is a great way to hear from the county reporting team and get tech support too.

For more information, call the public library at 834-3048.

Tags: Public

Step Back in Time: Fort Kent Historical Society Hosts Annual Open House August 9
2026-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | 4 Dube St, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA
Uncover local history, enjoy live music, and connect with the community! TheFort Kent Historical Society warmly invites members, neighbors, and visitors toits annual Open House on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Freeand open to everyone.
The festivities will take place at the historic Daigle/Dubé House. Attendees can immerse themselves in rich Acadian culture with livemusical performances by the Acadian Singers, along with complimentaryrefreshments and food.
In addition to the main gathering at the Daigle/Dubé House, all HistoricalSociety buildings will be open to the public for self-guidedexploration—offering a unique, hands-on glimpse into our region’s vibrantheritage.
Whether you’re a lifelong local history buff or just looking for a fantasticfamily afternoon, there is something for everyone.
For more information, please contact Jim Thibodeau at (207) 231-1198.

Music at the Park featuring Trisha King and Linda Brown
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Park, 40 Dufour St, Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA
Trisha King and Linda Brown will perform at Music at the Park. Venue: Fort Kent Riverside Park – Under the Pavilion Food Trucks on site.Sponsored by Norstate Federal Credit Union. Tags: Public

48th Annual Acadian Festival
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Madawaska, ME, USA
To view the Acadian Festival schedule: https://madawaskaacadianfestival.com/files/2026/07/Brochure-Full.pdf

Acadian Festival Parade
2026-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Madawaska, ME
The parade begins at 1 p.m. in Madawaska. You can see the parade on Main St. Show your Bengal Spirit! UMFK is participating in the 48th Annual Acadian Festival Paradeon Sunday, August 16th, and we would be happy to have you march with us.
Here are the key details:

When: Sunday, August 16 at 1:00 PM (rain or shine)
Where: Parade lines up on Fox Street (near Marden’s) in Madawaska
What to Wear: UMFK-branded apparel or Acadian colors (red, white, blue, yellow)

Transportation and logistics:

Riding with us? Shuttle transportation leaves from the Enrollment and Advancement Center on campus at 11:30 AM.
Meeting us there? Please arrive at the Marden’s parking area no later than 12:30 PM (line-up begins at noon).

RSVP: If you plan to attend (and need transportation), please reply to patrick.lacroix@maine.edu

Bengal Women's Soccer Game vrs. Concordia University
2026-08-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Michael Simon Field, 47 Pleasant St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The UMFK Bengal women’s soccer game is against Concordia University. Cheer for your Bengal men’s soccer team players. Wear Bengal gear. Go Bengals!!
