University of Maine at Fort Kent

UMFK Bengal Women's Baskeball Game vrs. UMPI Owls
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The UMFK Bengal women’s Basketball Team will play against the University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls.

Go Bengals!! Wear your UMFK swag to show your Bengal Spirit.

Tags: Public, Students

ESport Smash Bros Tournament
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00
Smash Bros Tournament, and learn about UMFK’s ESports Team
6pm in Grindle Conference (just past Student Affairs Office Suite)
This event is for UMFK Students
500 Paw Points – Raffle Prizes – Pizza

Ice Skating with RA Sarah
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30
Join RA Sarah at Jalbert Park for FREE Ice Skating (rentals free as well)
Meet at 5:30 on the Quad if you need directions or want to go over together. You can also meet the group there.
This event is for all UMFK Students
300 Paw Points

Polarized & Personalized
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:00
Join RAs Jadah & Romeo to snap a creative photo and personalize a waterbottle in the Lair
All supplies provided
This event is for UMFK students

"Wear Red Day" at UMFK - Photo op in Bengal's Lair
2026-02-06 10:00 - 10:15 | UMFK Bengal’s Lair
In honor of American Heart Month, UMFK is proud to support the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 6. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder to prioritize heart health and raise awareness for cardiovascular wellness.
We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to wear red on February 6. Please join us in the Bengal’s Lair at 10 a.m. for a group photo to show our collective support for this important cause.
We look forward to seeing in the Lair!

Tags: Public, Students

Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
2026-02-06 17:30 - 21:30 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
You are cordially invited to join us for the Annual Chamber Dinner on Friday, February 6, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM at the UMFK Sports Center.
This year’s theme is “A Night in Old Hollywood”, and we encourage you to dress to impress as we celebrate in classic, glamorous style. Following the conclusion of the meeting, guests are invited to stay and enjoy dancing with the band Boomerang for a fun and memorable evening.
A delicious meal catered by Sodexo will be served, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening.
Ticket Information:

$60 per ticket

Tickets may be purchased by calling Beth at the Chamber office at 207-834-5354

Or by emailing fortkentchamber@gmail.com

Tags: Public

Indoor Biathlon
2026-02-08 13:00 - 17:30
Plan to join Student Activities and the Fort Kent Outdoor Center at our 3rd annual Indoor Biathlon on the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court at UMFK Sports Center!
No experience or skill needed.
Prizes, Swag, Snacks & Drinks
This event is for UMFK students and the entire community
500 Paw Points

Painting with RA Austin
2026-02-10 11:00 - 13:00
Join RA Austin in the lair for painting
This event is for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Healthy Relationship Bingo
2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
Join Keely LeBlanc for Healthy Relationship Bingo in Nadeau Teleconference Room. Keely is UMFKs Confidential Resource Advisor.
Learn about Healthy Relationships and Win Prizes!
This event is for UMFK students
500 Paw Points

Hearts & Crafts
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00
Georgia and Student Activities will have give aways in the lair for students to give to someone special
Beginning at noon – while supplies last
100 Paw Points

Valentine's Day Crafts
2026-02-13 11:00 - 14:00
Join RA Katie creating Valentine Crafts in the lair beginning at 11am.
This event is for UMFK students
200 Paw Points

Can-Am Volunteer Info Table
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00
Students who are interested in volunteering at the Portage Checkpoint of the Can-Am can learn more at the table outside the lair

Henna
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:00
Sarah will have Henna supplies in the lair beginning at 11:30
This event is for students
200 Paw Points

DodgeBall RA Om
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join RA Om for Dodgeball in the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Gym
Randomized Teams will be chosen to compete in multiple rounds of Dodgeball. Rules will be provided.
Snacks and Drinks provided
This event is for UMFK Students
200 Paw Points

BINGO
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30
Bingo in Nadeau Teleconference Room
This event is for UMFK Students
200 Paw Points

Snowshoeing to Fish River Falls
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:30
Snowshoeing adventure – hike into Fish River Falls.
Some transportation is available or you can follow the UMFK van to the trailhead. There are a number of snowshoes available as well.
Sign up with Shannon Lugdon
If you need snowshoes, meet at student affairs office at 1:30
Van leaves at 2pm
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty or Staff interested in snowshoeing with us can meet us there as well.
300 Paw Points

ISO Cultural Bake Sale
2026-02-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 10:15 - 13:15
Purchase sweet treats baked by students and staff from different cultures. This fundraiser supports the efforts of the International Student Organization.
This event is for the entire UMFK and St. John Valley Community

Pickleball
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:30
Pickleball for beginners, intermediate and experts!
4 courts, doubles play (you don’t need to come with a partner, but we will be playing doubles), all equipment provided
We will raffle a new paddle!
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty and Staff may play if there are openings.
300 Paw Points

Frostfest Indoor Carnival with the RAs
2026-02-27 16:00 - 21:00
Join the RAs in on the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court at the Sports Center at 6pm for the RA Indoor Winter Carnival. Games, Prizes, SWAG, Raffles and a BIG MONEY BINGO at the end of the night!
This event is for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Can-Am Sled Dog Races - Race Day!!
2026-02-28 | Downtown Fort Kent
Join us for one of the most exciting winter events in northern Maine — the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races! Watch as teams of world-class mushers and their sled dogs take on the wilderness in this dog mushing competition through the snow-covered forests of Aroostook County. From the starting line in Fort Kent to the final stretch at Lonesome Pine Trails, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action! Come support the teams, meet the mushers, and experience these historic races.——————————Start Times:100 Mile Racers start taking off at 8:00AM sharp!30 Mile racers start at 9:10AM250 Mile Racers start at 10:20AM——————————The 2026 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races relies on the dedication of more than 400 volunteers. We can’t thank them enough for every thought that goes into each and every detail of this event and none of it would be possible without the support of our volunteers and sponsors. If you see any of our amazing sponsors around town, please give them a big thanks for us! We appreciate all they do for us! Visit our sponsor page to learn more about the people who are making this race possible. https://can-am-crown.net/sponsors/sponsors.php
Tags: Public, Students

Intramural Volleyball
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:30
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramural Pickleball
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:30
Pickleball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Pickleball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

"Threads of the World" Cultural Showcase
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Nowland Hall Dining Room
Join the unforgettable showcase, where creativity, passion and talent come together in a spectacular celebration.

For more information on the event: Please contact Stacy Martin at stacy.martin@maine.edu

Tags: students

Ping Pong RA Austin
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join RA Austin for a Ping Pong tournament in the Lodge. Prizes for the top 3.
This event is for UMFK Students.
If you need access to the Lodge, reach out to austin.dibble@maine.edu

Special Screening of Environmental Documentary ‘Women & The Wind’
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Nadeau Hall
The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) will host a special showing of the documentary Women & The Wind on Friday,March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Nadeau Hall.
Admission for community members is $10 per person. The event is free for UMFK students. All attendees will receive complimentary popcorn and a beverage.
This film follows three women as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Atlantic on a 50-year-old wooden boat named Mara Noka to track how plastic waste travels from our shores to the deep ocean.
The voyage began in North Carolina after a year of rebuilding the vintage vessel and a month of waiting for the right winds. While skipper Kiana was a veteran of solo ocean passages, her crew mates Lærke and Alizé began the journey with little to no sailing experience. What started as a mission to document the environmental impact of land-based waste soon evolved into a raw test of human endurance and spiritual connection.
Women & The Wind is more than a sailing film; it is a call to recognize the ocean as the life-force of our planet. By recording every piece of floating debris encountered daily, the crew documented the grim reality of the North Atlantic gyre, a large system of circulating ocean currents where plastic remains for years breaking down into microplastics. The project was created to turn these environmental facts into a personal story that inspires people to protect our waters.
Proceeds will benefit the International Student Organization to provide bedding, snacks and basic toiletries for new incoming international students living in the residential halls on campus.
For information on the event, please contact Stacy Martin, UMFK student life coordinator, at stacy.martin@maine.edu.

Editor’s Note: This film is not rated and includes scenes containing nudity. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Intramurals: Volleyball
2026-03-17 16:00 - 18:00
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramurals: Pickleball
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30

TENTATIVE: Snowshoe to Fish River Falls
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00
This trip depends on weather and snow conditions.
Email Shannon.lugdon@maine.edu if you are interested in participating
all equipment provided

Big Rock Ski
2026-03-21 08:00 - 18:00
This is a trip for UMFK students to Big Rock Ski Mountain in Mars Hill. Student’s Lift Passes and Rental Fees will be covered by Student Activities.
Students must bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks or money to purchase them at the Ski Lodge.
Please email shannon.lugdon@maine.edu to reserve your spot
