Tour de La Vallee
A bike race along the Saint John Valley with four divisions ranging from 25 to 100 miles.
2023 date to be announced
Ploye Festival
If you haven’t tried our local traditional Buckwheat Pancakes, here’s your big chance. What on earth is a ploye ? Click here Bouchard Family Farm What you see above is the worlds largest ploye being made.
2023 date to be announced
Fort Kent International Muskie Fishing Derby
The scenic St. John River Valley has over 225 miles of prime habitat for Muskie Fishing. $35,000 purse
August 4-5-6 2023
19th Annual Wesget-Sipu Pow Wow
A celebration of Saint John Valley Native American culture.
2023 dates to be announced.
Madawaska’s Acadian Festival
34th Annual Acadian Festival. Maine’s largest cultural festival celebrating the traditions of the Saint John Valley’s French speaking population.
August 2023 Exact date to be announced. Runs at the same time as the World Acadian Congress.
Fiddlehead Season
A local delicacy, “the truffle of the north Maine woods”. Bring your canoe or kayak and join the locals along the riverbeds in the annual “hunt” for this delicious edible fern.
May All Month
U. S. National Biathlon competition
2023 events to be announced.
The Tenth Mountain Ski Club is a non-profit organization with a mission promote healthy lifestyles and economic growth by providing world-class facilities, trails, and events for area residents, athletes, and visitors.
CanAm Crown Sled Dog Race
Three races: 30, 60 and 250 mile distances. 90 teams participating with $40,000 in prize money. One of the biggest races in the East.
March 4 2023
Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby
The derby has expanded to include 7 lakes. The total purse for this year has increased to $50,000
Jan. 28-29 2023
Irving 100 Sled Dog Race
Dates to be announced