Tour de La Vallee
A bike race along the Saint John Valley with four divisions ranging from 25 to 100 miles.
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.
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
19th Annual Wesget-Sipu Pow Wow
A celebration of Saint John Valley Native American culture.
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.
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.
Around May – Weather Depending
U. S. National Biathlon competition
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.
Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby
The derby has expanded to include 7 lakes. The total purse for this year has increased to $50,000