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Moosehead Lake Maine Events Calendar 2008Greenville Maine Vacation Information Moosehead Lake Area, Maine Winter Vacation Information for 2008
January-February: Snowmobile Radar Runs on Saturdays in Rockwood on Moosehead Lake January 21: Moosehead Riders annual B-52 Memorial Snowmobile Ride and Supper January 26-27: NEW - 1st Annual Moosehead Lake - Ricky Craven Touge Ice Fishing Tournment - Cash Prizes - $1500, $750, $375 respectively for biggest Touge. We encourage everyone to be part of this special event. February 9th - 2008 Moosehead Lake Wilderness Sled Dog Race Moosehead Lake Sled Dog Race Moosehead Mush Family event free to the public allowing spectators to learn about the sport of dog sledding and see them in action. The race bypasses right in front of The Cozy Moose Cabins February 14: Valentine Sweetheart Dinner Specials offered at local inns. Enjoy fine dining, incredible atmosphere, and great service. Advance reservations a must. Call us for details. February 15: Moosehead Lake opens Salmon Ice Fishing February : Ice Fishing Expo at Nickerson Elementary in Greenville at 7pm. Experts from Indian Hill Trading Post and IFW will demonstrate traps, explain gear and provide tips on where to fish. There will also be an ice house on display. February : Winter Field Trip led by Doug Kane, IFW Biologist, centered around deer habitat, landowner cooperation in preserving deeryards and survival strategies of other Maine wildlife in the winter. Call 695-2045 for more information. February 15: Moosehead Lake, Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club House Chili / Chowder Fest Kicks off Greenville, Maine weekend events. February 16: Annual Moosehead Riders Winter Snowfest on Moosehead Lake. Fun filled week kicks off Friday night with a Chili and Chowder Fest, snowmobile radar runs, games and activities for the entire family with trophies, snowmobile parade, evening bonfire and fireworks on Saturday followed by a pancake breakfast on Sunday. February 23: Monson Snow Roller Day- Starts 6am-4pm Ongoing events throughout the day, Fishing Derby on Lake Hebron, snow sculpture contest, pancake breakfast, sled races, games, poker runs, lunch, and kids open gym March: Ice Fishing Tournaments, sponsored by Moosehead Bait and Tackle, and Indian Hill Trading Post – Rockwood, and Greenville March : Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Tour, at A Fierce Chase Cross Country Ski Center. Educational tour led by John Chase, who helps participants identify animal calls and tracks. March 1: Spring Creek BBQ Snowmobile Trail Party- On snowmobile trail ITS 85 South towards Blanchard trail side cookout, dinner and bonfire! March : Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club Cookout. Enjoy snowmobiling in Maine with The Moosehead Riders. Join us on the trails for great snowmobiling fun and excellent food. March 15 - May 31: Quite Season Rates Begin at The Cozy Moose. Super Saver Specials and Lodging discounts honored until May 31st. Call us for details! March : Eagles, Peregrines and other Raptors- Maine Birding Event, Maine Visitors Information on raptors that live in the Moosehead Lake Area. Maine wildlife biologist Charlie Todd, a state expert over 30 years. March 26: Maine Maple Syrup Sunday. There are two local sugar houses that open to the public offering free tours, tastes of Maine Maple Syrup. Appropriate for all ages. Moosehead Lake Maine Vacations Information - Spring Vacation Events 2007 Early Spring: Fiddlehead Season in Moosehead Lake Area. Ostrich Fiddleheads is a Maine delicacy. Maine Moose and deer come out of the woods. Maine Wildlife sightings are numerous in early spring as they can easily be seen by vehicle or in the woods for the leaves have yet to come out. March TBA: Moosehead Lake Regional Fishing biologist discusses fishing and fishing management in southern Piscataquis County waters. April 1: Maine Fishing Open Water Season Begins in area ponds. April 1: Application Deadline for Maine Moose Hunting permit. Applications available from Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife (207) 287-8000 April 15: Off Road Vehichle Adventure Wildlife Tours start and are offered throughout the season thru October. April TBA: Fly Tying Workshop, Greenville Elementary School 6-9pm. A great opportunity to learn about Maine fly fishing in The Moosehead Lake Region with materials provided at workshop.
April 20 - May 25: Maine Vacation Package -The Cozy Moose Extravaganza- A getaway package that is sure to please. The ultimate getaway including: romance, fine dining, and adventure. Enjoy Spring at The Cozy Moose. Watch the loons and ducks return, and the Moose come out of the woods. Discover the awesome awakening of nature and rediscover life's pleasures at The Cozy Moose. Mid-May- Mid Oct: Guided canoe moose safaris begin throughout the Region. Private guided tours available. This is truly a great way to observe and learn about Maine's majestic moose. Contact us for private guided tours departing from our cabins. May 15 - June 30: Moosehead Getaway Safari Tour Package -Celebrate Moosemania with our Moosehead Maine vacation special that features 3 nights of lodging, and a 4 hour private guided moose safari tour that departs from our lakeside cabins. Enjoy wildlife viewing on a canoe moose safari adventure. May 21: Moose River Canoe Race in Rockwood. Contact Amy at 534-7362 May 27: Moosehead Lake Moosemania Kick off a 3 week long celebration featuring our #1 resident The Moose. Softball tournament, spaghetti and mooseball supper with more activities TBA May 17-18: Spring Birding and Foraging Trip- NREC and Wildlife Servic Maine Birding slide show 7pm. Bird Walk May 18th with bird expert Ron Joseph of the US Fish and Wildlife Service as well as a session on wildlife plane foragin led by Tom Seymour, author of Foraging New England. May May 31: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies, Greenville and other locations. June TBA: 15th Annual Moosemania Tour De Moose Mountain Bike events at Squaw Mountain Resort. Choose your course either an 18 mile course over varied terrain and is physically challenging or a shorter 9 mile course. Pre-registration forms available for both events through Chamber of Commerce or on race day. Prizes awarded to first 3 places in each age group, each day along with Race T-shirts and other prize drawings from local sponsors.
June 16: MooseMania Craft Fair. All day fun filled day featuring the Moosterpiece Annual Craft Fair. 4:30pm - Moose Tales Slide Show and demonstration of moose calling, and a taste of moose o d'oeuvres location to be annouced. Downtown Greenville. Mid-June: Strawberry season is here! Berry-picking farms open to the public. Stutzman's Farms which is one of my favorites is about a 35 minute drive from Greenville. Moosehead Lake Maine Vacations Information - Summer Vacation Events 2007 June TBA: Moosehead Lake 16th Annual Rowing Regatta at the Greenville Junction Wharf. Course last year was a 4.5-mile triangular layout in West Cove. Prizes awarded for top finishers in each category. June 19-Sept 27: Moosehead Historical Society- Docent guided tours being Wednesday-Friday from 1pm-4pm. June Friday Evenings: Music in The Gazebo 7pm- The first in a series of concerts in downtown Greenville sponsored by The Town are planned for Friday evenings at 7pm throughout the summer. Entertainment TBA. Bring your lawn chairs, or a blanket and enjoy! July : Jazz kick off Blair Hill summer outdoor concert series at 7pm at The Blair Hill Inn July 2-4: Worlds Largest Book Sale 10am-3pm, Masonic Hall July 4: Town of Greenville's Fourth of July Celebration- Features special events, craft fair at 9am, games at 10am, parade at 1pm and much more. Fireworks display over Moosehead Lake. A great time to be in town. July : Ready Workers Open House Coffee- Food and craft tables in Community House from 9am to 2pm CA Dean Celebrity Benefit Bike Ride, BBQ, and Auction at Greenville High School 9:30am to mid afternoon Greenville Recreation Dept. activities TBA. Last year a Basketball Tournament was held at outdoor basketball court at the Greenville School 9am-12pm. Advance registration required. July TBA: Moosehead Art and Theater Society Exhibition - Features arts and craft show at the Greenville High School Gym until 5pm. All proceeds are to enhance art in The Greenville Schools. July 1 - Aug: Breakneck Ridge Farm Tour- This Maine farm tour includes learning and observing the raising of fallow deer and bison. Learn about maple syrup production. Tours offered Thursdays through Saturdays and start at 10am and are finished at noon. July Friday evenings at 7pm Music in The Gazebo- Entertainment. Last year featured Chairback Gap playing strains of original and bluegrass music. It was a great show! July: Slide Show on Fishing and Wildlife in Moosehead Region, presented by Dan Legere, Nickerson Elementary School, Greenville. July : 6th Annual Vintage and Classic Boat Show- Held by the Moosehead Lake Yacht Club, at the Moosehead Marina in Rockwood. Features unique runabouts from the New England Chapter of Vintage and Classic Boat Club, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. For more information contact Moosehead Marine Museum. July : Holy Family Catholic Church Summer Fair and Yard Sale, Greenville July : Holy Family Catholic Church Annual Turkey Supper, Greenville July : Skowhegan Log Days, Celebration of last log drive on Kennebec River. Lobster bake, canoe and bed races, crafts, concert, BBQ and more.
July : C. A. Dean Chicken Barbecue, Greenville School. July : Bluegrass performers The Kruger Brothers feature acoustic string music blending traditional American Folk, Bluegrass and a touch of classical influences at 7pm at The Blair Hill Inn outdoor concert series. July - Aug: Bangor State Fair, Bass Park, Bangor. July TBA: Archaeology of Moosehead Lake Region, at The Moosehead Historical Society Museum. July Last Weekend: Abbotts 179th Anniversary Celebration, Featuring a parade, street dance, craft fair, children's games, woodsman competition, BBQ, Blacksmithing and candlemaking competition. July : Ready Workers Public Supper, Community House, Downtown Greenville 5pm to 6:30pm. July : Dixieland Cruise aboard the Steamship the Katahdin. 6-9pm August : Music in The Greenville Gazebo. Entertainment TBA. Last year featured Dave Mallet with his soul searching ballads 7pm. August : Bows and Strings ( Fiddlin’ Sue Crippen, Kev and Elsie Sproul ) Folk and Ballads, the third of a four-concert series by the Greenville Gazebo Concert Series. August : Grapevine Association Golf Tournament at Squaw Village Golf Course August : Moosehead Historical Society Tea and Fashion Slide Show 2pm. August 2nd Week: Skowhegan State Fair - Oldest continuous running fair in US. Midway rides, Exposition Shows, Harness Racing, and Concerts. This is one of our favorites! August : Ready Workers Public Supper- Community House, 5pm to 6:30pm. August : Ready Workers Lumberjack Breakfast- Community House 7am to 9am. August : 2nd Weekend- Forest Heritage Days. A great educational event about foresting the Maine North Woods. Woods tours, educational exhibits, and logging competition. Bus tour to various spots throughout the woods to present aspects of northern forest management, recreational, wildlife, and water resources. Lunch will be provided.
August : CA Dean's 53rd Auxiliary Fair August : Annual Bike and Boat Ride Benefit. Ready Workers Auction at Community House in Greenville August : Summer Sky, 8pm, held at the Greenville School All Purpose Room, Junction and sponsored by The Natural Resource Education Center. Astronomer Dr. John Hermann will speak about the summer sky, complete with telescopes. Fun and educational. August : Mighty Sam McClains Soulful Blues performs with his eight piece band carrying on the tradition of vocalists like Bobby Blue Bland, O.V. Wright and Otis Redding at 7pm at The Blair Hill Outdoor Concert Series. August : Piscataquis Valley Fair, Dover-Foxcroft, Old fashioned agricultural fair with midway, horse pulling, livestock and more. August - Sept : The 153nd Springfield Fair. Experience the North Woods culture in a fun family environment. Entertainment TBA, ATV and garden tractor pulls, demolition derby, livestock, children's events, carnival rides, food and much more. See you there! August : A Historical Evening with Dr. Hamilton- 7 pm. Anthropology Professor and Greenville native, Dr. Nathan Hamilton, will share his vast knowledge of the region’s history at the Moosehead Marine Museum. Sponsored by Natural Resource Education Center and Moosehead Marine Museum. Moosehead Lake Maine Vacation Autumn 2008 August Pig Roast to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research, Rockwood. August : Nathan and The Zydecco Cha Chas perform Creole music of southwestern Louisiana. Nathan and his six piece band features songs of heartache, betrayal and hope at 7pm at The Blair Hill Outdoor Concert Series. Enjoy a Cajun Feast Creole Cookout at 5pm before the concert. September 5-7: 31st International Seaplane Fly-In Weekend This aviation event offers entertainment, presentations, contests, and awards dinner. A very popular event. September 4-6:International Seaplane Fly-In Supper & Breakfast at Community House, Greenville. September 4-6: Fly-Buy Craft Fair, Greenville. September 20-October 13: Scenic Fall Foliage -- Attention leaf-peepers -- Late September to early October usually offers the best fall foliage displays. Vivid blue Moosehead Lake against the array of fall colors and green pines is hard to beat. October: Ready Workers, Turkey Supper, Greenville. October: Audubon Society Borestone Mountain Walk-a-thon. Help us preserve this beautiful mountain. October 3nd Annual Moose on The Run 5K Road Race and 1K Fun Run. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and The Town of Greenville October: Ready Workers Fair 10am to 2pm and Harvest Supper 5pm to 6:30pm. October 15- Dec 22: Quite Season Rates Begin at The Cozy Moose. 25% lodging discounts honored until December 22nd. November TBA: Fall Bazaar. All-day fair and supper, Greenville Holy Family Catholic Church. November TBA: Ready Workers Public Supper, Community House, Greenville 5pm to 6:30pm. November : Christmas Craft Fair, Greenville. December TBA: Holidays at Moosehead. Take part in our Annual Inn Walk that allows visitors to tour area Inns and Lodges beautifully decorated for the holidays. Horse drawn wagon rides, crafts, open gym and shopping specials. End the evening with a christmas tree lighting and Christmas Concert. Come to our home for the holidays. Special coupon books available for lodging guests. December 31: New Years Specials- Establishments offer various specials featuring live entertainment. Check back here for more details. |
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