Local Events

Year-Round

Local Events

The Moosehead Lake region celebrates all year, from spring festivals and summer parades to fall seaplanes and winter sled dogs. Here are the area's signature annual events; for exact dates and the latest happenings during your stay, check the local resources below.

Annual Events

  • Moose Mainea
    Spring festival, mid-May to mid-June, Greenville — a month-long celebration with the Moose River Canoe Race, Tour de Moose mountain bike race, craft fairs, kids' activities, and storytelling.
  • Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
    June, Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds, Dover-Foxcroft — whoopie pie sampling, live music, arts & crafts vendors, and family activities celebrating Maine's official state treat.
  • Black Fly Festival
    June, Milo — live music, crafts, food, and all-ages fun embracing Maine's infamous insect with humor.
  • Nan Pelletier Memorial Kids Fishing Derby
    Around Memorial weekend, Gravel Pit Pond, Greenville — a free morning of fishing for kids 16 and under (with prizes), hosted by the Greenville Recreation Department.
  • Fourth of July Celebrations
    Greenville — fireworks over East Cove on July 3rd at dusk, and the July 4th parade at 11 a.m. from the Junction to the center of town.
  • Piscataquis River Festival
    July, Guilford — a community festival with a parade, live entertainment, food vendors, and family activities along the river.
  • Moosehead Farmers' Market
    Fridays 3:00–6:00 PM in summer, downtown Greenville — fresh local produce, handmade crafts, and baked goods.
  • Forest Heritage Days
    August, Bartley Family Event Center, Greenville — guided tours, educational exhibits, and family activities honoring Maine's forest heritage.
  • International Seaplane Fly-In
    September, Greenville — one of the world's largest and oldest seaplane events: floatplane competitions, exhibits, and craft fairs.
  • Lights of Life Tree Lighting
    Late November / early December, Crafts Landing & Park, Lakeview St, Greenville — the town holiday tree lighting and a festive downtown evening.
  • Greenville Annual Chocolate Festival
    February, Bartley's Center Cove Events, 241 Pritham Ave — 40+ local bakers offering boxes of assorted chocolates; proceeds support Destination Moosehead Lake.
  • Wilderness Sled Dog Race
    First Saturday of February, Leisure Life Resort, 33 Leisure Life Rd, Greenville — a premier winter race (70-mile, 35-mile, 4-mile sprint, and skijoring) through the 100-Mile Wilderness.

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