|
Dates
|
Event, Activity, Season,
etc.
|
| Jan 1-Mar 31 |
Ice fishing season |
| Jan - Mar |
West Cove Ice Racing Assn. Car races on the ice in
the West Cove (Saturdays) |
| Jan - Feb |
Snowmobile Radar Runs on Moosehead Lake in Rockwood
(Saturdays) |
| Jan 20 |
Moosehead Riders Annual B-52 Memorial Snowmobile Ride
and Supper |
| Jan 27 |
Annual Ricky Craven Snowmobile Ride for
Charity |
| February 10 |
100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race -- Twenty-five dog
sled teams are entered this year. Come out
and cheer them on and watch the dogs race with so much enthusiasm
|
| Feb 12 |
Musher's Breakfast -- Come and meet those who participated in
the sled dog race. Awards will be given out and there is an all
you can eat breakfast for $6/person. |
| Feb 14 |
Valentine Sweetheart Dinner Specials offered at local
inns and restaurants. Enjoy fine dining, incredible
atmosphere, and great service. Advance reservations a
must. |
| Feb 15 |
Moosehead Lake open for Salmon fishing |
| Feb 16&17 |
Annual Moosehead Riders Winter Snowfest on
Moosehead Lake.
Chili and Chowder Festival (Feb 16) -- Stop in to taste and
vote on which restaurant has the best chili or chowder.
|
| February (President's Day week) |
School Vacation week in Greenville. Come early to
attend the Moosehead Rider's Winter' Snowfest and stay
late to enjoy the well groomed and maintained snowmobile
trails as well as cross country and down hill ski
trails. |
| February 18 |
Chamber of Commerce Chocolate Festival -- Choose 15 samples
out of 30 participants. Last year's event was a complete sell out.
Come early to get your best choices. 1 pm-4pm
|
| Feb 26 |
Monson Snowroller Day. Ongoing events throughout the
day, Fishing Derby on Lake Hebron, snow sculpture
contest, pancake breakfast, sled races, games, poker
runs, lunch, kids open gym, trail side cookout, dinner
and bonfire! |
| Mar 27 |
Maine Maple Syrup Sunday. Sugar houses open to the
public around the state. Free tours and tastes. (Fourth
Sunday in March) |
| March |
Ice Fishing Tournaments sponsored by Moosehead Bait
and Tackle, and Indian Hill Trading Post - Rockwood and
Greenville |
| Apr 1 |
Maine Fishing Open Water Season begins in area
ponds |
| April 1 |
Application Deadline for Maine Moose Hunt permit
lottery. Applications available from Dept. of Fisheries
and Wildlife (207) 287-8000 |
| May |
Moose River Canoe Race in Rockwood. |
May 19-
June 16 |
Moosehead Lake Moosemania
celebration featuring our #1 resident: The Moose. |
| End of May |
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies, Greenville and
other locations |
| June |
Drawing held for the Maine Moose Hunt Permit
Lottery |
| June 16 |
MooseMania Craft Fair. All fun-filled day featuring
the Moosterpiece Annual Craft Fair. Moose Tales Slide
Show and demonstration of moose calling, and a taste of
moose o 'hoeuvres location to be announced. Downtown
Greenville. |
| Mid-June |
Strawberry season is here! Berry-picking farms open
to the public |
| 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. |
| Jul - Aug |
Friday nights bring Music at the Gazebo. |
| July 15 |
Mail-in deadline for any deer permits |
| Aug 1 |
Online deadline for any deer permits |
| August 10&11 |
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. |
| Mid-August |
Kiwanis Auction, Greenville. Community-wide auction
to benefit charity. Usually held the second weekend in
August |
| September |
Cystic Fibrosis Pig Roast to benefit research,
Rockwood |
September
Weekend after Labor Day |
Annual International Seaplane Fly-In
Weekend
This event is a sell out for aviation enthusiasts
who like to watch the excitement of the activities as
well as seeing 400+ planes in a relatively small area.
Great fun for people of all ages.
Fly-Buy Craft Fair, Greenville. (Saturday)
|
| Sept - Nov |
Bear Hunting season |
| Mid-Sept to Mid-Oct |
Fall Foliage at its best! |
| Sept 30 |
Last day for open water fishing on most ponds and
lakes in the region |
| Oct 1 |
Upland Bird, Gray Squirrel and Cottontail/Snowshoe
hare hunting begins |
| October |
Annual Moose on The Run 5K Road Race and 1K Fun Run.
Sponsored by the Town of Greenville. |
| October |
Moose Hunt (second week of October) |
| October |
Fox, Skunk, and Opossum hunting begins |
| November |
Whitetail deer hunting |
| November |
Christmas Craft Fair, Greenville |
| December |
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. |
| December 31 |
New Years Specials - Establishments offer various
specials featuring live entertainment. |
| Year round |
Coyote hunting |
