Maine Potato Blossom Festival

04/09/2026

☀️ Feeling that warm Aroostook County sunshine today? We sure are—and it has us dreaming of summer!

The countdown is ON… only ✨️ 13 weeks ✨️ until the Maine Potato Blossom Festival returns July 11–19 in Fort Fairfield! 🌸🥔

This beloved tradition is packed with something for everyone—family-friendly park days, the
town wide yard sale, a fantastic food court, parades, and so much more. Whether you’re bringing the kids, meeting up with friends for dinner, or just soaking in small-town summer magic, there’s truly an event for every age.

And for a special night out to kick off the festivities, don’t miss the elegant Potato Ball ✨ This year, the ball will help raise funds for a meaningful project by the Frontier Heritage Historical Society, focused on preserving the rich history of Fort Fairfield—celebrating the past while we come together in the present.

With temps rising today, we can almost hear the music, see the blooms, and feel the excitement in the air… summer will be here before we know it! 🤩

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to celebrate! 🌸🥔

04/09/2026

Are you elbows deep in planning your summer pop-ups? Securing your spot during the Maine Potato Blossom Festival just got easier!

Head over to our website, https://www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.com/ and check out our NEW online registration forms!
• register for the Town Wide Yard Sale
• claim your space as a Sidewalk Vendor
• nab one of the quickly disappearing Food Vendor Applications
• register your float for the Parade
• or sign up for the Arts and Crafts show!

And keep an eye out for the 2026 Festival Brochure, it's going to print soon and the events are some you WON'T want to miss ;)

04/08/2026

🚨 Food Vendor Spots Are Filling Up! 🚨

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is shaping up to be an incredible one, and our food vendor lineup is coming together fast.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your chance - we only have a few spots left in the food court!

👉 Get your application in ASAP to secure your spot!

Let’s make this year’s festival unforgettable 🍟🔥

04/08/2026

🚨 Food Vendor Spots Are Filling Up! 🚨

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is shaping up to be an incredible one, and our food vendor lineup is coming together fast.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your chance - we only have a few spots left in the food court!

👉 Get your application in ASAP to secure your spot!

Let’s make this year’s festival unforgettable 🍟🔥

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Vendor Applications Now Open!

As the snow melts and we start looking ahead to warmer days, planning is already underway for this year’s festival, and we’re excited to begin building this year’s vendor lineup!

We are currently accepting applications for:

🍕 Food trucks and food vendors
🛍 Merchandise vendors offering crafts, handmade items, toys, tools, novelty items, and other unique wares
🎨 Interactive vendors and service providers such as face painters, caricature artists, photographers, and other creative experiences

Our goal is to create a fun, lively, and immersive atmosphere, so we’re especially interested in vendors who bring something unique and engaging to the event.

📄 Vendor guidelines, rates, and applications are available on our website: https://www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.com.

Vendor space is limited and applications will be reviewed as we finalize this year’s lineup.

03/26/2026

🌱 Cultivating Fort Fairfield: It’s Time to Start Tending our Garden

We have incredible assets right here in town, but for too long we’ve been waiting for a massive outside investor to save us. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and tend to the soil we’re standing on.

📍 Join the Conversation
* When: March 31, 2026
* Sessions: 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
* Where: Fort Fairfield Council Chambers

No Speeches Required - We’re setting up interactive stations where you use a map of the town to highlight the most iconic parts of Main Street and the areas that need the most work. This is a low stress meeting - no public speaking required – but your input is critical!

Let’s stop waiting and start planting. 🌿

03/12/2026

Vendor Applications Now Open!

As the snow melts and we start looking ahead to warmer days, planning is already underway for this year’s festival, and we’re excited to begin building this year’s vendor lineup!

We are currently accepting applications for:

🍕 Food trucks and food vendors
🛍 Merchandise vendors offering crafts, handmade items, toys, tools, novelty items, and other unique wares
🎨 Interactive vendors and service providers such as face painters, caricature artists, photographers, and other creative experiences

Our goal is to create a fun, lively, and immersive atmosphere, so we’re especially interested in vendors who bring something unique and engaging to the event.

📄 Vendor guidelines, rates, and applications are available on our website: https://www.mainepotatoblossomfestival.com.

Vendor space is limited and applications will be reviewed as we finalize this year’s lineup.

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

07/22/2025

Floats, clowns, antique cars, and other parade entrées took off from the high school and made their way down Main Street. The celebration stretched on for about an hour until the final float passed by.

07/20/2025

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07/20/2025

The festival isn't over yet! Check out the afternoon's events:

Spend your afternoon on the Aroostook River! Bring your boats, tubes, kayaks, and canoes to float the river with some friends starting at 1pm - all boats must have their own life preserves!

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Sunday Funday at Fields Lane Bandstand!
From 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Fields Lane Bandstand
Bring the whole family for an afternoon full of fun!
Games for all ages, delicious ice cream treats, and much more to enjoy! Come relax, play, and make great memories with us!

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🍽️ Bean Hole Bean Supper – A Festival Favorite!
4:00 – 6:00 PM on Main Street, by the Food Court
Come hungry and enjoy a true Maine tradition! For just $10 per meal, you’ll get: Bean hole beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, fresh rolls. Come hungry!

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Chainsaw Art across from the Dental Center! Watch as logs transform before your eyes and bid after the show to take these one of a kind creations home for yourself!

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Central Aroostook Community Band will play at the Bandstand from 3PM to 5PM

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The beer garden will be open from 6PM to 9:30PM - a great location to also catch Shamrock playing at the Main Stage from 6PM-9:15PM

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The fireworks are still on over the Aroostook River at 9pm!