Logger Fest

05/27/2026

And that's a wrap!

As you can see below, it takes a village! If we forgot anyone, we apologize! Let us know and we can update it!

Once again, THANK YOU! We'll see you in 2028!

05/26/2026

The Logger Fest Committee is meeting on Tuesday to wrap up our event, and there is still time to share your feedback. We are reading every comment and taking all suggestions into consideration as we begin planning for 2028.

When we know better, we do better, and we want this biennial event to continue making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Please consider taking five minutes to complete our survey. We have already received many thoughtful responses, but we want to ensure everyone feels heard.

A survey designed for feedback for 2028. Thank you for being part of Logger Fest 2026! The Logger Fest Committee is gathering feedback from the community to help us improve the festival for 2028. Please take a few minutes to share your honest thoughts. Please know that every response is valuable.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Now that the sawdust has settled, and we have gotten some rest, we have something we need to say.

THANK YOU!!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the tops of the trees. Thank you to each and every person that was involved in this weekend. It truly takes a village, and we are glad to call Fort Kent our village. Fort Kent is not just a town. It is OUR town and each and every event shows it. You guys show up, you support and you appreciate.

Logger Fest isn't just an event, it's a piece of history that I can't wait to speak about for years to come. Our committee is fierce, capable, attentive, get-the-job-done and BADASS.

We are grateful. We are floored. Whether you helped cheer on our shows and competitions, supported our vendors, supported our members around town, or helped us donate $10,000 to the St. John Valley Technology Center, you made a difference this weekend.

The support is tear-worthy. We love Fort Kent and all who support us. 🫶🏻 We will see you all in 2028! Please comment or share with us your photos from this weekend! We’d love to see them all!

-2026 LoggerFest Committee
Connor Pelletier, Macey Thibodeau, Lana Voisine, Lynn Kelly, Meagan Charette, Dan Franz, Hannah Daigle, & Beth Marin

05/20/2026

We are so excited for the overwhelming support, participation, and excitement shown throughout every event and competition
at Logger Fest!

A huge thank you to everyone who signed up and competed in them!

Here are the winners!

Cable Throwing
1st: Lance McBreairty 2:46
2nd: Daniel Daigle 3:27
3rd: Devin Voisine 3:35

Forwarder Competition/Log Loading
1st: Mat Ouellette 4:04
2nd: Malik Theriault 4:27
3rd: Isaiah Martin 4:47

Arm Wrestling - ran by Sony Theriault
Right Handed +180 lbs
1st: Maxim Nadeau
2nd: Holden Bernier
3rd: Matthew Lavoie

Right Handed -180lbs
1st: Sony Theriault
2nd: Ken Marquis
3rd: Troy Celik

Left Handed +180lbs
1st: Maxim Nadeau
2nd: Holden Bernier
3rd: Matthew Lavoie

Left Handed -180lbs
1st: Sony Theriault
2nd: Harper Darrell
3rd: Dylan Kelly

Women's OPEN
1st: Larissa Daigle
2nd: Carolyn Loomes

Steinhold Competition - ran by JD's Tavern
Women's: Bobbi Lee Martin 3:40.91
Men's: Tyler Thibeault 5:23.16

Congratulations and can't wait for 2028!

05/20/2026

Logger Fest 2026 is a wrap, but we are not done yet!

We want to hear from YOU. What did you love? What would you change? What would make Logger Fest 2028 the best one yet?

Whether you were an attendee, vendor, sponsor, volunteer, exhibitor, venue partner, or Golf Tournament participant, your experience matters and we genuinely want to hear it. The Logger Fest Committee personally reviews every single response as part of our debrief process. This is not just a survey, it is your chance to help shape what comes next.

🎯 Takes less than 5 minutes
✅ Every response is read by our committee
🏆 Your feedback directly impacts Logger Fest 2028

👉 Fill it out here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6L0RugjqxXovMYdD__vHASDM503zilz6q-dDVih9kDXpKMA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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05/19/2026

On behalf of all students and staff at the St. John Valley Technology Center, we extend a huge thank you to LoggerFest and everyone who participated in the 2026 LoggerFest Golf Tournament.

We are truly humbled by your generous support of our programming and, most importantly, our students. This incredible $10,000 donation will support our Forestry, Heavy Equipment, and CDL programs, which help prepare students for careers that drive our local industry.

Thank you to the organizers of LoggerFest and the Golf Tournament for your hard work, commitment, and investment in our community’s youth. We appreciate you!

05/18/2026

We were saddened to hear about the accident involving the McLaughlin Family Homemade Ice Cream trailer while traveling home following Logger Fest weekend.

We are incredibly thankful everyone is okay, and our thoughts are with the McLaughlin family as they work through the damage and disruption this has caused to their small business.

They were such a wonderful part of Logger Fest this weekend, and we encourage everyone to continue supporting this hardworking family whenever you can. 🍦🌲

05/16/2026

Pretty cool Stein Hold prizes!

05/16/2026

FIREWORKS! 🎆

Don't forget to check out our Fireworks show TONIGHT at dusk! These fireworks will be visible from downtown! Grab your camping chair, blanket, and some snacks and take a peak at this beautiful display!