Special Events
UMF Campus Garden Plant Sale
Come get your pepper, eggplant, basil and tomato seedlings! $1 each. Proceeds support the UMF Campus and Community Garden.
Thomas Performing Arts Center Comp Team Showcase
Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at FarmingtonThe Thomas Performing Arts Dance Center’s 2023 Competition Team will be performing their competition dances in a special Dance Showcase on June 2nd and 3rd. These dancers work hard and compete throughout Maine and New Hampshire against studios from around New England. Competition dance teaches students much more than dance, as they hear direct feedback and correction from judges, from their instructors and others. Working as a team, learning from their mistakes, taking constructive feedback, exhibiting discipline and focus are all valuable skills that these athletes learn throughout their season! Tickets are available from a competition dancer or via email:
Emily’s Planting & Blooming Day
Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesJoin us at the Farmington Public Library for a fun Planting & Blooming activity for children of all ages! Paint a plant pot, plant some seeds, and listen to a story. This is a free event with all materials provided, just make sure to wear clothes that can get messy! We are purchasing a limited number of pots so please reserve your spot by calling the library at 207-778-4312. This event is sponsored by the Emily Doak Hartun Planting and Blooming Fund. Thank you!
Darby Sabin & Friends @ The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse Beer Garden 926 Farmington Falls Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesYou will not want to miss this special event! Franklin County's own Darby Sabin is bringing her full band to Farmington for the first time! Darby Sabin & Friends - an innovative yet nostalgic female-fronted, Americana ensemble where soul-melting vocals lead an empowering instrumental pulse. DS&F portray their inventive, original take on “Folk, Soul and Bluesy Rock n’ Roll”, while honoring musical legends & cultivating new trails through a diverse sonic landscape. The interplay of Darby's acoustic guitar rhythms with Danny Circharo's melismatic electric guitar melodies creates a foundation for keys, violin & percussive elements to combine the beautiful intricacies
Kingfield Seniors Monthly Meeting
Western Mountains Baptist Church 928 Carrabassett Road, Route 27, New Portland, ME, United StatesAre you a senior that enjoys having potluck lunches, playing games and meeting new and old friends? We at the Kingfield Seniors group meet the first Monday of the month at 12 p.m. at the Western Mountains Baptist Church in New Portland. All Seniors are welcome (you don't need to live in Kingfield) and we look forward to meeting you!
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Community Center 127 Middle Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesFarmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Maine Draft Horse & Ox Association Spring Pull
Farmington Fairgrounds 292 High St, Farmington, ME, United StatesMDHO Annual Spring Pull, Farmington Fairgrounds Saturday, June 10: 9am Kids Steer & Ox Class, 10 am 1600/2000 Oxen Distance, 11 am 2400 Oxen Distance, 1pm 2lb of Rock Horses - Ben Larrabee Memorial Pull, 3pm 2800 Oxen Distance, 5:30 pm 3200 Horses 12 foot Elimination Saturday, June 11: 9am 3200Oxen Distance, 10 am Sweepstakes Oxen Distance, 11am 3400 Horses Distance, 1pm Sweepstakes Horses Distance, 3pm 3200 Oxen Over & Under 6 foot Elimination, 5:30pm 3400 Horses Over & Under 12 foot Elimination Food Vendors will be on site.
Maine Draft Horse & Ox Association Spring Pull
Farmington Fairgrounds 292 High St, Farmington, ME, United StatesHorse & Ox Pulling Schedule: Saturday: 9am-Kids Cattle 1200 & under, 10am-1600/2000 Oxen Distance, 11am-2400 Oxen Distance, 1pm-2lb of Rock Horses-Ben Larrabee Memorial Pull, 3pm-2800 Oxen Distance, 5:30pm 3200 Horses 12ft Elimination Sunday: 9am-3200 Oxen Distance, 10am-Sweepstakes Oxen Distance, 11am-3400 Horses Distance, 1pm-Sweepstakes Horses Distance, 3pm-3200 Over & Under Oxen 6ft Elimination, 5:30pm-3400 Horses Over & Under 12ft Elimination
Kingfield Alumni Association Luncheon
Western Mountains Baptist Church 928 Carrabassett Road, Route 27, New Portland, ME, United StatesKingfield Alumni Association Luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the Western Mountains Baptist Church. Registration and social time from 11:30 to 12:30, luncheon will be provided at 12:30 For more information call Donald Hamlin at 645-4578.
Raven Run
Join legendary ultra marathoner, biologist and author Bernd Heinrich on July 15 for 5.7 miles of rural mountain beauty at the head of Lake Webb. The race will kick off the Lake Association’s annual Lake Day event that has been held in this location for over 30 years. Registration is now open online and will be through July 14th @ 1:00pm, you will be able to register in person the morning of the event. The cost of registration is $20 per person in advance and $25 the day of the event. We are offering a family discount, families (two or
Farmington Chess Club
Farmington Community Center 127 Middle Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesFarmington Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Farmington Community Center from 9:30 to 12:30. The club is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit https://farmingtonchess.org/
Local Legends of Fly Fishing Hall of Fame – White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival
Th Rangeley Inn & Tavern 2443 Main Street, Rangeley, ME, United StatesThe White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival begins Friday June 16th, with a reception at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern at 6:00 PM. There will also be a live auction of top-of-the-line fly-fishing rods. The auction proceeds will benefit The Chamber of Commerce as well as a Non-Profit committed to helping others. The Show Saturday June 17th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Rangeley Inn, will include arts, books, gear, tying & casting lessons, the chance to try gear from top manufacturers, conservation groups, raffles and much more! More information as the event grows closer!