First Friday Art Walk
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Presque Isle Maine, Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
Join us in Beautiful downtown Presque Isle Maine while we have our First Friday Art Walk! This event happens year-round, on the first Friday of every month. Join our local businesses as they celebrate and display local artisans. Refreshments are usually served, and a flyer is available to show you which business to hit next on your walk. This is a fun event and is open and free to the public.

Norajean Ferris: "Global Scream: Voices within Oppression"
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present an exhibition from Maine-based artist Norajean Ferris, titled “Global Scream: Voices within Oppression,” from Friday, June 5 through Friday, Aug. 7. An opening reception will be held Friday, June 5, 6-8 p.m., and a closing reception on Friday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Ferris is recognized for her intuitive engagement with material, memory, and landscape, but equally central to her practice is a sustained engagement with political and social realities that shape contemporary life. This exhibition offers a window into Ferris’s evolving creative language—one that is at once contemplative, materially rich, and attuned to the complexities of the world. Regular gallery hours during the summer are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. FMI: Gallery Director Frank Sullivan, (207) 694-1920, or frank.sullivan@maine.edu.

Presque Isle Farmers Market
2026-06-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-13 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-20 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-27 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-04 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-11 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-18 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-25 08:30 - 12:30 | Presque Isle Pavilion, 19 Riverside Dr, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, United States
You’ll find a wide variety of vendors bringing baked goods, handcrafted items, and so much more. It’s more than just shopping—it’s a place to connect, explore, and enjoy a morning surrounded by the energy of your community.

Public Youth Art Group
2026-06-09 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-16 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 2nd Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
The Youth Peer Support Statewide Network (Youth Peer Support Statewide Network | Maine Behavioral Healthcare | Maine (mainehealth.org)) is a growing resource open to any Youth (ages 14 – 26) who reside in Maine and self-identify as having struggled with Mental Health challenges.
The YPSSN welcomes Aroostook County Youth to participate in the free, weekly Art Group, at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library! You do not have to work with one of our Peer Partners to participate in this recurring event, it’s free, and we provide snacks! Just show up, bring some curiosity, and let’s make Art!
Art Supplies and Snacks are provided for free when in attendance at the weekly Art Group. Parental supervision is not required, but the participants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be between the ages of 14 – 26
2. Self-identify as having Mental Health struggles. NO DIAGNOSIS needed.
3. Be a Maine resident. If you’re an unhoused community member in Maine, we have open arms and Welcome you!
Hope to see you at the next YPSSN Art Group!

Location Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library

American Legion Monthly Meeting - Skyway Industrial Park
2026-06-15, 2026-07-20 | ME
Supper with a business meeting to follow.
Auxiliary Members, Wives, and Guests are always welcome.

Strawberry Shortcake Sale
2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | North Street Plaza, North St, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
There is no better way to kick off the start of summer than to sink your teeth into some juicy strawberries, whipped cream, and a fluffy biscuit!!The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce will be offering Strawberry Shortcakes for $6.00 each! Rain or Shine! Location: North Street Plaza, Presque Isle. Stop by any time after 9 a.m. on the 18th and pick up these delicious treats! You can’t get away from the Office??? If your business is located in Ashland, Caribou, Easton, Fort Fairfield, Mapleton, Mars Hill, or Washburn with an order of 10 or more tasty shortcakes, we will deliver them to you between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

S.W. Collins 5K Road Race & Kids Fun Run 2026
2026-06-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Caribou, 209 Thompson Rd, Caribou, ME, United States
The S.W. Collins 5K Road Race & Kids Fun Run returns to Caribou on Sunday, June 21, 2026, bringing families, runners, and the community members together for a fun morning of fitness.
Event Details:
– Awards for age groups and overall winners
– T-Shirt Giveaway (limited supply, sign up early)
– Sneakers door prize donated by Sleeper’s
– Photos donated by Teagan Ewings Photography
Race Schedule:
– Kids Fun Run – 9:00 am
– 5K Walk – 9:45 am
– 5K Run – 10:00 am
This event is a great way to kick off the summer season in the community. Whether you are running, cheering, or volunteering, we hope to see you at the starting line!
Sign up today!

On the Road with Mainebiz Houlton
2026-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Downunder Sports Pub, 282 North St, Houlton, 04730, United States
On the Road with Mainebiz is headed to Houlton!
Join Mainebiz on Wed, June 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Downunder Sports Pub for a fun and informative event with Mainebiz. Network with fellow business professionals, enjoy delicious bites and beverages, and gain valuable insights into the business scene in the county.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make new connections and learn more about what Houlton has to offer. See you there!

Bingo
2026-06-30 16:30 - 18:00 | ME
Linneus Sno Sports will be hosting Bingo at the King Mitchell VFW Post #7529, 82 Houlton Rd, Island Falls. Doors open at 4:30, Games begin at 6:00pm. Single books $21, Double books $38, daubers $2. There will be food for sale also.

Miracle Mile
2026-07-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Military Street Baptist Church, 307 Military Street, Houlton, 04730, United States
The Miracle Mile is an annual One Mile, downhill, point to point race in downtown Houlton, ME during Midnight Madness. The race is the primary fundraiser for The Makenna Ward Miracle Mile Foundation which provides The Makenna Ward Scholarship to our local high schools for students wishing to pursue an education and career in nursing and medical fields.
About the Race
The Race is open for Runners and Walkers. The race course starts at the intersection of Grant and Military Street and runs west towards downtown. Runners make a slight right onto Main Street near County Yankee Grocer (about half a mile in) and continue to the finish line which is just in front of the County Co-Op in historic Market Square. Early registration runs online on RunSignUp but same day registration is also provided at our Registration/Check In location – Military Street Baptist Church (307 Military St.) Please feel free to also use the church lot for our official event parking. If you signed up online or are registering on the day of, the church will open at 4:00 pm and we will stay open until 5:30pm. No sign ups will be accepted after 5:30pm. The race starts promptly at 6:00 pm for all.
After the race, participants are invited to the finish line where a reception and award ceremony will be held. Water will be available at the finish.
The race will also serve as the opening event of Houlton’s Midnight Madness festival, an annual gathering of local communities to kick off the 4th of July weekend. Participants are invited to partake in all festivities after the Miracle Mile as the night would only just be getting started

Chamber's Smokin' BBQ Cook-Off
2026-07-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Old ICare Pharmacy Parking Lot, 227 Main St, Fort Fairfield, Me, 04742, United States
Join the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce as we hold our 8th Annual “Chamber’s Smokin’ BBQ Cook-Off”!!
If you’re a backyard griller or a professional, we urge you to sign up and prove whose BBQ is the best!!
Competition Categories
Backyard Division
Designed for hobbyists and casual cooks:

Individuals or teams who do not cook professionally
No commercial catering or food sales as a primary business
Intended for first-time or recreational competitors

Professional Division
Designed for experienced cooks:

Individuals or teams who operate a BBQ business, catering service, or food truck
Competitors who regularly participate in sanctioned or unsanctioned events
May use advanced equipment and techniques

Official rules will be emailed to you and are available at the Town Office.
If you just like to eat BBQ, we will have you covered! You can buy tickets to taste all of the amazing BBQ the Grill masters will provide.
Please remember there is a limited amount of People’s Choice tickets being sold to sample the food.
There will be food, drinks and lots of fun!
Event Schedule (Sample)

6:00 AM – Team Check-In/Load-In
7:30 AM – Cooks Meeting
8:00 AM – Cooking Begins
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Public Tasting
4:10 PM – Voting Closes
4:15 PM – Awards Ceremony

What better way
What better way to kick off the Maine Potato Blossom Festival!
Click here for details and registration forms!

UMPI Community Open House
2026-07-17 11:30 - 14:30 | University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
The University of Maine at Presque Isle, in partnership with the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Public Library, will host a Community Open House on Friday, July 17, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in and around the Campus Center. Activities taking place 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. will include free ice cream (first come, first served), outdoor games, owl-themed art activities, face painting, and a story walk. At 1:30 p.m., the Chewonki Foundation will provide a presentation on Owls of Maine featuring live owls in the Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room. All activities are free and open to the public. FMI: Melissa Lizotte, (207) 768-9452, melissa.m.lizotte@maine.edu.

Grill & Give Back BBQ
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join Us for Our Grill & Give Back Event! 🌭
On Thursday, July 23, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, visit any S.W. Collins location for lunch and help support a great cause.
For a donation, enjoy:
🌭 Hot Dog
🥔 Taste of Maine Chips
🥤 Drink
S.W. Collins will match donations up to $2,000 per store, helping make an even greater impact. Funds raised will benefit the local fire departments in the communities we serve, as well as the Robbins Lumber Fire Relief Fund.
Come grab lunch, support your local firefighters, and help us give back to the communities that support us. We hope to see you there!

International Food Festival
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Houlton High School, 7 Bird Street, Houlton, ME, 04730, United States
The Houlton Rotary Club invites you to the 5th Annual Rotary International Food Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM at Houlton Middle High School.
Travel the world without leaving Houlton as we celebrate the cultures that help make our community unique. The afternoon begins with international performances, cultural storytelling, and presentations starting promptly at 1:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive between 12:30 and 1:00 PM to enjoy the full program and secure seating before the festivities begin.
Following the performances, attendees will enjoy free tastings of international foods prepared by local volunteers representing countries and cultures from around the world. The event will also feature children’s activities, a silent auction, and opportunities to learn more about the traditions, customs, and stories that enrich our community.
Admission is free, and all are welcome. Donations are appreciated and help support international humanitarian efforts, including ShelterBox, World Central Kitchen, and Rotary service projects in Jamaica. Additional funds will be raised through the event’s silent auction.
Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite for an afternoon of culture, community, and global flavors.
