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The County’s Fiddlehead Festival 2023

Arts and Entertainment

May 18, 2023

From: The County’s Fiddlehead Festival

Join us for The County’s Fiddlehead Festival at the Aroostook Centre Mall on May 19 & 20 to celebrate one of Maine’s iconic delicacy’s with...

- Concerts Featuring Fiddlers and Local Bands
- Bird Watching Tours
- Aroostook River Fun Run
- Presque Isle Farmers Market Kick Off
- The Spring Craft Fair
- Wintergreen Art Event
- Fiddlehead Picking Experience
- Trout Hatchery Tours and so much more!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, May 19, 2023:

4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fiddlehead side dishes - Rodney's at 436 Main

6 p.m.
Concert Featuring Wednesday Evening Fiddlers

Saturday, May 20, 2023:

7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Bird Watching Tours

Bill Sheehan will be leading a birdwatching tour around Mary's Mile. He will be sharing all the basics of birdwatching, so people of all skill levels will be able to enjoy this event. It is rain or shine, lasts 60-90 minutes and attendees are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. Participants should meet at the Riverside Pavilion.

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Aroostook River Fun Run

Join Presque Isle, Washburn, and Caribou Rotary Clubs for the 2023 Aroostook River Fun Run! Paddle your way from Washburn, complete the bike circuit, or walk/run a 5K - all ending up at Fish and Game Club in Presque Isle for refreshments and awards! More details coming soon - Save the Date and check back soon for more information about the routes and how to register!

Registration includes T-shirt and refreshments/lunch. Cost is $20 per person, ages 13 and up or $10 for ages 5-12. Participants under 5 are free (no T-shirt provided).

Proceeds to benefit Aroostook House of Comfort and Aroostook Veterans Alliance

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presque Isle Farmer Market Kick Off
Stop by the Riverside Pavilion for the very first weekend of the 2023 Farmers Market!

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spring Craft Fair
Head over to the Aroostook Centre Mall to check out almost 100 vendors at the Spring Craft Fair, Hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Art Battle  
Take a break from shopping and check out the Art Battle located in the food court at the Aroostook Centre Mall, Hosted by Aroostook Partners in the Arts.

1 p.m.
Wintergreen Adult Art Event
Play with Clay:  Botanical castings using clay, plaster and flowers.  To register:  Facebook message Wintergreen Arts Center, email [email protected] or call 762-3576.  Hosted by Wintergreen Arts Center

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Trout Hatchery Tours
1353 Presque Isle Road, Mi'kmaq Farms

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fiddlehead Picking Experience

Aroostook Boat Launch near Route 1 & Reach Rd.  Hosted by Central Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District

4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fiddlehead side dishes - Rodney's at 436 Main 

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Concert Featuring Barefoot Brotherhood
Intermission act by Painted Patience, Aroostook Centre Mall Food Court, Hosted by Presque Isle Downtown Revitalization Committee

Dates: May 19 - 20, 2023

Location: Aroostook Centre Mall , 830 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769

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