Friday, July 9
1-3 p.m. — Explore the World of Science: Francis Malcolm Science Center – Route 1 A. Easton. Explore the exciting world of natural and physical science! Join astronomy educator Larry Berz for a Summer Constellations show. Learn about the weather from meteorologist Ted Shapiro, check out a variety of hands-on-displays and exhibits, create a toothpick ship for a chance to win a prize, and more. All ages welcome. Call the Science Center at 488-5451 for more information. Co-sponsored by: Francis Malcolm Science Center and Cary Medical Center’s Healthy You Program.
5 p.m. — Third annual Cowboy Wild West Roundup at Rocking “S” Ranch North Caribou Road, Fort Fairfield featuring Del Shields with music, poetry and storytelling, trail rides and demonstrations. For details or to register visit www.cowboyheritagetrailriders.com Sponsored by: Cowboy Heritage Trail Riders
9 a.m. — Third annual Cowboy Wild West Roundup continues at Rocking “S” Ranch with 1 p.m. ME Cowboy Mounted Shooters – Wild West Shootout, and 6 p.m. Wild Rag Dinner.
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — County Gospel Festival – Free admission at F.A.R.M. Park, 119 West Limestone Rd, Fort Fairfield. Performances rain or shine; bring your lawn chair. For details visit: www.countygospel.com Sponsored by: County Gospel.
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Town Wide Yard Sale. Maps can be picked up at most Fort Fairfield Stores and the Town Office. Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
8:30 a.m. — Fort Fairfield Community Market Event at McGillan’s Parking Lot, Presque Isle Street. Vendor demonstrations of jewelry making and woodworking. Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
8:30 a.m. — Chess Tournament Registration Community Bandstand – All welcome contact Ray Haines for more information at 476-5960 Sponsored by: Chester M. Kearney.
Noon — Community Swimming Pool Dedication. The Town of Fort Fairfield will hold a Dedication for the Community Swimming Pool. Refreshments will be served, open to the Public Sponsored by: The Town of Fort Fairfield
7 p.m. — Maine Event Barbershop Singers at Community Bandstand, Main Street. Bring your lawn chair. Sponsored by: Loring Development Authority.
7 p.m. — Pre-Teen and Teen Miss Pageant. $8 admission at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium Sponsored by: Northeast Packaging Co.
8 p.m. — Donna’s Pink Ladies and the T-Birds in the Community Bandstand, Main Street. Bring your lawn chair. Sponsored by: Overhead Door Co. of Bangor. Inc.
9 a.m. — Third annual Cowboy Wild West Roundup continues at Rocking “S” Ranch. Del Shields will conduct a Cowboy Church followed by a 10 a.m. trail ride.
1-4 p.m. — American Legion’s Spaghetti Dinner at VFW facility, Presque Isle Street. Spaghetti Dinner $5/person – 12 and under free with a parent/guardian. Sponsored by: The American Legion Post # 27.
2 p.m. — Annual Alumni Social at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School cafeteria. Reservation required $5/person. Contact: Judy Young at 472-2552. Sponsored by: Alumni Committee.
4 p.m. — Denny Family In the Bandstand. Come enjoy an hour of gospel music at Community Bandstand on Main Street; bring your lawn chair. Sponsored by: Tempo Employment Agency
6 p.m. — The LaClaires In the Bandstand. Come enjoy bluegrass gospel music, at the Community Bandstand on Main Street. Sponsored by: Lucerne Farms.
7-9 p.m.. Zumbafest – Fort Fairfield Community Center. Combine fun, fitness, and fundraising and you get Zumbafest! Join certified Zumba instructors from throughout Aroostook County for an hour of Zumba, a popular exercise routine set to lively Latin music. Then enjoy performances by the Maine Dance Academy dancers and local queens, try a fruit smoothie, get a massage, enter for a door prize, including Zumba clothing, music, memberships, a weekend get-a-way and more for just $10. For more information contact Kim Griffeth at 551-6961. Co-Sponsored by. Cary Medical Center Healthy You Program, and the Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Coloring Contest begins. Pick-up your coloring sheets from The County Federal Credit Union or Hillside IGA. Deadline is Thursday, July 15 at 4 p.m. Winners will be chosen on Friday, July 16. Entries will be displayed all week at C.F.C.U. Co-sponsored by: The County Federal Credit Union, and Hillside I.G.A.
7 p.m. — Fireman Fred In The Bandstand
Community Bandstand on Main Street – Bring your lawn chair. Sponsored by: York’s of Houlton.
7 p.m. — Little Miss Potato Blossom Pageant. $8/person in the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium. Sponsored by: Sargent & Tweedie Transportation.
Coloring Contest continues.
7 p.m. — Roger Lilly & The Honky Tonks In The Bandstand. Enjoy the music at Community Bandstand on Main Street; bring your lawn chair. Sponsored by: Tri-Community Landfill.
7 p.m. — Household Pet Show at new location at the C.P. Station Park, $2/entry fee, proceeds benefit the Presque Isle Humane Society. Contact Betsy Hallett at 227-3818 Sponsored by: LeVasseur Backhoe Service.
Coloring Contest continues.
1 a.m. — Veteran’s Barbecue & Open House at the Coast Guard Loran Station, 68 Green Ridge Road, Caribou until the food runs out. All area Vets and Families Welcome. Sponsored by: Coast Guard & Giberson Dorsey Funeral Home and Maine Public Service.
3-5 p.m. — TAMC Health Screening. The Aroostook Medical Center will host a Health Screening for the Public at the TAMC Health Center on High Street in Fort Fairfield. Sponsored by: The Aroostook Medical Center.
3:30 p.m. — Dragonfly Program By Jerry Schneider. Audiences will see photos of the water bugs and will compare dragonflies to butterflies. The program concludes with a dragonfly/butterfly tee shirt craft. Children may purchase a t-shirt for $14/or can bring their own shirts. Location is Fort Fairfield Public Library. Sponsored by: Fort Fairfield Public Library.
7 p.m. — Fiddlers Night In The Bandstand. Come join the Fort Fairfield Fiddlehead & Friends for a night of music at the Community Bandstand on Main Street, bring your lawn chair. Sponsored by Graves Shop & Save.
7 p.m. — Hymn Singing at Historical Friends Church on U.S. Rt. 1A, Houlton Road. Join us for Hymns Sing-A-Long. Contact Pam Kinsey at 473-7859 Sponsored by: Frontier Heritage Historical Society.
7 p.m. — Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant with $8/admission at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Gymnasium. Sponsored by: Northeast Packaging Co. and Sargent & Tweedie Transportation.
