PATTEN, Maine — Residents gathered around Main Street in Patten to watch vehicles representing the Patten area’s prominent businesses and organizations go by on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the numerous events that occurred during Patten Pioneer Days.
Festivities began on Friday with a candy drop held at the air strip and airplane hangar along North Road, before the parade commenced on Saturday morning, along with a yard sale in front of Stetson Memorial Church.
The parade finished before a rainstorm entered the Patten area later that day.
Other events that occurred during Pioneer Weekend included a bean-hole dinner at the Patten Lumbermen’s Museum, a chicken barbecue at the Mt. Chase Fire Department and a cornhole tournament held at Shin Pond Village.
PATTEN, Maine — August 16, 2021 — Children ride ATVs along Main Street in Patten as part of the Pioneer Weekend parade on Aug. 14. (Alexander MacDougall | Houlton Pioneer Times)
PATTEN, Maine — August 16, 2021 — A vintage hearse from Bowers Funeral Home is displayed as part of the Patten Pioneer Weekend Parade. (Alexander MacDougall | Houlton Pioneer Times)
PATTEN, Maine — August 16, 2021 — Members of the Ellis Family Market ride in the Aug. 14 parade as part of Patten Pioneer Weekend. (Alexander MacDougall | Houlton Pioneer Times)
