Maine Whoopie Pie Festival 2026: Visitor's Guide
There's a long-running argument over whether the whoopie pie was born in Maine or Pennsylvania. Spend one Saturday in Dover-Foxcroft and you'll know where Mainers stand. The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns to the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — rain or shine.
What the festival is
Since 2009, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival has gathered the best bakers from around New England to compete for prizes and bragging rights over Maine's Official State Treat (made official in 2011). Produced by the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, it's the largest annual event in Piscataquis County. At the festival you exchange tokens — wooden nickels — for samples of more than 100 varieties of whoopie pie. Find your favorite, then buy a few for the road or the freezer.
What to expect
- 100+ vendors offering whoopie pies, food, crafts, and art
- The "Earn Your Whoopie Pie" 3K race/walk kicking off the day at 8 a.m.
- Whoopie pie eating contests, rides and games for kids, and live music
- A car show, raffle, kids' zone, and home show expo
Admission is $6 per person; kids 12 and under are free. Tokens, VIP parking, and entrance passes can be purchased in advance through the organizer's online store. Per the fairgrounds, only certified service dogs are allowed on site.
Planning your visit
Dover-Foxcroft is the gateway to the Maine Highlands and the Moosehead Lake region. The fairgrounds are at 77 Fairview Avenue. Make a weekend of it with Sebec Lake, Appalachian Trail hikes, or a show at the Center Theatre in town.
Q: When and where is the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival 2026?
It's Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The festival runs rain or shine.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
Admission is $6 per person, and children 12 and under get in free. Whoopie pie samples are purchased with tokens (wooden nickels) available at the festival or in advance.
Q: How many whoopie pie varieties are there?
Bakers bring more than 100 varieties of whoopie pie, from classic chocolate to creative flavor combinations you can sample and vote on.
Q: Is the whoopie pie really from Maine?
The origin is debated between Maine and Pennsylvania, but the whoopie pie has been a Maine favorite for over a century and became the state's Official State Treat in 2011.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
Per the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds, only certified service dogs are allowed at the festival.
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Last updated: June 2026
