Maine Potato Blossom Festival 2026
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The 77th annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield — a 9-day community celebration of northern Maine's potato heritage. Features parades, live music, farm tours, family activities, the famous Mashed Potato Wrestling competition, the Katahdin Trust 100 Race at Spud Speedway, and the Central Aroostook Chamber's BBQ Cookoff. The festival kicks off in early July and runs through the third weekend.
Who's Performing
Demonstration · 10:00 AM · Main Street, by the barrel display
Music · 8:00 PM · VFW, 130 Presque Isle Street (Potato Ball)
Music · 5:00 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 7:30 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 5:00 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 8:00 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 2:30 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 5:00 PM · Bandstand, Fields Lane
Music · 5:00 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 7:30 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
Music · 3:00 PM · Bandstand, Fields Lane
Music · 5:30 PM · Bandstand, Fields Lane
Music · 6:00 PM · Main Stage, Village Square Lot
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