Drive through the Maine Northwoods guided by a game warden, enjoy the sights of this wonderful resource in the winter, see actual wood harvesting operations, stop for coffee and refreshments at a logging camp, travel on to Quebec City, Quebec for tours, receptions and Winter Carnival fun. February 15 through the 17th. For more info go to http://www.centralaroostookchamber.com/

NREC at Moosehead, Maine IF&,W and Ricky Craven will host the 6th Annual Moosehead Lake Togue Ice Fishing Derby. The three heaviest togue win cash prizes of: 1st place – $1,500, 2nd place – $500, 3rd place – $250. Grand Door Prize drawing (available to all entrants, no fish required to win) Tickets are $25 for an individual and $40 for a family. Tickets are available at Indian Hill Trading Post, Northwood’s Outfitters, Moosehead Bait and Tackle, and the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. January 25-27. For more info contact Bob Hamer at 207-695-2702

A FANTASTIC SNOWMOBILE RACE! The annual USCC Lake Parlin 100 Snowmobile Race will be taking place on January 26, 2013, so don your winter snowsuits and come on out to watch the competition! A live webcam can be observed on the http://www.lakeparlin100.com website.

Snowmobile displays, games, radar run, poker run, kid’s events, parade, fireworks. On Rangeley Lake, January 24-26. For more info go to www.rangeleymaine.com

Cocktails, Live entertainment, and food provided by local restaurants. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Winter Kids. At the Nonantum Resort on Saturday December 8 from 5 until 10pm. For more info go to www.nonantumresort.com

One of Maine’s most popular holiday celebration kicks off with a parade of lights down Main Street, and the fun continues all weekend with visits with Santa, the famous talking Christmas tree, free hot cocoa stops and horse drawn carriage rides, craft fairs, free gift wrapping, a Tuba Christmas Concert and more! At Freeport Village Station December 7 through 9. For more info go to www.freeportusa.com 

Two weekend celebration of tree lightings, caroling, chowder and chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping, Santa, and more. December 1 through the 9th. For more info go to www.visitogunquit.org

Like many dog-lovers who treat their dog as one of the family, Deb is always on the look-out for special places that offer 5-star amenities for my family and our furry child. She stopped in at Inn By the Sea on a sunny September afternoon to get some 4-paw feedback. She missed meeting two Newfoundland dog guests who had just checked out and some of the other 4-paw guests were in their rooms resting up for happy hour but she did get to meet a quintessential dog-loving family – the Smiths.

Nine years ago, when the Smith family from Ottawa, Canada were looking for somewhere dog friendly to vacation with their Chocolate Labrador, Molly, they discovered Inn By the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Paul and Kristine fell in love with Inn by the Sea with it’s stunning setting on the dunes of Crescent Beach, amazing grounds and genuine dog-loving attitude. On their first visit in 2003, Kristine was pregnant with now 8 year old Grace and that began what has been a tail-wagging annual tradition ever since. On this year’s September visit, sadly their dog Molly is no longer with them but a new 18 month old Chocolate Labrador family member, Adrienne, is with them to enjoy the 4-paw action at Inn By The Sea.

The sophisticated nature of Inn By the Sea attracts dog-loving owners whose well mannered dogs have learned the art of appropriately hob-nobbing with other two and four-legged guests. Deb and her husband I have it on their bucket list to stay at Inn By the Sea with our happyME dog soon; Ted a.k.a Wag is just fine-tuning his manners.

You can find out more happy Maine stuff at happymestuff.com or on happyME’s facebook page where you can share your dog’s happy adventures.

Venue

The weekend of the 27th and the 28th of October Aroostook County is holding their Largest and oldest Crafts Fair!! Why start shopping for Christmas after Thanksgiving?? Displaying exquisite works of professional Maine craft artists showing their creations! Featuring some of Maine’s best talent!

Venue Name

Caribou High School

Address

308 Sweden Street Caribou, ME 04736

 

For more info go to http://cariboumaine.net/

Venue

A fun, fall, festival with family and friends Columbus Day Weekend, October 5 & 6. Friday 4-7 Wine and Cheese Tasting featuring locally produced cheeses, artisinal breads and wines representing six different countries including the US. Saturday 12noon-6pm, brewers from Portland to Orono and the Kennebec River Valley to Bar Harbor. Fabulous food, terrific music and a crafts tent with artisans from Maine and beyond. Enjoy the day tasting some great microbrews, eating some great food and listening to music. Rain or shine under big tents. Visit: www.acadiaoktoberfest.com for more information.

Venue Name

Smugglers Den Campground

Address

Route 102 just outside of town Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Dates

October 6th, 2012 — October 7th, 2012

For more info go to http://www.acadiachamber.com/