There is plenty coming up across Aroostook County this summer, from fairs and festivals to family days, road races, community BBQs, outdoor events and long-running County traditions.

Coming Up In The County: Updated July List

July 11-19

Fort Fairfield | Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Fort Fairfield’s signature summer festival continues with food, music, contests, parade events and community activities. The official site lists the festival for July 11-19, 2026.
Link: Maine Potato Blossom Festival

Thursday, July 16

Houlton | McGill’s Community Band Concert
Free Thursday night summer concert in Houlton. Visit Aroostook lists McGill’s Community Band as a recurring Thursday event.
Link: Visit Aroostook Events

Friday, July 17

Presque Isle | UMPI Community Open House
UMPI and the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Public Library will host a free Community Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at UMPI, 181 Main Street.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Saturday, July 18

Presque Isle | Presque Isle Farmers Market
The farmers market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Presque Isle Pavilion, 19 Riverside Drive.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Fort Fairfield | Maine Potato Blossom Festival Parade Weekend
Potato Blossom Festival continues through the weekend in Fort Fairfield, with the festival’s parade scheduled during the final stretch of the event.
Link: Maine Potato Blossom Festival

Monday, July 20

Presque Isle / Skyway Area | American Legion Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting with supper and a business meeting to follow. Auxiliary members, wives and guests are welcome.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Tuesday, July 21

Presque Isle | Aroostook Savings & Loan 90th Anniversary BBQ
Community and Customer Appreciation BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with complimentary food, refreshments, anniversary cookies and entry into the 90th Big Basket Giveaway.
Link: Aroostook Savings & Loan

Presque Isle | Public Youth Art Group
Youth art group from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Wednesday, July 22

Caribou | Aroostook Savings & Loan 90th Anniversary BBQ
Community and Customer Appreciation BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with complimentary food, refreshments, anniversary cookies and entry into the 90th Big Basket Giveaway.
Link: Aroostook Savings & Loan

Thursday, July 23

Caribou | Thursdays on Sweden Street: Reunion Night
Reunion Night runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sweden Street in Caribou, with live music, food, drinks and downtown community fun.
Link: The County Events Calendar

Houlton | McGill’s Community Band Concert
Free Thursday night summer concert in Houlton.
Link: Visit Aroostook Events

Friday, July 24

Presque Isle, Caribou and Aroostook Payroll | Aroostook Savings & Loan 90th Anniversary Celebration Day
Anniversary cupcakes from Little Oven Bakery and refreshments will be available at the Presque Isle branch, Caribou branch and Aroostook Payroll in Presque Isle. The 90th Big Basket Giveaway winners will also be drawn.
Link: Aroostook Savings & Loan

July 24-26

Caribou | Caribou Cares About Kids
A three-day family celebration in Caribou with live music, food vendors, bounce houses, games, community tournaments, family activities and more.
Link: Caribou Cares About Kids

Saturday, July 25

Houlton | 5th Annual Rotary International Food Festival
Free community food festival from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Houlton Middle High School, 7 Bird Street.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Presque Isle | Presque Isle Farmers Market
The farmers market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Presque Isle Pavilion.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

July 25-27

Van Buren | Christmas in July
Visit Aroostook lists Christmas in July in Van Buren for July 25-27.
Link: Visit Aroostook Events

Sunday, July 26

Statewide / Aroostook Farms | Maine Open Farm Day
Maine Open Farm Day gives people a chance to visit participating farms and connect with Maine growers. Visit Aroostook lists it for July 26.
Link: Maine Open Farm Day

Fort Kent | Tour de la Vallée
Bike, walk, run and ride fundraiser in Fort Kent supporting the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund.
Link: Visit Aroostook Events

Tuesday, July 28

Presque Isle | Public Youth Art Group
Youth art group from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Thursday, July 30

Presque Isle | Rockin’ on Riverside Featuring Star City Syndicate
Concert event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Riverside Park in Presque Isle.
Link: Central Aroostook Chamber Community Calendar

Houlton | McGill’s Community Band Concert
Free Thursday night summer concert in Houlton.
Link: Visit Aroostook Events