Winter Adventure Awaits: 9 Must-Attend Winter Festivals in Maine

The winter season in Maine can feel like it lasts forever, like the Titanic kind of forever, with bone-chilling winds, freezing temps, and snow piling up like there’s no end in sight. And, let’s be real, there was definitely room for two on that door, am I right?  

But while the cold months may seem like they’ll never end, they do also offer the opportunity to get outside and attempt to embrace the beauty of Maine winter.

Believe it or not you can create memories with your family that are unforgettable in the winter!

How? Well, I’m glad you asked.

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Because who really wants to spend the next million months of winter cooped up inside staring at screens getting butt blisters? Not me and not you. There are so many ways to have fun and stay active together in the fresh winter air.  

Take the Somerset SnowFest for example, shown above via YouTube.

This festival is the ultimate winter celebration packed with activities like an ice-fishing derby, kite-flying derby, winter triathlon, and the rare equestrian skijoring competition. This festival is put on by Main Street Skowhegan and Lake George Regional Park.

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Below is a beautifully curated list of events for you to take part in this winter in Maine!