ONE POTATO, TWO — This youngster hurries to gather as many potatoes as possible during one of the Kids’ games held last year.
Friday, August 20
Friends & Needles Quilt Show
Houlton Lodge of Elks
Friday and Saturday,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 12- 4 p.m.
Admission: $5
Annual Parade of Dolls
and Wagon Wranglers
Cutest darn parade
in the County!
All youngsters welcome.
Chamber of Commerce
Friday, 5:30 p.m.
Coin Scramble
Right after the Parade
of Dolls and Wagon Wranglers.
All youngsters are
welcome.
Try to find as many coins as possible under
the sawdust.
WOW — Children react as confetti is being shot into the air during last year’s Parade of Dolls
and Wagon Wranglers.
Touch a Truck
Sponsored by the Houlton parks and Recreation Department
Broadway Street
4-6 p.m.
Saturday,
August 21
Houlton’s
Community Market
Downtown Market Square
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pie and Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by the
Church of the Good Shepherd
Main Street
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SEARCHING — The annual Coin Scramble will be held right after the Parade of Dolls and Wagon Wranglers.All youngsters are welcome.Try to find as many coins as possible under the sawdust.
Potato Games for Kids
Monument Park
Chamber booth
Sack races,
Hot potato game
and more!
Saturday 11 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Monument Park
Saturday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Friends & Needles Quilt Show
Houlton Lodge of Elks
Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $5
Potato Salad Contest
Monument Park
Chamber booth
Bring your favorite home-made potato salad in a
covered, disposable dish. Cash prizes awarded!
Saturday 10 a.m.
PART OF THE PARADE — Spud, a giant potato, made a debut at last year’s annual Parade of Dolls and Wagon Wranglers.
Mr. Potato Head
decorating contest
Monument Park
Chamber booth
Come ready to decorate
on-site. Potatoes and
decorating
items provided.
Saturday 10 a.m.
Ladies’ Potato
Peeling Contest
Monument Park
Chamber Booth
Are you the fastest peeler in town? Prove it! Bring your favorite peeler or we’ll provide one for you!
Saturday 1 p.m.
The Band
“Head Space”
to perform
In the amphitheatre
in Monument Park
1-4 p.m.
VICTORY DANCE – After last year’s Potato Peeling contest, Loretta Goin did her victory dance.
Houlton Fair Association’s
All-Cylinders Saturday
Community Park
11-12 a.m.
Car and Motorcycle Show
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
Rave X Freestyle snowmobile jumping show; Maine’s Monster Truck Crush Station; Vertical Outlaws Stunt Motorcycles; Aroostook County
Mud Runners.
Performance by “Live Music” in the Civic Center at 8 p.m.
Vendors, Music by Kirbside Prophet, BBQ pit with ribs and chicken.
Fun for everyone.
Admission: $12/$10 and $5
for children 12 years and under
Sunday, August 22
Potato Feast Road Rally
Prove your driving skills!
Sunday – Registration from 12-1 p.m.
at the Millar Civic Center at Community Park
$10 entry fee per vehicle.
Terrific route with fun quirky questions for you to answer! This is a TIMED event, not a race. Cash prizes
Friends & Needles Quilt Show
Houlton Lodge of Elks
Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Admission: $5
CRAFTSMANSHIP – Many quilters have their craftmanship on display during the Friends & Needles Quilt Show at the Elks Club.
