In 2011, Northern Maine Development Commission received special event grant funding from the Maine Office of Tourism to help support and promote winter events in the St. John Valley region of Aroostook County. The four events participating in the project are Mad Bomber Sled Dog Races in Eagle Lake, Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby in St. Agatha, USCC 100 Cross-Country Snowmobile Races in Madawaska and the Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Races in Fort Kent.
As a result of this project, a three-minute video was produced that highlights these winter events and the overall St. John Valley region.
“This video is a testimony of the collaborative efforts by organizations who recognize that working together to promote Aroostook County as a winter destination is more effective than working alone,” said Leslie Jackson, regional tourism director NMDC.
The video can be viewed by visiting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl7mfcFXccs&feature=youtu.be
