Patten Pioneer Days coming in August

by Staff Pioneer Times
15 years ago

  PATTEN, Maine — A Hawaiian luau is the theme this year for floats and pageants during Pioneer Days, Aug. 9-15. And, Patten Town Manager Terry Conklin said “the events are really coming together.” But, she added, “success depends on great participation, so residents need to start signing up, now.”     There are plenty of events for adults and children according to Conklin who said she will be taking calls at the town office to answer any questions residents may have. The events for which Conklin suggests early registration, are: the Patten Pioneer Days Pageant, CPR certification, and the Most Popular Baby Contest. (See dates and times below.)
Saturday, August 14 is a big day for children and adolescents with a host of activities and events for them including Bingo in the park, a Kiddies Carnival, the MacDonald Farm Petting Zoo, a foul shooting contest and 3-on-3 basketball games.
Below is a preliminary list of activities and events with contact information. The number for the town office is: 528-2215. Conklin said a complete schedule of events is coming out soon.
Patten Pioneer Days event highlights
Friday, July 30. All photo entries, at least 5 inches by 7 inches, must be submitted to Katahdin Trust Co. for the Most Popular Baby Contest (ages up to 2 years). Voting runs Aug 2-12.
Friday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. Free CPR certification, sponsored by Patten Ambulance, has limited space. The training will kick off Pioneer Days in the Rec. Participants must sign up by calling the Town Office no later than Friday, Aug. 6 at noon.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 13, Kiddies Parade for children under the age of 12. Call Jill at 538-5492 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 10,  6:30 p.m. Patten Pioneer Days Pageant is at the Rec. Call Kelly at 528-6197.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. Pioneer Days Parade with floats, tractors, old cars, bands and more. Participants should call the Town Office at 528-2215.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the park. Craft/Flea Market vendors will set up 7-10 a.m. The fee for space is $15 and free for non-profit organizations. Vendors must bring their own tables. For more information, call 521-1424.
Saturday, Aug. 14, various children’s activities throughout the day.