Aroostook County Tourism

09/03/2026

Bear season has begun in Maine.

09/01/2026

September lights the first match. One maple turns crimson, another catches orange, and before long the hills above my potato fields are beginning to glow with the first colors of fall in New England.

This is the month when my scenic byways are made for long drives. Potato and broccoli fields form a patchwork between forests and small towns, spilling toward New Brunswick, Canada. Roadside stands overflow with potatoes, pumpkins, squash, and the harvest of another growing season. The mornings are brisk, the afternoons are warm, and there is almost always a breeze moving through my fields.

You'll find me riding the chairlift above the changing maples of Mars Hill Mountain during The County's Fall Festival at Big Rock Mountain. In the drumming, dancing, and art of Metaksonekiyak Community Days along the Meduxnekeag River. Raising a glass of something brewed close to home inside an airplane hangar at The County's Oktoberfest at Caribou Municipal Airport, where you really can fly in for the festival.

You'll hear me in the roar of stock cars, dirt bikes, motocross, tractors, and everything else kicking up dust at the Dustbowl at Spud Speedway. And over Labor Day weekend, you might hear a banjo carrying across a wide-open field beneath the Aroostook sky at The County Bluegrass Festival.

Is it everything I have happening in September? Not even close.

Come north and be among the first to see fall arrive in New England. Visit just once and you'll see, Aroostook is a place one may simply just be.

From,
⭐ The Crown of Maine
…Plan your visit, call Judy for what to see and do. Call 1-888-216-2463 or visit www.visitaroostook.com/events for even more invitations to Aroostook

09/01/2026

Celebrating 50 years - the Acadian Village brings history to life. Explore a collection of seventeen buildings that are open to visitors through mid-September. It honors the history and sacrifices of Acadians who settled the St. John Valley in the late 1700s. Struggling in an isolated area with harsh winters, the Acadians prevailed, preserving their love of family, their religious faith, language and culture. The Acadians were among the original French settlers of North America, with a culture and French language distinct from their more numerous cousins in Quebec.

Learn More: www.visitaroostook.com/post/a-guide-to-acadian-village
📍 Van Buren, Maine

08/31/2026

Summer nights are made for magic! You’re in a great place at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest in the cityofpresqueisle - we hope to see you all again wicked soon!

08/29/2026

We’re mailing postcards from Aroostook County with Do You Have Fly-Fi? - Travel Blog at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest and it is a beautiful day! We’re all smiles - come say hi! And send a free postcard!

08/29/2026

The Balloons are up!

Discover northern Maine from a whole new perspective at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest. Held annually during the final weekend of August in Presque Isle, this beloved festival celebrates Aroostook County’s rich aviation history with a weekend full of high-flying adventure.Visitors can witness the awe-inspiring sight of giant, colorful hot air balloons lifting off into the crisp morning air or floating gracefully over the landscape at sunset. On the ground, the excitement continues with a bustling vendor market, excellent local food, live entertainment, and family activities like a 5K race and gravel bike ride. The weekend highlights include the magical “Moon Glow,” where grounded balloons illuminate the dusk sky like giant lanterns. With free admission and parking, it is the perfect end-of-summer getaway for families, photographers, and adventurers alike.

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

We're ready to tap our toes to great music! The County Bluegrass Festival returns September 3-6 to the town of Friendly Fort Fairfield. The festival features bands from across the nation and the Canadian Maritimes while offering on-site camping!

Fort Fairfield, Maine, Aug 31, 2026. The County Bluegrass Festival in Fort Fairfield, Maine brings the timeless sounds of bluegrass to the heart of Aroostook each Labor Day weekend.

08/26/2026

Play in the shadow of Katahdin or tee off at the base of Mars Hill Mountain - golf in the Crown of Maine is beautiful! ⭐Find the perfect golf course: www.visitaroostook.com/information-hub/golfing-in-aroostook

📍Presque Isle Country Club in City of Presque Isle, Maine
📸 Capshore Photography

08/25/2026

The sun shone a little bit brighter today 😀 Find sunflowers in Aroostook County: www.visitaroostook.com/post/sunflowers-in-the-county

📍Maine
📸 Samuele Bertoli