East Millinocket Summerfest 2027

East Millinocket Summerfest 2027 will be held on Friday and Saturday July 9th & 10th. Check back in spring of 2027 for the East Millinocket Summerfest 2027 schedule of events. Information about the 2026 schedule of events is below so you can see what it's all about!

East Millinocket Summerfest 2026 brought a full weekend of small-town celebration, family fun, live music, local food, reunions, and community pride to the Katahdin Region of Maine. Taking place Thursday, July 9 (town-wide yard sale opens) through Sunday, July 12, 2026. This annual summer festival is a great reason to visit East Millinocket and experience the welcoming spirit of northern Maine.

The celebration began with a town-wide yard sale running Thursday through Sunday, giving visitors a chance to explore the community, meet local residents, and discover hidden treasures throughout town. One of the weekend’s signature highlights was the Summerfest Parade on Main Street, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 AM. With clowns, cheerleaders, cars, and plenty of hometown energy, the parade was a festive way to kick off a full day of activities.

Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 featured a variety of park events and activities for all ages, including a roaming railroad, kids games by Penquis, an inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, and climbing wall. Friday’s special events included a Color Fun Run at 10:00 AM, free hot dogs by EMFCU from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and Coin Scrabble at 1:00 PM. On Saturday, visitors enjoyed free haircuts by Nina from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Firetruck Foam from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Food vendors added even more flavor to the weekend, with options including The Lobster Roll, Yogi Funnel Cake, Chinese food, ice cream, kettle corn, and more. Live music filled the park on Friday with performances by Jeff Hamm, Strumdingers, Cardine Skinner, Wally Paul, Mark Miller, Ben Barr & The Has Beens, and Dennis McQuire. Saturday’s entertainment included East Millinocket’s Got Talent, Highway 207, and contest winners.

Summerfest also included alumni and reunion events, plus evening street dances at The Hamlet Pub with DJD Entertainment and Highway 207. Whether you are visiting family, exploring the Katahdin Region, or looking for a classic Maine summer festival, East Millinocket Summerfest 2026 offered a fun-filled weekend in the heart of northern Maine.

EAST MILLINOCKET SUMMERFEST EVENT SCHEDULE:

Town Events
Thursday–Sunday, July 9–12
Town Wide Yard Sale

Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00 AM — Parade on Main Street
The parade includes clowns, cheerleaders, cars, and community celebration.

Park Events & Activities
Both Days: Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11

Roaming Railroad
Kids Games by Penquis
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Dunk Tank
Climbing Wall

Friday Only — July 10
10:00 AM — Color Fun Run
11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Free Hot Dogs by EMFCU
1:00 PM — Coin Scrabble
Rain date for Coin Scrabble: Saturday, July 11

Saturday Only — July 11
10:00 AM–5:00 PM — Free Haircuts by Nina
11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Firetruck Foam

Park Food Vendors
Lunch Wagon
The Lobster Roll
Moony’s Mischef
Mobas Kettle Corn
Yogi Funnel Cake
Chinese Food
Bees Happy Place
Ice Cream

Park Live Music Entertainment Schedule
Friday, July 10
11:00 AM — Jeff Hamm
12:00 PM — Strumdingers
1:00 PM — Cardine Skinner
2:00 PM — Wally Paul
3:00 PM — Mark Miller
4:00 PM — Ben Barr & The Has Beens
5:00 PM — Dennis McQuire

Saturday, July 11
12:00 PM — Contest Begins: East Millinocket’s Got Talent
4:00 PM — Highway 207
5:00 PM — Contest Winners

Alumni & Reunion Information
Friday, July 10
6:00–8:30 PM — Alumni Night, Municipal Building

Saturday, July 11
11:00 AM — Hall of Fame Brunch, Schenck High School
12:30 PM — Induction Ceremony, Schenck High School

Saturday & Sunday, July 11–12
Class Reunion, Moose Shack

Street Dance at The Hamlet Pub
Friday, July 10
8:00 PM — DJD Entertainment

Saturday, July 11
8:00 PM — Highway 207
9:00 PM — DJD Entertainment

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