Island Falls Summerfest

The annual Island Falls Summerfest is traditionally held on the last Friday in July and is packed with activities in downtown Island Falls and throughout the community. Island Falls Summerfest includes a parade on Main Street, historic presentations, a duck race, a scavenger hunt, a car show, live music, canoe and kayak races, boat parades, paint and sip, a cribbage tournament, pickleball, a quilt show, kids' games, a touch a truck event, barbecue, and Fireworks!

To stay updated on the latest information for the 2026 festival, please check the official Town of Island Falls website (https://www.islandfallsme.us) as well as the Island Falls Summerfest Facebook page for a full list of events!

Where: Island Falls, Maine
When: July 30–August 2, 2026

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kenducky Derby Duck Sales (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
9 AM–1 PM
Brick Garage, Houlton Road
Ducks are $3 each.

Progressive Lunch
11 AM
Start: Island Falls Community Center
End: IF Historical Society
Full participant list available July 27.

Island Falls Historical Society Tingley House Museum Tours
9 AM–2 PM
Nina Sawyer Lane

Summer Raffle — Island Falls Historical Society (also on Friday – same time)
9 AM–2 PM at the Tingley House
The raffle is one of the Historical Society’s major fundraising events.

Book Sale
9 AM–1 PM
Katahdin Public Library

Cribbage Tournament
6–8 PM
The Gathering Place, 23 Houlton Road

Movie: Hamilton
7 PM
Island Falls Community Center
Free admission; concessions available for purchase.

Friday, July 31, 2026
Kenducky Derby Duck Sales (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
9 AM–1 PM
Brick Garage, Houlton Road
Ducks are $3 each.

Island Falls Historical Society Tingley House Museum Tours
9 AM–2 PM
Nina Sawyer Lane

Summer Raffle — Island Falls Historical Society
9 AM–2 PM at the Tingley House
The raffle is one of the Historical Society’s major fundraising events.

Puppet Show: The Woodland Patriot Patrol
10 AM
United Baptist Church, 64 Cleaves Street
A puppet story about a pup named Rusty and the battle against the British.

Car Show and Concert with Highway 207
Car Show: 5–8 PM
Concert: 6–8 PM
Island Falls Community Center
Free event; food for sale. Bring your own chair. Registration forms available at the Community Center. Registration is $10, pre-registration is $15 day of. Community Center grounds are alcohol, and tobacco-free zone.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Masonic Breakfast — 206 A.F. & A.M.
7–9:30 AM
27 Library Street

5K Run/3K Walk
Registration: 8:30 AM
Race: 9 AM
Proceeds support local Special Olympics.
Registration fee: $10
Island Falls Community Center
Sponsored by Island Falls Recreation Department.

Bake Sale
9 AM
St. Agnes Sodality at Jerry’s Thriftway

Kenducky Derby Duck Sales (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
9 AM–1 PM
Brick Garage, Houlton Road
Ducks are $3 each.

Kenducky Derby
11 AM
Behind the Brick Garage
Wear your finest hat. Participants race as they do at the Kenducky Derby.

Learn to Fish
10 AM
Island Falls Ball Field
Ages 15 and under
Learn to fish or practice skills. Pre-registration required. Each participant receives a pole and gear. Registration information available at the Town Office or by calling Libby at 694-3090.

River Float and Picnic
After the Kenducky Derby
Leaving from behind the Brick Garage and floating to Pea Cove and Merriman Road takeout. Stop along the way for a picnic snack. Canoes and kayaks available from OSI and the Katahdin Gear Library.

Island Falls Opera House
11 AM
69 Burleigh St, Island Falls, ME 04747
Tour the historic Island Falls Opera House on Saturday, August 1 at 11 am; step back in time and discover local history.

Bishop’s Garden & Studio
1–3 PM
1057 Crystal Road
Print your own greeting cards with Bishop’s Garden & Studio. Free and open to all ages. Items from 6th Gen Farm also available.

Cornhole Tournament
1 PM
VaJoWa Golf Course
Call or text 207-538-7760 for information.

Island Falls High School Alumni Banquet
5:30 PM
Island Falls Community Center

America Bless God Worship Night
6 PM
The Gathering Place, 23 Houlton Road

Decades Night & Katey After Dark
Beginning at 7 PM
Walker Settlement Outdoor Stage
Free admission.

Fireworks
9 PM
VaJoWa

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Chicken BBQ
10 AM
Island Falls VFW, 82 Houlton Road

Founding Fathers Bible Study
11 AM and 4 PM
The Gathering Place, 23 Houlton Road

Parade
1 PM
Line up at Willis Lane at noon.
Prizes for best entrants in theme.

Crafters, Vendors and Yard Salers
9 AM–3 PM
Island Falls Community Center
No fee; bring your own table.

Family Fun Day
After the parade
Island Falls Community Center
Games, food and bounce houses.

ATV Maine Safety Trailer and Mini ATVs for Kids
After the parade
Island Falls Community Center

County Inflatables
After the parade
Island Falls Community Center
$5 per ride. Features include a giant slide, an obstacle course, a Big Bubba Bounce House, a mechanical bull, a dunk tank, T-ball, crazy balls, and more.

Island Falls Summerfest Contact Information
For the latest information and schedule, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/IFSummerfest

+1 207-463-2246
recreation@islandfalls.org