Maine Snowmobiling Events

MAINE - Bring your own snowmobile or rent one from an outfitter or lodge to experience the freedom of touring Maine's winter landscape of backcountry trails, remote hills and small mountains.

Snowmobiling in Maine can be a thrilling ride over wide open terrain, or a leisurely tour through a pine forest or beside a river.

Enjoy a part of Maine’s 14,000-mile network of groomed and marked snowmobile trails at these fun events:

The Norway Lake Snowfest is Jan. 29-30 with sled racing, an antique snowmobile show and a chowderfest.

The 15th annual Polar Blast happens Feb. 3-5 in Eustis and Stratton with competitions, a chili, chowder and stew contest, crazy cardboard sled ride, a silent auction and fireworks.

The International Snowmobilers Festival takes place in Madawaska and Edmunston, New Brunswick, Feb. 4-6 with events on both sides of the border and riding on hundreds of miles of top-rated trails.

Millinocket will host Winterfest 2011 Feb. 18-20. The 50th anniversary of the first Polaris group test trip into the Allagash wilderness will be celebrated. There will be an antique/vintage sled show, snowmobile parade, baked bean supper and fireworks.

February Getaways for Valentines

Kennebunkport accommodations ratchet up the romance each year with "February Is For Lovers" packages. The getaways feature chocolates, discounted dinners, shopping coupons, champagne and other treats. Properties participating include Captain Lord Mansion any day in February, Rhumb Line Resort Feb. 4-28, Kennebunkport Inn Feb. 11-15, and the Seaside Inn any day of the month.

Freeport's Brewster House Bed & Breakfast offers a "February is for Romance" package. It includes two nights in a queen room, a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant, a welcome basket of Maine treats, and starts at $429 with taxes.

For more information about Maine’s winter events, go to www.visitmaine.com.

What's New and Unique

Fast Sleds and Crazy Costumes are Winners at Toboggan Championships
Most of the 400-plus sledders who take part in the U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden Feb. 11-13 will aim for the fastest time in their category. But some teams, like the trio who dress as the three little pigs each year, will be more interested in having a good time with friends. Two, three and four-person teams dressed in business suits, cow suits, clown suits and other creative costumes make watching the competition on the iced, wooden Jack Williams Toboggan Chute all the more fun. Team pre-registration is required and must be received by Jan. 28.

75th Sno Carnival in Stockholm
Descendents of Swedish immigrants who settled northern Maine towns in the late 1800s continue the traditions of winter sporting events popular in Sweden. The town of Stockholm will host the 75th annual Sno Carnival March 5 with traditional Nordic skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing events. The free event also has homemade Swedish pastries, meals and music. Call (207) 498-8736 for more information.