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FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2000

7 p.m.     Queen’s Ball
Location:  Caribou Inn & Convention Center  Tickets: $10 per person. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided.  Tickets available from pageant contestants or at the Chamber office. Sponsored by: Fraser Paper

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2000

8 am - 8 pm   ASA Class D District Softball Tournament Location:  F.F. Athletic Complex For more information call Tom Towle at 472-3882. Sponsored by: F.F. Parks & Rec. Department

9 a.m.     Chess Tournament Village Square
1^st Floor Registration: 8:30 – 9 a.m. 4 Round Tournament, Time controlled game 60 open division, reserved 1800 & under, Best student. $5 entry fee.  Trophies given!  Contact Ray Haines at 472-5851. Sponsored by: UMPI Chess Club  

7 p.m.     Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Pageant 
Pageant Director: Sherrill Campbell  Lawrence A. Gardner Gymnasium Admission:  $6.  Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by: Cozy Corner Collectibles, Tempo Employment Service, Mad Hatter & Unicel 

7 p.m     Performance by Eb Lovely & band                        Location:  Fields Lane Sponsored by: F.F. Housing Authority, Lane Construction, H.O. Perry & Fredrick’s Southside. 

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2000

8 a.m. - ?     ASA Class D District Softball Tournament Continued  Location:  F.F. Athletic Complex For information call Tom Towle at 472-3882. Sponsored by: F.F. Parks & Rec. Department

10 a.m.    Celebration Center Morning Worship Service
Location:  Under the tent at Fields Lane

10 am-3pm      Visit the Yankee Hitch! – 6 Team Belgium Horses
Location:  Riverside AvenueSponsored by: Lucerne Farms & Irving Oil Corp.

2 p.m.     Fort Fairfield Alumni Association Annual Banquet Location:  Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Cafeteria  By advanced reservation.

6 p.m.     Gospel Concert featuring the LaPointe Family  Location:  Under the tent at Fields Lane. No admission fee, a love offering will be taken up.Made possible by the Celebration Center.  

MONDAY, JULY 10, 2000

Hey kids!  Pick up your entry for the coloring contest at Hillside IGA. Drop off your entry at Hillside IGA before 12 noon on July 13^th.  Entries returned after 12 noon will not be judged.  Prizes awarded! Judging will be held Thursday.  Sponsored by: Hillside IGA.

6 p.m.     McLaughlin’s Big Band
Location:  Fields Lane Under the tent. Sponsored by: Northeast Packaging 

7 p.m.     Little Miss Potato Blossom Pageant
Pageant Director: Patti Irving Lawrence A. Gardner Gymnasium Admission: $6 per person. Sponsored by: McCain Foods

TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000

8 am-5pm     Jr. & Sr. Girls Softball Tournament
F .F. High School Athletic Complex.  Jr. Girls: 8-12 years old.  Sr. Girls: 13-16 years old. Trophies will be given!!  For more information call Tom at 472-3882.Sponsored by F.F. Parks & Rec. Department & Blue Cross Blue Shield.

11 a.m.     Yankee Hitch Seniors Day!
Those seniors interested in having a ride on the Yankee Hitch should call the F.F. Chamber to reserve their seat.  Please meet at the Village Green Apartments on Elm Street for departure. Sponsored by: Lucerne Farms & Irving Oil Corp. 

6 p.m.     Household Pet Show 
Location: Fields Lane.  To register call Marcia (207) 472-4251.  Proceeds benefit the Humane Society. Sponsored by: The F.F. Review & Amerigas Propane Co.

6 pm-10pm     Men’s & Women’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Meet at the Fort Fairfield Armory.  Trophies given! For information call Tom at 472-3882.  Sponsors:  F.F. Parks & Rec. Department & Coca Cola Bottling Co.

7:30 – 9 pm.     Larry Jenkins in Concert
Location:  Fields Lane under the tent Sponsored by: Oak Leaf Systems, Giggey’s Auto Repair, LeVasseur Backhoe Service, & P.L. Willey

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2000

8 a.m.     Jr. & Sr. Girls Softball
Continued F.F. High School Athletic Complex

9 am-2pm     Maine Potato Blossom Festival Swim Meet
at the F.F. Municipal Pool. Boys and girls ages 8-18.  Trophies given! Sponsors:  F.F. Parks & Rec. Dept. & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine.

2 p.m.     Yankee Hitch at Loring Job Corps
Sponsored by: Lucerne Farms & Irving Oil Corp.

2-4 p.m.      F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

5-8 p.m.     Potato Picking Contest
Location:  Hillside IGA Parking LotPrizes will be given in each category: Ages 6-11, 12-17 and 18 & older.Sponsored by Hillside IGA.

6 pm-8pm     Youth Baseball Playoffs 
Lighted ball field at the F.F. Middle/High School Sponsors:  F.F. Parks & Rec. Dept & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine

6 p.m.     Men’s & Women’s 3 on 3 Basketball Continued
(if necessary) at the F.F. Rec. Center & F.F. Middle/High SchoolSponsors:  F.F. Parks & Rec. Dept. & Coca Cola Bottling Co. 

6- 7 p.m.    Good Time Cloggers
in the Scoop Parking Lot  Sponsored by: Murchison Computer Sales, PNM Construction, Presque Isle Auto Dealers & Pat’s Pizza 

6-8 p.m.      F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

7 p.m      Celebration Center Midweek Service
Location:  Under the tent at Fields Lane

9 p.m.      Outdoor Movie Theatre
 Location:  Municipal Parking Lot Raindate:  Thursday, July 13^th at 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Aroostook Centre Mall

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2000

10 am- 8pm      Antique Farm Equipment Display
Location:  Growers Exchange Parking Lot   Contact Wayne Boulier at (207) 764-1680 Sponsored by: McCain Foods & Growers Exchange

1 p.m.      Coloring Contest Judging
Pictures will be hung in Village Square. Sponsored by: Hillside IGA

2 –4 p.m     F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

6 p.m.      Yankee Hitch Driving Demonstration 
Location:  Former Town Garage on Park StreetSponsored by: Irving Oil & Lucerne Farms

6-8 p.m.      F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

7 p.m.     Gallagher Brothers Performance
Location:  Fields Lane Sponsored by: County Federal Credit Union 

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2000  

50^th Class Reunion for the FFHS Class of 1950
Social Hour: 5:00 p.m.Location:  VFW Post 6187 Hall

9 a.m-8pm      Antique Farm Equipment Display Continued
Location: Growers Exchange Parking Lot on Presque Isle StreetSponsors:  Growers Exchange & McCain Foods

10 a.m. Bicycle Rodeo 
9:30 a.m. Registration Location:  Municipal Parking LotSponsors:  VFW Post 6187 Ladies Auxiliary & F.F. Police Dept.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.     Visit the Yankee Hitch – 6 Team Belgium Horses
Location:  Riverside Avenue Sponsored by: Lucerne Farms & Irving Oil Corp

11 a.m.      Daughters of Isabella Food Sale
at the KC Hall on Main Street

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.      Cultural Day at Fields Lane
Sponsored by: Dorsey’s Funeral Home, H. Smith Packing, McGillan, Inc & Village Restaurant 

10 – 6 p.m.      Performance by Yarina
 Their music is absolutely enchanting, unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.  They must be seen and must be heard.  Location:  Fields Lane

12 noon     United Parish Church Lime Rickies & Strawberry Shortcakes 
Location:  Key Bank Parking Lot

2-4 p.m.      F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

4:30 p.m.     Horse Games 
at Rocking S. Ranch Cross the bridge, take left onto North Caribou Road, 2 miles.

4:30 p.m       FFHS Class of 1950 Class Reunion
Location:  VFW Hall

5:30 p.m.      FFHS Class of 1980 Class Reunion 
Location:  Northeastland Hotel 5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 p.m. Meal For more information contact mcgarrigle@yahoo.com 

5:30 p.m.      Annual Industry Dinner 
Location:  Shaw Farms Potato House on Route 161.  Advanced reservations only.  $10 per person.   2000 Farm Family: Jack Buck Jr. Family Call 472-3802 to reserve tickets. Sponsored by: Farm Credit, Maine Potato Board & Maine Potato Growers

6 – 8 p.m.      F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth 
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

6 pm-8pm     Youth Baseball Playoffs
Lighted ball field at the F.F. Middle/High School                Sponsors:  F.F. Parks & Rec. Dept & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine

7 p.m.      Celebration Center Youth Rally
Location:  Under the tent at Fields Lane

7 p.m.       Square & Round Dancing
Location:  Village Square Parking Lot

9 p.m. – 1 a.m.      Street Dance featuring: Aces & Eights  Location:  Village Square Parking Lot Rain Location: F.F. Armory Sponsored by: Aroostook Valley Electric Co. 

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2000

5:30 am-10am.      Pancake Breakfast
Location:  Aroostook River Dining Car on Depot Street   Proceeds benefit the Frontier Heritage Society.

7:30 a.m.    Potato Blossom 5 Miler Road Race
Registration on site across from Hillside IGA.  “One of the toughest courses in New England”Walkers start at 8:30 a.m.   Runners start at 9 a.m. Sponsored by: Hillside IGA & Maine Public Service

8 a.m.      Maine Potato Blossom Festival Golf Tournament Location:  Aroostook Valley Country ClubFor more information call (207) 476-8083.

9 a.m.      Horse Games
at Rocking S. Ranch Cross the bridge, left onto North Caribou Road, 2 miles.

9 a.m.     Motor Car Rides
at the B&A Railroad on Depot Street dusk$3 Adult, $2 children

9 a.m.     Maine Potato Recipe Contest
Location:  F.F. Elementary School Cafeteria Sponsored by: Maine Agri-Women & the Maine Potato Board

9 a.m.      Sidewalk Arts & Crafts
at Fields Lane Lawn Area Sponsored by: Preceptor Gamma Sorority 

9 a.m. – dusk      Pontoon Boat Rides
on the Aroostook River!!  Coordinated by Brian Colton Location:  Boat Landing on Riverside Avenue Cost:  $2 per person Sponsored by: North Woods Communication

9 a.m. – 11 a.m      Visit the Antique Farm Equipment Display 
Location:  Growers Exchange Parking LotSponsored by: McCain Foods & Growers Exchange

11 a.m. – 12 noon     Antique Farm Equipment Display Trophy & Ribbon Presentations
Location:  Growers Exchange Parking Lot 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place in Equipment, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place in Tractors, and the Duncan Haines Memorial Trophy for the Restorer of the Year.  Contact Chairperson Wayne Boulier at 764-1680.  Sponsored by: McCain Foods & Growers Exchange

10 a.m.      Mashed Potato Wrestling 
Location:  Municipal Parking Lot.  A must see event! Registration on site.Sponsored by: Hot Country 97  

11 a.m.      Pig Roast
in Key Bank Parking Lot Tickets: $5, available at Key Bank in Fort Fairfield, Presque Isle, and Caribou.  Sponsored by: Key Bank of Maine.  Proceeds benefit Central Aroostook Young Farmers Association.  

11 a.m.     Daughters of Isabella Food Sale
Location:  KC Hall on Main Street

11 a.m.     Chicken Bar-B-Que
Beside Grant Potato Co. on Main Street.  Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

11 a.m.      Judging of Parade Entries
Location:  Fort Fairfield Middle/High SchoolTrophies will be awarded at the reviewing stand.

11:30 a.m.      Human Chess Game
Location: Scoop Parking Lot on Main Street  Sponsored by: UMPI Chess Club

12 p.m.       Donna & Friends Line Dancing
Location:  Village Square Parking Lot Rain Location: F.F. Armory

12:30 p.m.     F.F. Fire Department Demonstration 
Location:  F.F. Fire Station on Main Street

1:30 p.m.       Festival Parade 
Presque Isle Street through Main Street Grand Marshall: 2000 Farm Family of the Year – the Jack Buck Jr. Family. Advanced registration is urged by calling (207) 472-3802.   Raindate:  Sunday, July 16^th.   Sponsored by: Hillside IGA, Star City IGA, and Mars Hill IGA.

2 – 4 p.m.  F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

3:30 pm-7pm      Baked Bean Supper 
$5 for adults, $2.50 for children 12 and under. Location:  Starlight Rebekah Lodge on Columbia Avenue 

4 p.m.       Barnyard Bingo
Location:  Lawn area by the Post Office Proceeds benefit Limestone FFA Tickets available at the Fort Fairfield Chamber Office.

5 p.m.      Northeast Trickstars Performance   
Location:  Municipal Parking Lot Sponsored by: Pepsi Cola  & J.M. Huber                                    

6 – 8 p.m. F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

7:30 p.m.     Maine Potato Queen Scholarship Pageant
Pageant Director: Betsy Fitzherbert Location:  Lawrence A. Gardner Gymnasium$7 adult, $5 children 12 and under. Sponsored by: Key Bank

9 p.m. Adult Dance featuring the Rock Dox
Location: Fort Fairfield Armory Admission $5.  Must be 21.   Sponsored by the Fort Fairfield Lions Club

9 pm-12am Street Dance featuring: the Common People
Location:  Village Square Parking Lot   Sponsored by: Masseau Refrigeration

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2000

8 a.m.      5^th Annual Potato Blossom Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament 
Location:  F.F. Middle/High School Athletic Complex $10 per player or $60 per team.  To register call (207) 473-7697.Sponsored by: FFHS Girls Softball Team  & Husson College 

9 a.m.       Classic Car Show
Location:  Municipal Parking Lot To register call Tom at (207) 764-6654. Sponsored by: Clukey’s Auto Supply.

9 a.m.       Horse Show
Location:  Pine & Spurs show grounds on Damboise RoadSponsored by: Pine & Spurs Riding Club

10 a.m.      25 Mile Bicycle Race
Start – Blockhouse, Finish – Hillcrest Estates.  8:30 a.m. Registration - $10.  Sponsored by: Pines Health Center, CARY Medical Center, Hillside IGA, & Aroostook Bicycle.  

12 noon      Duck Race
$5 per duck May be purchased at F.F. Chamber, Giggey’s Auto Repair, or by calling Bruce Dorr at 473-7724.  1^st Place:  $250, 2^nd Place: $150, 3^rd Place: $100. Held rain or shine. Sponsored by: Frontier Fish & Game Club

12 noon – dusk      Pontoon Boat Rides on the Aroostook River!! Coordinated by Brian Colton Location:  Boat Landing on Riverside Avenue. Cost:  $2 per person    Sponsored by: North Woods Communication 

12 noon – 4 p.m     .Aroostook County Flyers Remote Control Demonstration 
at the FFHS Athletic Field (closest to the Elementary School) For more information contact Wayne Spittle at 764-3353.

12 noon – dusk      Motor Car Rides
at the B&A Railroad on Depot Street  $3 Adult, $2 children.

 FAMILY DAY!! SPONSORED BY F.F. ROTARY CLUB 

12 –2 p.m.      TAMC Train Rides
Location: Irving Mainway Parking Lot

12 – 3 p.m.      Visit the Shriner Clowns
In Village Square Parking Lot

1 p.m.        FFHS Jazz Band with Alumni Friends
Location:  Village Square Parking Lot

1 p.m.       Candy Toss
Village Square Parking LotSponsored by: Fort Fairfield Rotary Club

1 – 4 p.m.     Hay Rides
provided by North Woods Saddle Expeditions Free!!  Location:  behind Village Square   Sponsored by: First Citizens Bank 

2 – 4 p.m.     F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

3 p.m.        Maine State Police K-9 Dog Demonstration 
Location:  Parking Lot beside KC Hall on Main Street
Rain Location: F.F. Armory

3:30 p.m.      Yankee Hitch will parade the Queen’s court through Main Street! 
Sponsored by: Lucerne Farms & Irving Oil Corp. 

4 –6 p.m.      Bean Hole Bean Supper
Location:  Riverbank Area$5 per person.  Sign up for a rifle to be drawn in October. Sponsored by: F.F. Frontier Fish & Game Club

5- 6 p.m.      Performance by Roger Lilley
Location:  Village Square Parking LotRain Location: F.F. ArmorySponsored by: Grant Realty, Grant Potato Co. & TESCO

6 –8 p.m.      F.F. Fire Department Dunking Booth
Location:  beside Fire Department on Main Street

7- 9 p.m.      Festival Finale featuring: McLaughlin’s Big Band
Location:  Village Square Parking Lot Rain Location: F.F. Armory Sponsored by: Northeast Packaging Co. 

9:30 p.m.      Fireworks over the Aroostook River. 
Raindate:  July 17^th.   Sponsored by: Maine Public Service & Thomas Equipment   

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The countless volunteers who have made the 53^rd Annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival possible. 
ALSO SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Town of Fort Fairfield 
Fort Fairfield Police Department
Presque Isle Forum
Fort Fairfield Fire Department
Fort Fairfield Parks & Rec. Dept.
Fort Fairfield Public Works

FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS: Village Square, Fort Fairfield (207) 472-3802 or 472-3803 HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Festival novelties will be on sale at Festival Headquarters!! 

 PUBLIC RESTROOMS:
Municipal Parking Lot, R&J Market Parking Lot, Scoop Parking Lot and Acadia Home Care Parking Lot