All events subject to change. Best bet is to contact venue for the most up to date information.
April 7th & 8th- Friday & Saturday
SADDLEBACK Spring Bash
FMI: VISIT www.saddlebackmaine.com
April 15 – Saturday
The 2023 Smalls to the Wall Race
Smalls to the Wall
FMI: EMAIL smallstothewallrace@gmail.com or VISIT smallstothewall.com
International Dark Sky Week
8:00 AM
RLHT 2424 Main St.
Call 207-864-7311 for more information
Some of the events include a Dark Sky tour with John Meader, a poster exhibit, a short film, a scavenger hunt, an art/photo contest, and much more!
Paul Friedman
April 21 – 22 Friday & Saturday
King of the Mountain Snowmobile Hill Climb
7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saddleback Maine
The largest snowmobile hill climb in the East returns to Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine on April 21st – 22nd, 2023. Save the date! WATCH THE RECAP of the first annual King of the Mountain Snowmobile Hill Climb. The 2022 race attracted over 600 participants competing in 24 classes and a kid’s fun track. WIN BIG! King/Queen of Mountain is guaranteed a $2,500 purse courtesy of COASTAL AUTO PARTS. LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY Riders “Party”: with Nashville’s ALEC MACGILLIVRAY BAND 6-8 p.m.
FIREWORKS on Saturday and LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY 7-9 p.m. American Ride Band
Leaping to “One Moment in Time” by by Whitney Houston, danced by the Ballet III Class Brooke Egan, Lauren Farmer, Jacksyn Haley, Brooke Laliberte, Emmarae MacFawn, Ella Shaffer, Raina Sherrer, Angelica Woodward
April 28 & 29 – Friday & Saturday- 7:00pm
Lakeside Dance Academy Spring Dance Concert: Let Me Entertain You
The Lakeside Dance Academy will present their Annual Spring Dance Concert at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, April 28 & 29 at the RFA Lakeside Theater on Main St. in Rangeley.
It will be an evening showcasing the work of over 40 dancers of all ages and is sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. Dancers ranging in ability from beginner to advanced will perform in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and en Pointe.
The Lakeside Dance Academy has been providing dance instruction since 1986 under the Artistic Direction of Pam Ellis. Lily Webber, a graduate of the Academy, teaches the pre-school Creative Movement class. The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has provided support through the years via their Scholarship and Student Lessons Program.
There will be a reception to celebrate the dancers in the theater lobby after the concert each night. Please come and enjoy their work and their art.
Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for students 7 – 18. Children 6 and under are free.
FMI: call Pam Ellis, Artistic Director, at 207-592-7427.
Kayakers on Rangeley Lake during the 2019 second annual RuKaBi Race. Photo courtesy of the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce
May 28 – Sunday
6th Annual RuKaBi Race
10:00 AM
Town Park
Call 207-864-5510 for more information
Rangeley RuKaBi Race – Bike 3.5 miles – Kayak 1.5 miles – Run 3.5 miles. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: (1) Male, (2) Female and (3) Team.
Pre-Register by May 12th:
$50 (one individual does Bike, Kayak & Run); $75 (for a team)
Register after May 12th:
$75 (one individual does Bike, Kayak & Run); $100 (for a team)
Registration the morning of the event 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM at the Chamber.
Sponsored Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Call (207) 864-5571 for more information.
The RUKABI RACE will be on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 10:00 AM. This event is sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. To reserve a rental kayak, please contact Rangeley Adventure Company at 207-864-2771. Participants must provide own bike as there are no bike rentals.
Bicknell’s Thrush Photo by Jeanne Tucker
June 9-11, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Rangeley Birding Festival
From Boreal Chickadees in our vast forests to Loons on our magnificent lakes to the rare Bicknell’s Thrush in the high peaks above, the Rangeley Region is rich with birds. Add in both migrating and breeding warblers, and you have a unique opportunity to see and learn about birds that are difficult to find in other parts of Maine, all in one weekend!
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will open daily at 5:30 AM to assist you. When you arrive in town, check in at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, the Headquarters for the RBF. We’ll have a nametag, hard copy directions, and answers to your questions.
Transportation: RBF will not provide transportation. Trips will meet at the site.
Group Sizes: Birding Trips are limited to 10 participants and two guides. The one exception is the Birds & Brews event at Parkside & Main, which can host up to 20 participants.
Please note: Trips will be finalized on April 1, 2023.
June 16 – 17 Friday & Saturday
White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival Local Legends of Fly Fishing Hall of Fame and Live Auction
All Day
Rangeley Inn
Call 207-864-5571 for more information
The White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival begins Friday June 16th, with a reception at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern at 6:00 PM. There will also be a live auction with all sorts of fly-fishing goodies. The auction proceeds will benefit The Chamber of Commerce as well as Reel Recovery, a national non-profit organization that conducts FREE FLY FISHING RETREATS for men living with all forms of cancer. The Festival on Saturday June 17th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at The Rangeley Inn, will include arts, books, gear, tying & casting lessons, the chance to try gear from top manufacturers, conservation groups, raffles and much more! More information as the event grows closer!
June 17 – Saturday
Lupine Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Rd., Oquossoc
Call (207) 864-3091 for more information
Browse and shop arts, crafts, and antiques booths on the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum. 40 vendors will be on site, featuring Maine-made items, artisan goods, and vintage treasures. The outdoor festival is free admission. The Outdoor Heritage Museum will be open for museum store shopping and paid tours!
June 20 – Tuesday
Summer Series: Walk the Woods – Rangeley River Trail
5:00 PM
2424 Main St, Rangeley
Call 201-788-0626 for more information
This short section of shared-use trail provides access to the shores of the Rangeley River and Mooselookmeguntic Lake for hikers, anglers, bikers and snowmobilers. Two stream-side picnic tables and a 0.5-mile side trail to the lake allow trail users to explore the Rangeley River area at their own pace. After crossing the river at its northern terminus, visitors can venture down the narrow gauge railroad bed which runs across the steep opposite bank of the river.
FMI: 201-788-0626 or VISIT rlht.org
June 27 – Tuesday
Summer Series: Walk the Woods – Bonney Point Trail
5:00 PM
2424 Main St, Rangeley
FMI: 201-788-0626 or VISIT rlht.org
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