SUMMARY: If you enjoy logging competition, clogging, beans and beer, the Rangeley Logging Festival Days & Parade is the place to be in mid-July. This annual event takes place in Dallas Plantation, ME at the Maine Forestry Museum fairgrounds.
MORE INFORMATION: History: Logging has been an important part of life in this area of Maine since the 19th century. The Rangeley Logging Festival Days & Parade, sponsored by the Maine Forestry Museum, has been taking place since 1981.
Month Held: Rangeley Logging Festival Days & Parade are held for two days in mid-July.
Attractions: The festival begins with Arts and Crafts Vendors Day. Vendors will sell on both days. Friday also includes live entertainment and children's activities.
Day two kicks off with the Logging Parade, followed by the festival at the Museum fairgrounds.
Saturday's activities include live entertainment, children's activities, a logging competition, a beer garden, and the Bean Hole Dinner.
Admission: Friday is free. On Saturday, admission to the fairgrounds is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-17 and free for those under 6.
Parking: Plenty of free parking at the Museum fairground.