The Annual Oosoola Days celebration is planned for Norridgewock, Labor Day Weekend, on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1.
There is free admission for all the family fun events.
This year, Saturday, Aug. 30, there is also a special Open House at Oosoola Park, an enhanced outdoor recreational area with so many new attractions. Enjoy kayak and SUP rentals, swim docks, a new gazebo, accessible playground for all to enjoy, and more!
Sunday, August 31 – Central Maine Regional Airport (603 Airport Rd., Norridgewock)
- 7:00 – 11:30 am. Pancake Breakfast. $8 per plate. All proceeds to benefit the Sandy River Flying Club.
- 8:00 am. 5k and Fun Run, sponsored by Maine Roof Solutions. No entry fee! Registration begins at 7:45. Prized awarded for fun run and four age groups in the 5k
- 8:00 am to dusk. Plane Rides by Morgan Aviation. $30 per seat
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank.
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Live Music by Matt Gagnon sponsored by Nickerson Yard Maintenance & Hardware.
- 10:30 am. Cornhole Tournament. sponsored by Waste Management. No entry fee! Bring your own partner. 1st place team: $300; Runner-up: $100
- 2:00 pm. Candy Drop, sponsored by Morgan Aviation and Gale Associates
Monday, September 1 – Downtown & Oosoola Park
- 9:00 am. Oosoola Days Parade. lineup begins at 8:30am at Mill Stream Elementary School. Parade starts at 9 and runs from the school, down Main Street, to Oosoola Park
- 10:00 am. Opening Ceremonies. let the fun begin as we welcome guests of all ages to participate in a day full of fun at Oosoola Park on the Kennebec River.
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Mr. Drew & His Animals Too, sponsored by the Norridgewock Public Library
- 10:30 am. Horseshoe Tournament. sponsored by the Lambert’s Auto Body. No entry fee! 1st place team: $300; 2nd place: $100.
- 12:00 noon. Historical Society Duck Drop. Purchase ducks for $5 each at the Norridgewock Town Office during normal hours or you can purchase from the Historical Society’s table at the airport on 8/31 or in Oosoola Park on 9/1 until 11:00 am.
- 12:05 – 1:00 am. Magic Fred the Musician. sponsored by the Olver Associates. Join Magic Fred for his high-energy, interactive magic show that will keep the whole family laughing, engaged, and amazed. He’ll be performing under the gazebo at Oosoola Park!
- 1:00 pm. Annual Frog Race. Bring your own frog! Last chance to sign up is at 12:30. Children’s race will begin first, followed by intermediate and adult races.
Find out more HERE and by visiting their Facebook Page!
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