We hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July weekend. The parade will be at 4pm followed by a presentation by Susan Collins at the new Veterans Memorial at the Town Hall. Then the raising of the flags.
At dusk, watch the best fireworks in Maine.
Remember to protect our community and wear a mask with social distancing also.
And as always, we will have our annual 4th of July potluck picnic after the parade.
Celebrate our independence with pride.
Even with all of the pandemic issues and guidelines issued, the Town of Jackman has announced that they will offer fireworks at the Town field this year.
Along with that, there will be a parade also starting at 4pm on the 4th. If anyone is interested in participating in the parade, locals or visitors alike, contact the JMRRCOC, www.jackmanmaine.org, for more information. Their email is jackmanchamber@gmail.com.
Of course,social distancing and/or wearing a facial covering is recommended per Maine CDC guidelines. Or plan to view the parade or the fireworks from your car.
For those of you staying with us that weekend, we will have our Annual Potluck Picnic after the parade. If you want to participate, bring a dish to share. We will provide hotdogs, condiments, utensils and desert. You may also want to bring your beach chair so that we can maintain distance with everyone.
Have a safe and fun Fourth of July Celebration
This Saturday, August 17th, we have a couple fundraisers in town that should be fun and rewarding.
One is a fundraiser for the Border Riders Club sponsored by 201 Powersports. This event is open to the public stop on by and grab a burger and take a chance on winning some fabulous raffles! Morning ride leaving 201 Powersports at 9am. Burgers and dogs On the grill from 12-2 Afternoon ride leaves at 130 pm. Raffles and 50/50 all proceeds and donations go to The border Riders Sportsman Club.
The second fundraiser is to support the ambulance and 24 hour acute care in Jackman. It is sponsored by the CHAT and JRCA at the town park from 10-5. There will be information booths, safety demonstrations, health checks, food wagon, horse rides, scenic plane rides plus raffles, silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.
Both events should be tons of fun, good food, and much needed fundraisers.
Then in the evening, stop by the Northland for some country and classic rock entertainment. The plan is for the band to be outside from 9p-12:30.
Have a great weekend.
Another great 4th of July celebration in Jackman. The parade seemed a bit smaller then usual but still fun.
I captured a couple of our guests waiting for the parade to start
After the parade, our guests and some friends all gathered on our shore for our annual 4th of July potluck. Good food, good conversation, new friends.
Then the fireworks at the town field which as always, the best in Maine.
What a beautiful day today. The lake water is finally receding and we almost have a lawn agajn. We are still not able to put out the dock but soon.
Our quests this weekend are boating and fishing (one caught a nice 17 inch trout last night) and since our trails opened yesterday, many are out enjoying the ATV trails.
Of course, we are also remembering those lost while serving our country. God bless.
This year, Jackmans 4th of July events will take place on July 3rd. Starting at 4pm, Locals and visitors will line up on Main street to watch the parade. Dot, who has been organizing the parade the past few years, is still trying to find a marching band. Last I heard, she had no luck. BUT local residents and businesses all join in the fun making floats in hopes to win a prize.
At 9pm, everyone will gather at the town hall field for some great fireworks.
Hope to see you there!
Bucky Lewis made his second visit to Jackman this weekend and the show was even better. Some things were the same but being in a more intimate environment, plus being at a pub, made it all more fun. Below is a little collage I made of the show. Great fun!
WOW…there seems to be a lot of things going on around town this summer. Besides the regular annual events of horseshoe tournaments, ATV Jamboree, and 4th of July old fashioned fun, I just heard that the Sled Dog Club is trying to have a Cardboard Box Boat Race….I think in August. The Border Riders Club is trying to organize and ATV endurance Rally (similar to the Snowmobile 3 day race that took place in Canada this winter that 2 of our Jackman boys won) in the fall. Jackman is also supporting vets in various ways this summer with lodging and ATV discounts, the JMRRCOC 4th of July Float will be made in their honor, and various happenings for the disable vets also.
Most events are on the JMRRCOC web site. Just click on the events page.
Have a great summer
What a beautiful day for the Northeast Championship Sled Dog Races. It is a balmy 0-10 and only a slight breeze but the sun is out and the skies are clear. I went out to the races this morning and watched the 4 dog race off of one of the trails on Holeb Road. Here is an action shot. I followed these 2 and caught the one behind pass the first team on the curve. Nice maneuver ❗
Although I do not have an official report from the trail master, some guys I spoke to last night said the trails are “AWESOME” ❗ ❗ I think that says it all. Plus read on for another shot taken 3-14
The sled dog races begin today and you will find detours around the clubhouse to snowmobile. But here is a shot of some riders who stopped into the Border Riders Clubhouse to warm up and get a bite to eat, and maybe catch a little bit of the races.
Today-3-14 we rode out by Gander Brook to try and watch the sled dog races from there and while waiting I took a shot of the trails. EXCELLENT conditions to ride.
