Friday, Jan. 19
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free ice skating, town hall skating rink, North High Street. Free skates available. 647-8786
5-7 p.m. Gallery 302 Wine & Cheese Reception, 112 Main Street. Open to the public. 647-2787
5:30 p.m. Stevens Brook Elementary School, Route 302. Lake Region Vocation Center Culinary Program. Featuring a sampling of great foods prepared by this award winning culinary program. Free if wearing a Winter Carnival Button. 647-3472
7 p.m. Variety show, Stevens Brook Elementary School, Route 302. Featuring Lake Region High School Performers, Lake Region Community Theatre select pieces from “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” The Josh Sturgeon Band and much more. Free if wearing Winter Carnival button. 647-3472
Saturday, Jan. 20
7:30-10 a.m. Pancake breakfast, St. Joseph Church, South High Street. Sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Church. Adults-$6, children-$3. 647-9442.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mushers Bowl Dogsled Races and Skijoring, Down East Sled Dog Club Inc. at Five Fields Farm, Fosterville Road, South Bridgton. Food and beverages available.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Horse drawn hay rides, starting at Highland Lake Town Beach. Free if wearing a Winter Carnival Button.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft Show at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street; 647-3116.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. STP Cafe Hot dogs, homemade soup, bread and dessert at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street. Proceeds benefit Senior Transportation Program. 647-3116
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dog sled rides, Highland Lake, Bridgton. A 20-30 minute ride with mushing instructions – $20. Sign up at Chamber of Commerce booth or call the chamber to reserve early. First come, first serve. 647-3472.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Live broadcast from Highland Lake Beach.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Live remote from the Mushers Bowl.
10 a.m.-close. The Bridgton Hospital High School Superstars Challenge at Stevens Brook Elementary School, Route 302. Competetive events for high school co-ed teams. A variety of youth activities and foods will be available. An event for the entire family. Contact 647-3472 to register to compete as a team.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free snowmobile rides at Highland Lake Town Beach, provided by Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club. Donations appreciated.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free snowshoeing and cross country skiing at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, Bridgton.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ping Pong tournament, Bridgton Old Town Hall, North High Street. 647-2847
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free ice skating, town hall skating rink, North High Street. Free skates available. 647-8786
10 a.m. Winter Carnival Ice Fishing Contest at Highland Lake. Sponsored by Unc’l Luncker’s Bait and Tackle. Ages up to 16. Registration 10 a.m.- noon. All fishing gear provided. 647-8291.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bridgton Academy Dodgeball Challenge at Bridgton Academy. Register teams at 647-3472. Fee charged.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon with homemade soups and breads sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at the Methodist Church, Main Street. 647-8380.
Noon-4 p.m. Special exhibit: Bridgton Historical Society Museum Open House, Gibbs Avenue. Free if wearing a Winter Carnival Button. 647-3937.
1 p.m. “Freezin’ for a Reason” Highland Lake Beach. Sponsored by Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.
1-4 p.m. Star Gazing Show, Dome Planetarium, Technical advice on telescope equipment also available. Bridgton Municipal Building lower level. 647-3086
5:30-6:30 p.m. Snowmobile parade, bonfire around Highland Lake. Sponsored by Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club.
7:30-11:30 p.m. Winter Carnival Dance at Bridgton Old Town Hall, N. High St., music by Blue Willow Band. BYOB. Tickets $5 per person with Winter Carnival Button, $6. without button. Snacks provided. Door prizes.
8 p.m. Star Gazing Show, Bridgton Academy. Enjoy a beautiful night of wonder and excitement as you travel the universe. Great family event
All day: local non-profit food booth and food vendors at Highland Lake Beach.
Sunday, Jan. 21
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mushers Bowl Dogsled Races and Skijoring, Down East Sled Dog Club Inc. at Five Fields Farm, Fosterville Road, South Bridgton. Food and beverages available.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hay/sleigh rides. Free with Carnival Button.
8 a.m. Broomball Tournament. Form a six-person team and join the fun. $20 registration.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Horse drawn hay rides, starting at Highland Lake Town Beach. Free if wearing a Winter Carnival Button.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dog Sled Rides, Highland Lake, Bridgton. A 20-30 minute ride with mushing instructions-$20. Sign up at Chamber of Commerce booth or call the chamber to reserve early. First Come, first serve (sold out every year) 647-3472.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free snowmobile rides at Highland Lake Town Beach, provided by Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club. Donations appreciated.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free ice skating, town hall skating rink, North High Street. Free skates available. 647-8786.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft show at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street. Food and beverages available. 647-3116.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. STP Cafe Hot dogs, homemade soup, bread and dessert at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street. Proceeds benefit Senior Transportation Program. 647-3116.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free cross country skiing and snowshoeing, Bridgton Highlands Country Club. 647-3472.
Noon-4 p.m. Special exhibit at Bridgton Historical Society Museum Open House, Gibbs Avenue. Free if wearing a Winter Carnival Button. 647-3937.
1 p.m. Oxford Cumberland Dive Team, Highland Lake Beach, Winter underwater dive demonstrations.
4-5:30 p.m. Mushers Bowl Awards Ceremony and supper at the Bridgton Municipal Building, Lower Level.
All day: local non-profit food booth and food vendors at Highland Lake Beach.
There will likely be more events, please check www.mushersbowl.com or call the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber at 647-8104.
Entry is free to many of these events with a Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival Button at a cost of $1. The buttons will be available through Landmark Human Resources, Inc. or at many local outlets. Call the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber Of Commerce at 647-3472 for details.
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