Ice & Smelt Festival | Town of Bowdoinham

  Mark your calendars for the 2025 Ice & Smelt Festival. Lots of fun stuff planned with your favorite organizations! 
 Dates: January 31 - February 2, 2025  Location: Various venues around Bowdoinham

Get ready for a weekend full of winter fun and community spirit! Here’s what’s in store:

All Weekend:
 Ice skating at the Rec Fields on Ridge Road
 Sledding on the hill between the ball fields and the school
 Snowshoe Story Walk at the Rec Fields
 Smelt fishing at Jim's Camps across from the new waterfront park
 Smelt Fries will be served at Three Robbers Pub

Friday, January 31:
 Bowdoinham Recreation Night at the Maine Celtics
 Bowdoinham Public Library Potluck Supper at 5:30 PM
 Storytelling by Vietnam War Veterans at Merrymeeting Hall at 7:00 PM (Parental discretion advised)

Saturday, February 1:
 Cathance River Art Gallery Warming Station from 10 AM - 4 PM (Art and hot beverages)
 Merrymeeting Arts Center ‘Bryce Muir-Local Myths’ from 10 AM - 2 PM (Free entry thanks to our generous donors)

Sunday, February 2:
 Merrymeeting Arts Center ‘Bryce Muir-Local Myths’ from 10 AM - 2 PM
 Church of the Nazarene-God Invented Chocolate Celebration from 12:15 PM - 2 PM
 Age-Friendly Snacks & Cocoa at the Snack Shack from 1 PM - 3 PM
 Bowdoinham Food Pantry Take Out Soup Supper from 4 PM - 6 PM

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy winter activities, delicious food, and heartwarming stories with friends and family. See you there! 