# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ice & Smelt Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Ice & Smelt Festival Returns This Winter

We’re excited to announce the return of the Ice & Smelt Festival, happening the weekend of February 27–March 1! This year’s festival will feature a variety of indoor and outdoor activities throughout town, designed to keep you and your family active and engaged during the winter season.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Friday, February 27
5:00 PM – Owl Prowl (All ages!)
Led by KELT & Maine Master Naturalists at Cathance Meadow Trails. Bring headlamps & traction gear!

Saturday, February 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Bryce Muir Exhibit, Merrymeeting Arts Center
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Ice Harvesting Exhibit, Merrymeeting Hall
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Hot Beverages & Art, Cathance River Gallery
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Snow Globe Making, MAC Studio
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Movie Night: The Secret of NIMH, Old Town Hall
6:00 PM – Potluck Supper, Watersong Music
7:00 PM – Dance Party, Watersong Music

Sunday, March 1
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Bryce Muir Exhibit, Merrymeeting Arts Center
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Hot Beverages & Art, Cathance River Gallery
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Bowdoinham Fire Dept. Ice Rescue Demos, Mailly Park
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Chocolate Inspired Lunch, Nazarene Church
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Snack Shack Open, Recreation Fields (by Age Friendly)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Take-Out Soup Supper, Bowdoinham Food Pantry

All Weekend Long:

Smelt Fishing at D’s Camps (Weather dependent)
Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowshoeing at Recreation Fields
Cocoa Ice Story Walk at Cathance Meadows Trail System
Smelt on the Menu at Three Robbers Pub (While supplies last!)

Borrow snowshoes, ice skates & XC skis from the Town Office. Contact Jason for details: 666-3101

Bundle up, bring your sense of adventure, and join us for a weekend of winter wonder!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bowdoinham/ice-and-smelt-festival/200029655340300
- **Event Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, art, entertainment, parties, food-drinks, potluck
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bowdoinham
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13 School St., Bowdoinham, ME, United States, Maine 04008
- **lat**: 44.00843
- **long**: -69.89989
- **full address**: 13 School St., Bowdoinham, ME, United States, Maine 04008

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ice & Smelt Festival being held?
  - **A:** Ice & Smelt Festival takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 13 School St., Bowdoinham, ME, United States, Maine 04008.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ice & Smelt Festival?
  - **A:** Ice & Smelt Festival is organized by Town of Bowdoinham.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ice & Smelt Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bowdoinham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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