🎉 Get Ready for Mapleton Daze 2026! 🎉

Hey there, neighbors! Are you ready for a full week of family fun, incredible food, and unforgettable community spirit? Mapleton Daze 2026 is officially right around the corner, and we have the ultimate breakdown of everything you need to know.

Let’s dive into the 5 W’s of this year’s big festival!

Who is this event for?

This celebration is built for everyone! Whether you are a lifelong Mapleton resident, a neighbor from a nearby town, or a visitor looking for local charm, there is something here for you. Bring your kids, your friends, and your appetite!

What is happening during the festival?

It is a jam-packed week of community fundraisers, live music, delicious food, and local entertainment. Here is the complete daily schedule of activities:

• Monday, June 22nd (4 P.M. – 9 P.M.): Kick off the week with the Grand Opening of Mapleton’s newest restaurant, The Maple Den, followed by a Pool Party at the community pool from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.
• Tuesday, June 23rd (5 P.M. – 8 P.M.): Head over to Mapleton Elementary School for a Dinner & A Movie fundraiser! Enjoy a “drive-in” screening of Cars to raise money for new playground equipment. Don’t forget to decorate a cardboard car for a chance to win prizes!
• Wednesday, June 24th (4 P.M. – 9 P.M.): Join the Bounce-A-Palooza at Mapleton Elementary! It features tons of bounce houses, a rock wall, human whack-a-mole, a mechanical bull, a special unicycle demonstration, clowns, food vendors, and live music by Train Wreck.
• Thursday, June 25th (6 P.M. – 9 P.M.): Show off your skills at Game Night! Mapleton Elementary School will host the Annual Cribbage Tournament and a fun-filled Bingo night.
• Friday, June 26th (5 P.M. – 10 P.M.): Dig into the Lions Club Chicken BBQ! Enjoy live music from Star City Syndicate, The County Folk, and The Echo, check out the food vendors, play in the cornhole tournament or gaga pit, and stay for a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
• Saturday, June 27th (7 A.M. – 11 P.M.): The biggest day of the festival! Start early with a Hike up Haystack Mountain for breakfast with a view, grab free breakfast sandwiches at the Post Office, watch the iconic Mapleton Daze Parade, check out the Fireman’s Muster, visit the car show, grab dessert at the Historical Society Pie & Ice Cream Sale, and end the night at the Street Dance featuring Highway 207 and the Train Wreck beer garden.
• Sunday, June 28th (10 A.M. – 8 P.M.): Hit the trails for an ATV Ride with lunch provided along the route. Later, head to the Mapleton Baptist Church at 6 P.M. for The County Gospel Choir and Friends concert, where delicious desserts will be served!

When does Mapleton Daze take place?

The festival runs from Monday, June 22nd through Sunday, June 28th, 2026. Activities start as early as 7 A.M. on Saturday and wrap up late into the evening.

Where are the events being held?

The fun is spread across several main hubs in Mapleton, Maine:

• Mapleton Elementary School (1642 Main St) – The main venue for game nights, movie night, and bounce houses.
• The Maple Den (Main St) – Host of the Monday night grand opening.
• The Community Pool & Local Trails – Hotspots for swimming and the Sunday ATV ride.

Why should you attend?

It is the ultimate way to support great local causes, celebrate community pride, and make lasting summer memories. Plus, proceeds from events like Tuesday’s movie night go directly toward exciting new playground equipment for our local kids!

For ongoing updates on specific event times and registrations, make sure to monitor the official Mapleton Daze Facebook Page.