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Town of Dexter 2002 Winter Festival
On the weekend of February 16-17, weather conditions permitting, the Town of Dexter and the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club will host the 2002 Winter Festival. The following are a few of the activities planned in conjunction with the event:

Saturday, February 16

  • Snowmobile Radar Run on Lake Wassookeag
  • Snow Sculpture Competition at the Wassookeag Recreation Area
  • Concessions at the Competition Site
  • Winter Festival Dance at the K of C Hall

    Sunday, February 17

  • Main Street Snowmobile Parade
  • Parade and Snow Sculpture Awards
  • Snowmobile Poker Run
  • Snowmobile Club Open House

    Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in several categories to parade and snow sculpture competition participants, as well Radar Run contestants.

    Radar Run: Hosted by the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club will be held on Lake Wassookeag at the Dexter Recreation Area off Route 23. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with competition continuing until 2:00 PM. Participant Entry fees will be $5 for one run or $10 for three runs. Track distance is 1,000 ft.

    Snowmobile Parade: Parade participants should gather at the Lakeshore Lunch on Route 23 beginning at 11:00 AM, Sunday, February 17. Judging for best costumes, decorated sleds, and towed floats will begin at 11:15 AM. The parade will commence promptly at 12:00 Noon. Awards will be presented immediately following the parade.

    Snow Sculpture Competition: Competition is open to individuals, organizations, businesses, and school groups. The competition site will be located in the vicinity of the Town Beach on Lake Wassookeag. You must enter by February 13th in order to compete.

    For Winter Festival Information call the Dexter Town Office at (207) 924-7351 or stop by the Town of Dexter website at www.DexterMaine.org where you will find more details including an "online Snow Sculpture entry form", Snowmobile Parade details, and more.

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