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🎶 Trails End Festival 2025 | Millinocket Maine’s Music, Arts & Adventure Celebration

  • Writer: Gerry Caron
    Gerry Caron
  • Sep 8
  • 4 min read


🎶 Trails End Festival 2025 | Millinocket Maine’s Music, Arts & Adventure Celebration

All Trails Lead to the Trails End Festival 2025 | Millinocket, Maine

The Trails End Festival 2025 returns to Millinocket, Maine, September 12–14, 2025, bringing three days of live music, outdoor adventure, food, crafts, and family fun to the heart of the Katahdin Region. Known as a celebration of trails, community, and culture, the festival is one of Northern Maine’s most anticipated annual events — and this year’s lineup is bigger than ever!


From live bands and a chili cook-off to the All Trails Lead to Katahdin Parade, this family-friendly event captures the spirit of Millinocket: welcoming, adventurous, and proud of its deep connection to the outdoors.


Dates: Friday, September 12 – Sunday, September 14, 2025

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Downtown Millinocket, ME (Katahdin Region)

Official Website: www.trailsendfestival.org


🎶 Live Music & Headliners

Music is the heartbeat of the Trails End Festival, and 2025 features local favorites and nationally known actsperforming at Veteran’s Memorial Park.


  • Friday, Sept 12 – Headliner: River Bottom Funk (funk & soul grooves)

  • Saturday, Sept 13 – Headliner: Adam Ezra Group (nationally touring Americana/rock band)

  • Sunday, Sept 14 – Headliner: The Mallett Brothers Band (Maine legends in alt-country, rock, and Americana)


Other performers include Madelynn & Payson, New Relm, Thundering Classic Rock, Smoked Salmon, Eva & Bruce, and the Mark & Trisha Acoustic Duo. Expect toe-tapping beats, soulful jams, and plenty of dancing under the Katahdin sky.


🎵 Full lineup and set times available at www.trailsendfestival.org.


🥾 Outdoor Adventures & Community Events

The Trails End Festival isn’t just about music — it’s about celebrating Maine’s trails, outdoor lifestyle, and small-town traditions.


Friday, Sept 12

  • Bounce House (All Day)

  • Vendor Fair (12–8 PM)

  • Climbing Wall (12–4 PM) – Free Admission

  • Chili Cook-Off (5 PM) – $5 tasting fee, proceeds benefit the festival

  • Live Music into the evening


Saturday, Sept 13

  • All Trails Lead to Katahdin Parade (10 AM) – ATVs, Jeeps, kayaks, canoes, hikers, dogs, and more! Featuring the all-new Mutt Strutt for four-legged friends.

  • Homemade Pies & Cakes Auction (11 AM)

  • Touch-A-Truck Experience (11 AM–12 PM)

  • University of Maine Woodsmen Team Demonstration (11 AM–4 PM) – axe throwing, log chopping, chainsaws & more!

  • Dunk Tank (12–2 PM) – Kids free, adults by donation

  • Face Painting (1–4 PM)

  • K9 Derby Demonstration (2:40–3:10 PM)


Sunday, Sept 14

  • Vendor Fair (9 AM–4 PM)

  • Rubber Duck Race (10 AM, Central Street Bridge → Kermit Crandall Park)

  • No Duck Left Behind Paddle (11 AM, sponsored by Katahdin Outfitters)

  • Face Painting (1–4 PM)

  • Live Music Finale with The Mallett Brothers Band


🎬 Special Arts & Film Events

The festival also showcases Maine’s creative and cultural spirit with films, workshops, and interactive art.


  • Documentary: Barbarian Utopia – Sept 12 (6:00 & 8:00 PM)

  • Cyanotype as Memory Workshop with Maya Tihtiyas Attean – Sept 13 (11 AM–3 PM)

  • Maine Outdoor Film Festival – Sept 13 (6:30–8:30 PM)


🍔 Food, Crafts, and Family Fun

Throughout the weekend, enjoy:


  • Vendor Fair with handmade crafts, local art, unique gifts, and delicious food.

  • Chili Cook-Off, pie auctions, and festival treats.

  • Family-friendly activities like bounce houses, climbing walls, and face painting.


✅ Plan Your Visit

📍 Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Main Street (Penobscot Ave.), Millinocket, Maine.🚗 Parking: Free festival parking is available throughout downtown Millinocket.

💵 Admission: Free! Some events (chili cook-off, auctions, duck race) require small donations or purchase.

🌐 Festival Website: www.trailsendfestival.org


🌲 Experience the Spirit of Millinocket

Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or the outdoor adventure, the Trails End Festival is a true celebration of Millinocket and the Katahdin Region. It’s where trails of every kind — hiking, ATV, snowmobile, paddling, and even musical — come together in one unforgettable weekend.


What to Do in the Moosehead Lake Region & Beyond: Your Complete Guide to Outdoor Adventure & Local Attractions

Planning a trip to the Moosehead Lake region in Maine? You're in for an unforgettable experience packed with adventure, breathtaking natural beauty, and cozy lodging options. From high-adrenaline ATV trails to peaceful paddles on glassy waters, the Moosehead Lake area is a four-season playground perfect for outdoor lovers, families, and anyone looking to unplug and explore.

Want more insider tips? Discover top recommendations at Moose River Lookout, your go-to resource for:

  • 🛶 Boating & paddling routes

  • 🎣 Fishing hotspots

  • 🏕️ Wilderness camping sites

  • 🥾 Trail maps for hiking & nature walks

  • 🍽️ Local dining & shopping recommendations


  • Stay updated with the latest happenings and news in the Moosehead Lake region. Learn more about what to do and where to go in the Moosehead Lake area and beyond.


🏡 Where to Stay: Moose River Lookout – Your Basecamp for Adventure

Located in Rockwood, Maine, Moose River Lookout is the ultimate vacation home rental for adventurers and nature lovers alike. Nestled on the Moose River, this cozy home features:

  • Private Dock with access to Moosehead Lake

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | Sleeps 7

  • Free WiFi & TV

  • Backup Generator

  • Easy driveway access for trailers & ATVs

  • Direct access to ITS66 Snowmobile Trails

  • Year-round availability for summer AND winter sports

Whether you're hiking Blue Ridge, casting a line in the river, or hitting the snowmobile trails—Moose River Lookout is where your Maine vacation begins.


Ultimate Outdoor Getaway

With direct backyard access to Maine's Interconnected Trail System (ITS66) and a private dock on the river, adventure awaits right outside your door. Whether you're into hiking, golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, skiing, or snowmobiling, you'll find it all just steps away from our doorstep.


Book Your Stay

Experience the ultimate outdoor getaway in the heart of Maine's natural beauty. For inquiries or to make a reservation, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Moose River Lookout, lodging Rockwood Maine a Vacation Home Rental, on Moose River with access to Moosehead Lake and Mt. Kineo!


Looking at a moose at the top of Mt Kineo from Moose River









✨ Mark your calendar: September 12–14, 2025 — All trails lead to Millinocket!

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