What’s going on. And when.
Rangeley is alive with events all year long, blending outdoor adventure with community celebration. From fly fishing derbies that honor the area’s angling legacy to music festivals on the slopes of Saddleback Mountain, there’s always something happening.
Summer brings fireworks, craft fairs, and live music by the lake. Fall is full of harvest celebrations and Oktoberfests, while winter lights up with torchlight parades and mountain festivals. Whether you're into nature, music, or just a good time outdoors, Rangeley offers a festive, small-town vibe in every season.
April 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
King of the Mountain
Hill Climb
The Loudest Party in the East is back! Save the date for the largest East Coast hill climb – the 2025 King of the Mountain Snowmobile Hill Climb at Saddleback.
Pre-Event Party – Friday, April 25, 2025
• 2-6 p.m. – Rider bib pickup and sled tech checks run
• 5-8 p.m. – Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds performs in The Pub
Main Event Day Schedule – Saturday, April 26, 2025
• 6-8 a.m. – Last call for rider bib pickup and sled tech checks. Save yourself time & stress – rider pre-party on Friday, April 25!
• 8:30 a.m. Riders’ Meeting
• 9:00 a.m. Race Starts!
• Noon – Kids’ Race at Noon by Rangeley Chair. Check in Friday in lodge or Saturday up until 9-11:45am at kids area.
• Awards to follow racing
June 2025
White Nose Pete
Saturday/Sunday, June 6-7 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fly Fishing Festival
This family-friendly weekend-long event starts on Friday evening with the Fly-Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Live Auction.
On Saturday, the festival will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with live demonstrations and presentations by local fly-fishing professionals, vendors of books, flies, and other gear, free fly-tying instruction for kids, fly casting instruction for everyone, fly-tying demonstrations and more.
We are looking forward to seeing you at this year’s White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival!
Rangeley
Saturday, June 7, 2025 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Birding Festival
Add in both migrating and breeding warblers, and you have a unique opportunity to see and learn about birds that are difficult to find in other parts of Maine, all in one weekend.
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has partnered with Saddleback Mountain to make the 2025 Rangeley Birding Festival bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendar for June 5-8, 2025, and get ready for four days of incredible birdwatching and unforgettable experiences. Explore some of the best boreal birding spots in the Northeast with expert biologists and seasoned birders as your guides. Plus, enjoy festival highlights, including:
From Boreal Chickadees in our vast forests to Loons on our magnificent lakes to the rare Bicknell’s Thrush in the high peaks above, the Rangeley Region is rich with birds.