Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the mountains of Maine!
Maine Foliage Report:
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(AUGUSTA, Maine) – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has released its second 2025 Maine Fall Foliage Report, showing very little color change (generally under 10 percent statewide, and under 30 percent in northern Maine), with very low leaf drop throughout the entire state.
This Week’s Foliage Outlook
Typically, northern Maine (zones 6 and 7) reaches peak conditions between the last week of September and the first week of October. Color change moves from north to south, with peak conditions for the rest of the state expected by mid-October. Coastal Maine usually experiences peak foliage from mid- to late October.
“We’ve been on a bit of a roller-coaster ride regarding the weather. Maine has experienced a long stretch of summer-like conditions going into mid-September. Not to worry, though,” notes Gale Ross, DACF fall foliage spokesperson. Sweater weather is on the way for the upcoming weekend! As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer and cooler, nature’s paintbrush will take over to reveal the breathtaking autumn colors. It’s the perfect time to start planning your outdoor adventures for the coming weeks, Ross added.
Upcoming Events:
Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf | July 4 | October 12 | Every Fri-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback | September 6 | October 5 | Every Sat-Sun |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River | September 6 | October 12 | Every Sat-Sun |
| Maine Brew Fest @ Sunday River | September 20 | September 21 | Two Days |
| Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf | September 26 | September 26 | One Day |
| Family Fall Festival @ Rangeley Health & Wellness | September 27 | September 27 | One Day |
| Flannel Fest @ Sunday River | September 27 | September 28 | Two Days |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ Pleasant Mountain | September 27 | October 12 | Every Weekend |
| Scenic Lift Rides @ BigRock | October 4 | October 4 | One Day |
| Oktoberfest @ Saddleback | October 4 | October 4 | One Day |
| Bluegrass Festival @ Sunday River | October 4 | October 5 | Two Days |
| Swig and Swing @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 10 | October 10 | One Day |
| Annual BBQ Atop Quill Hill | October 11 | October 11 | One Day |
| 41st Annual Blue Mountain Crafts Fair @ Sunday River | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sunday River Fall Fest | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend | October 11 | October 12 | Two Days |
| Fall Fanale @ Sugarloaf Golf Course | October 18 | October 18 | One Day |
New Lift Delivery At Titcomb:
Titcomb posted a video to Facebook this week sharing some new components that are showing up for the new Doppelmayr T-Bar. See the video by clicking the link below.
BigRock’s New Logo & Trail Map:
BigRock has been busy refreshing their logo along with sharing their updated trail map, hand painted by Rad Smith. Check it out using the link below!
Sunday River’s Maine Brew Fest:
The Maine Brew Fest at Sunday River is this weekend. Stop by for your chance to experience the fall views, great beer, and of course, being reunited with the Sunday River skiers and riders. Learn more about this event using the link below.
Fall Lift Rides:
Experience the smells, colors, and temperatures of our famous fall weather with a scenic lift ride at one of the many resorts offering it. Explore all of your options with our Scenic Lift Rides page, linked below.
Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:
The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.
| Date | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| September 19 | 4:00-7:00pm | Rob Fowler |
| September 26 | 4:00-7:00pm | Xander Nelson |
| October 3 | 4:00-7:00pm | Jordan Kaulback |
| October 4 | 4:00-7:00pm | The Only Hope Band |
| October 10 | 4:00-7:00pm | Toby McAllister |
| October 12 | 4:00-7:00pm | Skosh |
Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:
Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.
- Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback
Swig and Swing:
Registration is now open for Sugarloaf’s 7th Annual Swig and Swing event at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Happening on Friday, October 10, don’t miss it. Sign up and learn more below.
Summer Activities:
As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!
mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities
Decorate in Style:
Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!
Featured Events Page:
Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:
mainelyskiing.com/featured-events
Webcams:
Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!
Last Chair:
The first signs of fall are starting to show around the state. Despite the drought, the colors are still coming in nicely. Make sure to plan a fall drive or hiking trip soon as these views won’t last long!
Weather:
Nothing but sun is on tap for this weekend. Perfect for the Brew Fest happening in Newry. Catch a lift ride in the sun and make sure to bundle up! Those low temps have the snowmakers itching to get back out there! Start your fall trip planning now before you miss out! Visit our Summer Activities page for more.
| Day: | Friday: | Saturday: | Sunday: |
| High: | 63°  | 59° | 64° |
| Low: | 44° | 37° | 39° |
Pack some SPF!
– Keegan
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