Join us for Woods & Waters Day – SatuRDAY, August 16th
Save the date! Woods & Waters Day is our annual celebration of the 2016 designation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Join us for a mouth-watering barbecue meal, beer on tap from our presenting sponsor Maine Beer Company, silent auction and raffle, and live music and dancing under the stars. Arrive early on Saturday to explore on your own or visit Tekαkαpimək Contact Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for special performances by Firefly the Hybrid.
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 5:00-9:00 PM at Shin Pond Village, Mount Chase
- Dinner catered by Moe’s Original BBQ
- Beer on tap from Maine Beer Company (first pour is included in ticket)
- Live music from Lazers in the Jungle (formerly Fogtown Family Band)
- Tickets starting at $40
- No ticket purchase is required for children under 18, but please enter names for our guest list

Hosts
As a Woods & Waters Day host, you enable a more affordable ticket price for our community and support a full day of activities in and around Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Hosting provides:
- Recognition in event program and signs
- Complimentary tickets to Saturday evening’s celebration at Shin Pond Village
- Access to our special host/sponsor Welcome Reception on Friday at Mount Chase Lodge.
- Opportunity to participate in event planning, to the extent that interests you!
- Showing the community your passion for Friends’ mission, starting at $125
- Click here to download/print the individual and family host opportunities flyer

Event sponsors
Business support through sponsorship makes this special event and all it brings to the Katahdin region possible! Event sponsors receive prominent inclusion in the event program and signs, complimentary tickets to Saturday evening’s celebration at Shin Pond Village, access to our special host/sponsor Welcome Reception on Friday at Mount Chase Lodge, comprehensive recognition along with our annual sponsors on social media and in event promotion. Click here to download/print the Woods & Waters Day event sponsorship flyer.
Thank you to our 2025 annual sponsors!

Woods & Waters Day
Join us for Woods & Waters Day – SatuRDAY, August 16th
Save the date! Woods & Waters Day is our annual celebration of the 2016 designation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Join us for a mouth-watering barbecue meal, beer on tap from our presenting sponsor Maine Beer Company, silent auction and raffle, and live music and dancing under the stars. Arrive early on Saturday to explore on your own or visit Tekαkαpimək Contact Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for special performances by Firefly the Hybrid.
Hosts
As a Woods & Waters Day host, you enable a more affordable ticket price for our community and support a full day of activities in and around Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Hosting provides:
Event sponsors
Business support through sponsorship makes this special event and all it brings to the Katahdin region possible! Event sponsors receive prominent inclusion in the event program and signs, complimentary tickets to Saturday evening’s celebration at Shin Pond Village, access to our special host/sponsor Welcome Reception on Friday at Mount Chase Lodge, comprehensive recognition along with our annual sponsors on social media and in event promotion. Click here to download/print the Woods & Waters Day event sponsorship flyer.
Thank you to our 2025 annual sponsors!