The Presque Isle Downtown Revitalization Committee Page

12/31/2025

A big thank you to ARTS! 🎶🚌

We’re excited to share that ARTS will be running a FREE shuttle service tonight from 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM to help concertgoers travel easily between venues.

The shuttle will run between the Presque Isle Recreation Center and the Northeastland Hotel, making it easy for anyone who would like to attend both concerts this evening.

Pick-ups and drop-offs:
• Front of the Presque Isle Rec Center
• Back parking lot of the Northeastland Hotel

Thank you again to ARTS for helping make tonight’s events more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Have a great night and enjoy the music! 🎵

12/30/2025

Let's arrive into 2026 safely. Here's one way to ensure that.

12/30/2025

Riverside Drive (south end from Farmers Market to Chapman Street) will be partially closed at 3:30 pm to 7pm. Parking available on North end.
Story boards placed along path from gazebo to metal building - 15 boards. Wishing tree hung w/paper mittens and wishes after Board #6.
Basket of knitted goods (socks, hats, scarves, and mittens provided by RSVP Knitters)
Luminaries placed to the left side of the path
Photo Booth near Gazebo (no charge)
Memory Center Display / Luminary Sales, and music at the Gazebo
Horse Corral along Riverside Drive, between Farmers Market and Court House
Sandwich Board directional signs (10) from Main Street, north on Riverside Drive, to State Street
Story Walk - 4:00 pm
Reading Circle - 4:30 pm (Rene Clukey and Elyse Kiehn)
Photo Booth - 4-7 pm
Horse Corral - 4-5 pm
Food and Treats - 4-6 pm (for purchase)
Luminary Pathway - 4:30 - 7 pm
Fireworks Show - 6 pm to 6:30 pm

12/30/2025

In just 24 hours Presque Isle will be THE PLACE TO BE on New Year's Eve. So much to do and you can't decide what to do? Then do them all...
First stop: The Wonderland of Wishes
Are you ready to shine? Tomorrow from 4–7pm at Riverside Park, our Wonderland of Wishes celebration will transform the park into a magical glow of hope, joy, and community spirit.
Bundle up the family and join us for an evening of fun, including our sparkling Luminary Wish Walk, kids’ winter story walk, festive photo booth and a spectacular fireworks show to light up the night!
Every luminary helps support vital Agency programs, including our Memory Center and Meals on Wheels—making your glow matter even more.
Luminaries will be available on-site or make your gift today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fy2026winterappeal

Get ready for the BIGGEST NEW YEAR’S PARTY in Aroostook County — happening in Presque Isle at the Star City Celebration! 🎆🎶
🎟️ Get your tickets now!
👉 Online: https://tickets.spudspeedway.com/event/new-years-eve-party87
👉 In person:
• Academy Street Variety
• The Sargent Center
• Haney’s Home Farm & Garden
🏨🍽️🎸 Make it a full New Year’s experience!
Check out the Northeastland Hotel Package for just $299 per couple, which includes:
✔️ A newly renovated room for two
✔️ A multi-course meal at Rodney’s on Main Street
✔️ Lounge tickets
✔️ Concert tickets to the Star City Celebration at the Sargent Center
🎆 Let’s ring in the New Year together and kick off the 2026 season at Spud Speedway in style! Don’t miss the party everyone will be talking about — grab your tickets today! 🚀🎉
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12/19/2025

Looking for a fun and festive way to spend New Year's Eve, come down to Riverside Park in Presque Isle and experience the Wonderland of Wishes, coordinated by the Aroostook Agency on Aging.

12/19/2025

We feature a new Star City Stories just before the Christmas Holiday. Looking for a fun and festive way to spend New Year's Eve, come down to Riverside Park in Presque Isle and experience the Wonderland of Wishes, coordinated by the Aroostook Agency on Aging.

We feature a new Star City Stories just before the Christmas Holiday. Looking for a fun and festive way to spend New Year's Eve, come down to Riverside Park ...

12/18/2025

STAR CITY, GET READY TO LIGHT UP NEW YEAR’S EVE LIKE NEVER BEFORE! 🔥🎉

We’re rolling into Presque Isle, ME to unleash a massive NYE blowout at the Sargent Family Community Center—and this isn’t just a party… it’s 12,000 square feet of pure, full-throttle celebration with Draw the Line, America’s Aerosmith Tribute bringing the heat to close out 2025 and blast into 2026!

If you want fist-in-the-air energy, iconic rock anthems, and a midnight countdown that shakes the walls—THIS is where you need to be. Star City is about to roar!

📅 December 31, 2025
📍 Sargent Family Community Center – Presque Isle, ME
🎉 Star City Celebration NYE Party

🎟️ Tickets ONLY $30!
Grab yours at:
• Academy Street Variety
• The Sargent Community Center
• Haney’s Home Farm & Garden
• Online: www.spudspeedway.com

Let’s pack the place, salute the year, and ring in the next one with the power of rock ’n’ roll ripping through the North! Presque Isle—let’s make this New Year’s Eve legendary!

12/13/2025

A new Star City Stories debuts now, where we feature several groups throughout Presque Isle are partnering prepare a multitude of New Year’s Eve events called The Star City Celebration.

Several groups throughout Presque Isle are partnering prepare a multitude of New Year’s Eve events called The Star City Celebration.

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

🎄✨ Get Ready, Presque Isle – Holiday Fun Is Coming Your Way! ✨🎄

We’ve got an exciting lineup of Christmas Vacation events, and you won’t want to miss a thing! Grab your friends, bundle up, and join us for a few days packed with bowling, movies, and plenty of holiday cheer! 🎳🎬❤️

🎉 Sunday 12/28
🎳 Christmas Vacation Bowling at Northern Lanes
⏰ 9:30AM – 11:00AM
🚐 Van leaves the Rec at 9:20AM and returns by 11:10AM

🎉 Monday 12/29
🎥 Movie Day! Big Bang Theatres – Caribou
⏰ Showtime 12:30PM
🚐 Van leaves at 11:15AM, returns around 3ish PM

🎉 Tuesday 12/30
🎳 Christmas Bowling at Evergreen Lanes
⏰ 11:00AM – 1:00PM
🚐 Van leaves at 11:15AM, returns by 1:45PM

Come join us for some festive fun and make the most of your Christmas break! 🌟
Spots fill fast, don’t wait!

12/04/2025