Moosehead Lake Region gets ready for Winter Whiteout

By Mike Lange
Staff Writer

    GREENVILLE — There are some people who barely tolerate winter and those who like to play in the snow. For the latter group, check Saturday, Feb. 21 on your calendar for the Moosehead Lake Region Winter Whiteout.
    The Friends of Moosehead Lake, Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club, Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce and many businesses are joining forces to make it a memorable weekend, and the long-term weather forecast indicates that there will be plenty of snow on the ground as well.

    “We are very happy to see so much activity in the region over the February winter vacation week,” said Angela Arno, executive director of the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. “We’re also actively exploring other events to promote the Moosehead Lake region throughout the entire year.”
    The festivities start with the annual Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club Chili and Chowder Cook-Off on Friday, Feb. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the club house on Scammon Road. Visit the Moosehead Riders Facebook page or contact president John Cobb for details on prices and entry rules.
    The bulk of the activities take place in and around Greenville on Saturday, starting with skiing at Big Squaw Mountain from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Here’s the rest of the schedule.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. West Cove radar runs sponsored by the MRL Chamber to benefit Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tarot and psychic readings at the Junction Wharf
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Moosehead Lake family poker run throughout Greenville, by donation to the Friends of Moosehead Lake
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Northwoods Gourmet Girl’s “Cocoa to GoGo,” Junction Wharf
12-3 p.m. West Cove Ice Racing Association competition; spectators’ and pit entrance at the Junction Wharf
12-3 p.m. Petting zoo, Junction Wharf
12-6 p.m. Super saucer slide, Junction Wharf
12-6 p.m. Bounce house, popcorn/cotton candy, Moosehead Matters
12-6 p.m. Tubing, on the hill behind the West Cove Lounge
12:30-2:30 p.m. Lego creation, Greenville Recreation Center at Leisure Life Lounge
3-4 p.m. Snowshoe races for all ages, West Cove
3-6 p.m. North Pointe Farm and Garden hayrides from Woody’s Bar and Grill in Moosehead Junction to downtown Greenville
3-6 p.m. Balloon animals and magic tricks and show by Conjuring Carroll at 5 p.m., Moosehead Matters
3-8 p.m. “Pub Crawl” with bus service from The Birches to eight locations in and around Greenville. Price includes nine drafts and souvenir glass. Visit the Live Pub Crawl Facebook page for the schedule and list of participating taverns.
4-6 p.m. Appearance by Mrs. Maine – Liza Pembroke Smith – at Junction Wharf
6:30 p.m. Sky lantern release for Pine Tree Camp, Junction Wharf
7-11 p.m. Music and entertainment at Stress Free Moose, West Cove Lounge and Woody’s Bar and Grill after the fireworks.
For Winter Whiteout updates, visit the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce website and Friends of Moosehead Lake Facebook page.