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Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom WHATEVER CAN FLOAT THEIR BOATS — The annual Anything Floats race was part of the Bicentennial edition of the Monson Summerfest three years ago. Two entrants in 2022 raced their homemade crafts from the boat launch across the Lake Hebron cove to the Lakeshore House dock. The all-girls “The Sweet Frogs” team, right, reached the finish line first before a trio of boys with their craft. This year’s race will start at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 during the 2025 Monson Summerfest.
Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom WHATEVER CAN FLOAT THEIR BOATS — The annual Anything Floats race was part of the Bicentennial edition of the Monson Summerfest three years ago. Two entrants in 2022 raced their homemade crafts from the boat launch across the Lake Hebron cove to the Lakeshore House dock. The all-girls “The Sweet Frogs” team, right, reached the finish line first before a trio of boys with their craft. This year’s race will start at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 during the 2025 Monson Summerfest.

Summerfest returns to Monson on Saturday

Staff, Piscataquis Observer •July 18, 2025

MONSON — Monson’s Summerfest takes place Saturday, July 19, an annual celebration of all things summer. The day is packed with a full schedule of fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to come join in on the fun. For more, go to the town Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TownofMonsonME.

Start with the Slater Triathlon, browse the craft fair, visit the art galleries, test your engineering skills in the “Anything That Floats” race, and so much more. End the day with a spectacular firework display. Bring your camp chairs and picnic blankets.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom
WHATEVER CAN FLOAT THEIR BOATS — The annual Anything Floats race was part of the Bicentennial edition of the Monson Summerfest three years ago. Two entrants in 2022 raced their homemade crafts from the boat launch across the Lake Hebron cove to the Lakeshore House dock. The all-girls “The Sweet Frogs” team, right, reached the finish line first before a trio of boys with their craft. This year’s race will start at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 during the 2025 Monson Summerfest.

See the full schedule and join us July 19  all day long — rain or shine! 

8 a.m. Slater Triathlon, $10 registration at gym. Run two miles, paddle across the lake, bike into town.

7 a.m. to 3 p.m. coloring contest at the Monson Post Office, judging at 3 p.m.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sidewalk craft fair on Main Street. Vendors will share their works of art, food, and more!

9 a.m. kids and adult games by the gazebo

9-11 a.m. demo and give it a go at Gascoine Pottery

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. kids activities at the Monson General Store

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Quarries, Muses, & Materials” at the Monson Gallery

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. disc golf on the green by Robinson

11 a.m. lecture by Maine author Carey Kish in the Moore Building

Noon to 2 p.m. cornhole tournament and fun toss by the gazebo

12-3 p.m. opening of Apex at Gascoine Gallery with harp music by Linda Hall

1 p.m. cribbage tournament in the Moore Building

1-2 p.m. fossil talk with Aquila Chase in the Moore Building

1-2 p.m. guided tour at Farm in the Woods

1-3 p.m. signing with Maine children’s author Suzanna Steen at the Galley Store

2:30 p.m. Anything Floats Race at boat landing.

3 p.m. slate skipping contest at the boat landing

3-5 p.m. wine tasting with artist Barbara Chase at the Gallery Store

5 p.m. Monson Academy Alumni banquet in the gym.

7-10 p.m. Finn Dance at the Finn Hall on the Tenney Hill Road.

9 p.m. fireworks behind the gym.

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