🍪 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival 2025: The Sweetest High-Energy Bash in the Highlands!

Writer: Gerry Caron | June 3, 2025 | 6 min read

🥧 A New Era for a Maine Classic: The 2025 Venue Shake-up

Get ready to shout “WHOOPIE!” louder than ever before. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns for its 16th year, but with a high-energy twist. For the first time in history, the festival is moving from the streets of downtown to the expansive Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds.

Why the move? Strategic growth and major downtown construction have paved the way for an even bigger, bolder, and more accessible experience. With more parking, easier navigation, and plenty of room to roam, the 2025 festival is set to be a record-breaking celebration of Maine’s Official State Treat.

🧭 Event Intel: Mark Your 2025 Calendar

• 📅 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

• 🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Rain or Shine)

• 📍 Location: Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds, 77 Fairview Ave, Dover-Foxcroft, ME

• 🎟 Admission: $6 per person | Kids 12 & Under FREE!

• ⚡ Pro Tip: Grab a Fast Pass online to skip the lines and dive straight into the cream-filled action!

• 🔗 Website: www.mainewhoopiepiefestival.com

🧁 The High-Energy Lineup: More Than Just Dessert

In 2025, the festival isn’t just about the pies—it’s a full-throttle community celebration.

🏃‍♂️ “Earn Your Whoopie Pie” 3K Race/Walk

Kick off the day at 8:00 AM with a pulse-pounding 3K through the scenic Dover-Foxcroft landscape. It’s the perfect way to justify that third (or fifth) sample later in the day. Registration begins at 9:00 AM at the PACC (48 Park St).

🍰 The Tasting Extravaganza

Sample hundreds of innovative flavors from elite bakers across New England. From Maple Bacon and Red Velvet to Gluten-Free and Vegan masterpieces, vote for your favorite to crown the 2025 Champion.

• Featured 2025 Bakers: Look for legendary names like BANGIN’ WHOOPIE, Governor’s Restaurant, and Sawyer’s Maple Farm.

🎡 The Varney Agency Kid’s Zone

A high-intensity playground for the little ones featuring bounce houses, face painting, and magic shows by Maine’s own Conjuring Carroll.

🎶 Live Entertainment Stage

The soundtrack to your sugar rush! Enjoy a full day of live local bands and performers, including the hard-hitting action of Limitless Wrestling (weather permitting) starting at 11:00 AM.

🏞 Explore the Heart of the Highlands

Dover-Foxcroft is your gateway to the wild. Make it a full weekend adventure:

• 🚣 Sebec Lake: Just minutes away for elite boating and fishing.

• 🎭 The Center Theatre: Catch a show or a movie in a beautifully restored historic venue.

• 🥾 Appalachian Trail: Access quiet, rugged hikes just a short drive into the wilderness.

🏨 Your Premier Sanctuary: Moose River Lookout

After a day of “Whoopie” madness, retreat to the ultimate sanctuary of the Highlands. Moose River Lookout in Rockwood offers an idyllic riverside escape at the base of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Elite Proximity: Perfectly positioned for those exploring the Moosehead Lake region or taking a ride on the Whoopie Pie Train.

• Direct Trail Access: Step out your back door onto ITS66 for year-round exploration.

• Riverside Luxury: A modern 3-bedroom retreat with a private dock—the perfect basecamp to relax and enjoy your festival haul.

Book Your Sanctuary:

• Phone: 800-544-0300

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: Moose River Lookout

📞 Contact & Resources

• 📍 Address: 77 Fairview Ave, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426

• 📧 Email: [email protected]

• 🏛 Chamber of Commerce: www.piscataquischamber.com