The theme is applied to the snow sculpture contest and other events so…think of your favorite children's storybook characters from the past or present; from Winnie the Pooh (Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger and Roo) to Clifford the Big Red Dog and Harry Potter and everything in between. There are hundreds to choose from. Check out the library for more ideas. Families get all the kids involved for a fabulous storybook weekend and enjoy this winter that's full of so much beautiful snow. ENJOY THE FESTIVAL! Below is a schedule of the events which have been confirmed!

Friday, February 15:

• Presentation of the School Snow Sculpture Competition Cash Awards at DRHS Gym at 2 PM
• Spaghetti Supper 5:00 – 6:30 PM (Donations Accepted)
• Snowmobile Ride-in 6:30 PM (Donations Accepted)

Saturday, February 16:

• Snowmobile Club Open House 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Mayo Ambulance Health Fair and Open House 7:30 – 11:30 AM
• Snowmobile Radar-Run on Lake Wassookeag - 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Snow Sculpture Competition at the Wassookeag Recreation Area
• Snowmobile Club Open House 8:00 AM thru 3:00 PM
• Horse and Sled Rides 10 am Cancelled due to cold weather
• Kids "Storybook Costume Parade" at Town Hall – Noon to 1:00 PM (Need Ideas? – Workshop at Abbott Memorial Library February 7 at 3:00 PM)
• Roller Skating at Town Hall – 2:00-4:00 PM (Skating FREE if you come in Costume)
• Fireworks-7:00 PM on Little Lake Wassookeag
• Festival Adult Dance & Maine Military Silent Auction at the K of C Hall-7:30 PM

Sunday, February 17

• Snowmobile Club Open House 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Snowmobile Parade-11:00 AM (Forming at McFarland Street)
• Snow Sculptures & Parade Awards Presentation at Snowmobile Club – Noon

RADAR RUN: The Wassookeag Snowmobile Club will host the event on Lake Wassookeag at the Dexter Recreation Area off Route 23. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and competition will continue until 2:00 PM. The entry fee will be $5 for one run or $10 for three runs. Track distance is 1,000 ft. For more information call Roger Wyman at 924-5902.

ADULT DANCE: Saturday night at the K or C Hall in Dexter. Doors will open at 7:30 PM and a DJ will be playing 8:00 PM until midnight. Program includes a silent auction. Cost is $5 per person at the door.

SNOWMOBILE PARADE: Parade participants will gather at McFarland Street (near the Highway Garage) beginning at 10:00 AM on Sunday. The parade will begin promptly at 11:00 AM. Judging will take place as the parade comes to and end on the Four Seasons Adventure Trail (old railbed) behind the Dexter Fire Department. Awards will be presented immediately following the parade at the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club, Number Ten Road. Registration is required. Forms can be picked up at the Dexter Town Office or on the website: www.dextermaine.org. There is no entry fee. Prizes will be awarded to the top three places in three competition categories:
1) Business/Organization
2) Individual/Family
3) Best Costume
Prizes will also be awarded to the winner in two categories;
1) Best Antique Snowmobile
2) Youngest Snowmobile Operator

SNOW SCULPTURES: The Dexter Regional High School Class Competition will be judged on Friday, February 15th.

Cash prizes will be given to each of the four participating classes: 1) $100, 2) $75, 3) $50, and 4) $25.

There are two categories for the open competition (at the Lake Wassookeag Beach Area);
1) Business/Organization and 2) Individual/Family for which Prizes will be awarded to the top three places.

Registration is required by Wednesday, February 13 to compete. Forms can be picked up at the Dexter Town Office or on the website: www.dextermaine.org. There is no entry fee.

For more Festival information, call the Dexter Town Office at 924-7351 or visit the Town website at www.dextermaine.org.

1st – Seniors – Class of 2008
2nd – Sophomores – Class of 2010
3rd – Juniors – Class of 2009
4th – Freshmen – Class of 2011

1st – Dexter Healthcare – Alice in Wonderland
2nd – Girls Scout Troop #855 – Winnie the Pooh
3rd – Dexter Lumber – Bob the Builder
4th – Christian Community Church – Jonah and the Whale

1st – Calhoun Family – Pinocchio
2nd – Costonis Family – Snoopy

1st – Ripley Trail Riders – Storybook Characters
2nd – Dexter Lumber – Raggedy Ann & Andy pulling Bob the Builder

1st – Martha Jennings & Family – Charlotte’s Web
2nd – Rick Jennings & Company – Hungry Catepillar
3rd – Smith Family – Thomas the Train
4th - Emily & Norman Bashaw

1st – Charlotte’s Web – Martha Jennings Family
2nd – Little Red Riding Hood – Ripley Trail Riders
3rd – Raggedy Ann & Andy – Dexter Lumber

Tucker Mowers – 2 ½ riding a 120 XCR