Another great day of food & fun is coming to Dexter in August!

If you ask me, the more summer activities in Maine, the better. After the misery of Covid-19 canceling so many things we love, the whoopie pie festival, clam festival, lobster festival, and the Moxie Festival, are all coming back. And, you can also add another Pine Tree State tradition to the list.

The 5th Annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival is a Dexter Revitalization Committee fundraiser designed to attract a large number of people to see all that Dexter has to offer, and to have a great time! It takes place, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 13th, from 10 am-6 pm on Downtown Dexter!

Known for their vibrant red color and natural casing Maine's red snapper hot dogs are a must for any backyard barbecue. Just thinking about one now with a toasted split hot dog roll, is giving me the munchies. And for the record, I like both mustard AND ketchup on mine.

Admission is free, and there are a ton of activities that the whole family can enjoy:

A 5K Bun Run
Food
Crafts
Beer & wine tents
The Hannaford Hot Dog Eating Contest
A Children’s Pie Eating Contest
Inflatable Obstacle Courses
A Kid Zone featuring games & prizes
Entertainment from Wes Booth, Master Magician
And much more!

For more on this fun event, check out their website It gives you plenty of insight on how to volunteer, ideas on lodging in the area, vendor information, etc.

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