Maine's Largest Snowmobile Event Returns for 4th Year

The annual SnowBowl festival in Caribou and Presque Isle draws crowds for a weekend of snowmobile racing and winter activities.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Maine's largest snowmobile event, the SnowBowl, is returning for its fourth year between venues in Caribou and Presque Isle. The weekend-long festival celebrates the sport of snowmobiling, which is a major economic driver and tourism draw in Aroostook County, home to over 2,300 miles of trails.

Why it matters

The SnowBowl is a significant event for the local economy in Aroostook County, helping to boost tourism and showcase the region's robust snowmobile trail system. As one of the largest snowmobile events in the state, it attracts riders from across Maine and beyond.

The details

In its fourth year, the SnowBowl is introducing new events like snow drag races and a night of racing involving go-karts, bikes, and ATVs on the ice at the skating rink in Presque Isle. The festival is held over the course of a full weekend, from February 27th through March 1st.

  • The SnowBowl is held annually in late February and early March.
  • The 2026 edition of the SnowBowl will take place from February 27 to March 1.

The players

SnowBowl

Maine's largest snowmobile event, held between venues in Caribou and Presque Isle, celebrating the sport of snowmobiling and serving as a major economic driver and tourism draw in Aroostook County.

Aroostook County

A region in northern Maine that is home to over 2,300 miles of snowmobile trails, making it a popular destination for the sport.

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The takeaway

The SnowBowl festival highlights the importance of snowmobiling to the economy and culture of Aroostook County, Maine, showcasing the region's extensive trail network and drawing visitors from across the state and beyond to participate in the sport.