Moose Mainea events set for this weekend

GREENVILLE — This year’s Moose Mainea features events across the weekend in the Moosehead Lake region.

On Saturday, June 11 there will be a “Moosterpiece Craft Fair” in downtown Greenville, showcasing many local artisans, as well as a town-wide yard sale sponsored by the Greenville Recreation Department.

Also on June 11 will be the Moose River Canoe & Kayak Race from Brassua Lake to Moosehead Lake. Registration is from 8-10:15 a.m. at the Rockwood Community Center on Route 15.

Participants — classes include racing, recreational, wooden canoe, kayak, corporate challenge and junior — will paddle Brassura Lake, portage around the dam, travel down the Moose River and finish in Moosehead Lake. The course is mostly flatwater, with some Class I rapids, and is 7.5 miles in length. The route is subject to change in the event of of high winds.

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in all classes,with the Fred Reckards Memorial Trophy being presented to the fastest open canoe.

The first annual Moose Mainea 5K walk/run will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 9 a.m. in Greenville, starting and finishing by the school. Packets should be picked up Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Moosehead Lake Visitor Center, 480 Moosehead Lake Road in Greenville, or on race day at the race location prior to 8:30 a.m. Race day registrations close at 8:30 sharp.

This professionally-timed race will be held on a road course over Pritham Avenue and nearby side streets and trails, with some mild hills. The first 80 finishers will receive a Moose Mainea 5K custom medal.

Proceeds from the Moose Mainea 5K and other Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce events benefit the region through marketing, programming and community enrichment.

For more information on Moose Mainea 2016, please go to http://www.mooseheadlake.org or see the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.