Looking for some excitement to start off the spring ski season? If so then don't miss out on the huge variety of end of ski year celebrations taking place all over northern New England.

If Maine should be on your destination list, be sure to check out the Spring Fling Beach Party at Shawnee Peak. This Annual celebration will kick off events such as live entertainment, BBQ, lounging on the Blizzard's Pub party deck, and of course pond skimming.

Sunday River's Parrothead Festival will offer a weekend in paradise featuring Jimmy Buffett cover bands, contests, pond skimming, the legendary Bust 'n' Burn Mogul contest, parties and more.

For more information please visit our March & April events pages.

25th Annual Spring Fling Beach Party
March 20, 2010
Shawnee Peak, Bridgton, ME
If Maine should be on your destination list, be sure to check out the Spring Fling Beach Party at Shawnee Peak. This annual celebration will kick off events such as live entertainment, lounging on the Blizzard's Pub party deck, snow volleyball, BBQ and of course pond skimming.
More Information? Ph: 207-647-8444


3rd Annual America's Mattress Race
March 27, 2010
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shawnee Peak, Bridgton, ME
Bring your old beat up mattress to the Main Slope for a day of unconventional sledding. Make sure to design and decorate your mattress before you race it down the mountain. Prizes will be given to the fastest mattress.
More Information? Ph: 207-647-8444

20th Annual Eat the Heat Chili Cookoff and Firefighter's Race
March 28, 2010
Sunday River Ski Resort, Bethel, ME
Sample chili while watching teams of firemen ski down the mountain in full turnout gear and carrying a fire hose, guarantied to be entertaining. There will be a best chili prize and proceeds benefit the fire departments. A can't miss event full of fun, laughter and food.
More Information? Ph: 207-824-3000


Parrot Head Festival Presented by Bud Light Lime
April 9 - 11, 2010
Sunday River Ski Resort, Bethel, ME
Enjoy a weekend in paradise, with Jimmy Buffet cover bands, contests, prizes parties and more. There will be a key-lime pie-eating contest, pond skimming and of course the Bust n' Burn moguls competition. All proceeds from this event go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
More Information? Ph: 207-824-3000

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