2019 Ice Harvests in February: See you there!

NEWFIELD—Sat., February 2, 10-3. Ice Harvest at the Mill Pond: This year we utilize our new ice house storing the ice harvested at this public participation event. Horse drawn bobsled rides: $5. Goodies available at our warming center. Bring the family and help bring in harvested ice. Blacksmithing demonstrations ongoing.On Thurs., Jan. 3, 9-4, & Fri., Feb. 1, 9-4, we will be preparing for the harvest; we can use volunteers. Call: 207-205-4849. Admission free with charges for food and sled rides.

FIELDS POND—Sat., February 9, 10-3. Ice Harvest at Fields Pond.This year we hope to unveil a 1920s Novo Ice saw. This is a gas powered, chain drive gas engine with 42 inch radial saw blade on a sled that was used to cut the grid into the ice that was subsequently sawed through by hand saws. We hope to demonstrate this with public participation and vintage hand tools. Day includes Belgian draft horses pulling 17 foot bobsled for rides, $5. A warm farmhouse kitchen with soup and bread. A family event worth the trip. Admission free with charges for food and sled rides.