Excitement. Whether you are traveling 10 miles or 1,000 miles, this is an event worth seeing. Dog teams and drivers are conditioned athletes that train intensely for these events. Filled with fabulous color and sound, Fort Kent Main Street is decorated with beautiful ice sculptures and elaborate Mardi Gras banners. Come and participate in the day we have all been waiting for!
Relax. As you visit our bustling towns along the way, you may want to pause for refreshment and talk with the local folks. Enjoy the pace of life and the helpful and friendly people. You'll find everything you need for a uniquely enjoyable experience.
The Upper St. John Valley is a classic setting for the CAN-AM CROWN 250. The race course runs deep into the famous Allagash Wilderness region, a setting which embodies so much of Maine's heritage and natural splendor.
March 6 - March 9, 1999
Schedule of Events
Friday - Mar. 5 Fort Kent Municipal Office
- 2:00 P.M. Veterinary examination of CAC 250 =
dogs
- 5:00 P.M. Musher's meeting CAC 30 & 60.
- 6:00 P.M. Musher's meeting CAC 250.
Saturday - Mar. 6
- 8:00A.M. (or earlier) CAC 250 Inspection of dogs and gear =
by race officials at the Meadow Lane staging area in Fort Kent. Marking =
of dogs.
- 9:00 A.M. CAC 250 Main St. Start from Fort =
Kent.
- 10:00 A.M. CAC 60 Main St. Start from Fort =
Kent.
- 10:00 A.M. CAC 30 Start in St. Francis.
- 1:00 P.M. until End - CAC 30 & 60 finish at Lonesome =
Pine Trails, Ft. Kent.
Sunday - March 7 UMFK Nowland Hall in Fort Kent
- 10:00 A.M. Awards Banquet/ Brunch CAC 30 & =
60
Monday & Tuesday - March 8 & 9
- CAC 250 Finish Lonesome Pine Ski Resort.
Tuesday - March 9 Lonesome Pine Ski Resort, Fort =
Kent
- 6:00 P.M. CAC 250 Driver's Banquet
Entry Fees:
CAC 250 - $250.00 U.S. Funds only until Feb. 13. $300.00 U.S. =
after Feb. 13.
CAC 60 - $80.00 U.S. Funds only until Feb. 27. $100.00 U.S. =
after Feb. 27.
CAC 30 - $60.00 U.S. Funds only until Feb. 27. $75.00 U.S. =
after Feb.27.
Travel Directions and Information
You Can Get Here From There
Directions to Fort Kent, Maine are as follows:
- From Southern New England, Take I-95 north to the Smyrna/Oakfield exit #60 then take Route 212 west to Route 11 (12 miles). then take Route 11 north to Fort Kent (82 miles). You may also take I-95 north to Houlton then U.S. Route 1 to Presque Isle and Caribou then Maine Route 161to Fort Kent.
- From Quebec City, take the Trans-Canada east to Ste. Alexander, Quebec (180 miles). then south to the border town of Clair, N.B. and across the bridge through customs to Fort Kent, Maine.
- From Fredericton, N.B., take the Trans-Canada west to Edmundston, N.B. Cross the border to Madawaska, Maine. Then take U.S. Route 1 north to Fort Kent (19 miles). All routes are well marked with signs and mileage. There's no way to get lost!
Northern Maine Regional Airport in Presque Isle is served by the commercial carriers Northwest Airlink. Rental cars are available at the airport and Fort Kent is about 60 miles from Presque Isle. Air Charter service is also available to Northern Aroostook Regional Airport in Frenchville, only 12 miles from Fort Kent. Shuttle, taxi and rental car transportation can be arranged. For air charter service contact Pine State Airline at 1-800-353-6334
Ample lodging is available near the race start if you reserve early. some lodging establishments are offering prices ranging from $30 to $50 per night, single to double. A complete list of lodging in the region and additional information is available by contacting The Chamber of Commerce.
To accommodate the needs of each spectator the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will provide assistance in every way possible. Please contact us (207) 834-5354 or 1-800-733-3563 if you have any special need or concerns.
