09/05/2026
August 29 was a fabulous evening for a BBQ and Band!
Saturday's weather was perfect and we spent the entire evening outside. Below are the stats from the event:
BBQ Meal
Tickets sold: 100
Meals served: 90
Meal profit: $168
The food, provided by Sodexo, was delicious and plentiful. We were able to offer seconds and take-outs.
Silent Auction & Raffles
# Silent Auction Items: 24
# Raffle Items: 23
# Item Donors: 37
Auction/Raffle Revenue: $6500 for our wax room to cabin conversion project-- Amazing!
We far exceeded our goal and expectations. The variety of items offered something for everyone.
Our Auction/Raffle Team outdid themselves this year. Deb Hedeen, Susan Tardie and Lisa Roy worked hard all summer gathering the items and their descriptions and presentation were enticing. The process went smoothly, thanks to hours of pre-event preparation. We are extremely grateful to the Team for their hard work and dedication to the FKOC. Please thank them for their efforts. We hope they will be back in 2028!
Below is the list of item donors. Please thank them for their generosity and community spirit.
Acadia Federal Credit Union
JR Sirois
Ben Paradis
Judy Shopp
Bike, Board & Ski (Presque Isle) Kenzie's Paradise 4 Paws
Bogan Books
Lisa Roy
Bonnie Cyr
Lugdon Lodge
Bouchard's Family Farm
Lulu Pelletier
Corriveau's Hilltop Blossoms
Myrtle Tree & Ravenswood Gifts (PI)
Daigle Oil Company
Nancy Paradis
Danielle Reardon
Nancy Thibodeau
Dead River
Northern Door Inn
Deb Hedeen
Pelletier Florist
EKO Nature Glamping (Baker Lake, NB) Red Devil Roast Coffee
First Mile Brewing
Rick Douglas
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Shear Perfection-Connie Theriault
Gert Thibodeau
Sodexo
JD's Tavern
Susan Tardie
Jim Marquis
Tech N Trenz
Wilder's Jewelry (Presque Isle)
We also thank those who served the meal: Danielle Reardon, Sylvia Dow-Harvey, Jim Marquis, Jenna Stainken and Paige Neklia. And our "Cashier" at the Ticket Table, Dona Saucier.
Boomer'ang rocked all evening and gave us a chance to dance and let loose. They are always so generous with their time and talents! Thank you, Dan, Biz, Yves and Curt!
We thank our planning committee for pulling it all together: Danielle Reardon, Deb Hedeen, Jim Marquis, Judy Shopp and Laura Audibert.
And most of all, we thank everyone who came out, had fun and generously participated in this annual fundraiser.
Have a wonderful long weekend!
The FKOC Board of Directors
