Frenchville ATV Riders Club

06/20/2026

⭐️ Business Member Spotlight ⭐️

Conveniently located at 182 Market Street in Fort Kent, and just steps off the ATV trail, John’s Shurfine is the perfect pit stop for riders and visitors alike. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, picking up groceries for your camp or cabin, or looking for fresh-baked treats, you’ll find everything you need under one roof.

🥪 Delicious deli selections
🥬 Fresh produce
🛒 Everyday essentials & more!

With a clean, welcoming atmosphere and a friendly staff that makes you feel right at home, it’s easy to see why John’s is a local favorite. And don’t forget to check out their great weekly specials before you head out on your next adventure!

⌚️ Store Hours
Monday – Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

👍 Follow them on Facebook for updates and specials!
https://www.facebook.com/JohnsShurfine/

🌐 Check out their website to see this week’s deals: https://www.johnsshurfine.com

A huge THANK YOU to John’s Shurfine for their continued support of our club and community!

⭐️ Want to become a business member and have your business featured on our page and website? Reach out to us today for more information!

06/16/2026

Join us this Thursday (6/18) at the Snowmobile Clubhouse on Paradis Ave for our monthly meeting!

06/11/2026

⭐️ Business Member Spotlight ⭐️

Looking for the perfect Northern Maine getaway? Lakeside Lodge Sinclair Maine LLC has you covered! Nestled on the shores of beautiful Long Lake in Sinclair, ME, they offer cozy rustic lodging with year-round adventure right outside your door.

☀️ Summer: Rent 2- or 4-seat side-by-sides and explore the incredible local trails.
❄️ Winter: Hop on a snowmobile and enjoy direct access to the region’s famous trail system.
🌅 Any Season: Relax by the lake, enjoy the scenery, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Whether you’re planning an ATV weekend or just a peaceful escape Up North, Lakeside Lodge Sinclair Maine LLC is the perfect home base!

🌐 Check out lodging and rental availability here:
www.lakesidelodgesinclairmainellc.com

👍 Give them a follow on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/lakesidelodgesinclairmainellc/

A huge THANK YOU to Lakeside Lodge Sinclair Maine LLC for their continued support of our club and community! ❤️

⭐️ Want to become a business member and have your business featured on our page and website? Reach out to us today for more information!

06/06/2026

Thank you MAC - Maine ATV Coalition!

MAC Member Club of the Day

Today we’re highlighting Frenchville ATV Riders Club — maintaining trails in the beautiful St. John Valley with connections to Fort Kent, St. Agatha, and Madawaska.

Frenchville ATV Riders Club

Follow them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FATVRC

Check out their website:
https://frenchvilleatvclub.org/

Join or support this club through the MAC Membership Portal:
https://forms.gle/gkAzZWjtCBFt1VoJ7

Learn more about their trails and riding info at:
www.maineatvcoalition.com (click “Participating Clubs”)

Check out upcoming rides, events, fundraisers, and club activities from across Maine on the MAC Events Calendar:
https://www.maineatvcoalition.com/rider-info-events-calendar

Irving Woodlands requires riders to join one of the 20 clubs that maintain trails on their land and display that club’s decal. Frenchville ATV Riders Club is one of those 20 clubs! Join them today to get your ticket to ride those trails!

With stunning views of the St. John River and the surrounding valley, this club offers some of the most scenic riding opportunities in northern Maine.

06/05/2026

We just got word and I’m so happy to announce that the trails will be open tomorrow!!! Be safe and see you out there!

Edited to add- Sinclair will be OPEN as well!

06/03/2026

Hi folks,
We hear you! We understand the frustration and want to clarify a little extra for all of you. Yes, the trails are ready to ride, but the delay is not simply about trail conditions. 🐛

Rest assured, we’re not alone and this wasn’t a decision solely on VATV. The decision was made in coordination with ALL ATV clubs across Northern Maine, landowners, town and state partners who help manage and protect the resources we all enjoy. 🌲

We’re hearing the suggestion that trails should open now and close when spraying takes place but in reality, that isn’t how the system is managed. Trail openings are coordinated across clubs, landowners, town and state partners, and once a system is opened, it’s very difficult to reliably close and maintain access across hundreds of miles of interconnected trail. 🛑

While waiting a little longer isn’t what anyone wants to hear, these decisions are made with the long-term health of the forests, land and future access in mind. 🤝

We hope this helps and appreciate everyone’s patience. Hang tight! Riding season is coming soon. 🤙

-Valley ATV Riders

https://www.atvmaine.org/maps

🗺️ ℹ️🐛Find the Interactive Outbreak Map here to see how your area is being affected as well as all the info one could ever want to know about the Spruce Budworm. ⬇️
https://www.sprucebudwormmaine.org/

🗺️ 🐛2026 Planned treatment maps are available here. ⬇️
https://www.sprucebudwormmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-MBRC-Treatment-Map-Small-Landowner-Impact-Area.pdf

05/26/2026

🛑TRAILS ARE CLOSED🛑

Just a reminder for everyone (some more than others 🤷🏻‍♀️) that CLOSED means NOT OPEN!

A landowner sent us a game cam photo of a 4 seater side by side riding the trails on his land- DO NOT be like this guy!

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

We will be having our monthly meeting this Thursday (5/21) at 6:30 pm at the Snowmobile Clubhouse on Paradis Ave. We hope to see you there!

I have also been receiving messages about when the trails are opening. We have no set date yet as we are waiting for Irving to spray for budworm and our system is still pretty wet. I will post here as soon as we know. We are all excited to get out there but we have to respect our landowners because without them- we have no trails! Thank you for understanding!

-Vanessa

04/19/2026

We had some Officer and Director changes at our first meeting last Thursday. Here is an updated list to keep you in the loop!

President- Brian Dechaine
Vice President- Nate Wimbiscus
Secretary- Vanessa Barriere
Treasurer- Nancy Dube
Trail Master- Aurel Lavoie
Asst. Trail Master- Bryan Roussel
Directors- Paul Gervais, Bob Marquis, and Peter Bernier Sr.

We would like to thank Odette Marquis for her hard work and dedication to the Frenchville ATV Club for last 10 years! Enjoy your “retirement” Odette!! Please reach out to Vanessa for memberships and any other concerns from here on out.