The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce

09/07/2026

🇺🇸🌲 HAPPY LABOR DAY!🌲 🇺🇸

Long weekend. Big adventures. Good friends. Maine memories. ❤️💙

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people who make The Forks Area of Maine such a special place — the adventurers, guides, business owners, locals, visitors, families, and everyone who comes here to work hard, play hard, and enjoy the North Woods!

The Upper Kennebec Valley makes a perfect holiday weekend for all…

🌊 Playing on the Kennebec or Dead River...Raft, Kayak, Paddle, Tube, Surf, Big Waves~Get wet

🥾 Hitting the trails and chasing waterfalls~

🏁 Jump on an ATV or SxS and explore miles of Maine's spectacular backcountry trails~

🎶 Enjoy live music, amazing food, creative & cold drinks and even better company at your favorite lodge and restaurant~

🔥 Or simply kick back by the river or lake and enjoy the peacefulness and views...

There's no wrong way to spend Labor Day in The Forks Area!

So here's to big fun celebrating summer and cheers to coming into the next fantastical season~ FALL 🍁

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, everyone!
Work hard. Play harder. Get outside. ❤️

09/02/2026

🌊🔥 MAKE THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND ONE TO REMEMBER! 🔥🌊
The Dead River is calling! Experience one of Maine’s most exciting whitewater adventures as the Dead River comes alive for a scheduled 5,500 CFS release on Sunday, September 6! With miles of continuous Class III–IV whitewater, it’s an adrenaline-filled adventure you won’t want to miss.

🚣 Choose YOUR rafting adventure!
The Forks area is home to several outstanding rafting companies, each offering their own unique way to experience Maine’s legendary rivers. Pick your favorite outfitter, gather your crew, and get ready to paddle, splash and laugh your way through an unforgettable day! https://forksarea.com/maine-whitewater-rafting/

Come for the Rivers, Stay for the Area❤️🌲🌊
Make your Labor Day weekend an adventure—and support the local businesses that make West Forks and The Forks such a special destination!

📍 West Forks & The Forks Maine
🚣 Raft it.
🏡 Stay it.
🍴 Taste it.
🌲 Explore it. Fish it. Hike it. Atv it. Kayak it. Shop it..
❤️ LOVE IT!

09/02/2026

🌲 **FEATURED MEMBER OF THE WEEK!** 🌲
🏕️ **Riverdrivers Campground & Lodging – West Forks, Maine** 🏕️

This week, The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to spotlight **Riverdrivers Campground & Lodging**, a fantastic place to make your next Maine outdoor adventure a memorable one! 🌊🌲

Located right along the beautiful **Dead River in West Forks**, Riverdrivers is a great home base for families, friends, RV travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to experience everything The Forks Area has to offer.

🚐 **RV & Tent Camping**
🔥 Riverside campsites with fire pits
💦 Water & electricity available
🚿 Hot showers & bathhouse
🏕️ Rustic cabin accommodations
🏠 Motel rooms & year-round lodging
🐾 Pet-friendly
📶 Wi-Fi available

And the adventure is right outside your door! Spend your days **ATVing, fishing, hiking, paddling, whitewater rafting, tubing** and exploring the incredible wilderness of the Upper Kennebec Valley. 🛶🎣🚙

Plus, Riverdrivers is conveniently located **across from Berry’s General Store**, making it easy to grab supplies, snacks, gas and those last-minute camping essentials.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family camping trip, an RV adventure, or a full week of outdoor fun, **Riverdrivers is a great place to relax, reconnect and enjoy the Maine outdoors!**

📍 **Riverdrivers Campground & Lodging**
2932 US Route 201, West Forks, ME
📞 **207-663-4475**

👉 Learn more and plan your stay: [riverdrivers.com](https://riverdrivers.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

📱 Follow Kim & Riverdrivers on Facebook: [Riverdrivers on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kim.riverdrivers?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Thank you, **Riverdrivers**, for being a valued member of The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce and helping visitors experience the beauty and adventure of West Forks! ❤️🌲

08/24/2026

Get to the Forks Area and check out the area's very own brewery, specialty brews each week and try a bit of each in a flight to find your favorite at Kennebec River Brewery Be sure to mark this Brewery on your list:
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08/23/2026

Blueberries and Hiking in the Upper Maine's Kennebec Valley of Maine, join us in the The Forks Area!

The Forks Area is home to 2 great half day hikes:

Both Pleasant Pond Mountain and Mosquito Mountain bring you to elevations over 2,000 feet.

And both have ample wild blueberries to scarf down as a reward for making it to the summit.

The little ones love them too!

08/21/2026

🌟 Forks Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week: The Marshall Inn! "The Mashalls"🌟

A longtime favorite of residents, river guides, and visitors to The Forks, The Marshall Inn is known for bringing together great food, good friends, and plenty of fun! 🎶🍕🍻

From their popular Fish Fry Fridays and 2-for-1 Pizza Nights to unforgettable Sumo Wrestling events, live music, special celebrations, and more, there always seems to be something happening at this lively local gathering spot! 🎸🎉
🍕 Great food
🐟 Fish Fry ad tacos
🎶 Live music
🤼 Sumo Wrestling and yearly guide appreciation party
🍻 Good times and great company

Be sure to follow their page for current hours, upcoming events, specials, and the latest happenings — because there’s always something fun going on at The Marshall Inn! 👉 https://www.facebook.com/Hotelcocktails

Join us in celebrating this week’s Member of the Week — The Marshall Inn! 🎉

08/20/2026

Put Sunday on your schedule to plan and get excited for what is happening for the Winter Season ahead....Join the Dead River Sno-Riders Pre-Season Info meeting at 15 mile Fifteen Mile Stream Lodge & Outfitters Sunday at 10 am.