The Oxford Hills Region Season’s

🌸 Spring (March – May)

🎉 Seasonal Events

• Maine Maple Sunday – Visit local sugarhouses for maple syrup tastings & tours (mid-March).

   

• Spring Trails Opening – Riverside, Whistle Stop & Viking Trails reopen for hiking and walking as snow melts.

🌿 Outdoor & Nature

📍 A Vast Number Of Preserves – Quiet forest paths for early season hikes and birdwatching spanding from the areas of Harrison all the way to South Paris and beyond!

🍽️ Community & Culture

• Downtown Norway — shops, cafes, and local art venues start seasonal hours again.

   

☀️ Summer (June – August)

🚣‍♂️ Water & Outdoor Recreation

📍 Lake Pennesseewassee (Lake Norway) — Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing.
📍 Thompson Lake & Pismo Beach — Boating, swimming & lakeside relaxation.
📍 Hobbs Pond & Whitney Pond — Peaceful paddling and picnic spots.

🎡 Local Events & Culture

• Oxford Plains Speedway — Weekly car racing events and motorsports thrills.

   

• Farmers’ Markets & Festivals — Outdoor markets and community days in Norway, Harrison, and other towns.
• Norway Sidewalk Art Festival & other summer art shows (various towns).

🍻 Food & Relaxation

📍 Multiple Restaurant Locations — Lots of food spots all over from local breweries all the way to your comfy cafe you can find all sorts of food, great for after hikes or to spend time with a significant other!
📍 Local Farms  — Pick-your-own produce, ice cream & farm stands.

🍁 Fall (September – November)

🍂 Autumn Colors & Outdoor Beauty

📍 Forest Preserves & Lakeshores — Brilliant fall foliage around the area with backroads, trails, and lakes creates scenic walking, drives and photography spots.

🎡 Seasonal Events

• Oxford County Fair — Agricultural exhibits, livestock, food, and local entertainment (typically early-mid September).

   

• Community Fall Events — Buckfield Community Day, Paris Moore Art Show & other local celebrations.

🍁 Cozy Spots

📍 Local Brewery’s and cafe’s  — Enjoy seasonal brews and cozy patio views in crisp weather.
📍 Learn all about our Orchards — Lots places in Maine have nearby apple orchards to enjoy fresh apples, cider and fresh made doughnuts 

❄️ Winter (December – February)

⛷️ Snow Fun & Trails

📍 Our location is prime for snow fun! — Skiing, sledding, tubing, snowboarding all of it can be found in this area between multiple ski resorts and fun locations you wont be bored in the cold months

⛸️ Ice & Snow Activities

• Ice Skating in Oxford — Community ice rink activities hosted by town rec departments.

   

• Ice Fishing — On local ponds and lakes, especially Range Pond, Thompson, & Whitney.

🎄 Community Celebration

• Oxford Hills Christmas Parade & Festival of Trees — Holiday season parade and festive tree events in late November/December.

   

📍 General Year-Round Amenities

🚗 Local Attractions

• Oxford Plains Speedway — Active summer & fall racing destination.

🛍️ Food, Drink & Services

• Downtown Norway & South Paris — Local shops, galleries, restaurants, and events throughout the year.

   

• Brews and crafts & Local Farms — Seasonal produce, brews, and community gathering spaces and craft fairs every time of the year!

🗺️ Quick Seasonal Snapshot