There are certain things here in the area that I look forward to and that seem to be an undeniable part of the season. One of my favorite events for fall has to be the U Maine Homecoming and happy day it is coming right up the weekend of October 15th and 16th.

Events actually start up on Friday topping off with Men's Ice Hockey - Umaine vs Quinnipiac at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday however is my big day enjoying all the fall foliage along the drive to Orono  to the event where I’ll be spending most of my time the Alumni Association Craft Fair in the Field House before the big game U Maine vs Albany, Go Blue!

He craft fair goes both Saturday 10 – 5 and Sunday 10 – 4. Admission is $2.00 a person which goes towards scholarships and other Alumni projects.

Their site states:

"Homecoming Craft Fair will present the works of over 200 Maine crafters, artists and artisans. This event is a great way to get a jump on holiday shopping with unique, hand-crafted items for one of a kind gifts for extra special friends and relatives. Some of the items exhibited for sale include: hand-made apparel, soaps, jellies and jams, Christmas ornaments, quilts and rugs, wooden toys and furniture, jewelry, photography and paintings, iron work, baskets, wreaths and dried flower arrangements. A food court offers delicious soups and sandwiches to drive away the brisk fall chill."

There are also other great performances, sporting events, star shows and many other kind of homecoming fun all around campus. Click here for some great pictures from years past.

To see all the homecoming events click here, and hopefully I’ll see you in the field house.

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