UMaine hosts 2023 Winter Carnival Feb. 21–25

The University of Maine will host its 2023 Winter Carnival from Feb. 21–25. The weeklong celebration will feature a Star Wars theme and offer games and events that are “out of this world.” 

The carnival begins with a kickoff bonfire with s’mores and a hot cocoa bar from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 21 on the Mall. Other events, all in the Memorial Union, include: 

  • Star Wars, Service and Crafts, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Feb. 22, Lown and Bumps Room 
  • Star Wars Trivia, 8–10 p.m. Feb. 23, Bear’s Den Pub 
  • Go Blue Friday and Small Business Fair, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Feb. 24, Bangor Room 
  • Casino Night, 8–11 p.m. Feb. 25, North Pod 

Also during the carnival will be a weeklong, campuswide Yoda Scavenger Hunt, with new clues released each day on Campus Groups, and a weeklong Social Media Contest, in which participants take a picture with the Black Bear Statue and share it on Instagram for a chance to win a pair of L.L. Bean boots. 

The carnival is organized by the Center for Student involvement, and students and staff across campus. The festivities are also sponsored by the Division of Student Life, Maine Bound, UMaine Student Government and the Campus Activities Board.

Visit the Center for Student Involvement website and Instagram account, @um.getinvolved, for more information. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sierra Crenshaw, sierra.crenshaw@maine.edu