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Council clears Roar festival permits, and Chamber outlines event logistics
Summary
The council approved special-event permits for the Rangeley Roar festival (May 7–8), including street closures, vendor areas and alcohol-service controls; the Chamber said it moved to the Automotive Museum and reviewed logistics and coordination with BLM for Rock Park events.
The Rangely Town Council on April 28 approved special-event permits for the Rangeley Area Chamber’s Roar festival (May 7–8) and several other events, and discussed public-safety plans, street closures and vendor controls.
Emma, representing the Rangeley Area Chamber of Commerce, described event logistics including show-and-shine OHV lineups on Staniland, vendor areas at the automotive museum, wristbands for alcohol service, fencing and staff monitoring, and coordination with the Elks and the BLM for a new Rock Park timed obstacle course. Emma said the chamber moved into the Automotive Museum and that registration and specific event schedules were nearly finalized.
Why it matters: the Roar event spans multiple nights and includes an OHV expo, guided rides, a Rock Park competition, and a concert. Council members asked about personnel for crowd control, street closures, and alcohol monitoring. Emma said Powell Liquor Company and other vendors would manage alcohol service and that organizers would use fencing and wristbands to limit open-container risks.
Council action: after questions about public notice (a posted board at the Auto Museum that was damaged by wind) and staffing, Councilmember Andy moved to approve the special-event permit; the motion passed. Council also approved a special-event permit for the Elks BPOE Lodge rodeo and renewed liquor licenses for Powell Liquor Company and Main Street Pub.
Quotes: Emma said, "We're 9 days out, so I'm in freak out mode. But it's going really good," describing preparations and promotional efforts.
Ending: Organizers will continue event planning with town staff to finalize street closures, safety staffing and public notices ahead of the May events.
