The Summit Project

"A Journey to Remember" Docufilm Viewing at Old Town High School
2026-01-03 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Old Town High School, 203 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, 04468, United States
Event Name: “A Journey to Remember” Docufilm Viewing at Old Town High School
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday, January 3rd 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location:
Old Town High School
203 Stillwater Ave
Old Town, ME 04468
Registration Link: Free, No Tickets Necessary!
(To Support the Mission of The Summit Project: https://thesummitproject.org/home/support/)
Description:

Join us for a special free showing of our docufilm “A Journey to Remember” on Saturday, January 3rd at 1pm at Old Town High School in Old Town, Maine! The showing will be held in the school cafeteria. Look for signs directing you where to park for this event!

Old Town High School is currently hosting our Honor Case and has been sharing our mission through showing our docufilm with their students this past month. We are SO excited to share this with our community and look forward to seeing you all there!

“A Journey To Remember” is a short docufilm created by The Summit Project that illustrates the personal experiences of (3) Gold Star family members as they navigate through the challenges of both grieving and remembrance following the unexpected loss of their loved ones. In addition, each story is accompanied by the extraordinary way that their communities rally around these families in resounding support.

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-01-03 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/MHMTE
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Adirondack Thunder on Under The Sea Night! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 3:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email sarah.hanson@thesummitproject.org if you would like to help!

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-01-24 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/97EJL
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Trois-Rivieres Lions! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 3:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have questions!

Jeff Dunham - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-02-13 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Jeff Dunham – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Friday, February 13th, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00pm
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/HYWPJ
Description: TSP volunteers will be running concessions at Cross Insurance Arena as Jeff Dunham takes the stage for the extension of his Artificial Intelligence tour! Dunham and his cast of world-famous characters are bringing fun and laughs to Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Friday, February 13, 2026. Stop by and say hi if you are at this event. TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Volunteers meet in parking lot at 4:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email sarah.hanson@thesummitproject.org if you have any questions!

Northeastern v. UMaine - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-02-27 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Northeastern v. UMaine – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Friday, February 27th, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00pm
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/M4HP8
Description: TSP volunteers will be running concessions at Cross Insurance Arena as Northeastern takes on UMaine. Stop by and say hi if you are at this event. TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Volunteers meet in parking lot at 4:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have any questions!

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-03-01 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/BHQRK
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Trois-Rivieres Lions! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 12:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have questions!

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-03-13 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Friday March 13th, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/H48C4
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Norfolk Admirals! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 4:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have questions!

Mt. Willard Hike
2026-03-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Mt. Willard, Willard Mt Trail Crawford Notch Station, Crawford Notch Rd, Carroll, NH, 03598, United States
Event Name: Mt. Willard Hike
Event Type: Public
Event Date:Saturday, March 14th 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Mt. Willard Trail
Crawford Notch Station, Crawford Notch Rd, Carroll, NH 03598
Registration Link: Signups are Now Closed for this Event
Questions?: Email Linda: linda.tupper@thesummitproject.org
Description: Join us for a winter Summit Project hike up Mt. Willard in Crawford Notch, NH. We will be carrying hero stones and hosting a circle ceremony at the summit to share our heroes’ stories.
Hike Details: Mt. Willard: 3.1mi round trip, 895ft of elevation gain, and an absolutely stunning overlook of Crawford Notch and the Southern Presidental range at the top!
Difficulty: Moderate and will require use of snowshoes or microspikes! Please ensure you are properly equipped for winter hiking in the White Mountains before signing up.
Group size cap: 12 hikers
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-willard?sh=glhgdp&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Tribute Stones:
TBD

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-03-28 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday March 28th, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/4YCEL
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Greensboro Gargoyles! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 11:45 a.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have questions!

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-04-12 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/ETD9X
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Norfolk Admirals on Fan Appreciation Night! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 12:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have questions!

Maine Mariners - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-04-25 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Maine Mariners – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/LQKKB
Description: TSP volunteers will be running the large concession at the Cross Insurance Arena when the Maine Mariners face off against the Adirondack Thunder in Round 1 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs! Come see the game and stop by to say hello if you can make it! TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Meet in parking lot at 3:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A

We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have questions!

TSP at Baxter State Park 2026
2026-05-23 00:00 - 2026-05-25 23:59 UTC | ME
Over Memorial Day Weekend, teams of hikers will climb various summits in Baxter State Park as part of The Summit Project’s first of two annual signature events. The weekend starts with a very special motorcycle convoy delivering the tribute stones from the Elks Lodge in Portland to NEOC in Millinocket. On Sunday our hike teams take to the trails, carrying the stones and stories of their assigned heroes and making The Summit Project a living memorial. Gold Star family members of Maine’s honored fallen will join our hikers for a weekend of fellowship, healing and remembrance at this very special event.
Click here for more details and signup information
TSP at BSP

Portland Sea Dogs' Military Appreciation Game 2026
2026-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave, Portland, ME, 04102, United States
Event Name: Portland Sea Dogs’ Military Appreciation Game 2026
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Sunday, July 5th, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Hadlock Field
271 Park Avenue
Portland, ME 04102
Registration Link: N/A
Volunteer Link: volunteersignup.org/4E9X9
Description: The Summit Project (TSP) is once again teaming up with the Portland Sea Dogs in support of this year’s annual Military Appreciation Game.
This year’s game will take place on Sunday, July 5th, 2026 at 1:00pm. Prior to the game, TSP will conduct a pre-game ceremony that will honor Maine fallen heroes, inviting their Gold Star families out onto the field for a special presentation. This ceremony will begin at 12:20pm, so please plan your arrival accordingly. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
In direct support of The Summit Project, the Portland Rotary Club will be helping us honor our fallen heroes by dedicating 50 American flags in tribute to their sacrifices made. These flags will be brought onto the infield during our pre-game ceremony.
If you would like to support this event as a volunteer, there are multiple opportunities to assist. Please click the volunteer link above to find out more!
Link for discount tickets: <Coming Soon>
In addition, the Sea Dogs are graciously providing tickets to our Gold Star family members free of charge. If you are a Gold Star family member and would like to reserve your tickets, please contact our Family Liaison, Mark LoSacco, at mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org.
Tribute Stones:
N/A
Come out and watch the Sea Dogs play and enjoy a day with your TSP family!
For directions and parking check out the website HERE.

Billy Strings - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-07-25 17:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Billy Strings – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:30pm
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/YRDP8
Description: TSP volunteers will be running concessions at Cross Insurance Arena as Billy Strings takes the stage for the second of two sold out showsat the Portland ME stop on his tour! Billy Strings (born William Lee Apostol) is a Grammy-winning American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Widely celebrated as the “future of bluegrass”, he is famous for revitalizing the genre by blending traditional acoustic bluegrass with rock, heavy metal, and psychedelic jam-band influences. Stop by and say hi if you are at this event. TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Volunteers meet in parking lot at 5:15 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A
We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have any questions!

Brandi Carlisle - Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
2026-08-13 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Event Name: Barry Manilow – Cross Insurance Arena Concessions
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Thursday, August 13th, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00pm
Location:
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, ME 04101
Volunteer Signup Link: volunteersignup.org/J9BX4
Description: 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile continues her triumphant “The Human Tour” with a stop in Portland, ME at Cross Insurance Arena on August 13 with support from Jensen McRae!. TSP volunteers will be running concessions at so stop by and say hi if you are at this event. TSP receives 10% of all concession sales from our booth on this night. Always a great time with the TSP family!
Volunteers meet in parking lot at 4:45 p.m.
Tribute Stones:
N/A
We are always looking for additional help for these fundraising events! 12 volunteers are required at each event in order to support. Email mark.losacco@thesummitproject.org if you have any questions!

TSP at Acadia National Park 2026
2026-09-19 | Smuggler’s Den Campground
Event Name: TSP at Acadia National Park 2026
Event Type: Public
Event Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: All Day
Location:
Smuggler’s Den Campground
20 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, 04679
Registration Link: Hiker Sign Up Form
Volunteer Link: volunteersignup.org/3FB39
Description: The Summit Project would like to invite you to our annual signature event at Acadia National Park. This event is a single-day event at Smuggler’s Den Campground in Southwest Harbor. 80 total hikers (4 teams of 20 hikers) will climb to the peak of Cadillac Mountain, attacking the summit using (4) different trail systems before returning to basecamp for a beautiful ceremony, a potluck dinner, and a bonfire that continues long into the night. Each hiker will carry the stone and story for one of our fallen Maine Service Members. On-site lodging will be coordinated by our hikers, volunteers, and Gold Star family members. For details on pricing and reservations, please visit https://www.smugglersdencampground.com.
Tribute Stones:
All
TSP at ANP
