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Joe LaChance Celebration of Life & Joe’s Legacy Ride
July 18, 2026 • Madawaska, Maine
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of “Smokin” Joe LaChance
Join family, friends, riders, and supporters as we honor the life of Joseph “Smokin Joe” LaChance, President founder of the Madawaska Four Corners Park and a tireless ambassador for Madawaska and the motorcycling community.
About Joe: A Visionary, Community Leader, and Friend
Joe LaChance dedicated countless hours creating and building something truly unique in northern Maine. Through his passion for long-distance motorcycling and his love for Madawaska, he founded the Madawaska Four Corners Park—a destination that welcomes riders and travelers from around the world. What began as a dream became a landmark that continues to bring visitors to the St. John Valley and showcase the pride of our community.
Joe’s legacy lives on through the park, the friendships he created, and the thousands of riders whose journeys led them to Madawaska.
Joe’s Legacy Ride:
Ride Safe. Ride Together. Keep Joe’s Legacy Rolling.
On Saturday, July 18, riders from across the region are invited to participate in Joe’s Legacy Ride, a memorial ride celebrating Joe’s love of motorcycles, friendship, and community.
Event Schedule
Ride 1
- Departs: 9:00 AM
- Led by American Legion Riders
Ride 2
- Departs: 10:00 AM
- Led by Dolly’s Restaurant
- With support from The Widows Sons
Starting Location
Finish Location
- Arrive approximately 1:00 PM
- Riders will then be escorted through town by the Madawaska Police Department to Four Corners Park
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Celebration at Four Corners Park
Following the ride, everyone is invited to gather at Four Corners Park for an afternoon of remembrance, friendship, and community.
Activities
- Food vendors on site
- Event merchandise available
- DJ Stacie (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Live music by the Isaac Leach Band (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Whether you knew Joe personally or simply appreciate the impact he had on the riding community, we welcome you to join us.
Visiting Madawaska for the Event
Traveling from out of town? Make a weekend of it and explore the beautiful St. John Valley and support our wonderful sponsors.
- Dolly’s Restaurant
- Bob’s Services Center
- Madawaska Auto, Madawaska
- Jeff’s Pizza
- Lakeview Restaurant
- Roy’s Variety
- Inn of Acadia
- Valley Fuel, Madawaska
- Larry Beaulieu, Madawaska
- Bob Williams, Madawaska
- Martin’ General Store, Sinclair
- Northern Expresso, Madawaska
- Acadia Federal Credit Union, Madawaska
- Norstate Federal Credit Union, Madawaska
- Romeo,Frenchville
- Pete’s General Store, Sinclair
- Ouellette’s Variety, Madawaska
- Acadian Auto, Eric Morin Prop, Madawaska
- Oasis, LLC, Madawaska
- Central Building Supplies, Madawaska
- John’s Surfine, Frenchville
- Swamp Buck Restaurant, Fort Kent
- Rock’s Diner, Fort Kent
- Roger’s sport Center, Fort Kent
- Yamaha PJ, Presque Isle
- Ride North Harley Davidson, Presque Isle
- Hannaford, Madawaska and Fort Kent
- Van Buren Tulsa, Van Buren
- Land and Lumber Services, Chris Braley Madawaska
- Mike Signs and Designs
- Gene Martin
- Acadia Federal Credit Union, St Agatha
- Long Lake Motor Inn, St Agatha
- Lake Side Rentals, Sinclair
- Albert Ouellette
- Mad Town Pub, Madawaska
- Gateway Motel, Madawaska
- The Town of Madawaska
- The Madawaska Rec Department
- The Madawaska Town crew
- Deschaine Sanitation
- Chad Albert
- FA Peabody Insurance, Madawaska
- United Insurance, Madawaska
- Jenna’s helping hand
- Widows Sons
- American Legion Riders
- Madawaska Senior Citizens Center (Della and Bob)
- Gas N Go Fort Kent
- Irving Presque Isle
Visit Four Corners Park:
Experience Joe’s Legacy Year-Round
Four Corners Park is the only park dedicated to long-distance motorcycling and serves as the northeastern corner of both the United States Four Corners Tour and the Maine Four Corners Experience Tour. Thousands of riders have made Madawaska a destination because of Joe’s vision.