Join Us In Skowhegan As We Celebrate Life On The River And The Future Skowhegan River Park!

July 31,2024

Glowstick Paddle

Meet At 7 P.M. | Cleaver Landing Boat Launch

Join Skowhegan Outdoors At Cleaver Landing For The River Fest Glow Stick Paddle ! Bring Glow Sticks To Light Up Your Watercraft While Paddling Down The Kennebec. We Will Launch At 7:30 P.M., So Arrive Early To Decorate Your Boats!

Register Here

 August 1,2024

Hospice Volunteers Of Somerset County Fundraiser

7 A.M.- 4 P.M. | Joe's Flat Iron Cafe

Visit Joe's Flat Iron Cafe On Thursday, August 1st To Enter Into A Raffle For Seven Different Prizes And Sign Up To Win A Special Door Prize: A Basket Full Of Locally Sourced Products Valued At $75. Raffle Tickets Will Be Sold For $5 Per Ticket.

Additionally, Joe's Flat Iron Cafe Will Be Serving A Specialty Drink For The Month Of August. $1 From Every Purchase Of This Drink Will Be Donated To The Hospice Volunteers Of Somerset County.

Joe's Flat Iron Cafe Celebrates One Year
7 A.M.- 4 P.M. | Joe's Flat Iron Cafe

Come And Visit The Joe's Flat Iron Cafe Team To Celebrate One Year Of Business In Skowhegan!

Skowhegan Regional Chamber Of Commerce Golf Tournament
9 A.M. | Lakewood Golf Course

Hosted By The Skowhegan Regional Chamber Of Commerce, This Annual Golf Tournament Can't Be Missed. Registration Includes One Round Of 18 Holes, One Ticket For A Lobster Dinner, And One Player’s Portion Of A Cart. Register Here.

Mickey Powers Memorial Lobster Bake
11 A.M.-7 P.M. | Municipal Lot Next To Chamber Of Commerce

Join The Rotary Club For Their Annual Lobster Bake And To Honor Former Rotarian And Friend, Mickey Powers. Each Dinner Includes Corn On The Cob, A Roll, Butter, And A Bankery Cookie. Proceeds Support Skowhegan Rotary Club's Charitable Giving In The Central Maine Area.

To Guarantee Your Lobster Dinner, Tickets Can Be Ordered By Calling (207) 474-3324, Online Through This Link,
Or By Stopping By Mills, Shay, Lexier And Talbot, P.A. 263 Water Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976.

There Will Be A Select Number Of Lobster Dinners Available The Day Of The Event, But They Will Be Limited To First Come, First Served.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia
6 P.M. | Bigelow Brewing

Test Your Knowledge With Tyler! The Tasting Room Will Be Open 4-8 P.M.

Skowhegan River Fest Parade
6 P.M. | Downtown Skowhegan

The 2nd Annual River Fest Parade Will Celebrate Life On The Kennebec River. Join Us Along Water Street To Celebrate Skowhegan!

Maine Outdoor Film Festival Screening
8 P.M. (Doors At 7 P.M.) |  Riverfront Greenspace (Behind 151 Water St.)

Presented By Moff And Skowhegan Outdoors For Your Viewing Pleasure. Visit Maine Outdoor Film Festival's Website For More Information

August 2,2024

Inflatable Kayaking Through The Skowhegan Gorge
10 A.M.- 3 P.M. | Skowhegan Gorge (Meet At Basecamp, 65 Water St.)

Join The Skowhegan Outdoors Team For A Float Through The Gorge On An Inflatable Kayak (Called A Ducky). We Will Run These Trips In Groups Of 6 At The Top Of The Hour. Register Here

Moonlight Madness
5-9 P.M. | Downtown Skowhegan

We Have Several Activities Planned For River Fest's Annual Street Party! Check Them Out Below

Concessions

Dunk Tank Sponsored By Computer Improvements

Bounce House Sponsored By Joe's Flat Iron Cafe

Climbing Wall

Axe Throwing

Makers Market - Applications Open!

Momma Bear Corner - Momma Bear Corner Will Be Offering Wood Paint Kits For Kids, As Well As An Assortment Of Laser Engraved Items, T-Shirts,

Engraved Drinkware, And More

Live Music - Six Wayz To Sunday And Middle Ground Will Be Rocking The Riverfront Lot

Beer Gardens At Unwined And Old Mill Pub

Chainsaw Carving

Bed Races Sponsored By Key Appliance

Top Hat School Of Dance Performance | 6 P.M.

August 3,2024

Move More Kids 5k Fun Run, Walk, Race
Coburn Park
See Below For The 5k Run Schedule And Additional Details:

Registration Time: 7:15 A.M.
Move More Kids Youth Run Start Time (For Age 7 And Younger): 8:00 A.M.
Move More Kids 5k Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 8:30 A.M.

Entry Fee: $5.00 For 5k Fun Run/Walk (Cash Only)
Proceeds To Benefit The Canaan Food Pantry

Pre-Register Through This Link.
Please Pre-Register One Person At A Time

T-Shirts Available On A First-Come, First-Serve Basis.
First Place For Male And Female Participants Will Receive A $25.00 New Balance Gift Card.

Inflatable Kayaking Through The Skowhegan Gorge
10 A.M.- 3 P.M. | Skowhegan Gorge (Meet At Basecamp, 65 Water St.)
Join The Skowhegan Outdoors Team For A Float Through The Gorge On An Inflatable Kayak (Called A Ducky). We Will Run These Trips In Groups Of 6 At The Top Of The Hour. Register Here

Vintage Fashion Pop-Up - Organized By Leebeevintage
10 A.M.- 4p.M. | Joe's Flat Iron Café
Lee Bee Vintage And Joe's Flat Iron Café Are Collaborating Again To Bring Vintage Fashion And Delicious Sips To Downtown Skowhegan!

River Days Celebration
10 A.M. To 2 P.M. | Downtown Skowhegan

Bring The Kids Out For Family Activities! Activities Will Include:

Axe Throwing

Climbing Wall

New Balance Bike Trailer

Tessier Farm Petting Zoo Sponsored By Whittemore And Sons

Chainsaw Carving

Bounce House Sponsored By Joe's Flat Iron Cafe

Live Music - See Cryin Out Loud And The Autumn Addicts Downtown!

Makers Market - Application Open!

Paint Skowhegan | 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | Information And Registration For Artists!

Dinner In The Park
5-10 P.M. | Coburn Park

Enjoy A Delightful Outdoor Dining Experience And A Sky Lit Up With Fireworks In Beloved Coburn Park. The Evening Will Include A Cocktail Hour, A Locally Sourced Buffet Dinner, Live Auction, Live Music, And Fireworks Over The River. Event Hosted By Main Street Skowhegan. Proceeds To Benefit Skowhegan Revitalization Projects. Purchase Tickets!

Fireworks
9 P.M. | Great Eddy

Fireworks Will Light Up The Night Sky. View This Spectacular River Fest Culmination From Downtown, The Eddy, Or The Pedestrian Bridge. If There Is A Downpour Or Severe Weather,  The Rain Date Will Be Sunday, Aug. 6.

Date : July 31-Aug 3,2024

Location : Various Venues in Skowhegan, ME

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