Guinness World Record

We did it! Guinness World Records has confirmed that Main Street Skowhegan and the Town of Skowhegan set the new world record for the most people moose calling simultaneously!

The record was established on June 9, 2018, at the 2018 Skowhegan Moose Festival when 1,054 people participated in the world record attempt led by Registered Maine Guide Roger Lambert.

Hosted by Main Street Skowhegan, the weekend-long festival at the historic Skowhegan Fairgrounds attracted an estimated 6,000 people from across 13 states, and video of the world record attempt on the Skowhegan Moose Festival Facebook page garnered more than 16,000 views. The Guinness World Records review process took eight months to verify the exact number of people moose calling simultaneously.

“The Skowhegan Moose Festival was a huge success, and this world record is the icing on the cake,” said Kristina Cannon, executive director of Main Street Skowhegan. “To us, it is about so much more than just the people who were counted. So many people, organizations, and businesses were involved in festival planning and execution. From our sponsors to our volunteers, this event and record wouldn’t have happened without them. This recognition is a great way to celebrate Skowhegan and all that it has to offer. As a community, we are thrilled to hold this world record.”

The Skowhegan Moose Festival was a three-day event built around the 2018 Maine Moose Permit Lottery. It drew record-breaking attendance compared to past moose lottery events. The festival featured a range of activities for all ages, including adult and child moose-calling competitions, hunting and fly-fishing demonstrations, and seminars with sporting experts, plus vendors, outdoor retailers, food trucks, and a Phil Vassar concert.

The 2018 Skowhegan Moose Festival was supported by leading sponsors Cabela’s and the Hight Family of Dealerships as well as the Maine Office of Tourism, the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, and many local businesses.