Lighting Up the Kennebec
Kennebec on Fire highlights the arts and Somerset County's greatest natural asset, the Kennebec River, with five in-river sculptures and dramatic lighting events.
2023 Lighting Schedule
- Thursday July 6th | 8:30 -10 p.m.
- Saturday, August 5 | 8-9:30 p.m. (during River Fest at Dinner in the Park)
- Sunday, August 6 | 12-4 p.m. (During River Fest Bicentennial BBQ and River Race)
- Thursday, August 31 | 7:30-9 p.m.
- Friday, October 6 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Sculptures & Artists
- Salmon Silhouettes, Artist: Steve Anderson (Norridgewock, Maine)
- Canned Corn, Artist: Jay Sawyer (Warren, Maine)
- Fire Vessel, Artist: Terrence Parker (South Berwick, Maine)
- Wheat Spire, Artist: Terrence Parker (South Berwick, Maine)
- Cone, Artists: W. Josiah Glover and Magdaleena Glover (Camden, Maine)
Project History
In early 2019 Main Street Skowhegan received a Creative Communities = Economic Development Implementation (CCED) Grant from the Maine Arts Commission (MAC) to implement Kennebec on Fire. The majority of grant funding was used for artist commissions, with the remaining funds being paid to Maine Wood Heat, a Skowhegan business that fabricated the bases.
“We are extremely excited to draw attention to our river, which has been the lifeblood of the community for so long, while at the same time further promoting Skowhegan and the region as a destination for cultural experiences, including outdoor recreation, local food, and of course the arts," said Kristina Cannon, Main Street's executive director.
Kennebec on Fire is expected to help create a sense of place, bolster tourism, and generate prosperity in Skowhegan and the region.
