Visit Skowhegan, Maine — Events, Restaurants, and Things to Do

Things to Do in Skowhegan

Skowhegan, Maine is a small city with an outsized personality — a place where the Kennebec River runs through a revitalized downtown, where world-class events like Skijor Skowhegan and the Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival draw visitors from across New England, and where locally owned restaurants, theaters, and cultural venues make every visit feel worth the trip.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a day trip from Portland or Augusta, or looking for things to do in Skowhegan this weekend, this page is your local guide. Browse featured events, read our staff picks and “perfect day” itineraries, and explore the restaurants, bars, museums, and shops that make Skowhegan one of Central Maine’s most compelling destinations.

Skowhegan is easy to reach, genuinely unique, and — if our visitors are any indication — hard to leave.

Our Recommendations

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Skowhegan State Fair

Thurs., August 13 - Sat., August 22 • 33 Constitution Ave.

Experience one of Maine’s favorite summer traditions at the Skowhegan State Fair. Celebrating the best of agriculture while offering ten days of family-friendly entertainment, exciting attractions, live music, motorsports, and more!

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Our Town

August 13-22 • Times Vary
Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Madison

ur Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity."

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Trivia Night at Unwined

Wednesday, August 26 • 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Unwined 151 Water St., Skowhegan

Trivia is going tournament-style for the summer! Show up with your team on any trivia night and you'll be registered the first night you play. You don’t have to make every single game to stay in the tournament, but your team does need at least **two original members** present each night to count toward your season standings. Don't have a team, come heckle the nerds!

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