Skowhegan State Fair
About this event
The Skowhegan State Fair is an agricultural fair in Skowhegan, Maine, at Skowhegan State Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Aug 13–22, 2026. The nation's oldest consecutively running agricultural fair, tracing its roots to 1818 and celebrating more than 200 years of Maine farming heritage. Ten days of livestock shows, harness racing, carnival rides, and community entertainment on the banks of the Kennebec River.
Annual, ten days in mid-August
Location & directions
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Frequently asked questions
When is Skowhegan State Fair 2026?
Skowhegan State Fair takes place Aug 13–22, 2026 in Skowhegan, Maine. Annual, ten days in mid-August
Where is Skowhegan State Fair held?
Skowhegan State Fair is held in Skowhegan, Maine, at Skowhegan State Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
What is Skowhegan State Fair?
The nation's oldest consecutively running agricultural fair, tracing its roots to 1818 and celebrating more than 200 years of Maine farming heritage.
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