Join us in Skowhegan as we celebrate life on the river and the future Skowhegan River Park! 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

Glowstick Paddle
Meet at 6:30 p.m. | Cleaver Landing Boat Launch
Join Skowhegan Outdoors at Cleaver Landing for the River Fest Glow Stick Paddle 2024! Bring glow sticks to light up your watercraft while paddling down the Kennebec. We will launch at 7 p.m., so arrive early to decorate your boats!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

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. 

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.

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!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

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 
Bounce House
Climbing Wall
Axe Throwing 
Makers Market - Applications OPEN!
Live Music - Six Wayz to Sunday & Middle Ground will be rocking the Riverfront lot
Beer Gardens at Unwined & Old Mill Pub
Chainsaw Carving
Bed Races - Compete for the cash prizes | Time TBD

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

Move More Kids 5K FUN Run, Walk, Race
Time TBD | Coburn Park 

Inflatable Kayaking through the Skowhegan Gorge
9 a.m.- 4 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. Registration coming soon!

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 
Chainsaw Carving
Bounce House
Live Music - See Cryin Out Loud & the Autumn Addicts in downtown!
Makers Marker - Application OPEN!
Paint Skowhegan | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Information & 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. Coming soon!

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. Please check the Skowhegan River Fest Facebook page for updates.