The Kennebec River Ramble
Our next River Days event is scheduled for Saturday, September 13. Scroll down for more info. Scroll WAY down to see what our previous River Days events (June 27, July 11, August 8) featured for activities.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
All Day Event | Kennebec River from Cleaver Landing in Skowhegan to the Hinckley Boat Landing
Main Street Skowhegan is excited to host our third Kennebec River Ramble event, in partnership with our friends at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Many thanks to our lead River Ramble sponsors: Maine State Credit Union, Brookfield Renewable, and Kennebec Savings Bank; and to our 2025 River Days sponsors: Skowhegan Savings Bank, Hight Family of Dealerships, Franklin Savings Bank, and the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council.
Register for the Ramble Here
Ramble Schedule
- 8 a.m. Check in at Hinckley Boat Launch (Route 201/Route 23, Hinckley)
- 8-9 a.m. Coffee & Breakfast sponsored and provided by The Bankery
- 9 a.m. Shuttle & boat trailer to Cleaver Landing in Skowhegan sponsored by Redington-Fairview General Hospital
- Skowhegan Outdoors staff will be shuttling boats and people to the put-in; leave your car in Hinckley for ease of access when you return
- 10 a.m. Launch from Cleaver Boat Landing (Route 2, Skowhegan)
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Paddle to Hinckley Boat Landing
- 1 to 3 p.m. Caribbean Comfort food truck, music, boat demos, and games on the river!
Registration is by donation—and it comes with a delicious breakfast from The Bankery to fuel your morning adventure!
Bring your own watercraft or borrow (for free!) boats, paddles, and PFDs from the Skowhegan Outdoors Gear Library—we’ll even deliver them right to the launch for you. If you plan to borrow gear, we recommend reserving it ASAP as it's first come, first served.
Once we paddle our way to Hinckley Boat Landing, the celebration begins! Enjoy music with DJ Eric Lunt, food for purchase from local food truck Caribbean Comfort, lawn games sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank, and boat demos with Skowhegan Outdoors. Jump into a cornhole tournament with KV Connect, or kick back riverside and soak up the beauty of the Kennebec while you enjoy lunch with friends.
Register for the Ramble Here
These River Days events have already passed, but there's always next year for you to partake!
Thank you to our generous leading River Days sponsors—Skowhegan Savings Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, Hight Family of Dealerships, and Brookfield Renewable—for making this celebration possible. Their support helps bring our community together and shine a spotlight on the Kennebec River, our downtown, and the exciting future of the Skowhegan River Park. We’re grateful for their commitment to Skowhegan’s momentum and summertime magic!
FRIDAY, JUNE 27th
Carriage Rides with Seavey Farms
5-8 PM | Rides leave from the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce (23 Commercial Street, Skowhegan)
Bites & Sites: The Downtown Skowhegan Food Tour Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank
Tours at 2 PM & 4 PM | 65 Water Street, Skowhegan
Discover the flavors of Skowhegan on a guided walking tour featuring locally sourced bites and behind-the-scenes stories from our vibrant food scene. Perfect for foodies, visitors, and locals alike—come hungry and leave inspired. Stops will include Joe's Flat Iron Cafe, The Miller's Table at Main Grains, Crooked Face Creamery, The Maine Meal, The Bankery, and Unwined. Tickets are $75 and include free samples at all stops, and a branded tote bag! Register here
I Met a Moose in Maine One Day - Story Walk on the Debe Trail provided by Somerset Public Health
3 PM - 8 PM | Debe Trail
Take a stroll at your own pace along the scenic riverside Debe Trail and enjoy a page-by-page reading of I Met a Moose in Maine One Day by Edward Shankman. This self-guided Story Walk is perfect for families and nature lovers alike. Enjoy a whimsical Maine adventure brought to life in the great outdoors.
Children's Activities with Skowhegan Outdoors
3 PM - 7 PM | 151 Water Street
Join Skowhegan Outdoors to learn about Leave No Trace with an activity and crafting!
Mug Club Launch Party at The Biergarten!
4-8 PM | 7 Island Ave, Skowhegan
Celebrate community and craft beer at the official Mug Club launch! Choose your unique mug from a curated collection, enjoy a fresh keg pour, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Spinning Mill. Memberships available now through June 27—join the club and be part of The Biergarten’s founding crew! More Information
Live Music at the Old Mill Pub!
6-9 PM | 39 Water Street, Skowhegan
Adam Babcock will be rocking the river!
Glow Stick Paddle Sponsored by Computer Improvements
Meet at 7 p.m. | Cleaver Landing Boat Launch
Join Skowhegan Outdoors at Cleaver Landing for the River Fest Glow Stick Paddle 2025! Bring glow sticks to light up your watercraft while paddling down the Kennebec. We will launch at 7:30 p.m., so arrive early to decorate your boats! Register here
FRIDAY, JULY 11th
Bites & Sites: The Downtown Skowhegan Food Tour Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank
Tours at 2 PM & 4 PM | 65 Water Street, Skowhegan
Discover the flavors of Skowhegan on a guided walking tour featuring locally sourced bites and behind-the-scenes stories from our vibrant food scene. Perfect for foodies, visitors, and locals alike—come hungry and leave inspired. Stops will include Joe's Flat Iron Cafe, The Miller's Table at Main Grains, Crooked Face Creamery, The Maine Meal, The Biergarten, Old Mill Pub, The Bankery, and Unwined. Tickets are $75 and include free samples at all stops, and a branded tote bag! Register here
Moonlight Madness
5-9 p.m. | Downtown Skowhegan
Join us for Skowhegan's annual street party where you'll find:
Concessions
Climbing Wall
Vendor Fair
Chainsaw Carving Demos w/ Dan Burns
Horse & Carriage Rides with Seavey Farm (5-8 p.m.)
Magnet Fishing
Bike riding with Skowhegan Outdoors
Giant Jenga with silly challenges & activities
Coloring books & stickers
Cornhole
Live Music (6-8 p.m.)
- Six Wayz to Sunday will be rocking Water Street!
- Stonewall Chrome will be rocking the Old Mill Pub outdoor beer garden!
Beer Garden at Old Mill Pub
Bed Races - $100 cash prize to the winning team! (7 p.m.)
Register to participate in the Bed Races, a timeless Skowhegan tradition! Register here!
Top Hat School of Dance Performance!
Sip & Play: Trivia Night w/ Host Matt Quinn
6 PM | Joe's Flat Iron Cafe, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan
Free to play. Full menu and bar will be available. Winner gets their meal for free and a $5 gift card.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th
Expected to be our biggest and most awesome River Days yet, we're bringing the stoke for our August event!
Paddle the Skowhegan Gorge w/ Skowhegan Outdoors
Trips at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. | Meet at 65 Water Street, Skowhegan
Please register here.
Mountain Bike Basics w/ Skowhegan Outdoors
Sessions at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. | Meet at 65 Water Street, Skowhegan
Please register here.
Live Music!
2-7 p.m. | Riverside Lot, Downtown Skowhegan
Shane Sawtelle, 2-5 p.m.
Northern Xposure, 5-8 p.m.
Backyard Basecamp: Kids Activity Booth w/ Skowhegan Outdoors
4-8 p.m. | Riverside Lot, Downtown Skowhegan
Outdoor rec-inspired kids activities, including a camping demo, a bird feeder craft, and more!
Mobile Gear Library w/ Skowhegan Outdoors
4-8 p.m. | Riverside Lot, Downtown Skowhegan
Browse & borrow gear and learn more about free outdoor programs and equipment from Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of River Days host, Main Street Skowhegan.
Community Commons: Food, Vendors, and More!
Noon-8 p.m. | Riverside Lot, Downtown Skowhegan
Grab a bite from Geeze Louise That's a Wrap or Smashed207 food trucks, browse local goods at the vendor fair, and swing by the Main Street Skowhegan tent for raffle prizes. Don’t miss David Calder—log driver, songwriter, and storyteller—bringing Maine’s heritage to life. Plus, stop by the History House booth to explore artifacts from Skowhegan’s past and learn more about their museum and research center.
Food trucks: Noon- 8 p.m.
Vendor fair: 4-8 p.m. Vendors register here
Bites & Sites: The Downtown Skowhegan Food Tour Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank
Tours at 2 PM | 65 Water Street, Skowhegan
Discover the flavors of Skowhegan on a guided walking tour featuring locally sourced bites and behind-the-scenes stories from our vibrant food scene. Perfect for foodies, visitors, and locals alike—come hungry and leave inspired. Stops will include Joe's Flat Iron Cafe, The Miller's Table at Main Grains, Crooked Face Creamery, The Maine Meal, The Biergarten, Old Mill Pub, The Bankery, and Unwined. Tickets are $75 and include free samples at all stops, and a branded tote bag!
Registration is now closed.
Langlais Art Tour w/ Restoration Artist Steve Dionne
4-5 p.m. | Meet at the Mermaid behind ZAAP Thai, 105 Water Street, Skowhegan
Discover Skowhegan’s iconic Langlais sculptures! Join restoration expert Steve Dionne for a walking tour of the 20+ artworks by Maine legend Bernard Langlais. Hear the stories behind the art and explore Skowhegan’s unique cultural landscape—only during River Days!
Fly Casting Demos & Instruction w/ Fins & Furs Adventures
4-6 p.m. | Riverside Lot, Downtown Skowhegan
Try your hand at fly casting! Join Fins & Furs Adventures for live demos and hands-on instruction—perfect for beginners and curious anglers alike!
The Paddling Film Festival World Tour
2 PM - 10 PM | Riverfront Greenspace (behind 151 Water Street, Skowhegan)
We are STOKED to host the Paddling Film Festival in Skowhegan—the future home of Maine's first whitewater park! Join us for an outdoor screening with a curated selection of paddling films from around the world that showcase the thrill, beauty, and grit of life on the water.
2-7 p.m. Early Session Films | 8-10 p.m. Main Event Films
5-9 p.m. Unwined Beer Garden - featuring a River Days brew from Kennebec River Brewing and sponsored by Key Appliance.
7:30-9 p.m. Popcorn and Ice cream
Skowhegan River Park Site Tour & Update w/ Main Street Skowhegan
7-8 p.m. | Meet in the Riverfront Greenspace (behind 151 Water Street, Skowhegan)
Check out the future site of the Skowhegan River Park and get an update on the initiative from project manager, Kristina Cannon.
Story Walk on the Debe Trail provided by Somerset Public Health
Noon-8 p.m. | Starts at the Skowhegan Walking Bridge behind ZAAP Thai, 105 Water Street
Take a stroll at your own pace along the scenic riverside Debe Trail and enjoy a page-by-page reading of a popular children's book.
Paint Skowhegan
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Various Locations
Registration is now closed! Completed artworks will be exhibited throughout August, with a silent auction running during the show. Visitors can bid and vote for their favorite piece through the “Third Thursday Art Party” on August 21, 4–6 p.m., where votes will be counted. The winner will receive a $100 River Roads gift certificate and two tickets to Main Street Skowhegan’s September 27 gala, where their artwork will be auctioned to benefit Main Street.