This year, we’re reimagining River Days—spreading the fun across four Fridays from June through September, plus one Saturday paddle. Why? Because the river deserves the spotlight. By focusing on engaging, river-centric events throughout the summer, we’re doubling down on the original purpose of the festival: to celebrate the Kennebec and highlight the exciting future of the Skowhegan River Park.
Instead of cramming everything into one weekend, we’re spreading out the experiences, prioritizing Friday energy downtown, and offering more chances to connect with the river all summer long.
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!
Schedule Of Events:
Bites and 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 With Dan Burns
Horse & Carriage Rides with Seavey Farm (5-8 p.m.)
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!
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.
