Independent Midway, Commercial Exhibition Halls & Crafters Corner
FAIR HOURS: Grounds: open at 7am --- Midway: open at 1pm --- Buildings: open 12pm to 10pm
As fair vendors last year we saw a wonderful response to the 205th Edition of the oldest continuous agricultural fair in the nation. With the worst of this pandemic behind us, there is no reason to not expect that this year, the 206th Edition of the Skowhegan State Fair, will not be better than ever! People are ready to get back to what they knew as normal. Given this, we believe we’ll see a tremendous turn out for this summer’s event.
Each year we have so many wonderful vendors who bring such a large variety of products, food & services to our grounds. Many of our vendors have websites or facebook pages. We would like to encourage you to visit their pages, shops, website and check out their products & services. Most of our vendors have trailers or tents and may be set up near you, check out their facebook pages for their next location.
Independent Midway
Independent Midway spaces are limited, and will be given on a first come first serve basis. Vendor spaces will be available after March 15 for NEW vendors! Submit your application today to be added to the new vendor que.
Fair Dates: August 8 – 17 2024
Set up: (subject to change without notice) Sunday August 4th thru Wednesday August 7th.
View Toggles below for more information on becoming a vendor on the Independent Midway
Letter to our Vendors - Please Read 🙂
As fair vendors last year we saw a wonderful response to the 205th Edition of the Oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair in the nation. With the worst of this pandemic behind us, there is no reason to not expect that this year, the 206th Edition of the Skowhegan State Fair, will not be better than ever! People are ready to get back to what they knew as normal. Given this, I believe we’ll see a tremendous turn out for this summer’s event.
We look forward to meeting new vendors and reacquainting with some of our repeat vendors who have made the Skowhegan Fair a successful and trusted venue for years. Whether it is in one of our Halls, on the Independent Midway or on the Carnival Midway, we have locations that afford you exceptional visibility and foot traffic assuring you optimal opportunity to be successful!
Some changes to our midway are under way, and we’ll see some different attractions there as well! The fair is contracting with new entertainers this year, be on the look out for announcements on who will be attending soon. The fair has also added another truck pull on Wednesday. This with a second dollar day on Tuesday we will have a lot going on!
We were pleased to continue the Independent Midway; security will be provided on the grounds after the fair has shut down for the night. Concessions, games and exhibits make up a huge part of every fair and we are lucky to be able to provide our vendors an affordable alternative for renting space on the midway. We would like to grow the Independent Midway and fill our Halls with exceptional exhibits, vendors & concessions and you’re an important part of making that happen. We are looking forward to another successful year and would like to invite you to join us this August for 10 fabulous days, where we will work together to help more than 60,000 fairgoers enjoy the 206th Skowhegan State Fair.
Please find enclosed an application for vendor space and return the completed form no later than March 15 for returning vendors. Returning the application reserves the same location you previously held; if you would like a new location please make note of it and we will try our best to accommodate your request. With your help we can make the Skowhegan State Fair a memorable event for all!
Looking forward to seeing again you this August!
Sincerely,
Skowhegan State Fair
General Information
Booth Space
- All spaces have 10’ of frontage, depth varies based on location of space and availability.
Photo(s) of Booth/Tent/Trailer & description of products are required with application for approval. - Each space includes 2 seasons passes with parking.
- Vendor must supply tent, trailer, tables, chairs, decorations, etc..
- Detailed Vendor information is included in the contract.
Pricing:
- Vendor/Exhibitor – $425.00 per 10’ Frontage.
- Concession Stand
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- $750.00 10’ Frontage.
- $1000.00 20′ Frontage
- $1350.00 30′ Frontage
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- Please do not send payment with this application, a contract to be signed will follow with a deposit amount due at that time.
- Any remaining balance will be due July 31.
Electricity:
Operations that use power to cook or prepare anything will see a power surcharge added to their booth rent. Items that are put on display that are plugged in operate ie: to heat or to illuminate or broadcast will be considered for surcharge. An electric fan plugged in for personal cooling or a lamp for you to see are not considered for surcharge.
Insurance:
Vendor also needs to supply the fair with a certificate of insurance stating they have a general liability policy of $1,000,000.00, with the Skowhegan State Fair listed as additional insured.
Availability:
- Please note the fair reserves the right to determine final location due to space availability. Please remember available spaces may be limited.
- Spaces are given on a first come first serve basis.
Returning Vendors:
- Vendors who attended in 2023 get first choice on space, prior to March 15.
- If you do not respond to by March 15 you will forfeit your space.
- Please let us know if you would like a different space than the one you had last year. We do our best to accommodate your request.
New Vendors:
Spaces are awarded on a first come first serve basis, after March 15, in an available space.
Midway Concessions & Vendors
Please contact Smokey’s Greater Shows at (941) 685-4945 for more information or apply online at www.smokeysgreatershows.com
Hall Vendors
Constitution Hall – Our main exhibition hall; on the east side of the Grandstand, near the Park Street Gate
Midway Hall – Located on the west side of the Grandstand, Across from the Bingo Hall.
Each rental space inside is 10’x10’ and will be provided upon a combination of first-come first serve basis and distributing vendors. If you have a preference on a space, we will certainly work with you to accommodate that, but it is not a guarantee. We appreciate your loyalty and will always give great consideration to those that booked with us the previous year.
Vendor spaces within our halls will be available after March 15 for NEW vendors!
View Toggles below for more information on becoming a vendor in one of our Halls.
Letter to our Vendors - Please Read 🙂
Greetings fellow fairgoers!
I hope all of you are wintering well! It’s hard to believe that we sit about halfway from last year’s Skowhegan Fair, to this year’s upcoming edition. It won’t be long before we’re into black flies, dandelions and picking strawberries! Can’t come soon enough! We’ll all cross our fingers and hope for gorgeous weather and bountiful crowds for our 10 Fair days in Skowhegan.
We’re working on our part to assure success for all who take part. Last year the addition of some additional signage and new events in the Maple Building brought a healthy increase in traffic to that area. We are trying to incorporate those successes to the other halls as well. Midway Hall will see a bit of a facelift this year. We’re looking at some new activities in or around Constitution Hall as well.
The halls are already seeing interest from several new vendors. As you know I am also a vendor. My wife and I take part in several other fairs throughout the state. I never miss an opportunity to seek out new vendors in other fair’s exhibition halls. Always looking for something new and different. This is a great reason to get that paperwork back to us ASAP, as we will be reaching out to potential new vendors as well. Secure your spot!
All of our pricing remains the same this year as last. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself again with the rules of the halls as they are outlined in your paperwork. They will continue to be strictly enforced. Last year we did a mid -week truck pull. We will not do that again this year.
We DID add a music event in the grandstand on Sunday evening, sure to generate some excitement! Dollar Days return again, which is such a bonus for us vendors! We’ve got a full Midway and with your participation it will ensure that we have another very successful year!
I look forward to seeing you soon! Take a moment and secure your spot in the upcoming 206th Skowhegan State Fair! Any questions can be directed to Becky Turner at the fair office at 207-474-2947
Sincerely,
Mike Pelletier
Mike Pelletier, Superintendent of Halls
Skowhegan State Fair – August 8 – 17, 2024
General Information
Fair Dates: August 8 – 17 2024
Set up: (subject to change without notice) Monday August 5th 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday August 6th 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Wednesday August 7th 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Booth Space
- All spaces are 10’x10’.
- Each space includes 2 seasons passes with parking.
- Vendor must supply tables, chairs, decorations, etc..
- Detailed Vendor information is included in the contract.
Pricing:
- Corner space – $400.00 for 10 days
- Single side space – $350.00 for 10 days
- Please do not send payment with this application, a contract to be signed will follow with a deposit amount due at that time.
Any remaining balance will be due July 31.
Electricity:
- Operations that use power to cook or prepare anything will see a power surcharge added to their booth rent. Items that are put on display that are plugged in operate ie: to heat or to illuminate or broadcast will be considered for surcharge. An electric fan plugged in for personal cooling or a lamp for you to see are not considered for surcharge.
Insurance:
- Vendor also needs to supply the fair with a certificate of insurance stating they have a general liability policy of $1,000,000.00, with the Skowhegan State Fair listed as additional insured.
Availability:
- Please note the fair reserves the right to determine final Hall location due to space availability. Please remember available spaces may be limited.
- Corner spaces are limited and are given out on first come first serve basis, if corner spaces are no longer available you will be placed in a regular space.
Returning Vendors:
- Vendors who attended in 2023 get first choice on available space, prior to March 15. However the fair reserves the right to place vendors as they see fit. We do our best to accommodate your request.
If you do not respond to this letter by March 15, you will forfeit your space.
New Vendors:
- Spaces are awarded on a first come first serve basis, after March 15, in an available space.
Crafter’s Corner – Craft Fair
Because our fair is 10 days long, we divided the week into two 5 day periods for our crafters. Please indicate on the application your preference to which 5 day period you would like. We will try to accommodate your request, provided space is available during that period. Returning Crafters have until March 15 to reserve the space they had in 2023.
The First 5 day period: August 8 – 12 Second 5 day period: August 13 – 17.
Crafter spaces within our halls will be available after March 15 for all NEW Crafters!
View Toggles below for more information on becoming a Crafter at the Skowhegan State Fair.
Letter to our Crafters - Please Read 🙂
Greetings fellow fairgoers!
I hope all of you are wintering well! It’s hard to believe that we sit about halfway from last year’s Skowhegan Fair, to this year’s upcoming edition. It won’t be long before we’re into black flies, dandelions and picking strawberries! Can’t come soon enough! We’ll all cross our fingers and hope for gorgeous weather and bountiful crowds for our 10 Fair days in Skowhegan.
We’re working on our part to assure success for all who take part. Last year the addition of some additional signage and new events in the Maple Building brought a healthy increase in traffic to that area. We are trying to incorporate those successes to the other halls as well. Midway Hall will see a bit of a facelift this year. We’re looking at some new activities in or around Constitution Hall as well.
The halls are already seeing interest from several new vendors. As you know I am also a vendor. My wife and I take part in several other fairs throughout the state. I never miss an opportunity to seek out new vendors in other fair’s exhibition halls. Always looking for something new and different. This is a great reason to get that paperwork back to us ASAP, as we will be reaching out to potential new vendors as well. Secure your spot!
All of our pricing remains the same this year as last. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself again with the rules of the halls as they are outlined in your paperwork. They will continue to be strictly enforced. Last year we did a mid -week truck pull. We will not do that again this year.
We DID add a music event in the grandstand on Sunday evening, sure to generate some excitement! Dollar Days return again, which is such a bonus for us vendors! We’ve got a full Midway and with your participation it will ensure that we have another very successful year!
I look forward to seeing you soon! Take a moment and secure your spot in the upcoming 206th Skowhegan State Fair! Any questions can be directed to Becky Turner at the fair office at 207-474-2947
Sincerely,
Mike Pelletier
Mike Pelletier, Superintendent of Halls
Skowhegan State Fair – August 8 – 17, 2024
General Information
Fair Dates: August 8 – 17, 2024
Set-up Times:
- First 5 day period: Wed., August 7, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Second 5 day period: Tues., August 13, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Opening & Closing Times: Crafters are located in Constitution Hall & will open daily at 12:00 pm and close nightly at 10:00 pm.
Fees: Booth Rental: $60.00 per 5 day Space
- Please do not send payment with this application, a contract to be signed will follow with a deposit amount due at that time.
Any remaining balance will be due July 31.
Crafters Pass: $30.00 for 5 day Crafter’s pass, which includes admission for 1 person and parking in our infield (regular price: $80.00 ea.) An additional pass for a helper may be purchased for $30.00 ea.; also includes parking.
Electricity: Operations that use power to cook or prepare anything will see a power surcharge added to their booth rent. Items that are put on display that are plugged in operate ie: to heat or to illuminate or broadcast will be considered for surcharge. An electric fan plugged in for personal cooling or a lamp for you to see are not considered for surcharge.
Availability: Please note the fair reserves the right to determine final Hall location due to space availability. Due to limited spaces we can only offer One Space per Crafter per 5 day period. Please remember available spaces may be limited.
- Crafters are responsible for collecting and sending in the 5% sales tax on sold items. We also need your sales tax number.
- Crafters are also responsible for providing any and all tables, chairs and booth accessories needed to set up your space.
- Vehicles are not allowed on the midway after 12:00 pm.
- Items exhibited must be something that you have made or added to. For example, a purchased towel with embroidery stitched by you would be appropriate, the towel without any work done by you would not be considered a craft.
Returning Crafters: Vendors who attended in 2023 get first choice on available space, prior to March 15.
Please let us know if you a preference on which space you would like to be in. We do our best to accommodate your request. Please remember available spaces may be limited.
New Crafters: Spaces are awarded on a first come first serve basis, after March 15, in an available space.
Maine Maple & Commodities Building
View Toggles below for more information on exhibiting/vending at the Skowhegan State Fair.
Letter to our Commodities - Please Read 🙂
Dear Maple Building Commodity,
I hope you have been doing well this winter. For many of you in the Maple business your busy season is already upon you, I bet… Bees, Blueberries, Potatoes, etc aren’t too far off. My fair season is getting underway as well. You don’t think that February would be anytime for August fair business, but we are busy reaching out to new vendors and preparing for the upcoming season.
In an effort to comply with liability guidelines we have been advised to make some changes in regard to sub-letting spaces within our buildings/grounds. We have been diligently working on the best way to resolve this. We understand this will be a big change for you all and hope you will bear with us while we work out any kinks in the new process. We believe we have come up with a fair solution that will benefit everyone, reduce liability on those who were sub-letting and settle any problems with obtaining passes for the fair.
To start we will be adding the Maine Commodities to the Maple Building signage, our goal with this is to have a well-rounded Exhibit Hall to include Maple, Bees, Blueberries, Potatoes, and other Commodities produced in Maine. Because we are limiting this building to Maine Commodities only, we are able to offer reduced rates per space from what we would typically charge in our commercial vendor halls or the independent midway.
We have divided the maple building into 9 10×10 spaces with the Maple Evaporator in the center. Each 10×10’ space will be $150.00. Each space will come with 3 season passes with parking. Additional passes may be purchased at a reduced rate of $65.00 (regular rate $80). There will also be an electrical usage fee of $50 for those who require electrical needs beyond use for a fan, computer, etc. The electrical fee is charged per commodity not per space.
For example: 3 10×10 spaces will cost $450.00 and will come with 9 season passes. (that’s $150 per space plus 3 passes per space)
Please refer to the additional material included with this letter, as well as the new application for space in the Maple Building for clarification. We will work with each Maple Building Commodity to ensure they have the correct spaces they have previously held.
I hope that you can understand the need for the fair to make this correction. In the long run, from any liability standpoint, you are probably safer for this separation to occur. Due to possible liability issues, this change must happen for the Fair’s protection as well.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 207-399-6532, or Becki at the fair office, 207-474-2947.
I wish you good luck with this year’s commodities seasons and look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Sincerely,
Mike Pelletier
Superintendent of Halls
Skowhegan State Fair