FAIR HOURS: Grounds: open at 7am --- Midway: open at 1pm --- Buildings: open 12pm to 10pm
Layouts & Maps
We are excited to meet new vendors and get reacquainted 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! 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.Â
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 207th Skowhegan State Fair. With your help we can make the Skowhegan State Fair a memorable event for all!
No Vehicles on Midway AFTER 12:00 PM
Vehicles are not allowed on the midway after 12:00pm. Hall Vendors will be allowed to enter the Park Street Gate #1 to replenish their booths until 11:30 am. Midway Vendors will be allowed to enter Gate #1 or Gate #2 to replenish their booths until 11:30 am. All vehicles must be removed from the midway by 12:00 PM and parked in the infield via Wal-Mart Entrance Gate #2. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the Park Street Gate #1 or Beech Street Gate #3 after 11:30 am. Infield parking is free with paid vendor space.
Independent Midway
Independent Midway Vendors
Independent Midway spaces are limited, and will be given on a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.
Independent Midway – Located on the West End of the Race Track, starting at the end of the Carnival Midway and extending to the Flower Show Building & Coliseum.Â
Each rental space includes 10′ of Frontage 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.
Additional Vendor 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
- $750.00 10’ Frontage.
- $1000.00 20′ Frontage
- $1350.00 30′ Frontage
- 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 the previous year 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.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Pricing
- Commercial Vendor/Exhibitor
- 10' Frontage
- $425.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Concessions/Food
- 10" Frontage - $755.00
- 20' Frontage - $1000.00
- 30' Frontage - $1350.00
- Electric $50.00
Hall Venders
Commercial Hall Vendors
Hall spaces are limited, and will be givenon a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.Â
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.
Midway Hall 2 – Located on the east side of the Bingo Hall, Across from the Grandstand.
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.
Additional Vendor Information
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 the previous year 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.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Tuesday 8/5 9 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 8/6 9 am to 7 pm
Thursday 8/7 9am - 12 pm
Pricing
- Corner Space
- 10' x 10"
- $400.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Single Side Space
- 10' x 10"
- $350.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
Crafters
Crafter's
Hall spaces are limited, and will be givenon a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.Â
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 the previous year.
First 5 day period: August 8 – 12 Â
Second 5 day period: August 13 – 17.
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.
Additional Vendor Information
Fair Dates: August 7 – 16, 2025
Set-up Times:
- First 5 day period: Wed., August 6, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Second 5 day period: Tues., August 12, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Opening & Closing Times: Crafters are located in Constitution Hall & Midway Hall both buildings will open daily at 12:00 pm and close nightly at 10:00 pm.
Fees:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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 the previous year 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:Â Spaces are awarded on a first come first serve basis, after March 15, in an available space.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Second 5 day period: Tues 8/12, 7 am to 12 pm
Pricing
- 5 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $60.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $30.00 ez=a.
- 10 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $120.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $60.00 ez=a.
Maine Maple & Commodities Building
Maine Maple & Commodities
Hall spaces are limited, and will be givenon a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.Â
Maine Maple & Commodities 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.
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)
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.
Additional Vendor Information
Booth Space
- All spaces are 10’x10’.
- Each space includes 3 seasons passes with parking. (Additional passes $65.00 ea.)
- Vendor must supply tables, chairs, decorations, etc..
- Detailed Vendor information is included in the contract.
Pricing:
- Corner space – $150.00 for 10 days
- Single side space – $150.00 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 the previous year 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.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Tuesday 8/5 9 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 8/6 9 am to 7 pm
Thursday 8/7 9am - 12 pm
Pricing
- 5 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $60.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $30.00 ez=a.
- 10 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $120.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $60.00 ez=a.
Carnival Midway Vendors
Carnival Midway Vendors
Please contact Smokey’s Greater Shows at (941) 685-4945 for more information or apply online at www.smokeysgreatershows.com
Independent Midway Vendors
Independent Midway spaces are limited, and will be given on a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.
Independent Midway – Located on the West End of the Race Track, starting at the end of the Carnival Midway and extending to the Flower Show Building & Coliseum.Â
Each rental space includes 10′ of Frontage 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.
Additional Vendor 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
- $750.00 10’ Frontage.
- $1000.00 20′ Frontage
- $1350.00 30′ Frontage
- 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 the previous year 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.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Pricing
- Commercial Vendor/Exhibitor
- 10' Frontage
- $425.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Concessions/Food
- 10" Frontage - $755.00
- 20' Frontage - $1000.00
- 30' Frontage - $1350.00
- Electric $50.00
Carnival Midway Vendors
Please contact Smokey’s Greater Shows at (941) 685-4945 for more information or apply online at www.smokeysgreatershows.com
Commercial Hall Vendors
Hall spaces are limited, and will be givenon a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.Â
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.
Midway Hall 2 – Located on the east side of the Bingo Hall, Across from the Grandstand.
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.
Additional Vendor Information
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 the previous year 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.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Tuesday 8/5 9 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 8/6 9 am to 7 pm
Thursday 8/7 9am - 12 pm
Pricing
- Corner Space
- 10' x 10"
- $400.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Single Side Space
- 10' x 10"
- $350.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
Crafter's
Hall spaces are limited, and will be givenon a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.Â
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 the previous year.
First 5 day period: August 8 – 12 Â
Second 5 day period: August 13 – 17.
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.
Additional Vendor Information
Fair Dates: August 7 – 16, 2025
Set-up Times:
- First 5 day period: Wed., August 6, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Second 5 day period: Tues., August 12, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Opening & Closing Times: Crafters are located in Constitution Hall & Midway Hall both buildings will open daily at 12:00 pm and close nightly at 10:00 pm.
Fees:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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 the previous year 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:Â Spaces are awarded on a first come first serve basis, after March 15, in an available space.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Second 5 day period: Tues 8/12, 7 am to 12 pm
Pricing
- 5 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $60.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $30.00 ez=a.
- 10 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $120.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $60.00 ez=a.
Maine Maple & Commodities
Hall spaces are limited, and will be givenon a first come first serve basis.
New Vendor spaces will be available after March 15.Â
Maine Maple & Commodities 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.
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)
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.
Additional Vendor Information
Booth Space
- All spaces are 10’x10’.
- Each space includes 3 seasons passes with parking. (Additional passes $65.00 ea.)
- Vendor must supply tables, chairs, decorations, etc..
- Detailed Vendor information is included in the contract.
Pricing:
- Corner space – $150.00 for 10 days
- Single side space – $150.00 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 the previous year 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.
VENDOR DETAILS
Fair Dates:
Setup:
Tuesday 8/5 9 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 8/6 9 am to 7 pm
Thursday 8/7 9am - 12 pm
Pricing
- 5 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $60.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $30.00 ez=a.
- 10 Day Period
- 10' Frontage
- $120.00 ea.
- Electric $50.00
- Crafter Pass $60.00 ez=a.
