Farmers, gardeners, artists, crafters, bakers and canners; professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts alike; from all over the State of Maine are already gearing up for this year’s events. Livestock show strings are being perfected, gardeners are selecting the best seeds for their crops, bakers and canners are experimenting with recipes and canning techniques, artists and crafters are creating their masterpieces; all in anticipation of the coveted “Blue Ribbon”, “Best In Show” Rosette or “Grand Champion” Trophy.

In 2023 we had over 6,000 entries in 32 departments, ranging from agricultural, arts, crafts, and flower exhibits; to cattle, goat, sheep, horse & poultry shows; also including livestock and tractor pulling and not to mention the 4-H shows and exhibits. Some join the competition just for the fun of it, while others compete for the premiums to help with the cost of raising their animals or to help with college funds; whatever the reason thousands of exhibitors flock to the fair every year with their friends and families, rain or shine to participate.

Exhibit Halls

4-H Exhibits, Agricultural Exhibits, Arts & Crafts Exhibits & Flower Show Exhibits

Hall Managers & Information

Arts Building | Manager: Deb Barter – 474-3414
Setup: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Mon. August 5 & 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tues. August 6
Monday Only – Closed from 12-1 & 5-6

Lyndall Smith Agricultural Hall | Manager: Heather Kinney – 474-8342
Setup: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Mon. August 5 & Tues. August 6

Donald Eames Exhibition Hall | Manager: Caryl Estabrook – 474-6739
Setup: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tues. August 6

4-H Exhibition Hall | Somerset County 4-H Extension Educator: Karen Giles – 207-474-9622
Setup: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mon. August 5 & 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Tues. August 6

Livestock Departments

Livestock Open & Youth Shows, Tractor Pulling, Horse Pulling, Barrel Racing, Pig Scramble, Women’s Fry Pan Toss and so much more!

Livestock Area | Superintendent: Garrett Lambert – 612-8511
Email: Livestock@SkowheganStateFair.com
Coliseum | Barn Show Ring | Poultry Barn

Livestock Department Managers

4-H Exhibit Hall……………………Karen Giles
Antique Tractor Pulls……………..Gary Clark
Agricultural Hall……………..Heather Kinney
Arts & Crafts Hall…………………Deb Barter
ATV/Trike Pulls…………………….Kyle Doody
Beef Cattle……………………Garrett Lambert
Barrel Racing………………………..Milt Porter
Dairy Cattle……………………Garrett Lambert
Draft Horse Show………………..Hope Ricker
Farmers Draft Horse Pull….Karna Johnson
Farmers Steer & Ox Pull….Karna Johnson
Flower Show…………………..Caryl Estabrook
Garden Tractor Pulling………Chris Doherty
Horse Pulling…………………..Karna Johnson
Market Show & Sale……..Garrett Lambert
Men’s Hammer Throw……..Pam Valencourt
Miniature Horse Show…………Tarie Sawyer
Ox Pulling……………………….Karna Johnson
Pie Eating Contest…………Garrett Lambert
Pig Scramble…………………..Garrett Lambert
Pine Tree Mini Pullers……………Kyle Doody
Poultry Show………………….Tony Cummings
Sack Races……………………..Garrett Lambert
Sheep Show……………………Cassie Hanscom
Steer & Oxen Show……….. Garrett Lambert
Tractor Pulling…………………………….MSTTP
Women’s Fry Pan Toss………Pam Valencourt
Youth Beef Heifer Show….Garrett Lambert
Youth Dairy Cattle Show….Garrett Lambert
Youth Horse Show…………..Sherri Thornton
Youth Sheep Show…………Cassie Hanscom
Youth Working Steer……………..Hope Ricker