Directions to Fairgrounds, Local Hotels, Motels & Campgrounds, Fairground Camping Info & Grounds Maps
Directions to the fair:
From 95 North, take exit 133 (Waterville/Skowhegan) onto Rt. 201 North and head to Skowhegan. At the light in Skowhegan, take a right and go into town. Go around the rotary of buildings and take a right. About 1 mile on left is the entrance to the fairgrounds. Next to Wal-Mart.
From 95 South, Take exit 157 (Newport/Skowhegan), turn slight right onto ME-100/ME-11 north, take a sharp left onto Main Street/Route 2 south. Follow Route 2 into Skowhegan, go through the rotary, turn right onto Madison Avenue About 1 mile on left is the entrance to the fairgrounds. Next to Wal-Mart.
Area Hotels & Motels
Belmont Motel – 474-8315
Madison Avenue, Skowhegan
The Towne Motel – 474-5151
Madison Avenue, Skowhegan
www.townemotel.com
Kyes Motel – 474-3384
137 W Front St, Skowhegan, ME 04976
www.kyes-motel.com
2.4 miles from the Fairgrounds, overlooking the Kennebec River.
Breezy Acres Motel – 474-2703
www.breezyacresmotel.com
Route 201, Skowhegan
Less than 3 miles from the Fairgrounds. Quite county aptmosphere. AAA Approved
Comfort Inn & Suites – Farmington/Wilton, Maine – 207-645-5155
1026 US Route 2 Wilton, ME 04294
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-wilton-maine-ME056
Silverton Sporting Ranch – (207) 399-3647
51 Webb Rd
Canaan, ME 04924
www.silvertonsportingranch.com
private cabins/ pet friendly
Two Rivers Campground – 207-474-6482
327 Canaan Road Skowhegan, ME 04976
www.tworvrs.com
Approx. 4 miles from the Fairgrounds.
Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA – (207) 474-2858 or (800) 562-7571
18 Cabin Road Canaan, ME 04924
www.skowkoa.com
Campground
Jellystone Park at Yonderhill Campground – 207-474-7353
221 Lakewood Rd, Madison, ME 04950
www.yonderhill.com
Family Campground, Less than a mile from the fairgrounds.
Country Corner Inn – 207-509-9927
327 Shusta Road Madison ME 04950
www.homedealsofmaine.com
Find us on Facebook: Country Corner Inn
Approx. 6 miles from the Fairgrounds.
If you would like to have your Motel, Hotel, or Campground listed here, please contact Becki at 207-474-2947
Fairtime Camping:
Summer Events – Only show participants and their family may camp during the Summer Event Season. Please contact individual shows for camping reservations.
Camping Fee does NOT include gate admission.
Return Camping Form with payment to PO Box 39, Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Campground Rules
Printable Camping Application & Map – Coming Soon
Camping Dates:
Saturday, August 5 thru Sunday, August 20, 2023. Maximum length of stay is 14 nights.
Camping Fees:
Due to increases in electrical services, nightly camping fees have been increased.
$40.00 per night for Water & Electric Hookup
$50.00 per night for Sewer, Water & Electric Hookup
Plus daily gate admission for each day spent on the grounds per person, children 10 & under are free. All fees are to be paid with reservation.
Guests & Visitors:
All Guests and Visitors must pay the daily gate admission, if they have a vehicle it must be parked in the infield where they will pay the parking fee of 5.00.
Registration:
All campers must be registered with the camping attendant and any fees must be paid in advance. Any vehicles on site must be registered with the camping attendant. Please limit the number of vehicles on any campsite to 2.
Speed limit on the grounds is 5 MPH, please go slowly and watch for children.
Pets:
Absolutely no pets on the midway or in any of the buildings. Any pets must remain in the camping area on a leash at all times. All pets litter must be promptly cleaned up and their messes disposed of properly. There will be no aggressive pets allowed on the grounds.
Garbage Disposal:
Do not leave trash on the roads or around campsites. There are dumpsters provided on the grounds, please locate one and deposit your trash there.
Water, Electric & Sewer:
Water & Electric is supplied at all camping sites. Air conditioners may be used, please conserve energy by turning off a/c when not in use this will help keep the cost of rent down. If your site does not have sewer hook ups, you must use the dumping station, located on the grounds near the livestock gate (gate #4). A pump truck also makes its way around the grounds, see camping attendant for contact number. All wastewater must be contained and disposed of at the dump station; absolutely no wastewater shall be disposed of on the ground.
Restrooms & Showers:
Showers are located in the Restroom near the Flower Building and in the Restrooms under the Grandstand. Other restrooms are located throughout the grounds. No Smoking in the Restrooms or Showers. No washing of clothing or dishes in Restroom sinks.
Prohibited on Grounds:
Firearms
All Fireworks & explosives
Campsite Fires will not be allowed anywhere on the grounds.
Intoxicating Beverages will not be allowed in the camping area or on the grounds outside of the Stable (also known as the Beer Garden).
Electric Heaters in tents.
Do Not wash vehicles, campers or trailers anywhere on the grounds.
All rules will be enforced and those not cooperating will be escorted off the grounds after proper warning.
Please contact the campground attendant with any questions or concerns. To reserve campsites in advance please contact the fair office at 474-2947.
Warning
Upon leaving campers, trailers and or vehicles be sure to lock all doors where as the Skowhegan State Fair will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items.