Thursday, June 23, 2011
6:00 pm SouthSide Tavern Sundowner Canoe Race on the Kennebec River
Registration starts at 4:30 pm at the Swinging Bridge on the island
For more information call 474-6073
Post race entertainment with Mike Roderigue at the SouthSide Tavern
Friday, June 24, 2011
Outdoor Expo Open 1:00 – 7:00 pm @ Municipal Parking Lot
3:00 - 10:30 pm Watering Hole @ Municipal Parking Lot
Come & enjoy the vendor tent, beverages, food & fun!
ID required, must be 21 & over.
Participating vendors: The Heritage House Restaurant, T & B's, and Kniffin's
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| Emerald Sky |
Live music! Music sponsored by Somerset Woods Trustees
5:30 Rob Burnell
8:00 Emerald Sky (tickets sold at the gate)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Outdoor Expo Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm @ Municipal Parking Lot
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Rolling on the River Raft Rides @ Mill Street, Canoe Portage
Moxie Outdoor Adventures will be offering free river raft rides down the river for ages 5 to Senior Citizens. All safety gear will be provided. Youths must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants must register for raft trips inside the River Fest Event Tent to receive more information and a departure time.
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fun Family Events
Activities Include:
Municipal Parking Lot: Rock Climbing Wall, Face Painting, River Rock Painting, Entertainment, Watermelon Eating Contest, Farmer’s Market, Poster Contest Display & Results, Raffles, Food, Fun and Much More!
FREE! Rolling on the River Raft Rides; registration in the River Fest tent, sponsored by Moxie Outdoor Adventures
Skowhegan Farmer's Market; live entertainment, local foods
Hight Trout Pond: Casting & Youth Fishing Tournament
*KVCAP Bus Transportation provided 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Bike Giveaway: Several new bicycles will be raffled off to children ages 6-10! Easy to enter & win. Children ages 6-10 who participate in one of the family fun activities with a physical emphasis, (e.g., rock climbing wall, bike course, etc.) Saturday, June 25 in the Municipal Parking lot will receive a raffle ticket to enter the drawing. The drawing will take place at 12:30 on Saturday, next to the bike trailer in the Municipal Parking lot.
Bikes are generously sponsored by the New Balance Foundation.
9:00 am - Noon Q106.50 Live Remote Broadcast from the River Fest tent
3:00 - 10:00 pm Watering Hole @ Municipal Parking Lot
Come & enjoy the vendor tent, beverages, food & fun!
ID required, must be 21 & over.
Participating vendors: The Old Mill Pub

8:30 pm “Glow Stick” River Run @ Rt. 2 Boat Landing
Be creative! Light up your canoe/kayak while we ride on the river. Life vests & flashlight required. $5.00 registration fee includes glow stick. Additional glow sticks available for purchase. Register at the Skowhegan Recreation Department up until June 24 at 4:00 pm.
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| Ranura |
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| Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations |
Live music at the River Fest Event Tent!
1:00 pm Kids Karaoke contest
3:00 pm Ranura
8:00 pm Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations (tickets sold at the gate)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
8:00 am 5K Road Race @ at Coburn Park
Enjoy scenic views of Skowhegan as our route takes you through Coburn Park and across Skowhegan’s walking bridge!
$10.00 registration fee. Race registration can be taken care of anytime during the weekend at the River Fest table under the tent. You can also pre-register by calling the Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department at 474-6901. Road Race sponsored by the Skowhegan Rotary Club.
Outdoor Expo open: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
@ Municipal Parking Lot
9:00 am - Noon Jazz Brunch
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fun Family Events
Activities Include:
Municipal Parking Lot: Rock Climbing Wall, Face Painting, River Rock Painting, Entertainment, Watermelon Eating Contest, Farmer’s Market, Poster Contest Display & Results, Raffles, Food, Fun and Much More!
FREE! Rolling on the River Raft Rides; registration in the River Fest tent, sponsored by Moxie Outdoor Adventures




