Skowhegan State Fair

"Always a great time! I would recommend adding more rides in between really intense and rides for kids. The demolition derby is always fun to watch and there's so many cool shops you can visit!"

"For someone who has been going to the SSF for pretty much all my life, the attraction and draw of what I loved in my younger years seems to have faded dramatically. The rides are pretty lame. The food is pretty much what you can get around any street corner nowadays. I really think the livestock and farmers is what is saving this event. They deserve all the praise for the enormous work they do to keep a farm going in this fast paced world we live in. I'm not sure how Skowhegan fares in the end game but I think they should consider shortening the event to 5 or 7 days."

"Midway was by SGS (Smokey's Greater Shows). Nearly 2/3 of the rides didn't look structurally safe to even be running. They were extremely rusted, which is probably why the workers only allowed a few riders at a time. There wasn't a lot of vendors despite the amount of room. Most of the tents were the same items. There was more seating areas here than other fairs, especially ones that are shaded. The entrance fee/parking is also reasonable."

"Been going for over 40 years. Things change over time I guess. Lots of the things that made it great are gone now. Roller coaster, zipper, fun house, many venders have stopped coming due to the huge cost of a rental spot, not as much harness racing. Prices have climbed up of course. Antique engines, tractors, blacksmithing, exhibits of life Two hundred years ago. Love the truck, tractor, lawn mower pulls. Love to see the youngins driving the lawnmower pulling tractors. And of course the FOOD!"