Mainer cherishes 80 years of skowhegan fair memories. Aug 09, 2018 during this 200th anniversary of the skowhegan state fair, the hight family will share their 70car collection of restored antiques, including this 19 ford model t. At skowhegan state fair, french fries arent just small potatoes. It is a fair dedicated solely to real bread and everything associated with this most ancient and central staple. So i went to the skowhegan state fair with a few friends and this is what i got dont forget to comment rate and subscribe. Bert succumbed to an acute form of leukemia against which he. The norridgewock tribe of abenaki were farmers, as well. The following sources are highly recommended for those yearning to probe more deeply. Providing fun fair activities for the young and old alike, since 1818. Just click on one of the icons below to take a look at what tumblebooks has to offer. Organized in late 1818, the first, of what was to be an unbroken succession of 188 skowhegan fairs, was held of all time in january 1819, by the original organization known as the somerset central agricultural society. Sunderland history and memories sunderland england, victorian buildings, northern.
Skowhegan and bangor both hold state fairs, probably holdover titles from the days when a state fair rotated among communities. Agricultural fairgrounds, the nations oldest consecutively running agricultural fair, since 1818. Alton was born in skowhegan on april 15, 1920, a son of. Fiesta shows brings the rides to skowhegan state fair. Miller, is one of the state s finest romanesque revival fire houses. History of the old towns, norridgewock and canaan comprising norridgewock, canaan, starks, skowhegan, and bloomfield from their early settlement to the year 1849 by john wesley hanson. History of skowhegan, maine from a gazetteer of the state of maine by geo. Skowhegan state fair fiesta shows new englands largest.
Stanley mcgray, right, hands a jumbo order of fries to mike mccourt at his stans french fries stand at the skowhegan state fair on tuesday. He started cleaning the grandstand when he was a little boy and worked his way up to president. Since 1818, skowhegam state fair is the nations oldest continously run agricultural fair. The skowhegan state fair is the countrys oldest consecutively running agricultural fair. The kennebec river is such a part of the town as it winds around the island, slows for power generation then rushes on to. Skowhegan state fair skowhegan maine, maine new england, times square, fair grounds. Alton whittemore obituary augusta, me central maine. Skowhegan state fairgrounds has a horse track in skowhegan, maine. Every august, skowhegan hosts the annual skowhegan state fair, the oldest continuous state fair in the united states. The materials must be used at the state library, and may be photocopied.
Select the photo album to view photos or slideshow. Jun 08, 2019 skowhegan, seat of somerset county, features river, parks and state fair. Thus concludes a glimpse of skowhegans rich and colorful past. In 1818, the skowhegan fair was organized by the somerset central agricultural society, with the first fair held in 1819.
History of the old towns, norridgewock and canaan, comprising. The original skowhegan fair was organized in late 1818 and held in january 1819. Skowhegan, maine familypedia fandom powered by wikia. Skowhegan calls its annual august event, which began in 1818, the nations oldest continuously run agricultural fair. Bertrand dumais obituary skowhegan, me central maine. Jul 28, 2018 while the times may have changed, the bangor state fair hasnt, as shown from pictures documenting the fair s long history.
Mccourt said he has enjoyed stans fries for decades. Skowhegan state fair 2005 in skowhegan maine does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Skowhegan is also the home of the skowhegan state fair, the nations oldest consecutively running agricultural fair. Display commemorates the 200th anniversary of the fair. The skowhegan state fair celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. Skowhegan state fair skowhegan maine, maine new england. If you have a desire to view the times for skowhegan fair tickets 2020 in calendar view your welcome to click the calendar view logo at the uppermost part of the listings in the right side top corner. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from. The somerset and kennebec railroad later part of the maine central railroad reached the town in 1856. The first skowhegan fair was held in january 1819 under the auspices of what then was called the somerset central agricultural society.
Bangors fair, held at the beginning of august, is the largest state fair held in maine. Skowhegan community history a brief history of the. Photo image gallery when uploading photos, please do not upload images larger than 1280x1024. The oldest state fair belongs to new york, which held the very first fair in syracuse in 1841. There are no checkouts, holds, or bulky downloads, and books are available instantly. In the maine history books who was the oldest living. Check out our new website for up to date information. Livestock entry form use for all livestock departments not listed. Hight family shares 70car collection of restored antiques. This will show the total skowhegan fair 2020 schedule laid on top of a computergenerated calendar so guests can see a full months dates at a time. There are lots of great places to get a sandwich in maine, but few have the history of this vacationland institution. The maine state library houses a unique collection of vertical files on mainerelated subjects. Its origins are deeply rooted as a means for farmers and homemakers to be kept up to date with the latest methods for farming and homemaking. There are many other interesting events and outstanding individuals who have contributed to the history of this small town in central maine.
Select a picture to view full size or to give it a thumbs up to vote for a spot in the peoples choice spotlight. Secure in its new surroundings, the state fair began to grow. The maine grain alliance has sponsored the bread fair for seven years and the offerings have grown each year. The story of skowhegan, like so many places in the united states, begins with native american people. The group changed its name to the skowhegan state fair in 1942. The skowhegan school of art is an internationally known residency program for visual artists, though it is technically located in neighboring east madison. The skowhegan fire station is located at 16 island avenue in the center of skowhegan, maine. History of the old towns, norridgewock and canaan, comprising norridgewock, canaan, starks, skowhegan, and bloomfield, from their early settlement to the year 1849. Maps are included in the fair program and are posted at each entrance gate and at the main office, under the grandstand.
Skowhegan state fair history updated december of 2012 organized in late 1818, the first, of what was to be an unbroken succession of 195 skowhegan fairs, was held of all time in january 1819, by the original organization known as the somerset central agricultural society. Physically, the fairgrounds blossomed to its current 322 acres. The skowhegan state fair has long history skowhegan. The kennebec river is such a part of the town as it winds around the island. Aug, 2010 so i went to the skowhegan state fair with a few friends and this is what i got dont forget to comment rate and subscribe. Downtown skowhegan is watched over by the worlds tallest native american, a 62foot wooden sculpture crafted by renowned maine artist bernard langlais and dedicated to the maine indians, the first people to use these. Fiesta shows, new englands largest carnival and amusement ride provider, visits over 50 communities throughout new england each year. Skowhegan falls provided water power for industry, and skowhegan developed into a mill town. Welcome to, your one stop source for greyhound racing, harness racing, and thoroughbred racing including entries, results, statistics, etc. Skowhegan state fair every august still the largest event in somerset county annually. Skowhegan state fair 8219 the portland press herald. Skowhegan waste treatment plant a, skowhegan state fair grounds b, somerset county courthouse c, skowhegan municipal building d, skowhegan free public library e, skowhegan fire station f, skowhegan community center g, margaret chase smith library h, history house i. Skowhegan, seat of somerset county, features river, parks. Its origins are deeply rooted as a means for farmers and.
Every august, skowhegan hosts the annual skowhegan state fair, the oldest. There will be 2 stages with national and local talent and the hours will be all days 7am11pm. Skowhegan bertrand albert dumais passed away peacefully at his winter residence in scarborough, surrounded by his immediate family. Trackinfo race track information, entries, results.
Read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 8,589. Tumblebooks databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home. Pets are not allowed on the midway at any time except for serviceguide animals for guests with disabilities. Skowhegan, seat of somerset county, features river, parks and.
We are available for fairs and events and private and movie rentals. Skowhegan state fair 33 constitution avenue, po box 39, skowhegan, maine 04976 rated 4. Skowhegan, seat of somerset county, features river, parks and state fair. The state fair finally found a permanent home at its present location when ramsey county donated its 210acre poor farm to the state for exclusive use by the agricultural society, the governing body of the state fair. Skowhegan state fair 2020, a state fair in skowhegan, maine.
Looking back at 170 years of the bangor state fair arts. The skowhegan state fair has long history our popular fair was indeed your mothers fair, and her mothers mothers mothers fair dating back 200 years, before maine was even a state. The physical address for internet directions is 33 constitution avenue, skowhegan, maine 04976. While the times may have changed, the bangor state fair hasnt, as shown from pictures documenting the fairs long history. Skowhegan was originally inhabited by the indigenous abenaki people who named the area skowhegan, meaning watching place for fish, 5 and was massacred or driven from the area during the 4th angloabenaki war. This maine state fair will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, film, flea market, commercialretail, homegrown products, corp.