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Skowhegan Log Days 2026

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Skowhegan Log Days is an annual summer street festival along the Water Street riverfront in downtown Skowhegan, Maine, celebrating the town's logging heritage and its connection to the Kennebec River. The 2026 edition marked the festival's 50th year. Highlights include Dark Horse lumberjack and timber-sports shows, chainsaw carving, a community parade, live music, street-fair vendors, food and beer gardens, and paddling demonstrations on the river. Presented by Main Street Skowhegan and Skowhegan Savings. Admission is free.

Who's Performing

Friday, July 10

Music · 6:00 PM · Moonlight Madness — Water Street

Music · 6:00 PM · Moonlight Madness — Water Street

Dance · 7:00 PM · Water Street

Music · 6:00 PM · Lumberjack Competitor Welcome Party — Old Mill Pub

Saturday, July 11

Demonstration · 10:00 AM · Lumberjack Event — 23 Commercial St.

Music · 12:00 PM · Water Street

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