Below is information about the 2018 Skowhegan Moose Festival, which was organized around Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's annual moose lottery. The moose lottery changes locations each year. Check with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for information on the current year's location.
Free admission AND free parking!
- Admission to the festival is free. All activities are free unless denoted with a $ symbol.
- All activities take place on the Midway unless otherwise noted.
- The schedule is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but it is subject to change.
Friday, June 8
2-7 p.m.
- Live radio broadcast with the Mix 107.9
- Vendors including Operation Game Thief, outdoor retailers, food trucks, and more
- Raffles for major prizes including Cabela's gear, a hand-crafted dog sled, and more (Constitution Hall) [1 ticket for $10, 3 for $25]
- Exploratory activities for children
- Archery and BB gun ranges
- Moose Maine-iah monster truck rides [$5]
- Beer garden (The Stable) [$ prices vary]
4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Warden meet and greet
5 p.m.
- Big Woods Bucks Seminar (Bingo Hall)
5-8 p.m.
- Wild Game & Craft Brew Pairing with live music by Borderline Express (music sponsored by Whittemore & Sons and Kioti) (Constitution Hall) [$ Tickets required]
7-8:30 p.m. (register until 6:30 p.m. on June 8)
- Moose on the Loose bed races (change of location: Midway)
Saturday, June 9
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Live radio broadcast with Cruisin’ 93.5
- Vendors including Operation Game Thief, outdoor retailers, food trucks, and more
- Climbing wall and other exploratory activities for kids
- Archery and BB gun ranges
- Hawkeye Shooting Simulator (Constitution Hall) $
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Maine Antique Power Association show, with tractor pulling 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Face painting and antler headband making for kids
- Raffles for major prizes including Cabela's gear, a handcrafted dogsled, and more (Constitution Hall) [1 ticket for $10, 3 for $25]
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Moose Maine-iah monster truck rides [$5]
10 a.m., 11: 30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
- Axe Women Loggers of Maine shows sponsored by AtWork Personnel Services, The Bankery, and H&R Block
10 a.m. and noon
- Retriever field and drill demos with Cabela’s Pro Staff
10 a.m.-noon
- Fly-casting demo and competition with prizes donated by L.L.Bean (track)
10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Field/hunting dog presentation by North American Versatile Hunting Dogs Association (Tent on Midway)
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Live music with the Misty River Band sponsored by Whittemore & Sons and Kioti
- Tessiers Farm petting zoo
- Chainsaw carving demo with Josh Landry sponsored by Nickerson Yard Maintenance
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Edible & Medicinal Plants with Nature Awareness & Tracking
11 a.m.
- Skowhegan Lions Club Chicken BBQ [$10 per person]
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy tent featuring games and prizes (The Stable)
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Beer garden (The Stable) [$ prices vary]
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Media Forum: More information and Q&A, Maine's 2017 Big Game Management Plan (Midway Hall)
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Guides Q&A (Tent on Midway)
Noon-6 p.m.
- Kids’ coloring contest (Tent on Midway)
Noon
- Big Woods Bucks Seminar (Grandstand)
12:45-1:30 p.m.
- Moose-calling competition (Grandstand)
1:45 p.m.
- Group moose call—help set a Guinness World Record! (Grandstand)
2-5 p.m.
- IF&W Moose Permit Lottery Drawing (Grandstand)
5 p.m.
- Raffle drawings (Grandstand)
7-10 p.m.
Sunday, June 10
7-10 a.m.
- Maple Breakfast (Constitution Hall) [$10 per adult, $5 per child under 12]
9-11 a.m.
- Moose Maine-iah monster truck rides [$5]
9 a.m.-noon
- Vendors including Operation Game Thief, outdoor retailers, food trucks, and more
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Live music with the Old Liberty String Band sponsored by Whittemore & Sons and Kioti
- Exploratory activities for kids
- Archery and BB gun ranges