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Art That Anchors a Region

Major museums, historic theaters, and year-round programming make The Kennebec River District a cultural destination.

Museums & Visual Arts

Explore nationally recognized collections alongside rotating community exhibitions. Move between major museums, multidisciplinary art centers, and long-standing institutions that combine art, history, and science.

LC Bates Museum

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Waterville Creates!

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Paul J Schupf Art Center

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Colby College Museum of Art

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Maine Film Center

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Skowhegan Opera HouseĀ 

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Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

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Waterville Opera House

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Snow Pond Center for the Arts

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Lakewood Theater

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Performing Arts, Film & Live Entertainment

Take your seat in restored historic theaters and modern performance halls. Experience professional productions, concerts, and independent film programming throughout the year.

Festivals & Cultural Events

Plan your visit around signature annual events that draw regional and national audiences. Film festivals, agricultural fairs, craft beverage gatherings, and large-scale community celebrations anchor the year.
August 13-22

Skowhegan State Fair

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First Friday Every Month

First Friday, presented by Waterville Creates

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September 25-27, 2026

Common Ground Fair

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July 10-19, 2026

Maine International Film Festival

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September 5, 2026

Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival

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Margaret Chase Smith Library

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Fairfield History House

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Redington Museum & Apothecary

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Skowhegan History House

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History & Heritage

Tour preserved homes, political archives, and historic sites that document industry, agriculture, and public service. Learn how local leadership shaped Maine and beyond.