Your Stay In Skowhegan
Central Maine offers an idyllic setting in July and August, with endless opportunities for exploring the Maine wilderness and countryside. If you have the time, visit with us awhile.
Airports Servicing Fairfield/Hinckley/Skowhegan Area
Portland Jetport, Portland, ME, an hour and a half south of Skowhegan
Bangor International Airport Bangor ME, one hour north of Skowhegan
Portland, Maine
Portland has become a destination for food lovers. If you are spending time there you may want to stay at the Peter A. McKernan Hospitality Center and visit the impressive Culinary Arts Program at Southern Maine Community College.
Towne Motel – 248 Madison Ave., Skowhegan 207-474-5151
Belmont Motel – 273 Madison Ave., Skowhegan 1-800-235-6669
Breezy Acres Motel – Waterville Rd., Skowhegan 207-474-2703
Kyes Motel – West Front St., Skowhegan 1-800-981-1355
Motels in Waterville – 25 minutes from Skowhegan:
Lockwood Hotel – 9 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901, (207) 660-0120
Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville, 356 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-3335.
Best Western – Main St., Waterville 207- 873-3335
Comfort Inn & Suites – 322 Main St., Waterville 207-873-2777
Hampton Inn – 425 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville 207-873-0400
Other Area Motels
Canaan Motel – Route 2, Canaan 207-474-3600
Bed & Breakfasts
House B & B, Dover-Foxcroft, 207-564-8851
The Brewster Inn 37 Zion Hill Rd., Dexter 207-924-3130
Inns
MountainsView Inn – 234 Hilton Hill Road, Skowhegan 207-858-0946
The Mill at Dover-Foxcroft (Inn) – 5 E Main St Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Cabins & Cottages
The Evergreens Cabins (also camping), Solon (25 minutes from Skowhegan) 207-643-2324
Camping Areas
available available at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds (see conference registration)
Skowhegan-Canaan KOA – Route 2, Canaan 207-474-2858
Two Rivers Campground – 327 Canaan Rd. Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-6482
Jellystone Park – 221 Lakewood Road, Madison, ME 04950 207.474.7353
Special Things To Do During Your Stay in Skowhegan
Visit the Dry Goods Shop at Maine Grains located at 42 Court Street. The Dry Goods Shop is the official Kneading Conference Bookstore in 2025. The Shop will donate 45% of sales back to the Maine Grain Alliance over the course of the Conference!
Unwined will be offering a specialty cocktail for Kneading Conference attendees with a portion of proceeds benefitting Maine Grain Alliance.
Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp
Our friends at Skowhegan Outdoors will have a wide variety of outdoor recreational gear available to rent just footsteps from our conference.
The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste is a Maine bakery and flower shop offering custom cakes, pastries, meals to go and much more!
Coburn Park offers series of loops through a lushly landscaped garden overlooking the Kennebec River as it flows through the Skowhegan Gorge. Visit for a walk or to relax in the shade.
At Lake George enjoy sandy beach, swimming, hiking/bike trails, picnic tables & grills, public boat launch, concession stand, kayak/paddleboard rentals.
Margaret Chase Smith Library is located on fifteen picturesque acres overlooking the banks of the Kennebec River in Senator Smith’s hometown.
The Friends of the Library Bookshop, located at 61 Water Street in downtown Skowhegan, is a shop full of fun finds and all proceeds benefit the nonprofit local library.
Lakewood Theater and Restaurant is one of America’s oldest and most famous summer theaters. Enjoy dinner and a show with exceptional performances of live comedies, dramas, musicals, and children’s shows.
Bigelow Brewery is home to beer brewed on site, wood-fired pizza and live music.
Oak Pond Brewing Company offers craft ales, lagers and seasonal brews along with brewery tours. Tasting room on site located in Canaan / Skowhegan Maine.
Old Mill Pub is a historic restaurant and bar overlooking the beautiful Kennebec River. The Old Mill Pub has chosen the Maine Grain Alliance for its donation drink of the month. Thank you Old Mill Pub!
Stop in Crooked Face Creamery for a rich, creamy wheel of Amy’s award-winning cold-smoked ricotta or aged gouda, handcrafted with high quality whole Jersey milk.
Check out Happyknits, purveyors of knitting and crocheting supplies. Yarns include natural fibers, wool, alpaca, angora, mohair, silk, cotton, hemp, linen, and more.
Have a listen to WXNZ Hooskow Radio, the community radio station that operates out of Maine Grains. Tune in to 98.1 FM WXNZ world radio, a project of the Wesserunsett Arts Council.
Thrifty Chic in downtown Skowhegan, Maine is a trendy consignment shop that carries name brand clothing, jewelry, shoes, hand bags, and outdoor gear.
