Photos: Prepping the Skowhegan State Fair

Crews on Wednesday were putting the finishing touches on assembling rides and other attractions at the fair, which runs Thursday, Aug. 10, through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Skowhegan fairgrounds. All photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.

Posted August 10, 2023

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Crews from Smokey’s Greater Shows set up the Ferris wheel Wednesday for the Skowhegan State Fair. The fair opened Thursday, Aug. 10, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the fairgrounds.

Crews from Smokey’s Greater Shows set up the Ferris wheel Wednesday for the Skowhegan State Fair. The fair opened Thursday, Aug. 10, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the fairgrounds.

Crews from Smokey’s Greater Shows set up the Arctic Bobs ride Wednesday for the Skowhegan State Fair. The fair opens Thursday and runs through Aug. 19 at the fairgrounds.

Crews from Smokey’s Greater Shows set up the Arctic Bobs ride Wednesday for the Skowhegan State Fair. The fair opens Thursday and runs through Aug. 19 at the fairgrounds.

Michaela Wilcox, left, and Angel Yeaton, center, organize the prize stuffed animals at the balloon pop game at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds on Wednesday. The fair opened Thursday, Aug. 10, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the fairgrounds.

Crews from Smokey’s Greater Shows set up the Ferris wheel Wednesday for the Skowhegan State Fair. The fair opened Thursday, Aug. 10, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 19, at the fairgrounds.

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