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Maine Artisan Bread Fair 2025: Taste, Learn & Celebrate in Skowhegan

  • Writer: Gerry Caron
    Gerry Caron
  • 4 days ago
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Maine Artisan Bread Fair 2025: Taste, Learn & Celebrate in Skowhegan


🥖 The Maine Artisan Bread Fair 2025 | A Delicious Celebration of Real Bread in Skowhegan, Maine

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Skowhegan State Fairgrounds, Skowhegan, Maine

Admission: $5 per person | Free for children & Maine Grain Alliance members

Hosted by: Maine Grain Alliance

Contact: Maine Grain Alliance, 42 Court St, Skowhegan, ME 04976




Celebrate Real Bread & Maine’s Flourishing Local Food Movement

Join passionate food lovers, bakers, and artisans at The Maine Artisan Bread Fair 2025, where bread takes center stage and community spirit rises like a well-proofed loaf. Hosted by the Maine Grain Alliance, this one-of-a-kind event is a joyful celebration of real bread, traditional baking techniques, and locally sourced food—set in the heart of Skowhegan’s beautiful countryside.


Now in its 15th year, the Bread Fair has become one of Maine’s premier summer festivals, attracting thousands who crave not only delicious wood-fired pizzas, fresh sourdoughs, and pastries—but also meaningful connection with the people and practices behind their food.


What to Expect at the 2025 Bread Fair


🍞 Tasting Heaven – Savor artisan breads, buttery pastries, wood-fired pizza, halvah, and more—freshly made by local and regional bakers.


🧀 Locally Made Goods – Sample and shop Maine-made maple syrup, jams, cheese, butter, and other gourmet delights.


🎶 Live Music – Enjoy vibrant tunes from local musicians while you shop, snack, and soak in the festive atmosphere.


📚 Bread & Baking Resources – Browse books, kitchen tools, and baking gear to inspire your next loaf.


👨‍🍳 Meet the Bakers – Chat with professional bakers and attend demos to learn the art of sourdough, oven use, and more.


🛍️ Over 60 Vendors – Discover handcrafted linens, food, ingredients, and kitchenware from some of Maine’s finest artisan producers.


👪 Family-Friendly Fun – Kids get in free, parking is free, and there’s something for every age and appetite!


Directions to Skowhegan State Fairgrounds


From I-95 North:

Take Exit 133 (Waterville/Skowhegan), follow Route 201 North into Skowhegan. At the light, turn right and head into town. Circle the rotary and take a right. The fairgrounds entrance is about 1 mile on the left (next to Wal-Mart).


From I-95 South:

Take Exit 157 (Newport/Skowhegan), follow ME-11 north, turn left onto Route 2 south toward Skowhegan. Go through the rotary, then turn right onto Madison Avenue. The fairgrounds entrance is about 1 mile on the left.


Don’t Miss This Mouthwatering Maine Tradition

Whether you're a professional baker, curious home cook, or just someone who loves great food, The Maine Artisan Bread Fair is a must-experience summer event. It’s more than just a market—it’s a place to learn, connect, and celebrate Maine’s grain-to-loaf journey with passionate locals who believe in nourishing traditions.


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Join passionate food lovers, bakers, and artisans at The Maine Artisan Bread Fair 2025, where bread takes center stage and community spirit rises like a well-proofed loaf.

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