Skijor Skowhegan

Be the thrill. See the thrill. Feel the thrill.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Skowhegan State Fairgrounds

Skijor Skowhegan: Northeast Equestrian Skijoring Regionals is Maine's first and one of two equestrian skijoring competitions in New England. In this team time-trial race, a horse and rider pull a snowboarder or alpine skier down a 1,000-foot track of gates and jumps. Competitors compete for cash prizes, swag, and bragging rights!

Please note - New EHV Protocols

Due to an increase in equine disease activity nationwide over the past year, we are implementing a vaccination requirement for all horses participating in this event. This policy reflects widely accepted veterinary guidance for horses residing in Maine and is intended to help safeguard the health of all horses on site. If your horse follows a routine veterinary vaccination schedule, meeting this requirement should be straightforward.

Participating horses must be vaccinated within the 12 months prior to the event for Rabies, Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, Tetanus, Influenza, and Rhinovirus. These immunizations are commonly grouped as a rabies plus five-way vaccine and can typically be administered in as few as two injections.

If you have not already done so, please email a copy of your horse’s vaccination records by the day of the race (February 21, 2026). Questions or concerns may be directed to riley@mainstreetskowhegan.org

Other Events

“Dress to Impress” Costume Contest
Have you got an outfit that sparkles—but there never seems to be the right occasion to bring it out? Well, during the Skijor intermission, we’ll be judging the those who make a little extra effort in several categories.

Spectator Information

Gates: 10 a.m.
Opening ceremony: 10:45 a.m.
First race: 11 a.m.

The Grandstands where spectators can sit are aluminum, we recommend you bring something to sit on to be more comfortable. This is Maine in the dead of winter, so dress warmly! We've had events with beautiful 50-degree days, and we've had freezing temps and snow. Plus, it can all change from morning to afternoon.

Other information:

$20 for parking

Dogs must be on a leash at all times--no exceptions

Please do not enter the competitor parking area unless you are with a competitor--this is for everyone's safety

Drones are strictly prohibited

The beer garden, presented by Baxter Brewing Co., is open from 11 a.m. to the conclusion of the final award ceremony

There will be Skijor Skowhegan and Somerset SnowFest merch available for purchase

Skijor Skowhegan is proud to feature a roster of incredible vendors:

• The Maine Meal
• Fred's Fried Dough
• Joe's Flat Iron Cafe
• Lake George Regional Park

Skijor Skowhegan Press Information
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