River Fest is a multi-day event in Skowhegan that celebrates recreation and life on the Kennebec River. Activities include a glow stick river run, a duck derby, raft rides, live music, classic cars, a dunk tank, a beer garden, a lobster bake, and many more. River Fest also illustrates the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Run of River Whitewater Recreation Area.