Agricultural Fairs

Fair season in Maine begins in July. From pie contests to pulling
competitions, these colorful events showcase farm life and animals
and the hardworking people who make their living from the land.
Listings of agricultural fairs throughout the state
can be found at www.mainefairs.org or www.getrealmaine.com

2011 AGRICULTURAL FAIRS

 

Maine's agricultural fairs are a fun way

to get up-close-and-personal

with farm animals.

July 15-17, Waterford Worlds Fair – North Waterford

Agricultural and other exhibits in a scenic small town.

FMI 207-514-0333 or www.nwwf08.org.


July 21-24, Pittston Fair – Pittston

Small, family-oriented country fair with midway, animal pulling events, children’s games, woodsman contest and more in the heart of rural Maine. FMI 207-582-7791.


July 29-August 7, Northern Maine Fair –

Presque Isle.

Livestock shows, harness racing, midway, fireworks. Northern Maine Fairgrounds. FMI 207-764-1884


July 29-August 7, Bangor State Fair – Bangor

A large family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pulling events and harness racing. FMI 207-947-5555 or www.bangorstatefair.com.


August 3-6, Monmouth Fair – Monmouth

A small family agricultural fair with a midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pulling events. FMI 207-933-2249 or www.monmouthgrows.com/monmouthfair.


August 5-7, Athens Fair – Athens

Small country fair with animal exhibits, crafts and midway.

FMI 207-660-7340.


August 7-14, Topsham Fair – Topsham

Agricultural exhibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing. FMI 207-729-1544 or www.topshamfair.net.


August 11-20, Skowhegan State Fair – Skowhegan

A large family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pulling events, tractor pulling and harness racing.

FMI 207-474-2947 or www.skowheganstatefair.com.


August 20-27, Union Fair – Union

A large agricultural fair featuring the annual Blueberry Festival plus a large midway, crafts, animal pulling events and harness racing.

FMI 207-273-2465 or www.unionfair.org.


August 25-28, Acton Fair – Acton

Outstanding exhibits, 4H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pulling events and midway.

FMI 207-636-2026 or www.actonfair.net.


August 25-28, Piscataquis Valley Fair – Dover-Foxcroft

Fair includes a milking parlor with homemade ice cream, agricultural exhibits, crafts, midway, animal pulling events. FMI 207-943-2650 or www.PiscataquisValleyFair.com.


August 28-September 5, Windsor Fair – Windsor

A large progressive fair with extensive agricultural, craft and art exhibits, plus a large midway, animal pulling events, harness racing and mechanical pulling. FMI 207-549-7121 or www.windsorfair.com.


September 1-5, Blue Hill Fair – Blue Hill

Fair showcases the best of Maine agriculture, while providing carnival thrills, a great selection of food, displays and major entertainment. FMI 207-374-3701 or www.bluehillfair.com.


September 2-5, Springfield Fair – Springfield. Springfield stage show, animal pulling events, antique auto, midway, livestock exhibits. FMI 207-738-2888 or www.thespringfieldfair.com


September 2-5, Harmony Free Fair – Harmony

A small free fair featuring rides, crafts, food and motor sports, as well as animals. FMI 207-683-5873 or www.harmonyfreefair.org.


September 8-11, Clinton Lions Fair – Clinton

Family atmosphere, midway, animal pulling events, mechanical pulling events, exhibits, stage entertainment. FMI 207-426-8013, 207-474-8287 or www.clintonlionsfair.com.


September 9-11, Litchfield Fair – Litchfield County

Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pulling events.

FMI 207-353-8105.


September 10, Cornish Horseman’s Day – Cornish

Festival for harness racing enthusiasts. It is a day of fun for everyone and many amateur horsemen and women are given the chance to try their skills at harness racing.

FMI 207-625-3281.


September 11-18, Oxford County Fair – Oxford

The Oxford County Fair has livestock shows, animal pulling events, midway, crafts, exhibits and a new harness racing track. 668 Pottle Road, 207-743-9594.

 

September 16-18, New Portland Lions Fair – North New Portland


September 18–24, Farmington Fair, Farmington
The Farmington Fair has a large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pulling events and harness racing. 207-778-6083.


September 23–25, Common Ground Country Fair, Unity
The Common Ground Country Fair is a celebration of rural life. It features demonstrations, Maine organic-produced foods,crafts and livestock exhibits. 207-568-4142 or visit www.mofga.org.


September 25–October 1, Cumberland Fair, Cumberland
The Cumberland Fair features exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits, animal pulling events and harness racing. 197 Blanchard Road, 207-797-2789 or visit www.cumberlandfair.com.


October 2–9, Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg

Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage time. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows. FMI 207-935-3268 or visit www.fryeburgfair.org.


Listings of agricultural fairs throughout the state can be found at www.maineagfairs.org

or www.getrealmaine.com/visit/maine_fairs.html.

 

 

The July 21st issue of the Tourist News in print has a feature story

and complete listings of York County farms participating in Open Farm Day.

Click here to find out where to pick up a copy of the Tourist News.

 

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