Fryeburg Fair, Maine

In 1851, farmers and merchants gathered in a small town in the southwest corner of Maine to show off their produce, cattle, and wares. Over 150 years later, at the Fryeburg Maine Fair, they are still doing the same, having made this one of the most notable agricultural events in North America.

However, today's exhibitors at the Fryeburg Fair in Maine are accompanied by much more than a few cows and some simple crafts. They arrive at the 180 acre fairgrounds with over 3,000 horses, goats, llamas, poultry, rabbits, sheep swine, oxen and steer.

And the juried craftsman and artists amongst them bring an assortment of...

...baskets, jewelry, woodwork, candles, sculpted metal, paintings, and glass creations, all of which have been made in the State of Maine or within the West Oxford Agricultural Society, a grouping of several Maine towns and a few towns from bordering, New Hampshire.

Mark your calendar...
According to the Fryeburg Fair Association, the 2009 Fryeburg, Maine Fair is scheduled for October 4th through 11th. Daily admission is $8, except for Saturday when the cost is $10. An eight day pass can be purchased for $50. Children under 12 are free and if you are 65 or older, Tuesday is free. There is no extra charge for night shows.

Fryeburg Fair, Maine Events

How can you NOT go to the Fryeburg Fair - commonly known as Fryeburg Fair, Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic?

With a calf scramble, a fireman's muster, a 4x4 pull, sheep dog trials, shuffleboard, a skillet throw, a pig scramble, a tractor pull, and a Grand Parade on Saturday, how can you resist!

And that's not all...

According to the Fryeburg Fair Association more free entertainment is provided at this fair than at any other agricultural fair in the world. And with five stages for live entertainment there is a good chance you will find something of interest.

Although the Official Entertainment Brochure, found at the information booths at the front and back gates, contains program information, weather can affect schedules. Changes are noted on posters placed throughout the fairgrounds.

And if you still have time...

You can visit the Agricultural Center, the Fiber Center, the Natural Resource Center, the History Hall, the Farm Museum, and step back in time at the Horse Drawn Wagon Display.

Or...

You may want to catch the daily harness racing, or on Woodsman Day watch contestants compete for a prize in chain sawing, tree falling, bucksawing, and wood chopping.

And like all great fairs, the Fryeburg Fair, Maine has its Midway, filled with plenty of rides and games, as well as all of the traditional "fair food" you could hunger for.

The Fryeburg Fair Maine is located on Route 5, in Fryeburg, three-quarters of a mile from the Route 302 intersection. The GPS locater is 1154 Maine Street, Fryeburg, ME.

Fryeburg, Maine Lodging

Within an easy drive of the Fryeburg Fairgrounds are a number of overnight accommodations. You'll find welcoming motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and cottages, as well as several different options for camping.

However, plan ahead!

The Fryeburg Fair is held during the height of the New England foliage season, which is typically a busy time of year for hotels, motels, inns and B&B's. The influx of people coming to the Fryeburg area for the fair makes it much more necessary to book a room in advance.

Enjoy you visit, and please, while you are at the Fryeburg Fair, Maine have a polish sausage smothered with pepper and onions for me!

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