Fryeburg Fair
Want to enjoy one of the country’s preeminent fairs? Visit the agricultural fair in Fryeburg, and experience this 150+ year-old extravaganza of rides, livestock, entertainment, shows, bands, prizes, racing, special events, food and so much more.
It was a chilly day in March of 1851 when a few local farmers and merchants got together and decided to show off their produce, cattle and wares to the community. Since those humble beginnings, the Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine’s largest agricultural fair complete with six days of harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world’s largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America.
The 8-day Blue Ribbon Classic has flourished since that first fair when William Walker of Lovell won $3 for the best acre of corn and William Spring of Brownfield earned $1 for the best seed wheat. Today, the early October fair boasts Maine’s largest agricultural event held on 185 acres in the Saco River Valley in the foothills of the White Mountains. The fair also normally takes place during the height of Maine’s Fall foliage season. The Fryeburg Fair attracts more than 300,000 people annually.
If you’ve never been to the Fryeburg Fair, you can get a feel for the agricultural fair experience by viewing the short video below.
Enjoy!
Fast Tube by Casper
