164th Annual Fryeburg Fair in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine: A True Classic

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164th Annual Fryeburg Fair in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine: A True Classic

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photo credit: Pam Bliss

164th Annual Fryeburg Fair in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine: A True Classic

by Leigh Macmillen Hayes

In 1851, local farmers formed the West Oxford Agricultural Society and began a tradition of showing off their produce and animals in Hiram. By 1858, the fair relocated to Fryeburg, where it has remained ever since. 


The tradition continues today as the fairgrounds come alive and magically transform into Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic: The Fryeburg Fair.

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photo credit: Pam Bliss

Each October, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 5 plays host to nearly 400,000 patrons. The largest fair in the State of Maine, and second largest in New England, is the showplace for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays. 

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photo credit: Pam Bliss

Enjoy big name talent, contests, amusement rides and midway games, plus more food vendors than you can possibly visit in a lifetime. There’s harness racing, a farm museum and oxen and horse pulling contests. The Grand Parade is on Saturday. And 4-H club members compete in demonstrations throughout the week. 

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photo credit: Pam Bliss

From the time you arrive until the time you leave, there’s something to see or do around every corner. In fact, there’s so much to do, you won’t want to leave. 

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photo credit: Pam Bliss


ADMISSION Every day – $10 

 

Children Under 12 always FREE! 

Tuesday ONLY-Senior Citizens Day 65 & over-FREE!

 

General Parking on fairgrounds – $5 

Premium Parking – $10 

 

Night Shows – no extra charge!

Gates open at 7

Buildings open 9-9


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photo credit: Pam Bliss

So, think about purchasing lakefront property locally and then you can attend the Fryeburg Fair on a regular basis and visit the fairgrounds to enjoy other activities hosted there. 

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photo credit: Pam Bliss

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To learn more about western Maine, check out the blog links below. 

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