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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

To check out lakefront properties for sale on Kezar Lake in Lovell, click on the green box above. 

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

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Kezar Lake, Lovell, Maine: Lakefront Property Retreats Offer Natural Beauty and Exceptional Vistas