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Union Fair celebrates agriculture, blueberries on opening Sunday, with midway to open Wednesday

Admission to the Union Fair/Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival in Union is free Sunday through Tuesday, before the midway opens Wednesday for the rest of the fair's eight-day run.

Pittston Fair wraps up annual festivities after rainy weekend

A Pittston Fair Association official estimated at midday Sunday that 1,500 people attended the three-day fair, which began Friday. A weekend in a typical year, without “crazy rain,” would draw up to 3,000.

Hundreds ride passenger trains to Common Ground Country Fair

The Belfast and Moosehead Lake railroad runs two trains to and from the fair, one from Thorndike and the other from Unity.

Kids and cows strut their stuff in the show ring at Litchfield Fair

The 3-day Litchfield Fair continues Sunday with more agriculture events and showings.

Harness racing beating odds, draws big crowds at Skowhegan State Fair

The races are a major feature of the Skowhegan State Fair, the country's longest-operating agricultural fair. It runs through Aug. 19 offering rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.

Critters and young handlers show their talents, hard work at Windsor Fair

The fair is back after having to cancel last year — the only time it did so since the first fair in 1888.

Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly

Organizers of Maine's seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.

Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend

The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.

Volunteers don’t miss a beat, as Pittston fair returns after pandemic pauses it for a year

Most volunteers from previous years are back and have dedicated much time to reopening the fair for this year, a fair official said.