About three dozen lots of pork, lamb, turkey and poultry were sold at the Farmington Fair’s Youth Auction Wednesday night. Some kids opted to donate their proceeds to community members in need. Bidders were rewarded with healthily-raised, locally grown food.
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4-H, horsemen support explosion victims
The Franklin County 4-H Beef Club and Farmington horsemen are doing their part to help following the explosion of the LEAP building on Monday.
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Farmington Fair’s rides and games keep the kids happy
Cushing Amusements, a carnival based in Wilmington, MA that serves fairs, fundraisers, and private events throughout New England, brought its collection of rides and games to the Farmington Fair for the first time. The carnival activities were a big hit with the 6-and-under crowd.
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Grange displays, entries take shape in Exhibition Hall
Two days before the start of Farmington Fair finds lots of activity in the Exhibition Hall.
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Farmington Fair adjusts to tragedy
After shutting down operations on Monday in deference to the tragic death of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell just one street over from the fairgrounds, the Farmington Fair has re-opened.
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The 179th Farmington Fair has begun
The weather was perfect for Opening Day at the Farmington Fair.
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Young farmer fundraising for injured Farmington teacher
If you plan to attend the Farmington Fair’s Youth Market Auction on Sept. 18, 8-year-old Andrew Bagley has a challenge for you.
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Jr. farmers show off their skills
FARMINGTON — Children had a chance to learn new farming skills and then show them off in the first ever Jr. Farmers’ Frolic at the 178th annual Farmington Fair Saturday. Organizer Judy Smith said the event was one of many new activities introduced this year that are meant to engage younger children. Other activities throughout the week […]
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Hands on learning at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON –More than 1,100 students and chaperones from Franklin County and beyond attended Agriculture Education Day at Farmington Fair Monday. “This is about teaching agriculture to students. It gives them a chance to learn about something they don’t get a chance to learn in school,” said Franklin County Agricultural Society president Randy Hall. Attendees were […]
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Hands on learning at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON –More than 1,100 students and chaperones from Franklin County and beyond attended Agriculture Education Day at Farmington Fair Monday. “This is about teaching agriculture to students. It gives them a chance to learn about something they don’t get a chance to learn in school,” said Franklin County Agriculture Association president Randy Hall. Attendees were […]