FARMINGTON — The original New Sharon library has drawn a steady stream of visitors this week at the Farmington Fair. Library trustees moved the building to the fairgrounds last year, then fairgrounds staff repaired the original horsehair plaster, did some painting and added a ramp for easy access. On Monday, hundreds of Franklin County elementary school […]
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Hands-on learning at Farmington Fair
Phillips Elementary School eighth-grade students Dakota Bachelder, Kaylie Davis and Hope Gould prepare cider Monday during Agriculture Education Day at the Farmington Fair. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal)
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Family traditions found at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — Opening day at the Farmington Fair was a dress-up affair. On Sunday, a costume contest for 3- and 4-year-olds drew many people to the Worthley Show Arena. Franklin County Cooperative Extension Community Education Assistant Judy Smith said the contest was open to any boy or girl, not just those in the 4-H program. […]
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Final touches for fair opening
Craig Weeks paints a fence railing Tuesday for a new exhibit in the Exhibition Hall. The 178th Farmington Fair begins Sunday, Sept. 16 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 22. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal) Kat Fronk of New York City, New York and Gail Robinson of Atlanta, Georgia unload pieces of the London Broil booth on Tuesday. […]
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Gearing up for the Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — Tractor batteries are charged, the grass is trimmed, historic displays are dusted and buildings are cleaned. It has taken months of dedicated work but organizers of the weeklong 178th annual Farmington Fair are ready to welcome fairgoers. The exhibition takes place Sunday, Sept 16, through Saturday, Sept. 22, with all of the usual displays, […]
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Gearing up for the Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — Tractor batteries are charged, the grass is trimmed, historic displays are dusted and buildings are cleaned. It has taken months of dedicated work but organizers of the week-long 178th annual Farmington Fair are ready to welcome fair-goers. The exhibition takes place Sunday, Sept 16 through Saturday, Sept. 22 with all the usual displays, animal […]
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Months of prep and now it’s fair time!
FARMINGTON — Tractor batteries are charged, the grass is trimmed, historic displays are dusted and buildings are cleaned. It has taken months of dedicated work but organizers of the week-long 178th annual Farmington Fair are ready to welcome fair-goers. The exhibition takes place Sunday, Sept 16 through Saturday, Sept. 22 with all the usual displays, animal […]
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Mutton bustin' not for the sheepish
Brooklyn Marie Forbes, 8, of Chesterville hangs on for dear life at the Mutton Bustin’ event at the Farmington Fair on Saturday. Forbes went on to win the competition for the girls. FARMINGTON — Of all the sports in the wide world of athletics, mutton bustin’ is one that’s not for the faint of heart […]
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Exhibits viewed at Farmington Fair's second Senior Day
Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck, left, and Fire Chief Terry Bell of Farmington Fire and Rescue stand beside a new display at Farmington Fair that features photos, uniforms and other items from the two departments FARMINGTON — Exhibits, from birds to needle crafts, drew attention as seniors toured the 177th annual exhibition at Farmington Fair […]
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Three auctioned chickens raise more than $500 for hurricane victims
Lily Bachelder, 7, of New Sharon is pictured with two of the three meat chickens she raised for Wednesday’s Youth Market auction at Farmington Fair. FARMINGTON — Three meat chickens sold for more than $500 during Wednesday’s Youth Market Lamb, Steer, Hog and Poultry auction at Farmington Fair. It was not because the chickens […]