Fryeburg Fair Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Fryeburg Fair will welcome back people and animals this year, Oct. 3-10

by Staff Report May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

It is Maine’s largest agricultural fair and typically draws about 225,000 people.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Oxford Hills

Local fairs may be held in 2021

by Pam Harnden March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Some fair officials have begun preparing their grounds while others plan to make a decision in the next four to six weeks.

Local & State

Some of Maine’s farm fairs try to salvage season online

by The Associated Press October 3, 2020October 3, 2020

The state would ordinarily be gearing up for the Fryeburg Fair, which dates to 1851 and employs hundreds of people in western Maine. The event is moving online this year from Oct. 4 to 11.

Local & State, Oxford Hills

Fryeburg Fair canceled for 2020

by Sun Journal Staff Report June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

The Fryeburg Fair organizers announced Monday it will not be in operation this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Our first priority is to protect the health and safety of our community as well as the thousands of visitors who come to our rural town and fairgrounds each year,” the organizers wrote on their Facebook […]

Local & State, News

Nine Maine fairs cancel 2020 festivities

by Sun Journal Staff Report May 2, 2020May 4, 2020

The state’s other fairs are considering doing the same but are waiting before making their decisions.

Franklin, The Franklin Journal

While many are leaving dairy farming, Jason Bagley is just getting started

by Pam Harnden October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Jason Bagley, a 12 year old from Farmington joined the 4-H dairy program four years ago. His career path includes studying at the University of New Hampshire then returning to farm and milk cows.