Fryeburg Fair

About

Founded in 1851, Fryeburg Fair is Maine's largest agricultural fair, held each October in Fryeburg. The fair draws over 175,000+ paid attendees annually and also features livestock shows, horse pulls & racing, Woodsmen's Field Day, Firemen's Muster, and rides. Vendor categories span commercial exhibits, specialty foods, crafts, energy-related businesses, and independent midway. The fair features agricultural vendor displays, live musical acts, amusement rides, and food stands. Craft vendors must be Maine-resident artisans going through jury review annually; Specialty Foods Pavilion vendors are juried and must reside in Maine or New Hampshire. Built-in audience includes ~5,000 R.V. campers camping on-site during the eight-day run.

Details

Type

Fair

Season / Event Date(s)

Oct 4-11, 2026

Tags

• annual
• agricultural
• multi-day
• week-long
• largest-in-state