FARMINGTON — The 184th annual Farmington Fair, a Franklin County tradition since 1840, will return to the Farmington Fairgrounds on High Street from Sept. 14-20.

Widely known as “Maine’s Harvest Fair,” it blends agricultural heritage with family-friendly entertainment, drawing visitors from across western Maine.

The fairgrounds will be bustling daily with livestock shows, 4-H exhibits and produce competitions highlighting the region’s farmers. Exhibition halls will feature locally made crafts, baked goods and harvest displays. Harness racing — a long-running staple of the fair — will take place on the track, while ox and horse pulling contests will showcase the strength and skill of animal teams.

Entertainment extends beyond agriculture. The week kicks off Sunday with a children’s pie-eating contest and the annual Miss Farmington Fair pageant at the gazebo. Monday brings the crowd-favorite “Drag Your Neighbor” event, a mix of competition and humor.

Midweek, Wednesday’s Youth Auction provides a platform for young farmers to sell livestock raised throughout the year. Friday will feature truck and tractor pulls, while Saturday night closes the fair with the demolition derby, a high-energy crowd favorite.

Music and daily performances at the gazebo, carnival rides, food vendors and contests such as hay bale decorating round out the schedule. Admission fees and a full daily schedule are available at farmingtonfair.org.