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.
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Fryeburg Fair canceled for 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 […]
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Nine Maine fairs cancel 2020 festivities
The state’s other fairs are considering doing the same but are waiting before making their decisions.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
While many are leaving dairy farming, Jason Bagley is just getting started
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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Local youth excel at Fryeburg Fair
Saturday during the 4-H Dairy Showmanship classes at Fryeburg Fair youth with ties to Franklin County excelled in the Junior division.
Posted inMaine
New livestock building a ‘crown jewel’ for Fryeburg Fair
The $2million-plus Mountain View Pavilion can house 400 sheep and 80 cattle.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Fryeburg Fair is the last stop in a long 4-H season
Youth bring a variety of animals to compete in shows.
Posted inConnections
Dates set for 169th annual Fryeburg Fair
The eight-day event will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 6.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Dwain Chase receives award from Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — Dwain Chase of Wilton was surprised last week with recognition by officials at Fryeburg Fair for his many years of service in the Steers and Oxen Information booth. On Monday Chase said he has been showing steers and oxen at Fryeburg Fair for 60 years. He has been a daily presence in the […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin County well represented at Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — Franklin County was well represented at Fryeburg Fair. Richard Marble of Farmington was kept busy selling Hotties from his food truck on the midway. The shepherd’s pie “hot pocket” style offering was a popular pick. Susun Terese owner of Minikins, a Farmington store, was seen replenishing a large display of her Polarfleece winter apparel […]