It's Time Again For the Acton Fair!!!!

Time again for the Acton Fair

ACTON -The Acton Fair starts today, Thursday, Aug. 27, and will run through Sunday, Aug. 30.

The fairgrounds are located at 550 Route 109 in Acton. The price for admission is $8 for adults, and children under age 12 can get in for free.

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the fair will have many highlights in the coming days. The fairʼs program of scheduled events can be accessed online at www.actonfair.net, and the itinerary promises a variety of activities for all ages.

According to Donna Goodrich, the treasurer for the York County Agricultural Association, The Legends, Sanford's radio station at 1220 AM or 102.3 FM on the dial, will broadcast live from tonight's Cruiseʼn Car show while highlighting music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

The Acton Fair features traditional agricultural events, such as a woodsmenʼs day, an antique tractor pull, ox and horse pulling, sheep dog demonstrations, crafts and plenty of vendors selling food and crafts. The Lions Club will be there, as always, catering to a long line of regular customers. Sanford-Springvale Rotarians will be on hand to sell their famous chicken livers. There will be amusement rides too.

In honor of the fairʼs 150th year, special awards will be presented to winners in the pulling ring and in the craft and cooking competitions. Bigger monetary prizes, ribbons, and a year's worth of bragging rights will go home with each eventʼs lucky winners.

Goodrich said that kids are encouraged to get involved with the hands-on Farmerʼs Lilʼ Helper program, which allows children the opportunity to milk a cow, collect eggs and learn important facts about where their food comes from. 4-H competitions, a pig scramble, and a pedal-tractor pull will grant kids of all ages an opportunity to compete and to become a part of Acton Fairʼs longstanding history.

"Weʼre trying to have lots of things going on for people to watch and do at the fair," Goodrich told Sanford News Contributor Penny Mills in last week's issue of the Sanford News.

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Maine Agricultural Fairs Announces the Opening of Bangor State Fair This Weekend.

 

MAINE AGRICULTURAL FAIRS ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE BANGOR STATE FAIR

 

Dates/Times: July 31st - August 9th, 2015

Location: Bass Park, Bangor, ME

Description: Bangor State Fair is an agricultural and recreational gathering of the population of the Greater Bangor Area and the entire state of Maine that lasts for 10 days at Bass Park – the land encompassing Cross Insurance Center. The Bangor State Fair typically draws between 60,000 and 70,000 people a year and dates at least as far back as 1883.

Major Events: Mechanical Rides & Carnival Games, 4-H Contests, Livestock Displays, Demolition Derby, Steer & Ox Pulling, Truck Pulls, Food Eating Competitions, Fireworks.

Fair Website: http://www.bangorstatefair.com/

For more information contact: Mike Dyer- (207) 561-8300,  fair@bangormaine.gov

The Bangor State Fairgrounds is about 2 hours and 45 minutes north east of Lebanon. A little far for a traditional family to travel for a day trip, however, if you want to see some SENSATIONAL and VERY COMPETITIVE Ox Pulling, Tractor or Truck Pulling competitions, Bangor State Fair is your place!!!
This 10 day fair is in the heart of farm and timber country and although Bangor itself is a city, the Agriculture of the area is very evident in the events of the State Fair.
Just like the old timers used to do it!!
Wonderful trip for a weekend or an extended weekday trip.
The fair is open for 10 full Agriculture packed days!!

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For more Maine Agricultural State Fairs visit:
http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/fair_promotion/index.shtml

Maine Agricultural Fair Season Continues With the Opening of Monmouth State Fair, Thursday, July 30th.

MONMOUTH STATE FAIR

Opens Thursday, July 30th, 2015

 

 

Dates/Times: Thursday July 30th - Sunday August 2nd, 2015

Location: 79 Academy Road Monmouth, ME 04259

Description: "A Little Fair With A Lotta' Pull!"- Monmouth Fair is a small family oriented fair whose goal is to entertain and educate the public in agricultural matters through shows, displays, demonstrations, participation, and a great celebration of rural life - past and present!

Major Events: Live music & entertainment on stage, horse & ox pulling, 4-H Events & Exhibits, exhibition halls, midway rides and food.

Fair Website: http://www.monmouthfair.com/

For more information contact: Laura Foulke- (207) 933-2249

Presque Isle's Northern Maine Fair Opens on July 24th.

 

 

159th Northern Maine Fair Opens on July 24th!!!

 

 

Dates/Times: July 24th - August 1st, 2015

Location: Northern Maine Fairgrounds - Presque Isle, ME

Description: Northern Maine's largest agricultural fair.

Major Events: Truck & tractor pulls, 4-H & FFA Events & Exhibits, Large Midway, Horse Shows, Car Show, Harness Racing, Northern Maine Fair Idol contest.

Fair Website: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/

For more information contact: nmfa@northernmainefairgrounds.com

 

The Northern Maine Fair is in Presque Isle Maine,

 Just about a 5 hour and 15 minute trip north of Lebanon up I-95.

WELL worth a weekend jaunt if you've never been to Presque Isle!!!

ABSOLUTELY LOVELY COUNTRY!!

 

Pittston Maine Fair Opens on July 23rd. Maine's Agricultural Fairs.

 

PITTSTON MAINE FAIR OPENS THURSDAY JULY 23.

 

Dates/Times: July 23rd - 26th, 2015

Location: Pittston Fairgrounds- Corner of Mast Rd. & Rt. 194 Pittston, ME

Description: "Maine's Friendliest Country Fair"- This year we celebrate our 63rd year serving up fun, food, entertainment and agricultural competition and education for all ages

Major Events: Pig Scrambles, Strawberry Queen Pageant, Horse & Ox Pulling, Truck Pulls, Live music by Motor Booty Affair, Children's Day- Giant Bike Giveaway.

Fair Website: http://www.pittstonfair.com/ 

For more information contact: Sharon Fairfield- (207) 582-8861, info@pittstonfair.com

 

Pittston is 1 h 44 min (93.0 mi) from Lebanon.

 

Waterford Worlds Fair Opens from July 17-19.

 

Maine Department of Agriculture presents

WATERFORD WORLDS FAIR

 

Dates/Times: July 17th - 19th, 2015

Location: Irving Green Rd. Waterford, ME

Description: A family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn is full of animals to touch, has outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits.

Major Events: Live music, 4-H events & exhibits, horse & ox pulling and shows.

Fair Website: http://www.waterfordworldsfair.org

For more information contact: Darcy Winslow - 207-595-1601
waterfordworldsfair@gmail.com

Maine Agricultural Fair Assn Announces Ossippee Valley Fair Dates

 

OSSIPPEE VALLEY FAIR

 

Dates/Times: July 9th - July 12th, 2015

Location: Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds - South Hiram Road, Hiram, ME

 

Since 1980, Ossipee Valley Fair has been "THE place to be" for summer family fun in southern Maine! 

We're a true country fair with oodles of livestock events, competitions, demonstrations and exhibits.

Major Events:  Horse & Ox Pulling, grand parade, pig calling, musical entertainment, car & truck show, 4-H events & exhibits, midway rides and games.

Fair Website: http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com

For more information contact: Bill Jones: 207-793-9986, info@ossipeevalleyfair.com

Maine's First Agricultural of the Season Kicks Off in Houlton for July 4th Weekend.

 

 The first of Maine's Agricultural Fairs kicks off this coming weekend in Houlton, Maine.

Featuring truck and tractor pulls, livestock competitions, and a well attended Motor Madness day, Houlton's weekend long fair is the place to be if you like to start the fair season off with a bang!!

In Houlton, Maine the entire town is involved in the Fair Excitement and Independence Day fun!!

Thursday, July 2nd is FREE ADMISSION DAY into the Fair for folks who are interested in seeing the animals, checking out the exhibits or enjoying some Fair food!! Rides are paid for separately with the purchase of a bracelet, should you be so inclined.

On Friday, July 3, the Houlton town center comes alive, with a Midnight Madness event from 5 pm to midnight, featuring shopping, many local competitive games, and a volley of fireworks at midnight!! The Fair is open all day with a Pay One Price admission that includes all events, and unlimited rides on the midway!! It's Kids Day at the Fair with a lot of old fashioned games to participate in, including a Pig Scramble, Bubble Gum, Hot Dog and Ice Cream Eating Contests, 4H Horse Show and more!!

Saturday, July 4th, the Fair is in for a BIG bang!! Lots of stage productions, Lawn Mower Races, Maximum Velocity BMX/Skateboard Show appearing 3 times during the day, Agricultural Judging and the FIREWORKS at dusk!!

Sunday, July 5, is Motor Madness Day on the Fair's Final day...... Mud Runs, North Country Cruiser Car Show, Truck Pulls, Regular Demo Derby, Compact Car Demo Derby, Fireman's Demo Derby, Mini Van Demo Derby, Tractor Pulls and more!!

Smokey's Greater Shows of Maine is on the Midway all weekend long with rides and games of skill!!

Fair Season in Maine is ready to GO!!
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!!