Fryeburg Fair

Maine's largest agricultural fair features an all-new midway with thrilling rides, more than 200 performers, over 3,000 animals, livestock events, harness racing, mechanical pulls, Agricultural Exhibition Center, Farm Museum, Garden Center, Firemen's Muster, Woodsmen's Field Day, Grand Parade, Friday night fireworks, demonstrations, crafts, vendors, two beer tents and favorite fair food. 

Night Show lineup (8 pm): Nouveau Redneck (Monday), The Eli Young Band (Tuesday), Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience (Wednesday), Freestyle Motorsports Show (Thursday), Alexandra Kay (Friday) and Nate Smith (Saturday) 

Fair admission: $12; free for kids under 12; free on Tuesday for ages 65 & older 

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" or taller) are $25 on site the first Sunday (Oct. 2) and Monday; $30 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and the last Sunday (Oct. 9); and online at Wristbands before 5 pm Oct. 2 for $25 each or $80/4-Pack. Wristbands are not valid Friday or Saturday. 

Ride tickets, valid every day, are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets or $60/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) 

Fair hours: 7 am-10 pm. The midway opens daily at 10 am. 

More information: 207-935-3268 or Fryeburg Fair

The fair is presented by the West Oxford Agricultural Society, comprised of 16 Maine towns and 6 New Hampshire towns.