Fryebury Fair

Proof: The Parking pass I used to get it to the fair


What was it like:
Fryeburg Fair is largest fair in the state of Maine but you don't find a lot of people look at the historical part of the fair they walk around the midway and look at the animal but if you look closer at signs and exhibition that the frames setup you can learn just about anything you want to know about the livestock. Then there is the exhibition halls one the History Hall that is just to recognize and honor the many people who helped the fair grow over the years, but you don't see to many people in that hall. I have been going to the fair for almost 15 year not just to go up and walk around but to show sheep this was the first year I don't show sheep at the fair. Being a part of the fair give you a view that most people don't have you see how hard it is to make the fair run the work starts a soon as last year fair ends. There are so many people you learn for the work at the fair or that animal it so fun.

Why Historical sites:
It was a chilly day in March of 1851 when a few local farmers and merchants got together and decided to show off their produce, cattle and wares to the community. Since those humble beginnings, Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine's largest agricultural fair complete with six days of harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world's largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America. The fair's growth to eight days has been a gradual one. Trustees voted to expand the fair to four days in 1941 but World War II stalled the expansion until 1945. The fair grew to five days in 1954, seven a few years later and eight in 1981 when the second Sunday was added. While the fair continues to grow in popularity, officials say they are satisfied with keeping the event at eight days. The 2006 fair proved to be the third best on record, marred only by a damp start on opening Sunday. The 2007 fair saw rain Saturday afternoon and evening but otherwise enjoyed excellent fall weather. For attendance, it was the fourth best on record


sources: http://www.fryeburgfair.com/