There are all kinds of opportunities to learn about, connect with, and experience farming and gardening in Maine. Check out these fairs for inspiration. Find dates and details at www.mainefairs.org or www.getrealmaine.com.
2018 FAIRS
June 2-3 Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor
June 30-July 4 Houlton Fair
July 12-15 Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram
July 20-22 Waterford World’s Fair
July 26-29 Pittston Fair
July 27-Aug 5 Bangor State Fair
July 27-Aug 4 Northern Maine Fair, Presque Isle
Aug 1-4 Monmouth Fair
Aug 7-12 Topsham Fair
Aug 9-18 Skowhegan Fair
Aug 18-25 Union Fair
Aug 23-26 Piscataquis Valley Fair, Dover-Foxcroft
Aug 23-26 Acton Fair
Aug 26-Sept 3 Windsor Fair
Aug 30-Sept 3 Blue Hill Fair
Sept 1-Sept 2 Springfield Fair
Aug 31-Sept 3 Harmony Free Fair
Sept 12-15 Oxford County Fair
Sept 16-22 Farmington Fair
Sept 21-23 Common Ground Country Fair, Unity
Sept 23-29 Cumberland Fair
Sept 30-Oct 7 Fryeburg Fair
MAINE MAPLE SUNDAY: MARCH 31, 2019
Join Maine’s maple producers this spring as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. Sugar makers around the state open their doors for the public to join them in their rites of spring — making maple syrup. Held on the fourth Sunday of March each year. More info at www.getrealmaine.com.
OPEN FARM DAY: JULY 22, 2018
On the fourth Sunday of July each summer, farms across Maine are open to the public. Visit one of your local farms to learn about farm life and sustainable agriculture. For more info, visit www.getrealmaine.com.