Fairgoers are reveling in their favorite events after a year off because of the pandemic.
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Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly
Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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Posted inLocal & State
Monmouth Fair to be first in state after 2020 lockdown
The 2021 Monmouth Fair will feature four days of events, rides and activities, starting Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
By making adjustments and preparing to pivot, many organizers of the outdoor events believe they can safely resume the traditions this year.
Posted inTimes Record
Catholic churches get creative with Christmas fairs under COVID
PORTLAND — During the pandemic, several Maine Catholic parishes are planning to offer creative Christmas fairs while following state guidelines under COVID. These events include outdoor bazaars, virtual fairs and tree festivals. As fairs are confirmed, they will be added to the Christmas fairs page on the diocesan website, portlanddiocese.org/content/christmas-fairs-2020. Here is a list of […]
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Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air
Organizers, vendors and 4-H’ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.
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Cumberland County Fair canceled for first time in a century
The fair, which dates back to 1868, was also canceled during the Spanish Flu pandemic 100 years ago.
Posted inCommunity News
Holiday fairs
SCARBOROUGH The annual Blue Point Church Christmas Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, 236 Pine Point Road. The fair will feature many local crafters, holiday wreaths and centerpieces, a baked goods table, a Grandma’s attic table and raffles. A fresh haddock chowder luncheon will be held from […]
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Holiday Fairs
STANDISH Village Square Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road. Featuring fabulous apple fritters, a Cookie Walk, From the Garden, Craft Corner, Christmas Room, and luncheon items, including sandwiches, homemade chowders, stews and chili, served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For […]
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Ready, set, bake! Fairs give home cooks a chance to get creative
Several who regularly enter the food contests at the Cumberland County Fair and the Fryeburg Fair share their experiences.