Maine’s fairs are a summer-into-fall tradition, from small town fairs to the big state fairs, with livestock and produce exhibits, contests, food and entertainment. Fairs announce their exact dates each spring, so dates shown for next season are projected from the current schedule until each fair confirms them. Check the fair website before you go.
Quick Answer: When Are Maine’s Fairs?
Maine’s agricultural fairs run from early summer into October. The biggest are usually the Bangor State Fair in late July and early August, the Skowhegan State Fair in August, the Common Ground Country Fair in September, and the Fryeburg Fair in early October.
Upcoming Maine Fairs
- Holly Fair, Rangeley Congregational Church: Nov 21, 2026
- Ossipee Valley Fair: Jul 8–11, 2027
- Houlton Fair: Jul 9–11, 2027
- Waterford Worlds Fair: Jul 16–18, 2027
- Northern Maine Fair: Jul 24 – Aug 1, 2027
- Bangor State Fair: Jul 29 – Aug 7, 2027
- Union Fair: Aug 3–8, 2027
- Topsham Fair: Aug 10–15, 2027
- Skowhegan State Fair: Aug 12–21, 2027
- Windsor Fair: Aug 28 – Sep 6, 2027
- Blue Hill Fair: Sep 2–6, 2027
- Fryeburg Fair: Oct 3–10, 2027
For the complete official schedule, see the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs. Always check a fair’s own website for hours and admission before you go.
What to Expect at a Maine Fair
- Livestock, produce and craft exhibits
- Contests, demonstrations and outdoor activities
- Fair food and local vendors
- Family entertainment, from rides to live music
Planning Your Visit
- The Fryeburg Fair in western Maine overlaps with peak fall color. See fall foliage in Maine and the western Maine guide.
- Summer fairs pair well with a coastal trip. See Maine in summer.
- Weekends are busiest. If you want smaller crowds, go on a weekday.
More Maine Festivals
Beyond the agricultural fairs, Maine has a festival for almost every food and season: the Maine Lobster Festival, the Wild Blueberry Festival, the Yarmouth Clam Festival, the Pemaquid Oyster Festival, the Maine Potato Blossom Festival, the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival and the Moxie Festival. Browse them all in our Maine events calendar.