Your 2025 Seasonal Guide
Maine’s fair season packs in heritage agriculture, harness racing, pulling contests, live music, and deep-fried everything. Here are the key 2025 fairs—organized by month—with dates, highlights, and official sites.
August 2025
Topsham Fair (Topsham)
Dates: August 5–10, 2025
Highlights: Harness racing, pulling rings, 4-H & livestock shows, and midway rides.
Website: https://www.topshamfair.org/
Union Fair (Union)
Dates: August 5–9, 2025
Highlights: Maine Wild Blueberry Festival events, pulling contests, exhibits, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.unionfair.org/
Skowhegan State Fair (Skowhegan)
Dates: August 7–16, 2025
Highlights: America’s oldest continuously running agricultural fair—pulls, demo derby, midway, and animal shows.
Website: https://skowheganstatefair.com/
Windsor Fair (Windsor)
Dates: August 23 – September 1, 2025
Highlights: Nine-day agricultural showcase—harness racing, big-name stunt shows, concerts, and barns full of exhibits.
Website: https://windsorfair.com/
September 2025
Common Ground Country Fair (Unity)
Dates: September 19–21, 2025
Highlights: MOFGA’s beloved celebration of organic agriculture—demonstrations, speakers, crafts, and local foods.
Website: https://www.mofga.org/the-fair/
Cumberland Fair (Cumberland)
Dates: September 21–27, 2025
Highlights: Harness racing, pulling events, midway, and large exhibition halls.
Website: https://cumberlandfair.com/
Fryeburg Fair (Fryeburg)
Dates: September 27 – October 5, 2025
Highlights: Maine’s grand finale—giant midway, night shows, draft horses, farm museum, and ag competitions.
Website: https://www.fryeburgfair.org/
