Beyond the food, Maine’s fall calendar is packed with pumpkin-powered celebrations, apple-themed festivities and agricultural fairs featuring local producers, live entertainment and family activities.
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Nothing says fall in Maine quite like a trip to the fair, where the food is as much of an attraction as the rides and entertainment. From warm cider donuts and fried dough to fluffy cotton candy and sticky caramel apples, fairgrounds offer no shortage of favorites.
Beyond the food, Maine's fall calendar is packed with pumpkin-powered celebrations, apple-themed festivities and agricultural fairs featuring local producers, live entertainment and family activities.
Here is a list of the Maine fall fairs
Cumberland Fair at Cumberland Fairgrounds ends on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Freeport Fall Festival, in downtown Freeport, runs from Oct. 2-4. The three-day festival features more than 200 New England artists, makers and local food producers.
Fryeburg Fair, at 1154 Main St., runs from Oct. 4-11. The agricultural fair features livestock, competitions, rides, food, entertainment and traditional fair activities.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta runs from Oct. 1-12 in downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle. Events include giant-pumpkin competitions, a pumpkin parade, a food court, a dessert contest, a pumpkin derby and a pumpkin boat regatta.
Fall Fest, at Sunday River in Newry, runs from Oct. 10-11. The festival features fall foliage, arts and crafts, live music, food and family activities.
Great Maine Apple Day, at the Common Ground Education Center on Oct. 25, 294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity. The event celebrates Maine apples with seasonal activities and food-related programming.
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