Cumberland County Fair
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Cumberland County Fair opens with big crowds
The fair began its 151st year Sunday with a demonstration by the Colby College Woodsmen and the kids pedal tractor pull.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
This year’s Cumberland Fair: Mighty oxen make a return
The 151st annual fair schedule is packed with crowd-pleasing favorites, including the All American Rodeo.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2021
Thousands turn out for fresh air, fun at the Cumberland Fair, despite COVID
Fairgoers are reveling in their favorite events after a year off because of the pandemic.
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PublishedApril 12, 2021
Company plans to hold harness races at Cumberland Fairgrounds this year
First Track Investments LLC plans to schedule 56 days of racing at the Cumberland Fairgrounds starting in May.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
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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PublishedJune 10, 2020
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.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Giant pumpkins, pig races and more as 148th Cumberland County Fair opens
There are also pulling competitions and a demolition derby as the weeklong autumnal celebration starts.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Rawhide Rodeo gallops back into Cumberland Fair
The 148th annual Cumberland Fair runs from Sept. 22-29.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2019
Fall fairs can teach you a thing or two
Keeping with the back-to-school mode of fall, Maine's autumnal fairs offer lots of fresh-air education.