Maggie Lucy, 3, watches amusement rides on the midway from atop the shoulders of her father, Taylor, at the Fryeburg Fair. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

Peggy Masse of Oxford sells pull tabs and says she likes to see people win. “Some people, they win and I’m happier than they are when they win,” she says. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

Joseph Seavey of Canton, N.Y., exhibits his sheep at the Fryeburg Fair. He also sells fleece at the fair. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

Ted Greene of Sebago brings old machinery and farm equipment and runs it to show people how things were made in the old days. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

Elinor Greene of Brownfield has been coming to the fair for 56 years. She says she comes for the food – fried doughboys in particular – and to see the animals and meet friends. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

Julie Giles of Lady Luck Farm in Steep Falls has been coming to the Fryeburg Fair for 39 years. This year, she entered her oxen in a pulling competition, winning fourth place out of seven. The ox pictured with her is Dominic, an 8-year-old Chianina, a breed that originated in Italy and dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer

Ashton Caron, 11, of Corinna comes to the fair with his family to show cattle. With him is Capella, a belted Galloway who just got a post-show washing. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer