Cumberland County Fair
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PublishedOctober 1, 2024
Cumberland County Fair reflects historic and changing nature of 4-H
Youth involved in the livestock auctions often put money raised toward paying for college. Some 4-H club activities across the country have expanded to include computer coding and handmade fashion shows.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2024
After losing their leader, Cumberland fair organizers step up in his memory
When Lyle Merrifield died unexpectedly on Sept. 8 – just 2 weeks before the start of the fair's 152nd season – his fellow organizers were left determined to put on a fair he'd be proud of.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Make the most of Maine’s fair season before it winds down
Fairs in Farmington, Cumberland, Unity and Fryeburg give you lots of choices for things to do. You might even try visiting two in one day.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Throwback Photo: A look back at the Cumberland Fair almost 80 years ago
This year's fair starts on Sept. 22 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Longtime farmer, president of Cumberland County Fair, dies
Lyle Merrifield passed unexpectedly Sunday, two weeks before the fair opens.
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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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