FRYEBURG, Maine — Like the turning of the leaves, the Fryeburg Fair is one of the highlights of the fall season.
Established in 1851, and known as Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the annual agricultural extravaganza returns for eight days of fall fun from Sunday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 6.
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