By Rachel Andrews Damon
FRYEBURG, Maine — Fryeburg Fair, established in 1851, runs Oct. 4-11, eight full days, Sunday to Sunday. This year is the 176th fair and as always, is about agriculture, farming, history and fall fun.
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