FRYEBURG, Maine — The Fryeburg Fair, established in 1851, will host its 173rd annual eight-day fair from Oct. 1-8.
The Fryeburg Fair annually draws about 300,000 people during its eight-day run. That number includes both paid and free admissions. The all-time record for paid attendance is 199,266, set in 2004.
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