Fall Festivals in Maine

Labor Day weekend has finally arrived, which can only mean that Maine’s most beautiful season is coming our way. Autumn! As the leaves change colors and the air gets a little more crisp, we can always count on Maine’s fall festivals to warm our hearts.

Here are some of our favorite Maine Fall Festivals:

  • Festival of Kites Sept 6
    Main Beach, Ogunquit
    207.646.6170
    www.ogunquit.org
    It’ll be a soaring experience with fabulously designed kites and instruction from a master kite flyer. Free. 10 am-1 pm.
  • Oxford County Fair Sept 7-13
    Oxford Fairgrounds in Oxford
    207.743.9594
    www.oxfordcountyfair.com
    Activities include livestock shows, animal-pulling, crafts and more. See website for schedule and admission.
  • 10th Annual ChiliFest Sept 13-14
    Harbor Park, Wells
    207.646.2451
    www.wellschamber.org
    Join the competition or judge for yourself who makes the best chili in town. There will be chili, salsa and verde competitions, plus music, crafters and games. 9 am-4 pm.
  • Ogunquit’s 35th Annual Antique Show & Sale Sept 13-14
    Dunaway Center, Ogunquit
    207.646.0296
    www.ogunquit.org
    A huge selection of antiques and collectibles will be available from many dealers. Get brunch and lunch in the cafe. 9 am-5 pm.
  • Cumberland Fair Sept 21-27
    197 Blanchard Rd in Cumberland Center
    207.829.4856
    see website for schedule
    Admission: $7-9, children & seniors $2, children under 10 free, weekly pass $35
    www.cumberlandfair.com
    Activities include animal-pulling events, harness racing, parade, midway and livestock exhibits and more.
  • Fryeburg Fair Sept 28-Oct 5
    Fryeburg Fairgrounds in Fryeburg
    207.935.3268
    www.fryeburgfair.com
    Activities include exhibits, harness racing, livestock shows, racing, camping, midway and more.

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