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The FAIRS are Coming! – Maine Bucket List Item

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

We get off to a great start in late August and September with wonderful, fun-filled state fairs! If you’ve never taken your family to a fair in Maine, make this the year!!

Maine State Fairs

Maine State Fairs

WINDSOR FAIR – The Windsor Fair begins August 29th and runs through Labor Day, September 6th.
LOCATION: 82 Ridge Rd., Windsor, Maine.

DAY TIME DESCRIPTION
SUNDAY 29TH 1:00-2:30 Walt & Ryan Weymouth
  4:00-6:00 Cahoots
  7:00 Demolition Derby #1 (Grandstand)
MONDAY 30TH 1:00-2:30 R.B. Hall Memorial Band
  3:30-5:00 Redeem Band
  7:00 4-WD Pickup Truck Pull (Grandstand)
TUESDAY 31ST 3:00-4:00 Step in Time Cloggers
  5:00-6:00 Central Maine Squares
  7:00 Windsor Fair Queen Contest
  7:00 Farm Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
WEDNESDAY 1ST 11:30-1:30 Freedom Riders
  2:30 – 4:30 Fry Mountain Band
  5:30 – 7:30 Blistered Fingers
  7:00 Modified Truck Pull (Grandstand)
THURSDAY 2ND 12:00-5:00 Professional Silly Person (Strolling)
  11:00 – 12:30 Veteran’s Ceremony
  12:30-2:00 The Hyssongs
  3:00-4:30 The Damariscotta Lake Band
  5:30-7:30 Steve and The Good Ole Boys
  7:00 Demolition Derby #2 (Grandstand)
FRIDAY 3RD 12:00-5:00 Professional Silly Person (Strolling)
  1:30-3:00 Pickled Beats
  2:00 Charity Beano Game (Beano Bldg)
  4:30-6:30 Country Mist
  7:00 4WD Modified Pickup & ProStock Farm Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
SATURDAY 4TH 12:00-5:00 Professional Silly Person (Strolling)
  12:00-12:30 Mr. Harley
  1:00-1:45 Dana & Friends
  2:00-4:00 Simons & Goodwin
  2:00-2:30 Mr. Harley
  2:00-3:00 Kora Klowns
  3:00-3:45 Dana & Friends
  4:00-6:00 Down East Brass (Strolling)
  5:30-7:30 The Rockit Band
  7:00 Motor Booty Affair (Grandstand)
SUNDAY 5TH 10:00-11:00 North Windsor Baptist Church Service
  12:00-5:00 Professional Silly Person (Strolling)
  1:00-3:00 South of Santa Fe
  2:00-4:00 Bonnie & Peter Tucker
  4:00-6:00 Down East Brass (Strolling)
  5:00-7:00 Debbie Myers Show
  7:00 Bob Marley (Grandstand)
MONDAY 6th 12:00-1:00 Present Company
  1:30-3:30 Silver Fox Dancers

 

Sunday “Get Acquainted Day”
Monday “Woodsmen’s Day & Senior Citizens” – ( 60+) $2.00
Tuesday “Maine Apple Festival & Apple Queen Pageant”
Wednesday “Horsemen’s & Vendor Appreciation Day”
Thursday “Senior Citizens Day” – (60+) $2.00
Friday “Children’s Day” 
Saturday “4-H Day”
Sunday “Historical & Museum Day”
Monday “Labor Day”

 

BLUE HILL FAIR – September 2nd through September 6th. The Blue Hill Fair is located on Route 172, in Blue Hill, Maine.

Thursday, September 3, 4:00pm to 10:30pm
Adults $5.00
Children under 12 are Free.

  • Friday, September 4, 8:00am to 11:00pm
    Senior Citizens Day
    Thank God It’s Friday at the Fair!
    10am to 2pm, $1; 2pm to 3pm, $2; 3pm to 4pm, $3;
    4pm to 5pm, $4; 5pm to 6pm, $5; 6pm to Closing, $6Seniors as per schedule above, not to exceed $4.00
    Children under 12 are Free.
  • Saturday, Sunday, September 5 & 6, 8:00am to 11:00pm
    Adults $8.00
    Children under 12 are Free.

  • Monday, September 7, 8:00am to 10:00pm
    Adults $8.00
    Children under 12 are free.
  • All stage shows are included with the price of admission.
  • MAINE SALMON FESTIVAL – Sep 03 thru Sep 05, 2010. Sep 03 thru Sep 05, 2010 in Eastport,Maine.
    Call 207.853.4644 for information

    The Maine Salmon Festival celebrates the fishing industry of years past as well as the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry of today. Events include Paint Eastport Day, live music, fine arts, crafts and antiques fair, sailboat race, wine tent and a motorcycle rally and show.

    Military Event Held at Western Maine Veteran’s Home

    Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
    A beautiful sunny day was host to a versatile and exciting event at the Western Maine Veteran’s Home in So. Paris. There was a nice turnout for the event which some hope will become an annual affair. The following is a pictoral summary of the day’s events.

    PREPARATION:

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Bruce Pierce builds flag stands with Bob and Deb Walo looking on.

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Grills are ready and tables and chairs set up for the BBQ

     OPENING CEREMONIES:

     

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Lewiston/Auburn Veteran's Council

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Post 68 Jackson-Silver, Post 112 Anderson-Staples, Company A Third Maine

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Post 150 Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    God Bless America by Eileen Walo - The Wisdom That We Gained by Al Pelletier

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Administrator Joel Dutton - National Anthem sung by Tammy Benson

    MILITARY VEHICLES:

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Military Vehicle Show

     

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Military Vehicle Display

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
    Company “A” of the Third Maine Volunteer Infantry: A “Living History” reenactment was provided by Company “A” Third Maine Volunteer Infantry. It was as if people from the Civil War era were visiting. The costumes were authentic and beautifully designed. Visiting with members of the group is truly an educational experience and they enjoy sharing the history of the Civil War era as well as about their group itself. They have a website with information on joining and how to reach them. You can view it here.
    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

     Members of Company “A” may purchase pictures here

    AND THEN THERE WAS FOOD!!!

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Nothing smells better than onions and green peppers on the grill!

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Lots of good food for everyone!

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    A couple of happy veterans with burgers, hot dogs and chicken!

     The AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS made sure there was plenty of great BBQ food! On the grill was chicken, burgers, hot dogs and those fragrant onions and green peppers and they were served with potato salad and cole slaw.  Bags of potato chips were provided by Utz in Auburn and Deb Walo baked a HUGE cake! There was plenty to drink including lemonade, iced tea, soft drinks, bottled water and coffee. The coffee and donuts for the morning were provided by Tim Hortons in Norway.

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    People in line for the BBQ

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Nothing is better than a BBQ!

    AND THERE WAS GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    Davina Poulin played guitar and sang some of her own compositions.

    Western Maine Veteran's Home

    TJ's DJ Service

     TJ’s Dj service kept the music flowing all day with oldies, country and patriotic numbers.

     Jarosady also entertained and played for everyone. We hope to have a photo up soon but meanwhile you can visit their My Space site at www.myspace.com/jarosady

    It was a great day and a great way to honor all the veteran’s who have served their country well!!

    Maine Veteran’s Event – July 17th

    Monday, July 12th, 2010
    veteran's show in So.Paris, Maine

    July 15, 2010 Veteran's Event in So.Paris

    This year the Western Maine Veteran’s Home celebrates its 15th year! MaineUSA wishes to congratulate them for all they do for the veteran’s and for the community. It’s not unusual to see the Veteran’s Home bus parked at a local restaurant while the vet’s are inside enjoying a great meal. The home sponsors lots of activities throughout the year for the residents and the community. Craft fairs are held twice a year which draw in a huge crowd of crafters and buyers. they are home to some very special people.

    Saturday July 17th from 9am to 4pm, Veterans, their wives and the community is invited to the Western Maine Veteran’s Home on Western Avenue in So. Paris. The following is just a partial list of events taking place:

    •  Military vehicles from Camp Keyes and other military installations in Maine
    •  The American Legion Riders of Rumford will be barbecuing burgers, hotdogs and offering up salads and drinks
    • Colors will be posted from area groups during the opening ceremonies
    • Music will be provided by T.J’s dj services through out the event
    • Displays will be put up by the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center 
    • Area VSO’s will have information available to those interested in joining

    Bring the whole family and come and show your support for our Veteran’s and for all they did for us!