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Massachusetts Fairs and Festivals in 2026: Your Complete Guide

A month-by-month guide to every major fair and festival in Massachusetts for 2026 — from small-town agricultural fairs in the Berkshires to the Big E and Topsfield Fair.

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Taking Kids to a Maine Fair: A Family Planning Guide

Maine agricultural fairs are one of the best family outings in New England — if you plan ahead. Here's how to pick the right fair, time your visit, and keep everyone happy from the livestock barn to the midway.

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The Best Fair Food in Maine: What to Eat at Every Fair

Maine fair food goes beyond fried dough and corn dogs — baked potatoes, lobster rolls, maple creemees, and blueberry everything make the Pine Tree State's fair food scene one of the best in New England.

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The Common Ground Country Fair: Maine's Most Unique Fair Experience

The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine is unlike any other fair in the state — no midway, no fried dough, just organic food, sustainable farming workshops, heritage livestock, and the best of Maine's back-to-the-land culture.

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Fryeburg Fair 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

The Fryeburg Fair is Maine's biggest agricultural fair — eight days of harness racing, ox pulls, livestock shows, a massive midway, and more fried food than you can eat. Here's everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.

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Best New England Fairs for Families with Kids

From Blue Hill's storybook charm to the Big E's massive midway, here are the best New England fairs for families — organized by age group, with tips for making any fair trip work with kids.

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New England Fair Food Bucket List: What You Have to Try

From Big E cream puffs to Maine lobster rolls to Vermont maple creemees, here's the definitive New England fair food bucket list — plus state-by-state specialties and tips for eating your way through fair season.

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What to Wear to a New England Fair: A Seasonal Guide

Fair season in New England runs June through October — and the weather ranges from hot and humid to genuinely cold. Here's how to dress for every part of the season, from summer community fairs to fall festivals.

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How to Plan a New England Fair Season Road Trip

New England fair season runs June through October across four states — and the fairs are close enough to string together into a road trip. Here's how to plan your route, combine fairs with fall foliage, and make the most of the circuit.

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Craft Fairs vs. Agricultural Fairs in New England: What's the Difference?

Not all fairs are the same — agricultural fairs have livestock, rides, and racing, while craft fairs focus on handmade goods and artisan vendors. Here's how to tell the difference and which type to visit in New England.

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New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival: A Guide for Fiber Enthusiasts

The New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival is one of the top fiber arts events in New England — fleece sales, yarn vendors, spinning demos, sheepdog trials, and everything a textile enthusiast could want.

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The Sandwich Fair: Why This No-Frills NH Fair Is a Local Favorite

The Sandwich Fair is one of New Hampshire's most beloved traditions — a no-frills agricultural fair with horse pulls, homemade pie, and a community atmosphere that feels unchanged in decades. Here's what to expect.

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Deerfield Fair 2026: A Visitor's Guide to New Hampshire's Most Beloved Fair

The Deerfield Fair has been running since 1876 and remains one of the best-loved agricultural fairs in New Hampshire. Here's your guide to what to see, eat, and do at the 2026 edition.

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Your Guide to New Hampshire Fairs & Festivals in 2026

From the Deerfield Fair to the Sandwich Fair, New Hampshire packs serious fair tradition into a small state. This guide covers the major fairs, specialty shows, and tips for visiting the Granite State's best agricultural events in 2026.

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Tunbridge World's Fair: Vermont's Most Storied Agricultural Fair

The Tunbridge World's Fair has been running since 1867 and remains one of Vermont's most authentic agricultural fairs — dairy cattle, ox pulls, harness racing, and a freewheeling energy you won't find anywhere else.

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Vermont Maple Products at Fairs: A Tasting Guide for Visitors

Vermont fairs are maple country — syrup, cream, candy, creemees, and more. Here's a guide to the maple products you'll find at Vermont fairs, how to taste the different grades, and what's worth bringing home.

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Vermont Fall Foliage and Fairs: How to Combine the Best of Both

Vermont's fair season and fall foliage overlap perfectly in late September and October. Here's how to combine agricultural fairs with scenic drives through peak color for the ultimate Vermont fall experience.

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The Big E: Your Guide to the Eastern States Exposition in 2026

The Eastern States Exposition — the Big E — is one of the largest fairs in the country: 17 days, a million-plus visitors, and the Avenue of States showcasing all six New England states. Here's everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.

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Your Complete Guide to Maine Fairs & Festivals in 2026

From Fryeburg to Blue Hill to Skowhegan, Maine's agricultural fairs are community traditions that have been running for over a century. This guide covers the major fairs, the hidden gems, and tips for first-timers hitting the Maine fair circuit in 2026.

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