The Clinton Lions Fair: Maine's Three-Day September Agricultural Fair
The Clinton Lions Fair is the kind of fair that does not need to be big to be good. Three days, every September, at the Clinton fairgrounds on Bangor Road in central Maine, run by the Clinton Lions Club.
It is a service-club fair in the truest sense — the Lions run it, and the program reflects a community putting on its own event rather than a promoter booking one.
Where it is
The fairgrounds are at 1450 Bangor Road, Clinton, Maine 04927, in Kennebec County.
Our Clinton Lions Fair venue page carries the current schedule and any upcoming dates — worth checking there rather than relying on a fixed date, because the fair's dates are licensed annually.
When it runs
The fair runs three days each September. Its 2026 dates were September 11–13, licensed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
That licensing detail matters if you are planning ahead. Maine agricultural fair dates are awarded by the state each year, so the September weekend can shift. Confirm the current year's dates before you make the drive.
What happens there
The program pairs traditional agricultural competition with a standard fair midway:
Animal and mechanical pulling. Both kinds — draft animals and machines. Pulling is the backbone of the competitive program at Clinton.
Livestock and exhibit halls. The judged agricultural side of the fair.
A woodsmen's contest. A Maine fair staple, and one of the more watchable competitive events on any fairground.
A full midway, food, and stage entertainment, plus children's events across the three days.
Hours and admission are set by the Lions Club and are not something we hold — check ahead of your visit.
Why a small fair is worth your time
The big Maine fairs get the traffic, and deservedly so. But a three-day club-run fair gives you something the large ones cannot: you can see all of it, the competitive events are close enough to actually watch, and the people running the gate are the same people who organized the thing.
If you are working through the Maine circuit, Clinton is a good counterweight to a day at one of the giants. Our complete guide to Maine fairs and festivals lays out the full season.
Q: When is the Clinton Lions Fair?
It runs three days each September at the Clinton fairgrounds. The 2026 dates were September 11–13. Maine licenses agricultural fair dates annually, so check the current year before planning.
Q: Where is the Clinton Lions Fair held?
At 1450 Bangor Road, Clinton, Maine 04927.
Q: Who runs the Clinton Lions Fair?
The Clinton Lions Club, the local service club, runs the fair.
Q: What is there to do at the Clinton Lions Fair?
Animal and mechanical pulling, livestock and exhibit halls, a woodsmen's contest, a midway, food, stage entertainment, and children's events.
Related reading
- Your Complete Guide to Maine Fairs and Festivals in 2026
- The Best Fair Food in Maine: What to Eat at Every Fair
- Entering a Fair Competition in New England: Premium Books, Open Classes and 4-H
- Best New England Fairs for Families with Kids
Last updated: September 2026
