
Cumberland Fair 2026
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The 154th Cumberland Fair, presented by the Cumberland Farmers' Club at 197 Blanchard Road in Cumberland, Maine, runs September 27 through October 3, 2026, with harness racing only on October 4. Gates open at 8am; exhibition buildings are open 9am to 9pm, and outdoor events and midway rides run later. Admission is $15 per day for ages 13 and over, and children 12 and under are free. Military Monday is $6, and Senior Days on Tuesday and Thursday are $6 for ages 65 and over. Parking is free. Admission is cash only, with ATMs available at the gates. The fair features the Gillette midway (ride bracelet days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, $30), a full professional rodeo on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, harness racing, a demolition derby, the official pumpkin and squash weigh-off, and exhibition halls. No pets are allowed except service animals.
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Children's · 3:30 PM
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Animal show · 4:00 PM · Show Arena
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