Union Fair
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Founded in 1869, the volunteer-run Union Fair is a Midcoast Maine institution at the Union Fairgrounds — and since 1959 it has hosted the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. The 2026 fair runs Wednesday–Sunday, August 5–9, with a large midway, 4-H competitions, livestock shows, harness racing, blueberry baking contests, a demolition derby, and live entertainment; general admission includes exhibits, concerts, and parking.
Who's Performing
Entertainment
Music · 3:00 PM
Music · 7:00 PM
Music · 7:30 PM
Music · 2:00 PM
Music · 7:00 PM
Music · 8:00 PM
Music · 11:00 AM
Music · 1:00 PM
Music · 3:00 PM
Music · 7:00 PM
Music · 7:00 PM
Entertainment · 1:00 PM
Music · 1:00 PM
Music · 4:00 PM
Music · 7:30 PM
Music · 9:00 AM
Children's · 12:30 PM
Music · 2:30 PM
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