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Waterford World's Fair

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The Waterford World's Fair is a historic agricultural fair in North Waterford, Maine, held annually on the Waterford Fairgrounds — running since 1852 and billed as the 175th fair in 2026 under the theme "America's 250." Dedicated to preserving the region's rural and farming heritage, the three-day fair (Fri–Sun, July 17–19, 2026) features the Axe Women Loggers of Maine timber-sports show, antique tractor pulls, steer/ox and draft horse pulls, horse and livestock shows, the famous Pig Scramble, a Kid Zone, live music on the NSB Stage, a ventriloquist, agricultural exhibits and demonstrations, a Sunday farmers market, and local artisan and food vendors. Daily admission is $8 (children 5 and under free; seniors and veterans $4 on their respective days), with a $23 three-day pass and family passes available. Free parking. Hours: Fri & Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 9am–5pm.

Who's Performing

Friday, July 17

Axe Women Loggers of Maine

Demonstration · 11:00 AM

Music · 11:00 AM · NSB Stage

Entertainment · 1:15 PM · Under Tent

Music · 2:00 PM · NSB Stage

Music · 5:00 PM · NSB Stage

Saturday, July 18

Axe Women Loggers of Maine

Demonstration · 11:30 AM

Music · 11:00 AM · NSB Stage

Music · 2:00 PM · NSB Stage

Entertainment · 4:30 PM · Under Tent

Music · 5:00 PM · NSB Stage

Sunday, July 19

Axe Women Loggers of Maine

Demonstration · 11:00 AM

Music · 11:00 AM · NSB Stage

Entertainment · 1:15 PM · Under Tent

Music · 2:00 PM · NSB Stage

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