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Scenes from the Fryeburg Fair | Photographs

A collection of images from photographer Tristan Spinski highlighting Fryeburg Maine’s most well-known annual event — the Fryeburg Fair.

By Heather Marcus|Aug 15 2019| Print icon

Since March 1851, the Fryeburg Fair has grown to become the state’s largest agricultural event.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Photographer Tristan Spinski shares a collection of images from Fryeburg, Maine, as part of Yankee’s ongoing “Could You Live Here?” series. Highlighting towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life, the series celebrates the best of New England’s community spirit. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites from Fryeburg’s most well-known annual event: the Fryeburg Fair. See the full feature — “Fryeburg, Maine | Could You Live Here?” — in the September/October 2016 issue of Yankee.

Scenes from the Fryeburg Fair

2019 Fryeburg Fair | September 29 – October 6

Since March 1851, the Fryeburg Fair has grown to become the state’s largest agricultural event.

Since March 1851, the Fryeburg Fair has grown to become the state’s largest agricultural event.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Since March 1851, the Fryeburg Fair has grown to become the state’s largest agricultural event.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Brayden Bean, 16, of Woodstock, Maine, tends to the ponies as his father and grandfather accept the award of "Grand Master Teamster" in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Brayden Bean, 16, of Woodstock, Maine, tends to the ponies as his father and grandfather accept the award of “Grand Master Teamster” in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Brayden Bean, 16, of Woodstock, Maine, tends to the ponies as his father and grandfather accept the award of “Grand Master Teamster” in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
The Grand Parade draws a large crowd at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

The Grand Parade draws a large crowd at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
The Grand Parade draws a large crowd.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Three generations of the Bean Family (Lance Brian and Brayden) all of Woodstock, Maine, ride through the Grand Parade to accept their award as "Grand Master Teamster" at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Three generations of the Bean Family (Lance Brian and Brayden) all of Woodstock, Maine, ride through the Grand Parade to accept their award as “Grand Master Teamster” at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Three generations of the Bean Family (Lance Brian and Brayden) all of Woodstock, Maine, ride through the Grand Parade to accept their award.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Naomi Eves, 5, of North Berwick, Maine, stands for a portrait with "Regina", her game hen.

Naomi Eves, 5, of North Berwick, Maine, stands for a portrait with “Regina”, her game hen.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Naomi Eves, 5, of North Berwick, Maine, stands for a portrait with Regina, her game hen.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Gabrielle Merril, of Brownfield, Maine, stood for a portrait with her dog, Roy, before the duo competed in the sheep dog trials during the opening day of the Fryeburg Fair on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Gabrielle Merril, of Brownfield, Maine, stood for a portrait with her dog, Roy, before the duo competed in the sheep dog trials during the opening day of the Fryeburg Fair on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Gabrielle Merrill, of Brownfield, Maine, stood for a portrait with her dog, Roy, before the duo competed in the sheep dog trials during the opening day of the Fryeburg Fair.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Casey Kovacs, 13, of Gorham, Maine, bathes "Birthday Joy", her show cow.

Casey Kovacs, 13, of Gorham, Maine, bathes “Birthday Joy”, her show cow.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Casey Kovacs, 13, of Gorham, Maine, bathes “Birthday Joy”, her show cow.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
The Kennett High School marching band out of North Conway, New Hampshire, prepares to march in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

The Kennett High School marching band out of North Conway, New Hampshire, prepares to march in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
The Kennett High School marching band out of North Conway, New Hampshire, prepares to march in the Grand Parade.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Bailey Cross, 16, of South Berwick, Maine, stands for a portrait with her goat, Flint.

Bailey Cross, 16, of South Berwick, Maine, stands for a portrait with her goat, Flint.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Bailey Cross, 16, of South Berwick, Maine, poses for a portrait with her goat, Flint.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Paige Rhoda, left, 6, of Brownfield, Maine, and Christopher Sargent, 14, of Conway, New Hampshire, accompanied by Vicky Drew, center, of Denmark, Maine, prepare to march with their goats in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Paige Rhoda, left, 6, of Brownfield, Maine, and Christopher Sargent, 14, of Conway, New Hampshire, accompanied by Vicky Drew, center, of Denmark, Maine, prepare to march with their goats in the Grand Parade at the Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Paige Rhoda, left, 6, of Brownfield, Maine, and Christopher Sargent, 14, of Conway, New Hampshire, accompanied by Vicky Drew, center, of Denmark, Maine, prepare to march with their goats in the Grand Parade.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Barbara Meserve, of Casco, Maine, cuddles with Domenic, her friend's ox, as they prepare to march in the Grand Parade.

Barbara Meserve, of Casco, Maine, cuddles with Domenic, her friend’s ox, as they prepare to march in the Grand Parade.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Barbara Meserve, of Casco, Maine, cuddles with Domenic, her friend’s ox, as they prepare to march in the Grand Parade.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Jennifer Lang, left, her husband, Sean Lang, second from left, and their family, all of Hinesburg, Vermont, unharness their draft horses after marching in the Grand Parade.

Jennifer Lang, left, her husband, Sean Lang, second from left, and their family, all of Hinesburg, Vermont, unharness their draft horses after marching in the Grand Parade.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Jennifer Lang, left, her husband, Sean Lang, second from left, and their family, all of Hinesburg, Vermont, unharness their draft horses after marching in the Grand Parade.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Gabby Mendez, 11, of Kittery, Maine, stands for a portrait with jer rooster, Senor Lewis.

Gabby Mendez, 11, of Kittery, Maine, stands for a portrait with jer rooster, Senor Lewis.

Credit: Tristan Spinski
Gabby Mendez, 11, of Kittery, Maine, stands for a portrait with her rooster, Senor Lewis.
Credit: Tristan Spinski
Have you ever been to the Fryeburg Fair? This post was first published in 2016 and has been updated. 

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Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee. She works closely with the art director and contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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