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SUMMARY:Oxford County Fair
DESCRIPTION:An Oxford County tradition and a good old country fair!
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/oxford-county-fair/
LOCATION:Oxfod County Fairgrounds\, 67 Pottle Rd\, Oxford\, ME\, 04270\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Big E
DESCRIPTION:There is no Massachusetts State Fair. There is a Six-State Fair – the only one in America.\n\n\n\n\nIs it possible to set foot in all six New England states in one hour? Absolutely\, if you visit the Avenue of States during The Big E\, the only fair in the nation where more than one state participates. On this educational thoroughfare you’ll see impressive replicas of each New England state’s original statehouse sitting on land actually owned by that state.\n\nTake a step inside and immerse yourself in the sights\, sounds and tastes of quintessential New England. See berries straight from the bog in Massachusetts\, one of the few places on earth where cranberries grow! Enjoy the ever popular Maine baked potato with a dollop of sour cream and other tasty toppings. Shop for a wide array of local products stocked at the Connecticut General Store. Have a glass of cool\, crisp New Hampshire apple cider. Browse fine Rhode Island jewelry. Bring home a block of zesty Vermont cheddar cheese.\n\nEastern States Exposition founder Joshua L. Brooks dreamed of having state buildings at the Fair that would unite the agricultural and industrial parts of the exposition and showcase traditional and new products and attractions that make each New England state unique. You can begin your journey at whichever state your prefer – just be sure not to miss any! \n\n\n\n—\nExperience the Best of Maine: DACF Showcases Over 30 Maine Brands and Artists at The Big E 2024\n\nAugusta\, Maine – Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal and Bureau of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Resources Director Craig Lapine announced today that the department is supporting more than 30 Maine brands and businesses\, along with four featured artists\, through exhibits at the Maine Building at the 2024 Big E in West Springfield\, Massachusetts. \nThe Maine building\, modeled after Maine’s original State House\, is located on the Avenue of States\, next to the Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont state buildings. Maine has participated in this exciting display of New England traditions since 1925. The Big E has been the country’s only multi-state fair since 1917. In 2023\, the Big E welcomed more than 1.4 million visitors. The 2024 Big E begins Friday\, September 13\, and runs through Sunday\, September 29. \nThe Maine Building at the Big E promotes Maine agricultural producers\, makers\, and food businesses\, economic development through tourism\, and Maine hospitality. DACF operates and maintains the building. \n\n“We’re excited to showcase what makes our state so special in the Maine Building\, highlighting a diverse array of Maine products\, ranging from blueberries\, beer\, and cider\, to cheese\, lobster\, salmon\, baked potatoes\, woodcrafts\, and more\,” said Amanda Beal\, DACF Commissioner. “I strongly encourage everyone to support these exceptional small businesses during the fair and by looking for shops that carry their products in Maine and beyond.” \n“If you live in Maine\, you already know that Maine produces the tastiest food on the planet\,” said Craig Lapine\, Director of the Bureau of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Resources. “The Maine Building at the Big E lets us show that off to the northeast.” \n“The Big E’s Maine Building welcomes people from throughout New England to experience\, enjoy\, and purchase Maine agricultural\, food\, beverage\, and artisan products from some of the best Maine vendors\,” said Michelle Webb\, Division Director of Agricultural Resource Development. “Visiting the Maine Building at the Big E is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of Maine’s great producers and makers.” \n“Exhibiting at the Big E is a unique opportunity for our staff to interact with thousands of people interested in travel to Maine\, and we look forward to sharing information about the outstanding visitor experiences our state offers\,” said Carolann Ouellette\, Director of Maine Tourism\, Film and Outdoor Recreation. “Food tourism is a growing trend\, so the tourism booth’s location in the Maine building in company with providers of some of Maine’s iconic products is a perfect pairing.” \n“The Maine FFA State Officer Team and members representing several local chapters look forward to the Big E each year as they kick off their school year\,” said Emily Doughty\, CTE Natural Resource Specialist and Maine FFA liaison. “The Big E provides Maine FFA members the opportunity to learn more about agriculture throughout the Eastern States\, demonstrate skills in a variety of career and leadership development events\, meet peers in FFA and 4-H\, and continue to advocate for youth programming with business and industry professionals.” \n“Be sure to visit the Maine Building at the Big E. It showcases the richness and diversity of Maine’s agriculture and natural resources\,” said Jon Olson\, Maine Big E Trustee. “There’s always much to see and experience and always delicious food. The Maine baked potato is my favorite.” \n“Bringing our small business to the Big E via the Maine Building has been our biggest opportunity to expand our customer base. The building management and resources provide a level of comfort so far away from home\,” said Mark and Jenn Tripp\, owners of Tripp’s Farmhouse Café\, a dedicated gluten-free food business. “Being a specialty food producer\, we love engaging and seeing the excitement on faces when they find out they are safe to eat our foods. It’s even more exciting when they follow us back to Maine\, which many do!” \n\n2024 Maine Building Exhibitors: \n\nAgaseke – Gorham – Baskets and earrings made from sweetgrass and sisal plant fibers\nDailey Woodworking and Friends – Carthage – Handmade wood products\, plus items from up to 15 Maine makers\nFields Fields Blueberries – Dresden – Learn about Maine wild blueberries directly from a farmer\nFire & Company (Woodfired Pizza) – Portland – Wood-fired pizza by the slice or whole pie\nLiberty Graphics – Liberty – T-shirts\, tea towels\, long-sleeved tees\, and youth tees designed and screen-printed using Earth-friendly\, durable\, soft water-based ink\nMaine Aquaculture Association – Gardiner – Smoked salmon on a stick\, old-fashioned Maine root beer\, and educational information about Maine Aquaculture\nMaine Craft Beer and Cider – Portland – Craft beer and cider from Maine\nMaine Forest Service – Augusta – Smokey the Bear visits on Maine Day with a ranger\nMaine Homestead Inc. – Lyman – Classic and original pickles\, jams and relish\nMaine Lobster Rolls – Harpswell – Delicious\, fresh Maine lobster rolls\nMaine Mocktails and Cold Drinks – Portland – Beverage station for those thirsting for a Maine-inspired drink\nMaine Office of Tourism – Augusta – Talk with Maine tourism staff for travel advice\, and learn about Maine’s eight Tourism Regions\, as well as other tourism partners and organizations\nMaine Potato Board – Presque Isle – Baked potatoes made with fresh\, sustainable\, delicious\, and nutritious Maine potatoes\nMaine Wines – Portland – Wine slushies and wine by the glass\nMaine Tasting Center – Wiscasset – Offering samples of Maine foods and beverages on Maine Day\nMARTINI Jewels – Biddeford –  Artisan jewelry made in Maine with recycled fine metals and ethically sourced gemstones\nPineland Farms Dairy Company – Bangor – Variety of Pineland Farms cheeses\, including curds and crumbles\nPussums Cat Company – Turner – Premium catnip toys\, cat toys\, and cat lover gifts\nSider’s Woodcrafting – Brewer – Charcuterie boards and more\, with free\, on-site laser engraving\nSlice O’Country – Boothbay Harbor – Locally sourced and wild harvested pickles\, preserves\, sauces\, and sweets\nSunshine Apothecary – Newport – Safe\, chemical-free\, handcrafted creams\, salves\, and tinctures made from plants in Maine\nThirty Acre Farm – Bremen – Sauerkraut\, kimchi\, and hot sauce “Farmed & Fermented in Midcoast Maine”\nTree of Life Maple Farm – Jackman – Organic Maine maple products\, including syrup\, maple cream\, maple candies\, maple cotton candy\, delicious maple coffee\, and gift boxes\nTripp’s Farmhouse Café – Auburn – Dedicated gluten-free food trailer\, serving breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and our extremely popular donuts\nValley View Orchard Pies – Oxford – Bakery specializing in pies and whoopie pies\nWest Maquoit Vinegar Works – Brunswick – Uniquely delicious vinegars made from Maine-sourced ingredients\nWinter Whimsies – Scarborough – Hand-crafted\, personalized polymer clay ornaments in a variety of designs\n\nFeatured Artists: \n\nChad Creighton Artwork – Westbrook\nFlyn Hats – Westbrook\nMainely Handrails – Fairfield\nJoe Rizzo Sculpture – Brooksville\n\nMaine Day at the Big E \nMaine Day at the Big E\, celebrated Saturday\, September 14\, begins at the Maine Building at 9:45 AM with DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal\, ambassadors\, trustees\, and vendors welcoming guests. A Maine Day Opening Ceremony is set for 9:45 on the building’s front lawn. At 10 AM\, the Maine Building opens its doors with a ribbon cutting\, and visitors can shop and experience some of Maine’s best products and brands and participate in some special Maine Day activities. \nMaine Day Musts at the Maine Building\, Starting at 10 AM: \n\nMaine Forest Rangers\, with Smokey Bear\nMaine food and drink samples provided by Maine Tasting Center\nPhoto/selfie station with the Maine Potato Queen\, Maine Lobster Festival delegates\, and the Maine Strawberry Queen\, Princess\, and Blossom\nMaine trivia\nU.S. National Park Service Rangers\, with Buddy Bison\nThe Maine Day “Big E Parade” in front of the Maine Building at 6 PM\n\nPerennial favorites will be on sale at the Maine Building on Maine Day and throughout the 17 days of Big E\, including massive Maine baked potatoes with toppings\, salmon on a stick\, wild blueberry desserts\, lobster rolls piled high\, whoopie pies\, and pure Maine maple products. The Maine Building will also feature food trucks. A sought-after crowd favorite found only at the Maine Building is smoked salmon on a stick. Visitors and shoppers also arrive at the Maine Building in search of Maine craft cider\, beer\, and wines. Artisans and makers of items such as hand-carved wood items\, jewelry\, skincare products\, homemade favorites\, and various gifts will also be featured. \nUse DACF’s interactive Maine Building map to view the full list of full- and short-term confirmed exhibitors in and outside the building. \nAgricultural Showcase \nThe Big E also boasts multi-state agricultural demonstrations and competitions\, educational displays\, and daily events like working sheepdog demonstrations and equestrian shows. Maine 4-H and FFA students have earned awards for academic and skills competitions in recent years. Big E’s agricultural plans for 2024 are available online. \nAttend the Big E \nBig E gates open at 8 AM from September 13 to September 29\, 2024. Avenue of States hours are 10 AM to 9 PM daily. Check the website for full details. Directions\, parking\, and ticket details are available online. Ticket prices range from $16 to $70\, with children ages 6-12 discounted and children 5 and under free.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/the-big-e/
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SUMMARY:New Portland Lions Fair
DESCRIPTION:On-site camping is available so you and your family can stay the entire weekend and enjoy every second of the fair! Campsites fill up fast. Reserve your space today! \n– \nWhile not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station\, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/new-portland-lions-fair/
LOCATION:New Potland Fairgrounds\, 9 Taylor Pit Rd\, New Portland\, ME\, 04961\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night
DESCRIPTION:It will be our 3rd year hosting an International Observe the Moon Night – sponsored by NASA\, it’s a great time to moon-gaze\, or if the weather doesn’t cooperate\, to moon-walk inside the barn. Come and Observe the Moon with us at Run Amok Mead! We will be pouring awarding winning meads and having a ton of fun. \n– \nWhile not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station\, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/international-observe-the-moon-night/
LOCATION:Run Amok Mead\, 1043 High Street\, West Gardiner\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Goat Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this awesome Guided Goat hike! We will have all our big goats geared up with packs of water and the baby goats in training!! We will as a group choose our hike!!! So don’t worry about it being to difficult we can adjust accordingly! PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES TICKETS: Adults $10 Veterans/Kids $5 VOLUNTEERS/SEASON PASS HOLDERS FREE!!!! \n– \nWhile not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station\, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mafes/event/guided-goat-hike/
LOCATION:Loud Dog Farm\, 535 Betts Rd\, Orrington\, ME\, 04474\, United States
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