The Biggest Little Fair in the state offers a variety of awesome carnival rides, food, exhibits and entertainment. – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
Visit our Exhibition Hall with arts, crafts, flowers, cooked and canned food, and fruits and vegetables. We also have a large 4-H Exhibition Hall and our Fair has received statewide recognition for these superior Halls. We feature show oxen and steers, dairy and beef cattle, horse and ox pulling, a powder puff pull, draft horse […]
There is no Massachusetts State Fair. There is a Six-State Fair – the only one in America. Is 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 […]
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! – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
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 […]
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 […]
"Maine's Harvest Fair" - A traditional agricultural fair with dairy, beef, sheep and poultry exhibits, horse and ox pulling, harness racing, and a great exhibition hall. A midway with a variety of rides and games. – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we seek to support […]
Visit Maine’s most extensive agricultural fairgrounds – complete with a working organic farm, sustainably managed woodlot, organic orchards and demonstration gardens – and hundreds of exhibitors, activities, dances, music and Maine organic foods that make this fair unique. – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we […]
Learn about edible mushrooms in this introduction to mushroom foraging with Director of University of Maine's School of Biology & Ecology, Seanna Annis. Instructor: Dr. Seanna Annis Space is limited. […]
Fabulous midway. Horse & Ox pulling. Harness Racing. It’s almost time for the 2024 Cumberland Fair! Check out our event schedule: Daily Schedule of Events 2024 and see what we have planned for you! Join us in celebrating Agriculture with “Meet the Farmers” events throughout the fairgrounds all week. Questions about the Fair? check out our (Answers […]
Experience the vibrant colors of autumn this season along Pushaw Stream! Hirundo will provide paddles, boats, and life jackets but you are free to bring your own as well. All […]
Mushroom expert, David Spahr will introduce the class to wild mushroom foraging. Tools, equipment,safety and best practices will be reviewed. David is the author of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of […]
Join us for a day of giving back to nature at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge's Fall Stewardship Day! Grab your work gloves and bring your enthusiasm as we come together to care for the trails and landscapes that make our refuge special. We'll be painting trail blazes, clearing paths, and sprucing up the area to keep […]
Join us for this very special event where we have gathered some of the amazing minds in Maine working alongside livestock to preserve heritage breeds and farming techniques! We will have live demonstrations of the following: Packing with Goats Rat Hunting with Terriers Livestock Guardian Dogs AND MORE TBA IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING […]
"Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic" – While not an organization or event affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.
You are invited to a seminar this week on Thursday, Oct 3rd at 2 pm in Norman Smith Hall Room 107. This seminar is a Growers Panel that features a conversation with […]
Experience the vibrant colors of autumn this season along Pushaw Stream! Hirundo will provide paddles, boats, and life jackets but you are free to bring your own as well. All exprience levels are welcome! Age limit: Participants must be at least 8 years of age to participate in this event, for saftey reasons. Location: Hirundo […]
Remote October 4, 2024 Meeting opens - 9:45 (https://www.youtube.com/@ummediaserviceschannel/streams) Welcome, introductions & agenda review - Marge Kilkelly, Board Chair (10:00 - 10:10) Agenda items: Approve meeting minutes from February, April, and August (10:10 - 10:20) Address from University of Maine System Chancellor, Dannel Malloy, and University of Maine President and University of Maine System Vice […]
Step back into the 1790's with Living History Days at Leonard's Mills.
Join us on October 5th from 10:00AM - 3:00PM at Hirundo for our 5th annual Fall Fest! Grab your friends and family and spend the day enjoying the views of Maine during the Autumn season and celebrating nature. Located at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge: 1107 West Old Town Road Old Town, ME 04468 Gate 1 Here's […]
