Contests & Premiums

Farmers, gardeners, artists, crafters, bakers and canners; professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts alike; from all over the State of Maine are already gearing up for this year’s events.
Livestock show strings are being perfected, gardeners are selecting the best seeds for their crops, bakers and canners are experimenting with recipes and canning techniques, artists and crafters are creating their masterpieces; all in anticipation of the coveted “Blue Ribbon”,  “Best In Show” Rosette or “Grand Champion” Trophy.

In 2011 we had over 6,000 entries in 29 departments, ranging from agricultural, arts, crafts, and flower exhibits; to cattle, goat, sheep, horse & poultry shows; also including livestock and tractor pulling and not to mention the 4-H shows and exhibits. Some join the competition just for the fun of it, while others compete for the premiums to help with the cost of raising their
animals or to help with college funds; whatever the reason thousands of exhibitors flock

to the fair every year with their friends and families, rain or shine to participate.

 

Download printable PDF of Premium Book

Printed copies of the 2012 Premium Book are also available at the Fair Office.

Thank you to all our Sponsors and Advertisers

Agricultural Hall of Fame

2011 Agricultural Person of the Year: Randy Hall, East Dixfield, Maine

 

Department Managers

  • 4-H Beef Heifer Show..............Meg Hall
  • 4-H Dairy Cattle Show.............Garrett Lambert
  • 4-H Dairy Goat..........................Ann Strout
  • 4-H Exhibit Hall.........................Debra Canter
  • 4-H Horse Show.......................Sherri Thornton
  • 4-H Sheep Show......................Gail Clair
  • 4-H Swine Show.......................Teresa Hardy
  • 4-H Working Steer....................Phil Haulk
  • Agricultural Hall.........................Judi York
  • Ag. Olympics.............................Ann Strout
  • Arts & Crafts Hall......................Cathy Dorko
  • Beef Cattle................................Meg Hall
  • Dairy Cattle...............................Garrett Lambert
  • Draft Horse Show.....................Hope Ricker
  • Flower Show.............................Donna Hendericks
  • Livestock Pulling......................Steve Frederick
  • Livestock Pulling......................Randy Hall
  • Maine Barrel Racing................Jamie Leeman
  • Pig Scramble...........................Steve Frederick
  • Poultry Show............................Carroll Dean
  • Sheep Show.............................Gail Clair 
  • Steer & Oxen Show.................Garrett Lambert
  • Team Penning..........................Bruce Staples
  • Tractor Pulling..........................Steve Frederick
  • Women's Fry Pan Toss...........Phil Haulk
  • Men's Hammer Toss...........Phil Haulk