What Sets It Apart
Nearly 60,000 people attended the Cumberland Fair in 2024, according to the Kennebec Journal. Running since 1868.
Source: Kennebec JournalPlanning Your Visit
Located at 197 Blanchard Road in Cumberland, just 15 minutes north of Portland via I-95 or Route 1. As the closest major fair to Portland, crowds can be significant — arrive early or consider weekday visits. October weather in Maine can be crisp; bring a jacket for evening events.
Fair Highlights
Championship livestock competitions including dairy, beef, sheep, swine, and poultry, outstanding ox and horse pulls, harness racing, large carnival midway, live entertainment, extensive agricultural and craft exhibits, commercial vendors, and abundant Maine fair food options. One of the best all-around fair experiences in Maine.
A Closer Look
In Cumberland, the Cumberland Fair is one of Maine's largest and most prestigious agricultural fairs, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from the greater Portland area and beyond each fall. Founded in 1868, it stands as one of Maine's most enduring agricultural fair traditions. Held at the historic Cumberland Fairgrounds, this seven-day fair is a traditional autumn celebration of Maine's agricultural heritage just minutes from Portland.
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