This year's edition of the Fryeburg Fair, Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic, kicks off this Sunday, October 4 with a horse show, sheepdog trials, and firemen's muster and ends next Sunday, October 11th, with a heifer show, a pig scramble, and harness racing. In between, every day is chock full of plenty to see and do.
The headlining entertainment this year is Country Music Association-nominated singer Jamey Johnson. His four nominations are for Best New Artist, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Also performing at the Fair this week are Heartland, American Idol finalist Kristy Lee Cook, The Kokomo Beach Show, Bob Charest Band, and an evening of fiddling and bluegrass music. Each show performs free in front of the grandstand starting at 8 pm.
Here are some of the highlights for the coming week:
Monday - Woodsmen's Field Day, Ox Pulling, Horse Pulling, Skillet Throwing, and the Bob Charest Band performs at 8 pm.
Tuesday - Antique Tractor Show, Dairy Show, Blueberry Dessert Contest, and New Found Grass performs at 8 pm.
Wednesday - Draft Horse Show, Beef Show, Pig Scramble, Horse Pulling, and Heartland performs at 8 pm.
Thursday - Show of working Oxen, Ox Pulling, Apple Pie Contest, Overall Champion Sheep, and Kristy Lee Cook performs at 8 pm.
Friday - Calf scramble, Pig scramble, Ox Pulling, Swine Show, and Kokomo Beach Show performs at 8 pm followed by fireworks.
Saturday - Grand Parade and trophy presentations, many 4-H shows, and Jamey Johnson performs at 8 pm.
Admission is $8 during the week and $10 on Saturday. Children are free and seniors are free on Tuesday.
Please visit the Fryeburg Fair website at http://www.fryeburgfair.com/ to get all the information and schedules you need to have a great time at the Fair.
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October 1, 7 p.m. Danny Fox Jazz Trio lead by pianist Danny Fox and featuring former UMA faculty bassist Chris van Voorst van Beest and drummer Max Goldman, Jewett Hall Auditorium, University of Maine, 46 University Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207.621.3385, www.uma.edu/dannyfox.html or www.dannyfoxmusic.com.
October 2, 6 p.m. "Junie B.Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus," a live theatrical performance based on Barbara Park's best-selling "Junie B. Jones" series, recommended for ages 5 and older, Farrington Elementary School, 249 Eastern Avenue, Augusta.
FMI: 207.621.0038 www.augustaschools.org/academ/schools/farr/index.html.
October 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. "Drums Along the River" Music Festival, drumming demonstrations, instruction and music, theme: Bring back the Spirit of the River, begins with blessing of the Kennebec by Arnie Neptune, one of the last pure-blooded elders of the ancient Penobscot tribe in Maine, Head O' Falls, Front Street, Waterville.
FMI: 207.873.4444, www.rem1.org/remnet/detail.htm.
October 3, 2:30 p.m. The Wilton "House Warming Party," certified home energy auditor will provide affordable energy-saving strategies and answer questions about your home, free, refreshments served, hosted by Wilton Free Public Library and Upright Frameworks LLC, Wilton Academy Hill School Gymnasium, 10 Depot Street, Wilton.
FMI: 207.778.4215, www.franklincountymaine.org.
October 3, 5-8 p.m. "Care for Your Child," juried show presenting a positive-reinforcing image of parenting, reception, Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell.
FMI: 207.622.3813, www.harlowgallery.org.
October 3, 7 p.m.-midnight, Skowhegan Gala, dance to the Tony Boffa Band, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, semi-formal dress, $50/person to benefit Run of Rivers projects, T& B Celebration Center, Madison Avenue, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.7210, www.skowheganchamber.com or www.noumbrella.com/runofriver/.
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October 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. "Faces of Literacy, Voices of Courage," portraits of individuals whose lives have been changed by achieving literacy, photographs by Melissa DiPaola, Jessica Perro and Diane Wren, Opening Reception, organized by the Literacy Volunteers of Maine, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861 ext 114, www.sacomuseum.org.
October 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Designing Women, annual show and sale with local women artists to benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Children's Library, $2/donation, Consolidated School, Route 9, Kennebunkport. FMI: www.designingwomen.org.
October 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Equest's 5th Annual Family Farm Festival, puppets, magic and music, plus wagon rides, pony rides, farm games and food concession, to benefit the programs of Equest Therapeutic Riding Center, $6/all ages, Spring Creek Farm, 73 Drown Lane, Lyman. FMI: 207.985.0374, www.equestmaine.org.
October 3, 8 p.m. Graham Parker, a first time performer at Jonathan's Ogunquit, $22.50, Jonathan's Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com.
October 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 15th Semi-annual Open House and Brewing Demonstration, information on making beer, wine, cider and mead, free, Shapleigh Hops Craft Brewing Supply and the Southern Maine Homebrewers, 37 Grant Road, Shapleigh.
FMI: 207.432.3677, www.shapleighhops.com.
October 4, 1-5 p.m. BIG ART, featuring works greater than 6-feet for public and corporate display, showcasing paintings by Jayne Adams and prints by S. Patricia Benson, final day of fall exhibition, free, Barn Gallery, Shore Road and Bourne Lane, Ogunquit.
FMI: 207.646.8400, www.barngallery.org.
October 4, 2-5 p.m. 52nd New England Square and Round Dance Convention's 2010 Kick-Off Dance, refreshments, fun and laughter plus a pot of gold, Biddeford Intermediate School, 334 Hill Street, Biddeford. FMI: www.nesrdc.org.
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October 1, 8 p.m. Richard Thompson on guitar, $65, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
October 2, 5-8 p.m. First Friday at Frost Farm Gallery featuring "Swift River Treasures: Original Naturalist Works by Betsy Bell," Opening Reception, meet and greet the artist, free, light refreshments, Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill Road, Norway.
FMI: 207.743.8041, www.frostfarmgallery.com.
October 2, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 8th Annual Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce's Live and Silent Auction, Sebago Lakes Signature Dishes at 6, silent auction bidding until 7:30, live auction at 8, on-site child care available, fun, food, games and cash bar, $20/admission, Camp Sunshine, Acadia Road, South Casco. FMI: 207.892.8265, www.sebagolakeschamber.com.
October 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heald-Bradley Pond Reserve, an active hike that explores most of the trails in the reserve including Whiting Hill and Amos Mountain, pack a lunch and plenty of fluid, meet at Heald-Bradley Pond Reserve Parking Lot, Slab City Road, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.1056, www.gllt.org.
October 3, 10 a.m. Cider Pressing, 2009 Apple Cider Saturday, the pressing is free, bring your own apples or buy Shaker Orchard apples at the Shaker Store, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.926.4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us.
October 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art at Marrett, presented by Historic New England, The Saco River Art League and other Maine artists will display their work in the Colonial Revival Garden at the 1789 Marrett House, $5/adults, $4/seniors, $2.50/children, rain date: October 4, Marrett House, 40 Ossipee Trail East (Route 25), Standish.
FMI: 207.882.7169, www.historicnewengland.org.
October 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope, bicycle tour and run/walk event designed to both raise awareness and funds for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, registration is closed, but come cheer on the participants and attend the Festival in the Park including a Health and Wellness Exhibit, Vendor Expo, KidZone, food court, live entertainment, lobster bake, health screenings, survivor walk and art workshop, Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park, Lincoln Street, Lewiston. FMI: 866.990.1499, www.dempseychallenge.org.
October 5, 9 a.m.-closing, 159th Fryeburg Fair featuring the 42nd Saco Valley Woodsmen's Field Day, a variety of competitions using the buck saw, chain saw, log roll, axe, skidder, loader and more, $8/admission, free/under age 12, Fryeburg Fair Grounds, Route 5, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.3268, www.fryeburgfair.com.
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Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine will once again be the host for the 6th annual Lake Region Brewer's Festival this Saturday, September 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do you like the idea of sampling dozens of finely-brewed beers, enjoying plenty of good food, listening to live music, all while gazing out over the blue expanse of Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine? Then you need to show up tomorrow, this Saturday, on the shores of Sebago Lake, plunk down your $25 and start having a good time.
Around here we just call this event the Brewfest. It has become so well-known and such a popular draw in such a short period of time because of the popularity of micro-brewed and handcrafted beers. Couple that with a gorgeous outdoor venue and the great volunteer effort by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and you have a fun-filled day that now draws 2000 or more attendees.
Among the brewers participating this year are Allagash Brewing, Atlantic Brewing, Belfast Bay Brewing, Blacksmiths Winery, Boston Beer, Brays Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, D.L. Geary Brewing, Dogfish Head, Great Beers/Wicked Wines, Green Mountain, Gritty McDuff's Brewery, Sebago Brewing, Kennebec River Brewery, Longtrail Brewing, Magic Hat Brewing, Harpoon Brewery, Oak Pond Brewery, Peak Organic Brewing, Redhook Ale Brewery, Run of the Mill, Sea Dog, Sebago Brewing, Sheepscot Brewing, Shipyard Brewing, Smuttynose Brewing, and Sunday River/Stonecoast Brewery.
In addition to the main attraction - gallons of handcrafted beers - there is also plenty of live entertainment, tons of great food, and a craft fair featuring dozens of area artisans.
So, if you're looking for something to do this Saturday, come to the Brewfest. The weather is going to be perfect, the beer will be cold, and for the $25 admission fee you'll be sure to walk away with a full belly and a smile on your face.
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